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Tucson's south side still scarred by decades-old water crisis

KVOA · last updated

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) — A new study shows dirty drinking water from decades ago is still hurting people on Tucson’s south side.

The University of Arizona found that one in three residents who drank the contaminated water before 1981 still have PTSD. Researchers surveyed more than 300 people.

They say the entire neighborhood is dealing with trauma. Now, city leaders are asking the county health department to step in and help.

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