Debris From the White House East Wing Demolition Was Dumped at a Nearby Public Golf Course and Contains Toxic Metals, National Park Report Finds
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Debris from the White House East Wing demolition was dumped at a nearby public golf course and contains toxic metals, National Park report finds
A Washington, D.C., nonprofit filed an injunction in February, claiming the debris dumped on the golf course was hazardous.
The East Potomac Golf Links, Washington DC's busiest public field, remains open after an emergency hearing on Monday, at which a federal judge warned the Trump administration of "serious consequences" if it advances in major works without court authorization. The field receives more than 120,000 rounds a year, twice as much as in 2019, with fees from $29 for 18 holes for seniors and veterans, and $42 for the general public.
Interior Department Disputes Claim That East Wing Debris Has Toxic Metals
The Interior Department has disputed claims that debris from the White House East Wing contains hazardous materials. Interior spokesperson Katie Martin said on May 5 that the soil had undergone repeated testing by multiple parties and met all legal safety standards. While declining to comment on ongoing litigation, she emphasized that proper procedures were followed to ensure that the material posed no risk to the public. The response follows a …
Construction debris is being dumped on a golf course near the White House. Investigations indicate it contains toxic metals and chemicals.
Trump drops toxic waste from White House construction project on public golf course
Debris from the White House’s demolished East Wing, which was torn down to make way for President Donald Trump’s planned $400 million ballroom project, reportedly tested positive for lead and other toxic substances after being dumped at a public golf course. Hazardous chemicals The contaminated rubble included chromium, PCBs, pesticides and petroleum byproducts. By: MEGA A report found that soil at the East Potomac Golf Links contained chromium,…
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