Friday, February 13, 2026

Their Water Was Undrinkable. Oklahoma’s Oil Regulators Failed to Help. — ProPublica

Salty Water, Delayed Tests: When one couple's water turned toxic, state oil regulators delayed key tests that could find a source of contamination. 

Polluted Plume: The state didn't tell the couple for over a month that tests showed their drinking water was contaminated with high levels of barium, which can cause heart problems. 

No Answers: Despite evidence showing pollution consistent with oil field waste, the state closed the family's complaint and dismissed its own findings...

https://www.propublica.org/article/oklahoma-oil-polluted-drinking-water-boarman-family 


 

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