Saturday, September 10, 2005
EPA chief had hard choice in New Orleans - Seattle P-I
The decision to pour heavily contaminated floodwaters from New Orleans streets into Lake Pontchartrain was a difficult one and could pose new environmental problems in the years ahead ...
"This water is very unsafe. It's a health hazard."
The first set of samples tested show it has a level of sewage-related bacteria that is at least 10 times higher than acceptable, as well as a surprising amount of lead. Louisiana officials believe it is laced with an assortment of heavy metals, pesticides and toxic chemicals.
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Related article: Lake faces aftermath of city catastrophe - BBC News
Pontchartrain is home to more than 125 species of aquatic life, from anchovies to alligators.
Wildlife in the wetlands of the lake's basin includes otters and wild boar, ducks and eagles. ...
The decision to pour heavily contaminated floodwaters from New Orleans streets into Lake Pontchartrain was a difficult one and could pose new environmental problems in the years ahead ...
"This water is very unsafe. It's a health hazard."
The first set of samples tested show it has a level of sewage-related bacteria that is at least 10 times higher than acceptable, as well as a surprising amount of lead. Louisiana officials believe it is laced with an assortment of heavy metals, pesticides and toxic chemicals.
...
Related article: Lake faces aftermath of city catastrophe - BBC News
Pontchartrain is home to more than 125 species of aquatic life, from anchovies to alligators.
Wildlife in the wetlands of the lake's basin includes otters and wild boar, ducks and eagles. ...
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