The Aftermath of Erin Brockovich's Fight Against Water Pollution

The video discusses the environmental and legal issues surrounding PG&E's contamination of Hinkley, California, with chromium-6. It covers the initial lawsuit settlement, the ongoing contamination problems, and the impact on the local community. Despite a historic settlement, the contamination persists, affecting property values and residents' health. The video highlights the challenges faced by the community and the efforts to remediate the situation.

What was the primary contaminant dumped by PG&E in Hinkley?

• Chromium-3

• Mercury

• Chromium-6

• Lead

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NGSS.HS-LS2-7

How much did PG&E settle for with the Hinkley residents?

• $200 million

• $1 billion

• $333 million

• $500 million

How many plaintiffs were involved in the Hinkley settlement?

• 700

• 633

• 500

• 800

What was the basis for the distribution of the settlement money?

• Based on the age of the plaintiffs

• Randomly

• Based on the severity of ailments

• Equally among all plaintiffs

What did the residents of Hinkley do after the initial settlement?

• Started new businesses

• Continued to live in Hinkley

• Built new homes

• Moved to a new town

What was the reaction of the residents when they found out the contamination was not fixed?

• Happiness

• Indifference

• Shock

• Relief

What did the new resident do before buying property in Hinkley?

• Checked the weather conditions

• Visited the local school

• Called Mojave Water Agency and PG&E

• Consulted a lawyer

What happened to the property value of the new resident after the second round of contamination?

• It decreased

• It increased

• It doubled

• It remained the same

What is the safe form of chromium mentioned in the video?

• Chromium-2

• Chromium-4

• Chromium-1

• Chromium-3

What percentage of Hinkley land was bought by PG&E?

• 50%

• 60%

• 80%

• 70%