Thousands of Oregonians in Umatilla and north Morrow counties rely on private wells for drinking water, but pollution has steadily contaminated that groundwater source in recent decades, turning what was once safe water into a potentially toxic supply. Read more: https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/the-story/eastern-oregon-crisis-contaminated-well-water/283-f471a5f9-f8ec-448f-b606-d7eeb36e4653 KGW's The Story travelled to eastern Oregon over the past few months to speak with residents and learn more about the problem. A large share of those impacted are low-income people. Many do not speak English. They may not have political power, but they share a belief that the water has made them sick — even if they can't prove it.