Experts and community advocates are alarmed by the EPA's decision to excavate the Gowanus Canal without properly containing the toxic sludge, fearing health risks for residents. In letters to the EPA, concerns were raised about transparency and community engagement amid ongoing foul odors from the canal. Critics argue there's insufficient scientific justification for the excavation method, while the EPA defends its approach by citing logistical challenges. This decision comes on the heels of alarming findings of cancer-causing chemicals in nearby homes, leaving residents anxious about safety during the cleanup process.
"We are deeply concerned about the lack of transparency and community engagement in this decision-making process, particularly given that the community has been subjected to foul odors for months..."
"The EPA claimed in December that it wouldn't be possible to 'tent' the dig sites to contain the foul smell, saying such covering would add over a year to the project's timeline."
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