Benzene
February 5, 2008 09:05

Benzene, a colorless or sometimes yellow liquid when at room temperature, is highly flammable, will dissolve in water, has a sweet odor, evaporates quickly into the air, and is produced both by natural processes, but also by human activities. Through natural... (Read Article)

Are you the victim of work related toxic exposure? Do you need a PA lawyer?
July 27, 2007 15:13

Toxic exposure is a silent but deadly killer. Have you been exposed to chemicals or toxic substances at work? Has your employer tried to deny your claims? An honest day's work deserves better. Contact the Pennsylvania law firm of Anapol Schwartz to find out what your legal options with a free consultation. Or call toll-free - 1-866-735-2792. We can help.

Clean Water: Reality or Myth for Small Texas Town
July 27, 2007 13:56

Since the United States is not a third world country, its citizens automatically assume that clean water is as American as apple pie…in a perfect world - maybe.That is -- unless you live in a small town in Texas called Bethany. For more than four years the... (Read Article)

Public Safety at Risk: What happens when the regulation of food, water, and soft drinks fall through the cracks of governmental agencies?
July 27, 2007 13:53

It's not a given that the food, soft drinks, and water that you drink is safe for consumption. How can that be when food safety is purportedly monitored and regulated by multiple government agencies? Actually - all that monitoring by multiple government agencies... (Read Article)

Small Town In Texas Has Ground Water Problem.
July 9, 2007 14:54

While we take clean water for granted, in some towns in Texas contamination of ground water is a big problem. Since the United States is not a third world country, its citizens automatically assume that clean water is as American as apple pie…in a perfect world - maybe (Read More)

Clean Water: Reality or Myth: Since the United States is not a third world country, its citizens automatically assume that clean water is as American as apple pie…in a perfect world - maybe.

That is -- unless you live in some parts of Texas -- where clean water is about as clean and clear as a mirage. It seems that abandoned oil field waste has impeded their ability to have clean and safe water for almost a decade. A bureaucratic battle ensued but and finally the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) confirmed that groundwater in the area was contaminated and will pay to install a main water line.

This waste is mostly oily saltwater used in drilling. The waste contains substances such as sludge from storage pits and tank bottoms, used glycol, amine, and hydrogen sulfide scrubber liquid. There are at least 26 acknowledged chemicals in the waste, including such known carcinogens as benzene and one category listed as - other. Oddly enough, oil and gasoline are not categorized as hazardous waste.

Rather than governmental agencies on the state and national levels who are better suited to handle these kinds of problems - the residents of these small towns of DeBerry and Bethany have had to fight city hall and beyond for clean water, a substance that most of us take for granted.