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USF student documents the effects of polluted well water in Florida community

Graduate student Emily Walsh is exploring the experiences of residents in Osceola County’s Whitted Historic Community, where an abandoned landfill has raised concerns about environmental exposures. Through oral histories and archival research, Walsh aims to document the community’s experiences and preserve its history.

October 7, 2026Community Health Sciences, Research and Innovation, Student Life

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