April 23, 2008 - Following the discovery of high levels of chromium, arsenic, cadmium, lead, and other chemicals in the soil, the state Department of Environmental Protection is insisting that the site be cleaned, and the Gesners have been left paying for a house that they dare not live in and cannot sell.
"We'd like to see some assessment on neighboring properties, as well," said Ed Coletta, a spokesman for the state agency. He added that both the town and the house's previous owner were sent letters this month indicating that they may be responsible for the contaminated land. "Eventually, they're going to have do some cleanup work there."
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Water Contamination, Land Pollution & Hazardous Waste Material are issues families all across America are afflicted with daily.
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