Are California Landfills Putting Your Health at Risk?
Cause for Concern:
- Sunshine Canyon Landfill: Water intrusion has led to bacterial growth, potentially producing harmful methane and hydrogen sulfide gases.
- Chiquita Canyon Landfill: An underground chemical reaction is causing smoldering and releasing potentially toxic fumes.
Health Risks:
- Environmental regulators have detected elevated levels of benzene, a carcinogen, in air and water samples near Chiquita Canyon Landfill.
What Happened:
- Chiquita Canyon Landfill has experienced a chemical reaction causing significant heat and pressure. Leaks and fissures have released vapors potentially impacting air quality.
- Sunshine Canyon Landfill has seen water intrusion leading to bacterial growth, raising concerns about methane and hydrogen sulfide gas production.
Authorities’ Response:
- Regulators have expressed alarm about the potential health risks and criticized the landfill operators’ handling of the situation.
Empowering Residents:
- This information aims to raise awareness and encourage potentially affected residents to seek legal advice and protect their health.
Taking Action:
- If you live near these landfills and have health concerns, consider a free legal consultation with a qualified environmental lawyers of Markarian Law Firm today at 877-MARKARIAN (877-627-5274).
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