Northport, Washington
EPA named UCR/ Northport WA a Superfund site in 2024, but the health reports they provided the community in 2021 declared Northport residents were safe. These health reports understated the risk of air pollution, relying on outdated data and ignoring Washington State’s stricter air safety limits. Air pollution may still be harming residents, but it's not being properly monitored or acknowledged. Click image to read full post…
The EPA recently explained to the community of Northport, WA, based on the EPA’s analysis of existing data they have decided not to conduct additional air monitoring in our area....
Northport residents demand EPA and/or Teck to install air monitoring based on Ecology’s current air monitoring study that found levels of arsenic and cadmium are still way above safety standards, and Residents continue to b diagnosed with debilitating diseases
Average airborne PM10 arsenic and lead concentrations in the upper Columbia River
valley near the international border are potentially the highest known levels in
Washington, Oregon and Idaho. Likewise, the average airborne cadmium
concentrations are potentially the highest known anywhere in three states
ATTN: If you are a past or present Northport WA resident, or a resident of a community nearby, or if you simply care about the community of Northport PLEASE read the petition below. If you agree and would like to sign the petition; Copy & paste this sentence: "This is my signature for the 2017... Continue Reading →
Ecology's Air Quality Assessment Concludes Air Monitors Needed in Northport