polluted
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Andrew Whelton, a Purdue University researcher who has studied environmental risk following disaster, said the EPA sampling — which tested only one mixed sample — would probably mask heavily polluted areas of the home.
From Los Angeles Times • 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
Water quality at coastal locations is generally much better than inland, with rivers frequently polluted by sewage discharges and agricultural run-off.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
My apartment in Queens was almost visible across the river; a swim through one of the nation’s more polluted waterways felt more attainable than walking the 6 miles that remained.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
Or you love wild places or city parks and would like to make sure they stay that way and do not become polluted or get dug up for roads, houses, or shops.
From "My Life with the Chimpanzees" by Jane Goodall
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