Many W.Va. residents do not consider their water safe despite assurances
1,931 views · Published 20 January 2014 · 2:08 · Indexed 27 October 2026
Channel: CBS Evening News · 2014 · News & Politics
Ten days after a chemical used to clean coal leaked into and contaminated the water supply in nine West Virginia counties, officials say the water is safe to drink again. Many residents, knowing that little is known about the effects of the chemical, are reluctant to resume using their water. Jeff Pegues reports
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