Environmental Contamination
Summary
State and local officials are expanding their search for radioactive contamination across nine towns south of Buffalo, which could shake up local land use and public safety. If you live or own property in the affected southern towns, this search could shake up property values and spark major safety concerns.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 13
- Last 30 days
- 12
Impact analysis
Property values and development plans in the nine affected towns could take a hit if contamination is found.
Residents and future buyers win big if officials catch and clean up hidden radiation before it causes health or property issues.
Property owners in the search zone might see their land values drop or face strict new building rules.
Mentions & discussions (14)
Radiation testing results spark additional fear and anger
An expert calls testing results concerning for residents; reverend says Gov. Kathy Hochul should be ashamed.
As advocates demand Superfund action, radioactive testing at a Niagara Falls school raises worries
A Town of Niagara property owner shared test results from soil samples taken at her home during a news conference offering several updates on radioactivity concerns.
Radiological testing in Erie County Southtowns finds no significant concerns, officials say
Officials say most radiological testing in the Southtowns is complete, with the majority of properties requiring no further action.
Niagara Falls school to be tested for radioactivity
The Catholic Academy of Niagara Falls, 100 Military Road. Federal and state environmental regulators who have spent months examining radioactive hotspots across Western New York are now planning to conduct testing at a private elementary school in Ni...
'No definitive answer': Questions remain as crews remove booms from Buffalo River
Neighbors near the Buffalo River are raising questions about a mysterious oily, rainbow-colored sheen after crews removed booms that had been placed in the water in early October.
$249M cleanup of Lockport mill that processed uranium after the Manhattan Project is set to begin in 2027
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced that a $249 million contract has been signed to cleanup the former Simonds Saw and Steel site in Lockport.
Niagara Falls families demand truth and justice as environmental issues continue
Residents are once again raising concerns and asking for justice about radioactivity, toxic chemicals, and contamination in and around their homes in Niagara Falls.
Niagara County community holds public meeting to educate others on how to advocate for health amidst radiation investigation
Residents of Niagara County continue to rally for answers and relocation after alarming radiation levels were reported in their area
Niagara Falls family affected by pollution threatens lawsuit; claims NYS agencies unwilling to relocate them
The family announced Monday they filed a civil rights complaint against both the Department of Environmental Conservation and the Department of Health.
EPA and DEC provide update on joint radiological survey in Western New York
Plotting radioactive hot spots and where necessary engaging in cleanup
Buffalo Water Board files lawsuit against chemical companies
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Water Board is taking legal action against over a dozen chemical companies that manufacture or distribute firefighting foam or make the components of it, alleging that they have allowed PFAS-related chemicals, also...
'We want to know if it's safe': Neighbors concerned about oily sheen on Buffalo River
Residents along the Buffalo River in South Buffalo are demanding answers after noticing a shiny sheen on the water, prompting an ongoing investigation by state and local environmental agencies.
Radiation contamination search widens to nine towns south of Buffalo
Radiation contamination search widens to nine towns south of Buffalo TheDailyNewsOnline.com
Report: Buffalo has 3rd highest level of water contamination in New York, Jamestown 5th
Report: Buffalo has 3rd highest level of water contamination in New York, Jamestown 5th Buffalo Toronto Public Media
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