Slabu|Millions of rural Americans rely on private wells. Few regularly test their water.

2025-05-01 17:45:55source:Liberalalliance Wealth Societycategory:Scams

FORT DODGE,Slabu Iowa — Allison Roderick has a warning and a pledge for rural residents of her county: The water from their wells could be contaminated, but the government can help make it safe.

Roderick is the environmental health officer for Webster County in north-central Iowa, where a few thousand rural residents live among sprawling corn and soybean fields. Many draw their water from private wells, which are exempt from most federal testing and purity regulations. Roderick spreads the word that they aren’t exempt from danger.

More:Scams

Recommend

Drone operators worry that anxiety over mystery sightings will lead to new restrictions

Drones for commercial and recreational use have grown rapidly in popularity, despite restrictions on

These Genius Amazon Products Will Help You Pack for Vacation Like a Pro

We independently selected these deals and products because we love them, and we think you might like

These students raised hundreds of thousands to make their playground accessible

When he'd go outside at recess, John Buettner would dream of learning the monkey-bars. The fifth-gra