By Samantha Kolb Sitting at the bottom of Onondaga Lake, there are currently 7 million cubic yards of soil contaminated with methylmercury, the most dangerous form of mercury. This contamination for years has threatened the health of surrounding humans and wildlife. Allied Chemical Corp., currently known as Honeywell International, Inc., was responsible for the … [Read more...] about The Daily Orange- Mercury pollution has threatened Onondaga Lake wildlife for decades
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America’s dirtiest lake was cleaned up- But the fish are still poisonous
Vice News- by Sarah Sax Swimming in Onondaga Lake is something most residents of the nearby city of Syracuse would like to avoid. For over 100 years, the lake was used as a dumping ground for the county and industry groups like Allied Chemical, whose factories line the shore. It became known as the most polluted lake in America, and its reputation hasn't faltered. But … [Read more...] about America’s dirtiest lake was cleaned up- But the fish are still poisonous
Latest phase of Onondaga Lake cleanup could cost Honeywell $12.7 million
Syracuse, N.Y. Glenn Coin -- A toxic waste site on the western shore of Onondaga Lake will be covered over with dirt and asphalt, according to a new cleanup plan released by the Department of Environmental Conservation. Honeywell is responsible for the cleanup of the 90-acre site, which borders Harbor Brook and straddles I-690 at the southwest corner of the lake. The DEC … [Read more...] about Latest phase of Onondaga Lake cleanup could cost Honeywell $12.7 million
Former EPA leader on Onondaga Lake: 10 million cubic yards of toxic soil remain
Syracuse, N.Y. -- New York State and Honeywell announced this week that the dredging and capping of Onondaga Lake are done. The former federal administrator who oversaw the Onondaga Lake cleanup for eight years, however, said Honeywell's job is far from over. "Honeywell will leave close to 10 million cubic yards of contaminated sediment under the many caps in the lake," … [Read more...] about Former EPA leader on Onondaga Lake: 10 million cubic yards of toxic soil remain
We might know soon how much Honeywell will pay for Onondaga Lake damages
Syracuse, N.Y. -- A report will be released soon detailing how much Honeywell may have to pay for pollution damage to Onondaga Lake. The so-called "damages assessment" report will be released "in the near future," Onondaga County Environment Director Travis Glazier told a committee of county legislators today. read more .... … [Read more...] about We might know soon how much Honeywell will pay for Onondaga Lake damages
Despite Onondaga Lake remedial efforts, some blame corporate influence for blocking lake’s full restoration
Daily Orange: by Taylor Watson Recreational trails surround the shores of Onondaga Lake, but warning signs read “Please Stay on Trail.” If walkers wander off the path, they could kick up toxic dust. When stagehands set up for events at the Lakeview Amphitheatre, some experience respiratory problems from breathing in vaporized contaminants. Those who fish in Onondaga Lake … [Read more...] about Despite Onondaga Lake remedial efforts, some blame corporate influence for blocking lake’s full restoration
Broken Pipe Dumps 10 Million Gallons of Raw Sewage Into Sacred Onondaga Lake
Indian Country Today: Up to 10 million gallons of raw sewage spilled into Onondaga Lake after a 50-year-old pipe burst during 21 hours of straight rain in Syracuse, New York on October 21. The 42-inch diameter pipe broke south of the Inner Harbor along the Onondaga Lake shoreline. For more than 24 hours, 5,000 gallons of raw sewage flowed into the sacred lake per minute, … [Read more...] about Broken Pipe Dumps 10 Million Gallons of Raw Sewage Into Sacred Onondaga Lake