Duncan, Oklahoma boasts city lakes, historical
locations and the flowers of Crape- myrtle. It sits just a smidgin southeast of
Lawton with a wide open area to its east. From 1919 to 1961 Duncan was the home
to Halliburton, and recently the company discovered it may have left some
things behind when it moved corporate offices to Houston and Dubai.
Perchlorate has found its way into 18
water wells there on the city's north side. It is thought the perchlorate came
from Halliburton's previous work there of removing and burning spent missile
fuel from missile casings. The company so far is supplying bottled water to
residents and a temporary water supply system where needed. It is also
reimbursing residents for health screening costs and is continuing to
investigate the problem.
1 comment:
The wells affected are more like 98 now instead of just 18. It continues to spread. Halliburton has not filed a plan with DEQ to do anything to clean up the pollution. No intent to clean is known.
This may be a perfect example of corporate america becoming the feudal lords of citizens rights.
There is preassure to "sell" water rights and property to Halliburton.
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