When politics entered the picture in this tainted water situation, it left hundreds at risk for various cancers.
\nEven large cities, such as Chicago, have issues with their water. However, recently it was more than just a high bacterial or fecal count that captured the attention of the suburban village community of Crestwood, just outside of Chicago.<\/p>\n
Crestwood residents were shocked to learn that a one-time suburban Chicago water department employee was convicted of lying about mixing cancer-causing well water in with the village’s water supply. The drinking water had been tainted for many years, putting residents at high risk to contract various forms of cancer.<\/p>\n
The sense of betrayal amongst the 11,000 residents was palpable while describing how they felt on discovering that their local water department supervisor and police chief was convicted of 11 counts of making false statements to federal environmental officials. Each count carries a maximum 5-year jail sentence. Sentencing (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When politics entered the picture in this tainted water situation, it left hundreds at risk for various cancers. Even large cities, such as Chicago, have issues with their water. However, recently it was more than just a high bacterial or…<\/span><\/p>\n