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One particular issue with UVDSâs operation of Clover Flat Landfill (CFL) that should be of concern to everyone is that of PFAS.
PFAS (âforever chemicalsâ) are a class of man-made chemicals that are highly resistant to breaking down. They accumulate in the body over time and are linked to many diseases.
Landfills are amongst the largest sources of PFAS. The single landfill in the Napa River Watershed is Clover Flat Landfill. Since CFL was opened in the mid-1960s, vineyard acreage has more than tripled and the population in Napa County has more than doubled. Hillside development of homes, wineries, and vineyards has exploded. At the same time, our understanding of the dangers of man-made chemicals has increased, and our ability to measure them has become much more sophisticated. Recently, the state-required facilities where PFAS might be present, such as landfills, to test for PFAS. Results from CFL show significant levels of PFAS in all samples of both leachate (which
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While most Napa Valley towns continue a cautious return back to mass gatherings after enduring the coronavirus pandemic, the city of American Canyon will lead the way in producing an outdoor celebration of Independence Day this year.
A parade, live music, and fireworks display will mark American Canyonâs 4th of July Community Celebration, which will run from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Sunday. The festival is expected to be Napa Countyâs most visible celebration of Independence Day since the spread of COVID-19 triggered stay-at-home orders in March 2020, wiping out more than a year of public events.
American Canyonâs festival contrasts with Napaâs continued suspension of city-sponsored holiday events, despite Californiaâs move to relax most remaining COVID-19 restrictions on June 15. A boat parade organized by the Napa Valley Yacht Club is planned for Saturday morning on the Napa River.