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.
Divers inspecting toxic waste dump for EPA, residents fear leaks
At a partially submerged toxic dump, which contains 17,000 truckloads of cancer-causing Dioxin, waste divers began a critical inspection.
At a partially submerged toxic dump, which contains 17,000 truckloads of cancer-causing Dioxin, waste divers began a critical inspection.
Test results reveal river exposed to Dioxin from waste dump
New and alarming data confirms the San Jacinto River has been exposed to alarming levels of cancer-causing Dioxin from a half-century-old dump that has failed to contain the pollution.
New and alarming data confirms the San Jacinto River has been exposed to alarming levels of cancer-causing Dioxin from a half-century-old dump that has failed to contain the pollution.
Mysterious website opposing clean-up of dioxin dump called "deplorable"
At issue is the equivalent of 17,000 truckloads of cancer causing Dioxin waste buried for decades on the banks and now beneath the San Jacinto River.
At issue is the equivalent of 17,000 truckloads of cancer causing Dioxin waste buried for decades on the banks and now beneath the San Jacinto River.
Toxic waste dump could contaminate Galveston Bay 'forever'
A toxic dump that two Fortune 500 companies claim safely contains cancer-causing Dioxin has been found to be riddled with holes in its protective cap.
A toxic dump that two Fortune 500 companies claim safely contains cancer-causing Dioxin has been found to be riddled with holes in its protective cap.