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polluted

[puh-loo-tid] / pəˈlu tɪd /




























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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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