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environment1 year ago•9 min saved

"EPA Announces $20M Investment for Long-Delayed Cleanup of Mass. Superfund Site"

The Nyanza Chemical Waste site in Ashland, one of the first Superfund sites in the US, caused a cancer cluster due to toxic dye and chemicals. The final phase of restoring the land is underway, with the EPA investing $20 million in cleanup. A memorial stands as a reminder of the deadly history, and the state continues to monitor cancer rates. Suzanne Condon warns that similar contamination could happen again, emphasizing the importance of vigilance and asking questions. The cleanup is expected to take about two years.

via WCVB Boston|

#ashland #cancer-cluster #contamination

health2 years ago•6 min saved

Buckhead Neighborhood in Atlanta Experiences Lead Contamination.

Lead contamination, a powerful neurotoxin particularly dangerous to children, has been found in the soil of an affluent Buckhead neighborhood in Atlanta, likely from contaminated “fill dirt” used to level the land before the house was constructed in the 1950s. The discovery has created a financial predicament for homeowners, who will have to disclose the contamination to prospective buyers and fear it will be a huge red flag. The EPA has recommended a “time-critical” removal of the dangerous contaminants, but the cleanup will be a tough challenge and cost at least $300,000.

via The Atlanta Journal Constitution|

#atlanta #buckhead #epa