Living in a Shed Due to River Pollution

Families huddle together in makeshift sheds as they seek shelter from the pollution crisis affecting their homes near the contaminated River Clearwater.

The situation escalated after a report from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in September 2023 confirmed elevated levels of toxic substances in the river. The report indicated that heavy metals and chemical pollutants were entering the water system, prompting officials to issue a public health advisory. This has left families with little choice but to … Read more