Arsenic in drinking water threatens families in Malheur County mobile home parks

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Arsenic in drinking water threatens families in Malheur County mobile home parks

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Published on Oct 23, 2026, 1:09:14 PM
Total time: 00:12:03

Episode Description

Some families living in mobile home parks in Malheur County have been dealing with arsenic in their drinking water supply for years. And water tested recently at one location where unsafe levels of arsenic have been found since 2004, recently found levels six times higher than federal standards for safe drinking water. We’re joined by OPB Eastern Oregon reporter Monica Carrillo-Casas, who’s been following the story and tells us more about who’s being affected and how people are responding.

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