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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsTexas tells people not to worry about vomiting, shortness of breath following massive chemical fire
In addition to the fire that burned for four days, a containment wall broke Friday, letting chemical waste into waterways and causing another fire. Tests by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality found nine different chemicals in the water that exceed their health-protective concentration level, but insisted theres no threat to drinking water. The TCEQ also found benzene in the air, but said it wasnt at dangerous levels.
I have a garden in my backyard. I'm about to take it up, area resident Brian Williams told CNN. I'm not going to eat anything out of it anymore. Williams says the smoke made him feel sick and he vomited, but since A lot of us can't afford to go to the doctor we have to live with this.
Another area resident, who says We were held hostage in our own homes, tried to get his blood tested for benzene exposure. But insurance denied the test, which would have cost $350 out of pocket.
walkingman
(7,579 posts)dalton99a
(81,392 posts)GemDigger
(4,305 posts)gratuitous
(82,849 posts)Companies are no longer required to report to the state any of the hazardous chemicals they may be storing or handling. I think they still have to maintain a log, but Texas has something like four inspectors for the entire state to check on that record-keeping. Breathe easy, Texas; at least you know you're free.
The Wielding Truth
(11,411 posts)Nonprofit there to help : Climate and Health Program at the Environmental Defense Fund.
bluestarone
(16,859 posts)What the fuck? (any and all medical tests)
malaise
(268,693 posts)We don't need any stinking regulations
mbusby
(823 posts)...and mail it to the governor along with the commission. Drink up and let us know how it goes.
BigMin28
(1,174 posts)Benzene leaked into the ship channel for 5 days. The state of Texas fined ITC a whopping $4000.00.
Gothmog
(144,919 posts)I was feeling sick during the worse of the event
Gothmog
(144,919 posts)Link to tweet
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Leith
(7,808 posts)as long as a rich guy gets richer doing it. Everyone else can shut up and die quickly.