What They Found in the Water

Podcast: RCAP Voices · A Podcast by the Rural Community Assistance Partnership

Opublikowano: 2026-10-27

When Glen Dale, West Virginia discovered PFAS, or "forever chemicals," in its drinking water, a small-town community found itself facing one of the most complex challenges in modern water infrastructure. Their story offers a look at the difficult decisions, partnerships, and persistence required when emerging contaminants threaten a community's water supply. Featured people in this story • Janet Scott, Mayor of Glen Dale • Tim Beaver, Water Superintendent, Glen Dale Water Works • Russel Niehaus, Glen Dale City Council Member • Meredith Vance, West Virginia Department of Health, Drinking Water Program • Kris Ward...