Norfolk Southern Railway, the operator of the train that derailed in East Palestine, said in a statement Monday that 15,000 pounds of contaminated soil, equal to seven-and-a-half tons, and 1.5 million gallons of contaminated water have been excavated.
are considered to be very toxic -- possibly carcinogenic -- and could be unsafe for both residents and the environment.
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan speaks during a news conference in East Palestine, Ohio, Feb. 21, 2023.He added, "Folks, I know this order cannot undo the nightmare that families in this town have been living with, but it will begin to deliver much needed justice for the pain that Norfolk Southern has caused."
Norfolk Southern said the material "will be transported to landfills and disposal facilities that are designed to accept it safely in accordance with state and federal regulations." Additionally, Norfolk Southern said the "majority" of the hazardous rail cars have been decontaminated and those cars are being held onsite so that the National Transportation Safety Board can proceed with its investigation, after which the cars will be scrapped and moved for disposal.
Norfolk Southern also announced it is designating one of its local railroaders who lives in East Palestine a "dedicated community liaison" for the ongoing recovery efforts.MORE: Experts struggle to gauge potential health impacts of chemical spill in Ohio train derailment
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