After a review found 2,500+ instances of state authorized oil injections into aquifers, California's chief regulator shut a dozen wells and will test for contamination.
Kern County Oil Wells Shut Down to Protect Water
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After a review found 2,500+ instances of state authorized oil injections into aquifers, California's chief regulator shut a dozen wells and will test for contamination.