Patagonia residents push back against South32 water agreement over well concerns

Patagonia residents push back against South32 water agreement over well concerns

A growing number of Patagonia residents are raising alarms over a proposed agreement from Hermosa Mine operator South32 that could impact their access to groundwater and potentially their legal recourse if it disappears.In early June, South32 sent letters to several well owners in the region, including residents like John Nordstrom and Rebecca Ball. The letters outlined a voluntary Well Protection Program in which the company would monitor groun…