Leakage from a gold mine's tailings pond eventually leached through the soil,contaminating the groundwater system with high levels of cyanide.Dairy farmers in the region suffered heavy losses from the illness in their herds caused by the poisoned well water.With respect to the right to use and enjoyment of land,which of the following would a lawyer advising the farmers likely suggest as grounds for an actionable tort?

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A lawyer advising the farmers would likely suggest a nuisance action on grounds of unreasonable and substantial interference. The contamination of the groundwater system with high levels of cyanide has had a significant impact on the dairy farmers' ability to use and enjoy their land, and this interference could be considered a nuisance. Additionally, the contamination is ongoing and not temporary, which strengthens the argument for a nuisance action.

Leakage from a Gold Mine's Tailings Pond Eventually Leached Through