Leaking septic systems in Hoback Junction are polluting drinking water. That’s according to findings from an investigation published last month by the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality. “Based on the results of the data review, it appears that the major known source of nitrates in groundwater is related to the density of domestic septic systems in the area,” the report states. It’s the first report from outside experts showing nitrate pollution in Hoback could be resolved by addressing wastewater, according to Carlin Girard, executive director of the Teton Conservation Alliance.
Hoback Junction’s Nitrate Pollution is a Septic Problem
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