SMARTSVILLE, Calif. — Experts in California have warned that the state's drought conditions could lead to contaminated groundwater, according to an article by CBS Sacramento.
Ten water systems in rural areas where people get water from wells have been identified by the California Department of Public Health as being at risk of running out of drinking water in 60 days because of drought, the article reported.
The drought has caused some contaminants already present in the groundwater to become concentrated, leading to contaminated wells, noted the article.
According to the article, with a normal level of rainfall, the contaminant levels would remain at safe levels, but the drought has created the risk of high levels of arsenic and other chemicals.
The state and public health officials have said they will truck in water when necessary to the specified communities, the article reported.
Read the full article here.
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