Why thousands of people in rural West Virginia lack reliable drinking water

In Rhodell, West Virginia, many residents, including Roman Patsey, rely on untreated water from abandoned coal mines due to deteriorating water infrastructure stemming from the coal industry’s decline. With assistance from the nonprofit DigDeep, the community is finally receiving access to clean water after a decade, highlighting the critical need for reliable water sources in the region.

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