programs that do this kind of monitoring, and also much tougher fines. earlier today people in east palestine got the chance to take a closer look at how the town s water system is functioning by visiting the town s water treatment plant. the open house comes amid growing concerns over how toxic chemicals spilled in the derailment and how the spill could impact the community. cnn s miguel marquez reports. come on, girls. come on, girls. come on, girls. reporter: dave anderson raises grass-fed beef four miles downwind of east palestine, ohio. after the derailment, fire and venting of toxic chemicals, this is what drifted over his echo valley farm. as far as the smoke, you can probably see 100 yards. it was dark. reporter: what did you experience? burning eyes, burning throat, burning mouth. reporter: the cloud from the toxic spill settled on his pastures and ponds. the question he now cannot answer are the cattle he s
raises grass fed beef in ohio after the derailment, fire and venting of toxic chemicals, this is what drifted over his echo valley farm. as far as the smoke, you can probably see 100 yards. you know, it was dark. reporter: and what did you experience? burning eyes, burning throat, burning mouth. reporter: the cloud from the toxic spill settled on his past tours and ponds. the question he now cannot answer are the cattle he s raised for years okay for human consumption? customers that buy grass fed beef directly from a farmer, they care about their food. reporter: they want to know what they re getting is topnotch. and healthy for him. reporter: he s now sued norfolk southern and also wants testing, a process, a way to certify his life stock is safe. the lawsuit is about peace of mind to start with and information to make decisions. reporter: solid information here, tough to come by officials have established a 2-mile scone
US Senators Sherrod Brown and J.D. Vance from Ohio sent a letter to the US EPA and Ohio EPA urging them to immediately coordinate regular testing and monitoring for dioxins in East Palestine and the surrounding area.
Experts say the soil and surfaces in East Palestine should be tested for dioxins, a group of toxic chemicals that can have long-term effects on the health of the area’s animals and people.
Inside the refurbished Coastside restaurant and local landmark that has flourished under new ownership and attracted everyone from car enthusiasts to Neil Young.