The Sun-Times has covered (HERE) PERRO’s and other’s concerns and demand that no pollution permit be issued to Sims Metal because their emissions will add to the already significant pollution impacts being felt in Pilsen and surrounding area.
Author: Dorian Breuer
Public Meeting Notice – Sims Metal June 21th 2024 @ 6pm @ St. Pius Church
SIMS Metal has submitted a complete application to renew their large recycling facility permit. Join us on June 21th @ 6pm @ St. Pius Church for a community meeting to discuss these permit details. Public comment will be accepted by email to envcomments@cityofchicago.orgby June 21nd.
Air Pollution
Why does PERRO take issue with H. Kramer’s pollution? PERRO has worked with the City, EPA, Alderman Daniel Solis’ office, and others, to seek reductions in toxic emissions from H. Kramer Co. 2002 EPA data from Scorecard.org lists Kramer as in the top 10th percentile of facilities emitting certain pollutants and falling under Scorecard’s category of “Dirtiest/Worst Facilities in the …
Drinking Water Presentation
Drinking Water in Chicago/Presentation by Flint EPA whistleblower Miguel Del Toral/Lozano Library Drinking Water in Chicago Presentation by EPA water expert Miguel Del Toral at the Lozano Library on YouTube, click on “Drinking Water in Chicago” below: Drinking Water in Chicago Environmental Protection Agency whistle-blower Miguel Del Toral discusses the safety of Chicago’s drinking water at this event held by …
Drinking Water Safety
Drinking Water Safety Concerns Presentation by David E Jacobs/Lozano Library P.E.R.R.O. Presentation at the Lozano Library regarding Drinking Water Safety Concerns in Chicago by Health Expert David E. Jacobs As for the recent research conducted by the EPA, it displays and recapitulates the potential contamination of drinking water in the area due to the new water meter installments in Chicago, especially …
Lead Contamination
New Installed Meters and the Potential Risks of Lead Contamination in your Water Supply As you all are aware of there has been wide array of lead contamination in the area that have recently been detected. These contaminated areas not only been exclusively present in soil as in the Sangamon Corridor but it has also been been identified in the …
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