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Which Way, L.A.?

Toxic Conditions in Southern California Wastewater

In the past eight years, millions of gallons of toxic sewage and industrial waste have been dumped into lakes, rivers and the ocean in the Los Angeles region. Hundreds of times, the toxicity has exceeded legal standards, but only 80 notices of violation have been issued and just eleven led to penalties of any kind.

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

In the past eight years, millions of gallons of toxic sewage and industrial waste have been dumped into lakes, rivers and the ocean in the Los Angeles region. Hundreds of times, the toxicity has exceeded legal standards, but only 80 notices of violation have been issued and just eleven led to penalties of any kind. That's according to the environmental group Heal the Bay, which accuses the State Water Resources Control Board of issuing a "license to kill." The Legislative Analyst says California is headed toward a "colossal" financial disaster. We hear more about the toxic conditions and what can be done to reverse them from Heal the Bay as well as state and local water control boards.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Christian Bordal

    Managing Producer, Greater LA

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    Katie Cooper

    Producer, 'One year Later'

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    Mark Gold

    California Natural Resources Agency

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    Jonathan Bishop

    Chief Deputy Director, State Water Resources Control Board

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    Fran Diamond

    Chairperson, Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board

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