polluted
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Now environmental advocates are pushing state regulators to crack down by requiring stormwater permits — essentially best practices — for businesses that haven’t been held accountable for their polluted runoff.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
However, James Wallace from River Action said the safety levels depends on factors including how polluted the River Pang has been, which feeds in further upstream.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
"Mining uses excessive water and chemicals. The water isn't just used, it's also polluted," explained hydrologist Erol Kesici.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
Acid rain likely polluted drinking water, while thick ash buried vegetation and wildlife beneath heavy layers of debris.
From Science Daily • May 11, 2026
It was darker now, opaque, streaked with oil and gasoline, polluted with debris, food, garbage, clothing, pieces of homes.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
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