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The gallons of radioactively contaminated water in Nevada from years of the federal government using it as a test site for nuclear weapons. The state is now trying to seek compensation for the loss of its resources.

The gallons of radioactively contaminated water in Nevada from years of the federal government using it as a test site for nuclear weapons. The state is now trying to seek compensation for the loss of its resources.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.