The District of Columbia filed a lawsuit against the federal government for its role in polluting the Anacostia River for over 150 years. The lawsuit alleges the US government used the river as a dumping ground for toxic waste and chemicals, harming human health and the environment. The District seeks financial compensation for cleanup efforts.
“Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today sued the United States for its deliberate and ongoing pollution of the Anacostia River, the District of Columbia’s most vital natural resource.
“The federal government has been the number one driver of pollution in the Anacostia River for over 150 years, treating the District’s iconic natural resource as a cost-free dumping ground for the toxic waste and chemicals it generated,” said Attorney General Schwalb.
Many of the pollutants found in the Anacostia River do not break down and cause long-lasting harm to the environment, aquatic wildlife, and human health. The health risks from these pollutants include cancer, neurological and developmental disorders, birth defects, asthma, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and other conditions.
ENVIRONMENT LAWSUIT POLLUTION ANASTASIA RIVER WASHINGTON DC FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
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