EPA begins groundwater contamination investigation in Spring Park, Republican senators call to eliminate chemical tax and more
Brownfield news map — April 24: Six stories covering Superfund and brownfield site developments around the U.S.
Photo courtesy of Harris County, Texas
EPA's groundwater contamination investigation begins at Springwell Field Superfund site
The EPA's investigation of this Spring Park, Minnesota superfund site will determine the scope of contamination. An EPA open house will be held at the Spring Park City Hall on May 4 from 4 to 6:30 p.m.
Read more at EPA.
EPA invests more than $1.3 billion to clean up hazardous waste sites in West Virginia
The investment would help clean up both hazardous waste sites and contaminated water sources, according to a news release from Sen. Joe Manchin.
Read more at EPA.
Bill introduced to eliminate Superfund Tax
Republican Sens. Ted Cruz, Johnny Kennedy and Mike Lee reintroduced the Chemical Tax Repeal Act, stating inflation as one of the top reasons to eliminate the Superfund tax.
Read more at Focus Daily News.
The EPA puts a Harris County neighborhood on high alert for contaminants
Residents of the northwest Harris County neighborhood have been told to stop drinking well water to avoid the risk of contaminants from a nearby superfund site.
Read more at ABC 13.
The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection begins free soil testing
Residents near the Carson River Superfund Site will receive free testing to search for high levels of metals. Tests are first-come, first-served.
Read more at Nevada Appeal.
Bronx assembly member explains Climate Change Superfund Act
The Climate Change Superfund Act, which would be administered by the New York state Department of Environmental Conservation, would charge fossil fuel companies for their negative impact on climate change.
Read more at Spectrum News.
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