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Thousands of rural, mostly poor, Lower Yakima Valley residents rely on small private wells that aren't routinely tested or inspected.

A little-noticed study six years ago found one in five wells tested contained nitrates above federal standards, yet little has been done since.

An investigation by the Yakima Herald-Republic looks at the problem, why so little has been done and how other areas have tackled the problem.

 



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