We’re running out of time
santa susana
field lab
Cancer Town is about to become our permanent reality, starting this summer.
95% of Boeing’s contamination may remain onsite according to independent analysis.
85% of Boeing’s soil may be misclassified as non-hazardous and taken to Simi Landfill.
Potentially inadequate dust mitigation measures during excavation this summer could increase the risk of fugitive dust from the contaminated site.
All of this because the Boeing Company wants to save money instead of paying for a complete “Background” cleanup that would prioritize public health and protect our ecosystem.
One of Calfornia’s most toxic and radioactive sites
After decades of rocket engine testing, nuclear experiments, and industrial work, the Santa Susana Field Lab (SSFL)’s soil and groundwater are heavily contaminated with long-lasting chemicals, toxic metals, and radionuclides.
Independent research has shown the SSFL contamination migrates offsite, polluting the air and water. Surrounding communities in Ventura County and Los Angeles have increased rates of rare diseases and cancer.
The Boeing Company, who owns 80% of the site, plans to start the cleanup of their portion this summer, leave 95% of their chemical contamination behind in order to save hundreds of millions of dollars, and turn it into a public park.
It will take public outrage and pressure from our elected officials to ensure the cleanup is the safest, smartest, and most comprehensive possible.
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