Drilling companies should watch these developments closely and consider how transparency, collaboration, and local ecosystem impact are becoming essential components of industrial water resilience.
The Santee Sioux Nation has advised residents not to drink water from the public system and continues to distribute bottled water as an alternative supply.
Residents interested in learning more can review the full Record of Decision, the EPA’s responses to public comments, and additional background materials on the Fulton Avenue Superfund Site profile page.
The concerns over unknown contamination sources, potential exposure pathways beyond just drinking water, and historical exposures remain on many minds.
Episode 151 of The Driller Newscast blends boots-on-the-ground experience with critical commentary on America’s summer drought patterns and what they mean for the future of water access.