No Galveston Bay Dioxin state testing since 2013
It's hardly a secret that a dark cloud of contamination has hung for years over seafood from Galveston Bay. Scientists view the notorious toxic dump known as the San Jacinto River Waste Pits as a major source of the cancer-causing Dioxin found in fish tissue.
It's hardly a secret that a dark cloud of contamination has hung for years over seafood from Galveston Bay. Scientists view the notorious toxic dump known as the San Jacinto River Waste Pits as a major source of the cancer-causing Dioxin found in fish tissue.
With dioxin contamination confirmed Hitchcock leaders demand more testing at dump
From the air, the waste pits appear carved out of Galveston Bay's fragile coastline. Fox 26 has confirmed these "black lagoons" are dangerously contaminated with the cancer causing chemical known as Dioxin.
From the air, the waste pits appear carved out of Galveston Bay's fragile coastline. Fox 26 has confirmed these "black lagoons" are dangerously contaminated with the cancer causing chemical known as Dioxin.
Environmental, political leaders call for action on West Bay Dioxin Pits
Sludge pits feet from Galveston Bay contaminated with dangerous levels of Dioxin.
Sludge pits feet from Galveston Bay contaminated with dangerous levels of Dioxin.
Fox investigation reveals Dioxin in Galveston Bay sludge pits
Just south of the Galveston Causeway, not far from splendid bay side homes, the terrain along the Intracoastal alters, with modest grass covered levees rising from the shoreline.
Just south of the Galveston Causeway, not far from splendid bay side homes, the terrain along the Intracoastal alters, with modest grass covered levees rising from the shoreline.
Suffering on the San Jacinto: 11 voices
It all began harmlessly enough with the making of bright, white paper. In the process of achieving luster and luminosity, manufacturers on Houston's ship channel generated a by-product molecule known as Dioxin–a cancer-causing compound now considered among the world's most deadly.
It all began harmlessly enough with the making of bright, white paper. In the process of achieving luster and luminosity, manufacturers on Houston's ship channel generated a by-product molecule known as Dioxin–a cancer-causing compound now considered among the world's most deadly.
State confirms Dioxin found in some Highland's water wells
This week, Fox 26 obtained a Texas Department of State Health Services review of independent well testing. The report confirms the presence of Dioxin in three different wells including TCDD, a specific form of the toxin that could only have come from the nearby Superfund site known as the San Jacinto River Waste Pits.
This week, Fox 26 obtained a Texas Department of State Health Services review of independent well testing. The report confirms the presence of Dioxin in three different wells including TCDD, a specific form of the toxin that could only have come from the nearby Superfund site known as the San Jacinto River Waste Pits.
Cleaning up cancer concerns in San Jacinto River hits snag
One organization has been fighting for years against toxic waste pits along the San Jacinto River and just as the group is making progress, it is encountering a bit of a road block. The residents who want these former Dioxin dumps removed were ecstatic when the Environmental Protection Agency recently announced plans for a complete cleanup.
One organization has been fighting for years against toxic waste pits along the San Jacinto River and just as the group is making progress, it is encountering a bit of a road block. The residents who want these former Dioxin dumps removed were ecstatic when the Environmental Protection Agency recently announced plans for a complete cleanup.
Opponents of San Jacinto dioxin clean-up granted more time to comment
Waste Management and their allies have decided to fight the removal plan, requesting and receiving an extension of 45 days for public comment.
Waste Management and their allies have decided to fight the removal plan, requesting and receiving an extension of 45 days for public comment.
Is the San Jacinto dioxin dump too dangerous to clean up?
More than a half century ago the Dioxin waste was dumped by the ton into pits and then deserted along the San Jacinto River where it was openly exposed to decades of flooding and powerful storms.
More than a half century ago the Dioxin waste was dumped by the ton into pits and then deserted along the San Jacinto River where it was openly exposed to decades of flooding and powerful storms.
EPA gets community thoughts on toxic waste pit removal from San Jacinto River
This summer, the EPA announced a proposal to require the full removal of a SuperFund site containing dioxin waste in the San Jacinto River. On Thursday, a public hearing was held for community members to comment on the proposed processes.
This summer, the EPA announced a proposal to require the full removal of a SuperFund site containing dioxin waste in the San Jacinto River. On Thursday, a public hearing was held for community members to comment on the proposed processes.
Residents skeptical of EPA proposal for San Jacinto River waste pit
Following the announcement of the EPA proposal for the full removal of the San Jacinto River waste pits, residents expressed concerns that the news might be too good to be true. "It sounds wonderful, but once you start digging up hell, hell comes out," said DJ Brewer, who has lived along the San Jacinto waterfront for 15 years. "That is very scary, we are very very close to it....
Following the announcement of the EPA proposal for the full removal of the San Jacinto River waste pits, residents expressed concerns that the news might be too good to be true. "It sounds wonderful, but once you start digging up hell, hell comes out," said DJ Brewer, who has lived along the San Jacinto waterfront for 15 years. "That is very scary, we are very very close to it....
EPA proposes massive clean-up of San Jacinto River Dioxin pits
For residents along the San Jacinto River and south throughout Galveston Bay, the Environmental Protection Agency announcement was the long-awaited answer to a desperate prayer.
For residents along the San Jacinto River and south throughout Galveston Bay, the Environmental Protection Agency announcement was the long-awaited answer to a desperate prayer.
Harris County Public Health calls for removal of Dioxin dump
Another persuasive voice has joined the virtual chorus calling for decisive action on the Superfund site known as the San Jacinto River waste pits.
Another persuasive voice has joined the virtual chorus calling for decisive action on the Superfund site known as the San Jacinto River waste pits.
Study likely to impact future of Dioxin dump
17,000 truckloads of Dioxin waste buried beside and beneath the San Jacinto River. The Environmental Protection Agency process of deciding whether to remove the cancer-causing toxins or leave them in place is nearing completion.
17,000 truckloads of Dioxin waste buried beside and beneath the San Jacinto River. The Environmental Protection Agency process of deciding whether to remove the cancer-causing toxins or leave them in place is nearing completion.
Report card gives health of Galveston Bay a "C"
For the unskilled eye it's hard to gauge both the good and the bad in the treasure that is Galveston Bay.
For the unskilled eye it's hard to gauge both the good and the bad in the treasure that is Galveston Bay.
Congressional leaders call for removal of Dioxin dump
Demands for complete removal of the Dioxin dump known as the San Jacinto River Waste Pits are growing louder and more potent.
Demands for complete removal of the Dioxin dump known as the San Jacinto River Waste Pits are growing louder and more potent.
Congressmen call for Dioxin dump removal
17,000 heavy truck loads of cancer-causing Dioxin waste. That's what is contained within the partially-submerged Superfund site known as the San Jacinto River waste pits.
17,000 heavy truck loads of cancer-causing Dioxin waste. That's what is contained within the partially-submerged Superfund site known as the San Jacinto River waste pits.
Family fearful after Dioxin detected in well
It's hard to imagine anything menacing about the crisp, cool water rippling into Billy and Gloria O'Bannon's backyard pool. But Harris County says there's real cause for concern because the family's well has tested positive for the cancer-causing substance known as Dioxin.
It's hard to imagine anything menacing about the crisp, cool water rippling into Billy and Gloria O'Bannon's backyard pool. But Harris County says there's real cause for concern because the family's well has tested positive for the cancer-causing substance known as Dioxin.
28 water wells contaminated with dioxin in east Harris County
When you live pretty close to a Superfund site on the San Jacinto River, it is not the kind of letter you want delivered to your mail box - Harris County Health authorities warning that initial tests reveal unsafe levels of cancer causing Dioxin in your well water.
When you live pretty close to a Superfund site on the San Jacinto River, it is not the kind of letter you want delivered to your mail box - Harris County Health authorities warning that initial tests reveal unsafe levels of cancer causing Dioxin in your well water.
A&M flooding expert says dioxin dump is a clear danger
"A loaded gun" - Two years ago that's what Professor Sam Brody called the Dioxin dump known as the San Jacinto River Waste Pits.
"A loaded gun" - Two years ago that's what Professor Sam Brody called the Dioxin dump known as the San Jacinto River Waste Pits.