Residents of Long Island express concerns after the discovery of toxic chemicals buried in Bethpage Community Park. The finding has reignited anger and fear among officials and residents who suspect a link between the park's past and the high cancer rates in the community.
Large chemical drums found buried at a local park on Long Island have reignited anger and outrage from area officials and residents who have long feared that the park’s past may be linked to cancer’s prevalence in the community. The latest discovery has left some to believe there are more secrets to be dug up.
The contaminated soil was first discovered at the park in 2002, and Northrop Grumman was named as a major contributor to a groundwater plume spreading from the site. According to a state outline for remedial actions, 'At its widest point, the plume is approximately 2.1 miles wide. In most areas, the top of the groundwater plume is over 200 feet beneath the ground surface and extends to depths of approximately 900 feet beneath the ground surface.
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