Syracuse.com By Glen Coin Syracuse, N.Y. – High levels of mercury have been found on the east side of Onondaga Lake, an unwelcome surprise that poses troubling questions about whether mercury contamination in parts of the lake is worse than previously believed. Onondaga County detected mercury in every sample taken last fall from the bottom of the Onondaga Lake Park Marina, … [Read more...] about Surprising discovery of mercury in Onondaga Lake marina raises concern of broader contamination
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Botched testing leaves a mystery about progress of Onondaga Lake cleanup
Syracuse.com by Glenn Coin Syracuse, N.Y. – It’s been nearly six years since we’ve seen a detailed look at how much toxic mercury remains in fish in Onondaga Lake. Honeywell is required to catch and sample fish each year to prove its cleanup is working. But because of laboratory errors and bureaucratic delays, fish caught after 2018 have still not been tested. That has left … [Read more...] about Botched testing leaves a mystery about progress of Onondaga Lake cleanup
The Daily Orange- Mercury pollution has threatened Onondaga Lake wildlife for decades
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
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