Congressman John Hall On Hudson Valley Water Pollution
The Hudson Valley has been significantly affected by water pollution that presents a real threat to drinking water, public health and the environment. The impact of this water contamination has been felt by too many communities and as the Hudson Valley grows, it’s important that we protect our precious water resources.
Five sites in New York’s 19th Congressional District are listed on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Superfund National Priority List, a designation of the nation’s most severely polluted locations:
• Hopewell Precision site in Hopewell Junction
• Brewster Well Field in the Village of Brewster
• Carroll and Dubies Sewage Disposal in Deer Park
• Nepera Chemical Company site in the Town of Hamptonburgh
• Shenandoah Road Groundwater Contamination Superfund Site in the Town of East Fishkill
Because of the serious challenge of cleaning up water pollution, I’ve asked the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment to come to East Fishkill for a special Field Hearing this Friday. The Field Hearing, “Water Resources Contamination and Environmental Cleanup in the Hudson Valley,” will be held Friday, April 11th at 9:30am in the East Fishkill Town Hall.
The hearing is open to the public.
The hearing will examine how the EPA is currently working with the State of New York, local governments, and private groups. I want the hearing to spur the federal government to redouble its commitment to water clean up in the Hudson Valley.
Sincerely,
Thanks for the boost John. You’re still the one!