Bay Area air quality regulators have released a new report mapping the areas affected by a chemical release from a Martinez refinery last year, and the results have prompted prosecutors to review the violations discovered for possible charges against t...
and the results have prompted prosecutors to review the violations discovered for possible charges against the refinery.
in response to the incident and the committee has requested a toxicologist to test the contaminated soil. Taylor moved into her new Martinez house just last summer and created a space for a vibrant garden in her backyard. But now, Taylor and her other neighbors in the area are being told to not consume anything grown in their yards.
The release of the spent catalyst began at 9:30 p.m. and lasted for hours until early the next morning. To make things even more concerning, no one was alerted about it.The county has a Community Warning System in place for that very reason; residents should have gotten texts, phone calls, and emails. However, it was not used because MRC did not immediately alert the county health department or the sheriff's office about the leak.
Following initial testing, CCHS reported it did not believe there was an immediate health risk. However, exposure to high concentrations over a long period of time could cause more serious health problems, according to Contra Costa County Public Health Officer Dr. Ori Tzvieli.
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