Salty, Oily Drinking Water Left Sores in Their Mouths. Oklahoma Refused to Find Out Why.
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Tammy and Chris Boarman, a couple from Oklahoma, discovered that their private well water was contaminated with high levels of barium after moving into their home in 2022. The water had a salty taste and caused sores in their mouths, prompting them to contact the state agency overseeing private water wells. Despite evidence showing pollution consistent with oil field waste, the state delayed key tests and ultimately closed the family's complaint. Tests conducted by the state found toxic metals at levels high enough to endanger human health, but regulators failed to conduct further investigations. The couple's home is located 30 miles from Oklahoma City, near areas where oil and gas extraction takes place. The Boarmans' case highlights the need for more effective regulation of the oil industry in Oklahoma.
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