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EPA Finds Safe Chromium Levels, Community Demands Accountability

7/24/2025

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The EPA's soil tests at Davis R-12 School District in Henry County, Missouri, revealed low levels of hexavalent chromium, a known carcinogen. Although the levels were deemed safe, prompting the school’s reopening on August 20, community concerns linger over Evergy's waste disposal practices, fueling ongoing lawsuits and a fight for accountability.

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Story summary

The EPA's soil tests at Davis R-12 School District in Henry County, Missouri, revealed low levels of hexavalent chromium, a known carcinogen. Although the levels were deemed safe, prompting the school’s reopening on August 20, community concerns linger over Evergy's waste disposal practices, fueling ongoing lawsuits and a fight for accountability.