New 3M report raises concerns of air contamination at Decatur Aquadome
Manufacturer 3M is accused of dumping dangerous chemicals in the property that used to be a landfill in the 1960â²s
New 3M report raises concerns of air contamination at Decatur Aquadome By Madison Scarpino | May 3, 2021 at 5:38 PM CDT - Updated May 3 at 5:39 PM
DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - New testing probes will soon be installed near Decaturâs Aquadome to monitor for potentially harmful chemicals. Manufacturer 3M is accused of dumping dangerous chemicals in the property that used to be a landfill in the 1960â²s.
According to our news partners at Decatur Daily, a recent filing 3M made to the Alabama Department of Environmental Management indicates the presence of contaminants around the property. However, a statement from 3M claims preliminary data indicates there is no threat to nearby residents.
Fresh concerns over toxins on Decatur Aquadome property
Concerns over toxins at Decatur Youth Services building By Eric Graves and Eric Fleischauer | May 3, 2021 at 9:36 AM CDT - Updated May 3 at 9:36 AM
DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - A new report is raising concerns over the air quality on 8th St. SW in Decatur. This is the sight of the former landfill contaminated with dangerous toxins.
Nowadays, the Decatur Aquadome and Decatur Youth Services both sit on the property.
According to our partners at the Decatur Daily, the concern is contaminated vapors rising from the old landfill and getting inside buildings built on the land.