Brownfields
by
tiishh
Last updated 6 years ago
Discipline:
Science Subject:
Ecology
Grade:
10


Newtown
Author: Tish and Sarah
Brownfields
Waterbury
Waterbury
Problem/Conflict
Solutions/actions
superfund sites: a law made to clean up lands infested with hazardous pollutants substances.
Fairfield Hills, Newtown CT
Mercuryhealth issues: tremors insomnia memory loss neuromuscular effects kidney failure headaches motor dysfunction industrial uses: batteries lamps cosmetics electric circuit measuring devices
The old Anamet site, Waterbury CT
Nova Dye & Print Corp., Waterbury CT
History of Issue:Brownfields: Land that has been damaged by industrial or commercial uses. Closed landfills Former factories Former federal facility Federal Superfund sites
PCBs (Polychlorinated Biphenyls)industrial issues: cable insulation oil based paint plastics floor finish fluorescent lightshealth effects: cancer nervous system problems reproductive system problems hearing and vision impairment immunes system issues
Brownfields Riverfront Revitalization -- Goodwin College, East Hartford, CT
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