Marion, Ky., officials defend water safety after nurse raises cancer concerns

Marion, Ky., officials defend water safety after nurse raises cancer concerns

After a registered nurse raised concerns about a possible uptick in rare cancer diagnoses in Marion, city leaders say the water is safe — and they have the data to prove it.

Concerns raised over drinking water during Marion City Council

MARION — Local RN Megan Kirk claims to have noticed a spike in rare, non-genetic cancer. She says she noticed 18 cases over the course of two to three years, some of whom have passed away. So, Kirk decided to…