Saturday, March 7, 2015

LETTER: Watson Asphalt Paving has been violating their 1990 permit - toxic fumes released

I just read your blog about the two talks I gave to Redmond City Council on October 21, 2014 (http://redmondcity.blogspot.com/2014/10/the-mayor-and-council-continue-to-hear.html). I've been talking to the Mayor and Council about Watson's toxic fumes and unpleasant odors since September 17, 2013.
 
In my most recent talk at City Hall, I pointed out that Watson Asphalt Paving Company has been violating their 1990 permit by using asphalt oil as their feedstock. Their permit specifies they should be using a material known as asphalt cement.

I've got lots more information regarding my concerns about the public health threat posed by Watson Asphalt to the people located within about a 1½ mile radius of the asphalt facility. Let me know if you want to hear about it.

David Morton
Redmond resident
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3 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 8, 2015 at 6:10 AM

    I cannot walk on the Perrigo Trail if Watson Asphalt Paving is processing the asphalt, I feel the fumes are too toxic and sometimes blow over the trail at the park as I walk. I always turn around and go back to my car. I am glad this is being brought to others attention and hope Watson can find a solution to containing the fumes.

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  2. AnonymousMarch 19, 2015 at 9:26 AM

    Dr. Morton,

    Please contact me at billsmith196@outlook.com. I live within a 1.5 mi radius of the asphalt plant and am interested in any additional information you have.

    Thanks.

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  3. AnonymousMay 29, 2015 at 11:17 AM

    We live in Woodbridge community and also noticed the odor in the mornings for years, I've filed the complaint with the City and waiting for their response.

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