Iowa Environmental Pollution - Superfund Sites Are Partly Responsible
Environmental Pollution from Superfund Sites in Iowa
Iowa residents may be in danger of serious health issues if they live in close proximity to a Superfund site. Property may lose value if it is contaminated by the pollutants commonly found in these sites.
If your health has been adversely affected or your property has been damaged,
you can punish polluters by filing a lawsuit against them with the help of an
environmental toxic tort lawyer. Weitz & Luxenberg is nationally
known for its groundbreaking work in MTBE and asbestos litigation, handling tens
of thousands of lawsuits for clients across the country.
Superfund was
enacted by the United States Congress on December 11, 1980 in response to the
Love Canal disaster. This law created a tax on petroleum and chemical industries
and provided broad federal authority to respond directly to releases or
threatened releases of hazardous substances that may endanger public health or
the environment. Over five years, $1.6 billion was collected, and the tax went
to a trust fund for cleaning up abandoned or uncontrolled hazardous waste
sites.
Under CERCLA, four classes of parties may be liable for
contamination at a Superfund site:
• the current owner or operator of
the site (CERCLA section 107(a));
• the owner or operator of a site at
the time that disposal of a hazardous substance, pollutant or contaminant
occurred (CERCLA section 107(a)(2);
• a person who arranged for the
disposal of a hazardous substance, pollutant or contaminant at a site (CERCLA
section 107(a)(3));and
• a person who transported a hazardous substance,
pollutant or contaminant to a site; that transporter must have also selected
that site for the disposal of the hazardous substances, pollutants or
contaminants (CERCLA section 107(a)(4)).
The EPA lists 1,604 Superfund
sites as of May 2005.
Don't let Superfund polluters get away with
damaging Iowa's natural resources and your health. Contact the environmental
toxic tort attorneys of Weitz & Luxenberg today to learn more
about your legal options. Take your first step by filling out this simple form. Your case will be reviewed within 24 hours. To
refer a friend or loved one to Weitz & Luxenberg, follow this link.
Superfund Sites in Iowa Include:
(You can view the EPA report of each site by selecting the site name from the
list at the top of this page)
| Des Moines Tce |
| Electro-Coatings, Inc. |
| Fairfield Coal Gasification Plant |
| Iowa Army Ammunition Plant |
| Lawrence Todtz Farm |
| Mason City Coal Gasification Plant |
| Midwest Manufacturing/North Farm |
| Peoples Natural Gas Co. |
| Railroad Avenue Groundwater Contamination Site |
| Shaw Avenue Dump |
| Vogel Paint & Wax Co. |
Act Now! It is essential that you inquire about your pollutant lawsuit as soon as possible. Iowa law may limit your time to bring a legal claim to protect your rights. Your legal review is free and there is no commitment. You case will be evaluated shortly, so get started on your claim today.
see also:
Mason City Coal Gasification Plant
Environmental Pollution in Iowa- Site: Mason City Coal Gasification PlantMason City Coal Gasification Plant Superfund Site Info - Fight Air Pollution, Water Pollution
Iowa Army Ammunition Plant
Environmental Pollution in Iowa- Site: Iowa Army Ammunition PlantIowa Army Ammunition Plant Superfund Site Info - Fight Air Pollution, Water Pollution
LA
Environmental Pollution Lawsuit: Louisiana Superfund SitesLouisiana Superfund Site - Fight Environmental Pollution Legally.
