Toxins in the Water

One company has contaminated more than 8,800 wells and the contamination has impacted the drinking water for some North Carolinians. Julian Grace talks with WRAL Climate Reporter Liz McLaughlin about the scope of the problem, how elected officials are addressing it, and how we can hold polluters accountable. Liz also leaves listeners with tips on how they can advocate for cleaner water. Watch Liz's news story on toxic water at https://www.wral.com/20449835/

The WRAL Daily Download is an in-depth conversation about a single news story. WRAL covers news across North Carolina every day, but this podcast focuses on one story at a time, bringing context to each conversation. The in-depth, localized podcast takes you into the latest stories from Raleigh, Durham, and the entire Triangle region on North Carolina. This is community news aimed at keeping you informed about the more subtle stories that are happening around you. Hosted by WRAL News journalists, episodes post weekdays by 4:30am.