The 304th Dump is privileged to receive the contaminates of DDT and PCBs and God knows what else from the dredging of the Blair Waterway with the blessings of our Health Department. They have decided these contaminates are not harmful for the dump but TOO contaminated to leave in Commencement Bay.
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) determined that DDT may reasonably be anticipated to be a human carcinogen. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) determined that DDT may possibly cause cancer in humans. The EPA determined that DDT is a probable human carcinogen.
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has concluded that PCBs may reasonably be anticipated to be carcinogens. The EPA and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) have determined that PCBs are probably carcinogenic to humans.
This is the Health Department's mission statement: "Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department is committed to providing community leadership in protecting the public's health, preventing health problems and promoting healthy and safe living." "Our Mission - To safeguard and enhance the health of the communities of Pierce County." Contact the Health? Department and demand an explanation of their actions. Pierce County Health Dept.