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Updated: 2:39 PM Nov 3, 2009
Toxic River Study
WTAP-TV Many of you may have gone fishing, boating or even swimming in the Ohio or Muskingum Rivers, but after a new study that was released you might think twice before taking your next dip.
Posted: 8:19 PM Nov 2, 2009Reporter: Lauren Weppler Email Address: lauren.weppler@wtap.com |
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yea and I've loaned a known crack head 50 bucks and thought I'd get my money back, I don't suggest doing that either
I've swam in it every summer for 40 years, still alive!
totally funny Fred...and I agree 100%
So, how dangerous is it? A friend of mine bet me a case of beer that I couldn't swim across the muskingum river and back. I did it, but the hangover I had from the case of beer probably hurt me worse than any of those chemicals in the water.
Educate us further. Look into this story. Many of us boat and swim in the river. Give us more facts about what these toxins can do so we may think more clearly before we plunge in. Yes, we know it is bad, but we may decide to ignore this on a hot summer day. Maybe if we are more informed we will be more likely to think twice.
EPA needs to stop worrying about Global Whining and clean up our rivers and our air. I know at least one plant that dumps lead down the drain. I even reported them to EPA, but nothing was done.
I believe that all the pipes with toxic waste, Should have sensors that tell the State,E.P.A, and the Goverment what is being done with the toxic waste. The goverment needs to crack down on all the companys along the rivers.
The Ohio may rank number 1 in the survey but it is still a great deal cleaner than it once was. The fishing has improved from when I was younger and that is a clear indicator that the water quality is definately better than it once was
I think this surprises no one.
That is the most discusting thing i cant beleive that some thing need to be done
First question. Is it 32 million pounds or billion? In your broadcast last night you stated billion but on your webpage you state million. Second question. What geographical span was this study conducted in? The Ohio River is a very large river with several tributaries that flow into it. Third question. What would the percentage of water to toxic waste be in the Ohio River?
yes-i have been in both rivers boating/swimming-how unsettling and upsetting-i hope the states/communiites will address these concerns because for tourism/recreation it really is a concern to be remediated.
I'm confused by the article. Was the number 232 million in 2007 and is now 31 million in 2009? That sounds like a great improvement. Actually I think the river looks pretty clean, compared to 20 years ago.
Geology, topography, sediment load, land use, climate. Comparing the Ohio River to one in California is literally like comparing apples to oranges. Many of the industries you depend on for your lifestyle and consumption are located in this watershed. Your luxury to recline and complain come at a cost to someone or something.
Tell us somethig we dont already know about!! What is safe ? WTAP is just now reporting about this! WAKE UP People!