Ore. Gov. Kotek Affirms Coordinated Response to Groundwater Contamination in the Lower Umatilla Basin
April 08, 2023
April 08, 2023
SALEM, Oregon, April 8 -- Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued the following news on April 7, 2023:
In response to the ongoing groundwater contamination in the Lower Umatilla Basin, today Governor Tina Kotek reiterated her commitment to coordinating an inter-agency response that includes testing and treatment of affected wells, pursuing a contract with a local community-based organization to engage in this effort, and dedicating a project manager to support safe drinking water.
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In response to the ongoing groundwater contamination in the Lower Umatilla Basin, today Governor Tina Kotek reiterated her commitment to coordinating an inter-agency response that includes testing and treatment of affected wells, pursuing a contract with a local community-based organization to engage in this effort, and dedicating a project manager to support safe drinking water.
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