62 Facilities Threaten to Pollute West Virginia's Elk River

62 Facilities Threaten to Pollute West Virginia's Elk River

The facilities sit along the river, are “potential significant contaminant sources”

Chemical Spill Made Folks in West Virginia Want Stricter Regulations

Chemical Spill Made Folks in West Virginia Want Stricter Regulations

These measures are needed to prevent such incidents from happening again, they say

Chemical Spill in West Virginia Was Way Worse than Believed

Chemical Spill in West Virginia Was Way Worse than Believed

Freedom Industries has released a new estimate concerning how much MCHM and PPH spilled

Facility Responsible for West Virginia Spill Must Be Torn Down, Senator Says

Facility Responsible for West Virginia Spill Must Be Torn Down, Senator Says

Joe Manchin says the facility must be removed from its current location

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 22nd, 2014
Spill in West Virginia Contained a Second, Previously Unreported Chemical

Spill in West Virginia Contained a Second, Previously Unreported Chemical

The fact that this second chemical also hit the Elk River was announced this Tuesday

Hundreds Seek Medical Help After Water Ban in West Virginia Is Lifted

Hundreds Seek Medical Help After Water Ban in West Virginia Is Lifted

The number of admissions doubles after people are told the water is safe to use

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 18th, 2014
Company Responsible for West Virginia Chemical Spill Files for Bankruptcy

Company Responsible for West Virginia Chemical Spill Files for Bankruptcy

Freedom Industries filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy this past Friday

Pregnant Women in West Virginia Asked Not to Drink Tap Water

Pregnant Women in West Virginia Asked Not to Drink Tap Water

The CDC recommends that pregnant women settle for drinking bottled water instead

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 13th, 2014
New Information About West Virginia Chemical Spill Emerges

New Information About West Virginia Chemical Spill Emerges

The spill was first reported last week, on Thursday

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 11th, 2014
Police Called in to Guard Water Delivery at Wal-Mart in West Virginia

Police Called in to Guard Water Delivery at Wal-Mart in West Virginia

The state was affected by a chemical spill on Thursday, tap water is no longer drinkable

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 10th, 2014
Chemical Spill in West Virginia Leads to Water Ban, State of Emergency

Chemical Spill in West Virginia Leads to Water Ban, State of Emergency

The ban is said to affect about 300,000 consumers in the state