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Kern water district gets $230 million to settle contamination lawsuit

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March 10, 2026
The Arvin-Edison Water Storage District accepted $230 million to settle its lawsuit against Dow Chemical and Shell Oil for allegedly contaminating its groundwater with 1,2,3-trichloropropane (TCP) and jeopardizing its lucrative […]

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The Kern River dried up in Sept. 2024 leading to a mass fish die off after the 5th District Court of Appeal paused a local court order to keep water in the river. Lois Henry / SJV Water
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation to help fix East Orosi’s wastewater system in 2024. Lisa McEwen / SJV Water
A well in Kings County pumps water into a standpipe. Lois Henry / SJV Water
The California Aqueduct moves water from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta south to farms and cities including Kern County, which is the second largest contractor for state water. Lois Henry / SJV Water
Madera County farmers protest at the courthouse during a hearing on land fees imposed by the Madera County Groundwater Sustainability Agency. Hannah Johansson / SJV Water
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