Operation Eco Expose

03/10/2023

(ROSS COUNTY)
The Dollar General in Kingston receives violation from the Ohio EPA.

01/10/2023

30/09/2023

This is a 2022 letter outlining some of the numerous issues involving the Frankfort WWTP.

30/09/2023

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Problems continue to plague the Frankfort Waste Water Treatment Plant in Ross County. Over the last several years, this facility has received numerous EPA violations. They have also received federal and state funding to correct the issues. To date, the problems continue at the site.

⬇️ Below Incident Date: 7/18/2023

30/09/2023

Exposing southern Ohio’s toxic polluters!

29/09/2023

Ross County polluters dumping old tires in local creeks. The following images came from the Ross County Sheriff’s Office.

29/09/2023

🛢TOXIC CHILLICOTHE:

PAINT STREET LANDFILL aka OLD MEAD DUMP

Landfills can cause long-lasting contamination. This is a map from a recent report regarding soil and groundwater sampling from the former MEAD dump. Large quantities of arsenic and manganese continue to permeate the area surrounding the site.

High concentrations of manganese and arsenic in groundwater and soil pose a serious threat to human health and the environment.

Manganese is an essential nutrient for humans, but too much manganese can be toxic. Exposure to high levels of manganese can cause a variety of health problems, including:

*Neurological symptoms, such as tremors, slowness of movement, and difficulty with balance and coordination

*Cognitive problems, such as memory loss and difficulty concentrating

*Psychiatric problems, such as anxiety and depression

*Parkinson's disease-like symptoms

*Respiratory problems

*Reproductive problems

*Developmental delays in children

Arsenic is a known human carcinogen. Long-term exposure to arsenic in drinking water can increase the risk of developing several types of cancer, including bladder cancer, kidney cancer, lung cancer, and skin cancer. Arsenic can also cause a variety of other health problems, including:

*Skin lesions, such as hyperpigmentation and keratosis

*Cardiovascular disease

*Diabetes

*Respiratory problems

*Neurological problems

*Reproductive problems

*Developmental delays in children

In addition to the health risks, high concentrations of manganese and arsenic in groundwater and soil can also have a negative impact on the environment. For example, manganese can contaminate rivers and streams, making it toxic to aquatic life. Arsenic can also contaminate plants and crops, making them unsafe for human consumption.

Here are some specific examples of the dangers of high concentrations of manganese and arsenic in groundwater and soil:

In Bangladesh, millions of people are exposed to high levels of arsenic in drinking water. This has led to a widespread epidemic of arsenicosis, a chronic disease that can cause a variety of health problems, including cancer, skin lesions, and heart disease.

In the United States, high levels of manganese have been found in groundwater in some areas. This has led to concerns about the potential health risks for people who drink this water, especially for children and pregnant women.

In China, high levels of arsenic have been found in soil in some areas. This has led to concerns about the safety of crops grown in this soil and the potential health risks for people who eat these crops.



https://edocpub.epa.ohio.gov/publicportal/ViewDocument.aspx?docid=2552008

27/09/2023

💧Water Advisory:

📍Location: Scenic Hills Estates
Logan, Ohio

⚠️ Contaminant: Lead

26/09/2023

Radioactive PCB oil stored in cylinders outside is a serious environmental and public health hazard.

PCBs are a group of chemicals that were widely used in electrical equipment and other products until they were banned in the 1970s because they are cancer-causing and can also damage the nervous system and reproductive systems.

When radioactive PCB oil is stored outside, it can leak into the soil and groundwater, contaminating drinking water supplies and harming wildlife. It can also volatilize into the air, where it can be inhaled by people and animals.

Exposure to radioactive PCB oil can cause a variety of health problems, including:

Cancer
Neurological disorders
Reproductive problems
Developmental delays in children
Immune system suppression

Yet, tons and tons of it are stored in some of these rusted cylinders at Piketon.

25/09/2023

Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are a group of man-made organic chemicals that were widely used in a variety of industrial and commercial applications from the 1930s to the 1970s. PCBs were used in electrical equipment, hydraulic fluids, heat transfer fluids, and other products because of their non-flammability, chemical stability, and electrical insulating properties.

However, PCBs are also persistent organic pollutants (POPs), meaning that they break down very slowly in the environment and can accumulate in living organisms. PCBs are also bioaccumulative, meaning that they can become more concentrated in organisms higher up the food chain.

PCBs can be harmful to human health and the environment. Long-term exposure to PCBs can cause a variety of health problems, including:

* Cancer
* Cardiovascular disease
* Immune system suppression
* Reproductive and developmental problems
* Neurological problems

PCBs can also damage the environment, particularly aquatic ecosystems. PCBs can accumulate in fish and other aquatic life, and can cause reproductive problems, birth defects, and death. PCBs can also contaminate sediments and water supplies.

Here are some of the specific dangers of PCB oil and long-term exposures:

* **Cancer:** PCBs are classified as probable human carcinogens by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Long-term exposure to PCBs has been linked to an increased risk of several types of cancer, including liver cancer, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and leukemia.
* **Cardiovascular disease:** PCBs can damage the heart and blood vessels, increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease, such as heart attack and stroke.
* **Immune system suppression:** PCBs can weaken the immune system, making people more susceptible to infections and other diseases.
* **Reproductive and developmental problems:** PCBs can interfere with the reproductive system and cause problems such as infertility, miscarriage, and birth defects.
* **Neurological problems:** PCBs can damage the nervous system, causing problems such as learning disabilities, memory loss, and coordination problems.

In the environment, PCBs can:

* **Harm aquatic life:** PCBs can accumulate in fish and other aquatic life, causing reproductive problems, birth defects, and death.
* **Contaminate sediments and water supplies:** PCBs can settle in sediments at the bottom of lakes and rivers, and can also contaminate drinking water supplies.
* **Bioaccumulate up the food chain:** PCBs can become more concentrated in organisms higher up the food chain. This means that animals that eat fish and other contaminated animals can have high levels of PCBs in their bodies.

PCBs were banned in the United States in 1979, but they are still found in the environment and in some people's bodies. People can be exposed to PCBs through a variety of pathways, including:

* Eating contaminated fish and other seafood
* Drinking contaminated water
* Breathing contaminated air
* Touching contaminated soil or dust
* Contact with electrical equipment or other products that contain PCBs

PCBs are a serious environmental and health hazard. Long-term exposure to PCBs can cause a variety of health problems, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, immune system suppression, reproductive and developmental problems, and neurological problems. PCBs can also damage the environment, particularly aquatic ecosystems.