Three lawsuits are testing whether groundwater is legally connected to surface waters such as rivers and lakes. Scientifically, the connection is clear, but if a regulatory tie can be established also, that would be a strong step to improved water quality.
Lawsuits in Three States Target Groundwater Pollution under Clean Water Act
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