The report by Boston Chemical Data Corp. confirmed fears about contamination at Jana Elementary School in the Hazelwood School District in Florissant raised by a previous Army Corps of Engineers study.
to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Boston Chemical did not say who or what requested and funded the report.
The school sits in the flood plain of Coldwater Creek, which was contaminated by nuclear waste from weapons production during World War II. The waste was dumped at sites near the St. Louis Lambert International Airport, next to the creek that flows to the Missouri River. The Corps has been cleaning up the creek for more than 20 years.
Levels of the radioactive isotope lead-210, polonium, radium and other toxins were “far in excess” of what Boston Chemical had expected. Dust samples taken inside the school were found to be contaminated.“A significant remedial program will be required to bring conditions at the school in line with expectations,” the report said.
日本 最新ニュース, 日本 見出し
Similar News:他のニュース ソースから収集した、これに似たニュース記事を読むこともできます。
‘Significant Radioactive Contamination' Found at Missouri Elementary SchoolEnvironmental investigation consultants have found significant radioactive contamination at an elementary school in suburban St. Louis where nuclear weapons were produced during World War II. The report by Boston Chemical Data Corp. has confirmed fears about contamination at Jana Elementary School in the Hazelwood School District in Florissant. The report is expected to be a major topic at Tuesday’s school board meeting. Parents want the district to make sure the radioactive waste is cleaned up. Boston Chemical says inhaling or ingesting the radioactive materials can cause significant injury and recommends remedial action “to bring conditions at the school in line with expectations.”
続きを読む »
Radioactive waste from WWII nuclear weapons found in Missouri schoolThe report by Boston Chemical Data Corp. confirmed fears about contamination at Jana Elementary School in the Hazelwood School District in Florissant.
続きを読む »
1,500 students receive back-to-school kits thanks to Chicago volunteers and Back 2 School America'If we want kids to become happy and productive members of society, they need to get a first rate education and that starts with having school supplies.'
続きを読む »
School photos a no-show over one year later for students, parents of Hayward charter schoolThe parents of some students at Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori School said they reached out to the photographer, but did not receive a response.
続きを読む »
School bonds and overrides: Which Phoenix metro school districts are asking for fundingMore than 20 school districts in Maricopa County are asking voters to approve funding measures this election cycle.
続きを読む »