Judge Richard Wilson halted Paden City High School's closure in West Virginia due to toxic groundwater, pending further hearing on July 25.
Judge Richard Wilson halted the closure of West Virginia's Paden City High School, which was planned due to concerns over toxic groundwater. A temporary restraining order was issued, allowing the school to remain open temporarily while a hearing on July 25 will determine its long-term fate. The school is on a list of national cleanup priority sites due to contaminated groundwater, with untreated water containing high levels of the solvent tetrachloroethylene, linked to health issues.
July 12, 2024
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