Those of us living near toxic sites have been unable to get answers regarding the possible impact of flooding on our homes and businesses... Marist College has stepped into the breach:Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York has begun a study to examine chemical contamination of sediments flooded by or transported by Superstorm Sandy. The project is using a citizen science model, asking citizens who are out in the field doing recovery efforts to send soil and sediment samples from areas of flooding in New York, particularly in or near residences directly to Marist. The collected samples will be analyzed for a variety of organic and inorganic contaminants including heavy metals, organic compounds from gasoline and other fuels, pesticides and other industrial effluents.
Check out the links below for additional information, including contacts.
http://www.marist.edu/science/suds.html
and here:
http://www.facebook.com/SandyScience
Patricia Sheridan
U.S. EPA Region 2 - DESA DO
(Phone): 732-321-6780
(Fax): 732-906-6824
sheridan.patricia@epa.gov
- Victoria
6 comments:
Think before you jump.
Once your soil analysis goes on record....if it comes back BAD...you'll never be able to sell your property for very much, should you choose to.
Wonder if Jimmy Van Bramer will put this in his newsletter to include something besides useless self-serving drivel.
Or for that matter, Community Board 2 will post it on their website.
Once your soil analysis goes on record....if it comes back BAD...you'll never be able to sell your property for very much, should you choose to.
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Its better than having your kid born with two heads or having his skin turn green.
The time to get a soil analysis
is BEFORE YOU BUY your house!
After that, you're screwed!
The soil needs to be tested now because the flooding washed toxins onto properties.
Get your own testing kit.
If your insurance company gets wind of your lab's test results, you could see your premiums skyrocket, or you might find yourself uninsurable.
I'd sell quick and get out even quicker!
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