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Tag: San Jacinto River Waste Pits Superfund

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Harvey Damage At San Jacinto Waste Pits Illustrates Bigger Problems For EPA

Michael Hagerty

Posted on September 29, 2017 · The Environmental Protection Agency confirms Harvey damaged a Harris County Superfund site. An environmental law expert helps us understand what it means.

Tags dioxin Environmental Protection Agency epa pollutants pollution San Jacinto River Waste Pits Superfund San Jacinto waste pits Superfund sites Victor Flatt

Energy & Environment

EPA Says Toxic Waste Exposed at Flooded Houston-area Superfund Site

Travis Bubenik

Posted on September 29, 2017 · Sampling of one location showed toxic dioxin levels at 70,000 ng/kg, much higher than the EPA's recommended 'clean up level' of 30 ng/kg.

Tags environment epa flooding harvey San Jacinto River Waste Pits Superfund superfund

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