11-09-2018, 11:59 PM
The city of Newburgh closed the two connected lakes to fishing - the largest lake about 15 years ago and the smaller one 5 years ago. The city manager knew nothing of the pollution either year and it remains a question why he would close lakes that were bringing in angler money to rent boats. Privately owned boats were not allowed to prevent cross contamination from other lakes. It's almost comical when you think what was eventually discovered.
What I can't understand is why the drinking water sources were not routinely tested for contamination. Thousands drank that water for decades and who knows how many have been affected like in other parts of the nation finally coming to light.
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What I can't understand is why the drinking water sources were not routinely tested for contamination. Thousands drank that water for decades and who knows how many have been affected like in other parts of the nation finally coming to light.
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