Chemical spill in W.Va.

[BlueStreak]

I still can't get over the fact that there is no regulation concerning this type of chemical storage. It's outside and in large volume for crying out loud.

Dave

[Tom Joad]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTeUdJky9rY

[Rajoo]

Originally Posted by BlueStreak

I still can't get over the fact that there is no regulation concerning this type of chemical storage. It's outside and in large volume for crying out loud.

Dave

There are bigger questions Dave. Why would anyone want to allow (permit) a chemical storage facility on a river a mile upstream from fresh water intake? This alone defies any common sense.

[BlueStreak]

Originally Posted by BeamOn

There are bigger questions Dave. Why would anyone want to allow (permit) a chemical storage facility on a river a mile upstream from fresh water intake? This alone defies any common sense.

For real.

Dave

[MrPots]

Originally Posted by Rex E.

Agreed for the most part. I avoid any company that had "Patriot" or "freedom" in their name as well.

I'll add "Americans for..."

[bobabode]

Originally Posted by MrPots

I'll add "Americans for..."

and Freedom Works.

[Tom Joad]

Originally Posted by BeamOn

There are bigger questions Dave. Why would anyone want to allow (permit) a chemical storage facility on a river a mile upstream from fresh water intake? This alone defies any common sense.

It was probably the cheapest most convenient site.

And for corporations it's all about their bottom line, and potential impacts to society be damned.

[CarlV]

Originally Posted by Tom Joad

It was probably the cheapest most convenient site.

And for corporations it's all about their bottom line, and potential impacts to society be damned.

Yep, no way would I consider using the water again from that source without having it tested for myself. They are as likely to be as honest and truthful as Chevron and Exxon are.


Carl

[merrylander]

There are certain advantages to having one's own well.

[MrPots]

Until a fracking operation sets up nearby.