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Are California Landfills Putting Your Health at Risk?

Residents near Sunshine Canyon and Chiquita Canyon Landfills might be exposed to harmful chemicals.

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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