The Raton Basin which straddles the Colorado/New Mexico border has seen intense natural gas drilling and production in the past two decades. In 2008, a homeowner near Trinidad, Colorado, who was having his water well tested learned that it was contaminated by a chemical known as "Tert-butyl alcohol" or "TBA." TBA is a man-made subtance found in many household items such as perfumes, cosmetics and paint removers. But one place it shouldn't be found? Underground.

The Raton Basin which straddles the Colorado/New Mexico border has seen intense natural gas drilling and production in the past two decades. In 2008, a homeowner near Trinidad, Colorado, who was having his water well tested learned that it was contaminated by a chemical known as "Tert-butyl alcohol" or "TBA." TBA is a man-made subtance found in many household items such as perfumes, cosmetics and paint removers. But one place it shouldn't be found? Underground.

A weekly news report about water issues around the globe by H2O Radio.

A weekly news report about water issues around the globe by H2O Radio.

A weekly news report about water issues around the globe by H2O Radio.

A weekly news report about water issues around the globe by H2O Radio.

Mile High Youth Corps provides jobs for young adults ages 18-24. Rooted in the tradition of the Civilian Conservation Corps of the 1930s, it addresses the employment and educational needs of youth by putting them to work in ways that benefit the community— and enrich their lives.

Mile High Youth Corps provides jobs for young adults ages 18-24. Rooted in the tradition of the Civilian Conservation Corps of the 1930s, it addresses the employment and educational needs of youth by putting them to work in ways that benefit the community— and enrich their lives.

A weekly news report about water issues around the globe by H2O Radio.

A weekly news report about water issues around the globe by H2O Radio.