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West Virginia Lifts Tap Water Ban

In the aftermath of a chemical spill, some 300,000 West Virginians were told not to drink tap water, take showers or even wash their clothes. That was five days ago. Today, the ban was partially lifted. Ashton Marra is covering the story for West Virginia Public Radio .

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

In the aftermath of a chemical spill, some 300,000 West Virginians were told not to drink tap water, take showers or even wash their clothes. That was five days ago. Today, the ban was partially lifted. Ashton Marra is covering the story for West Virginia Public Radio.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Katie Cooper

    Producer, 'One year Later'

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    Benjamin Gottlieb

    Reporter, Fill-in Host

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    Gideon Brower

    Independent Producer

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    Ashton Marra

    West Virginia Public Radio

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