The City of Richland draws its drinking water downstream of the 300 Area, where several critical cleanup projects are underway. The water currently meets drinking water standards.

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Girl fishing near a dam on the Columbia River below Hanford.

"The federal government's cleanup at the Hanford site must continue on pace to ensure the safety of the region, the Columbia River and our citizens."
Gov. Chris Gregoire