Dioxin Levels Exceed EPA Threshold Near Roseland Playground
What happened
Environmental watchdogs found dioxin levels in soil near the site of the Smitty’s explosion in Roseland nearly 100 times the Environmental Protection Agency’s cancer-screening threshold. Consequently, the public playground in Roseland remains closed while officials develop a remediation plan. The Environmental Protection Agency has set a cancer-screening threshold for soil as contaminants move into the Tangipahoa River.
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Why it matters
The contamination, which originates in Roseland via drainage ditches into the Tangipahoa River, requires local officials to develop a cleanup plan. This necessary remediation effort could lead to contracts for site assessment and planning services.
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Who's involved
- Tangipahoa RiverThe location receiving contaminants from Roseland via drainage ditches.
- EPAThe agency that set the cancer-screening threshold for soil.
- RoselandThe borough where the contaminated playground and explosion site are located.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Tetra TechSpeculative
Tetra Tech could receive contracts for site assessment and remediation planning due to the river contamination.
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The entities involved
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Tangipahoa River
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EPA
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