The handling of lithium-ion batteries, particularly those from burnt electric vehicles, has prompted concerns regarding groundwater safety in Los Angeles County. The Main San Gabriel Basin Watermaster is alarmed by reports of crushed batteries leaking toxic metals, such as lead and cobalt, into nearby drinking water, potentially jeopardizing public health for nearly two million residents. The agency has urged the U.S. EPA to relocate battery-crushing activities away from the San Gabriel River banks to prevent contamination. Nearby hazardous waste sites are being considered for safer processing of these materials, emphasizing the importance of protecting local water supplies.
The main concern is about the potential leaching of toxic metals from crushed lithium-ion batteries into local drinking water supplies, endangering nearly two million residents.
The Watermaster has called for the relocation of battery-crushing operations to protect the groundwater from toxic contamination, citing the dangers posed by metals from discharged EV batteries.
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