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One town’s recurring coal ash nightmare

By Kristen Lombardi

November 17, 2010

Stand before the pond known here in southwestern Pennsylvania as Little Blue Run, and you’ll see nothing that resembles its bucolic-sounding

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"… the DEP alerted FirstEnergy in a Feb. 16 letter that “elevated levels of Arsenic were detected” in 10 of 42 monitoring wells stationed around the pond � …"

Many private wells across U.S. are contaminated with arsenic and other elements

By Marla Cone

October 3, 2011

Throughout the nation, metals and other elements are tainting private drinking water wells at concentrations that pose a health concern

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"… water wells with excessive levels are found in all but just a few states. Arsenic, too, is a national problem, scattered in every region.In the first n …"

"… fer groups and in both humid and dry regions,” the report says.Arsenic, uranium and manganese most frequently exceeded either health standar …"

"… n Agency or health-based guidelines developed by the USGS and the EPA.Arsenic, radon and chromium are carcinogens, uranium …"

"… maps. Others are found in Illinois, Ohio, south Florida and New Jersey.“Arsenic is definitely a national problem with a local flavor,” Ayotte said.The E …"