Posted on by

In Detroit Michigan there is a major environmental issue that is connected to the multiple incinerators in the area. Referred to as the toxic triangle of incineration the residents have long grown weary of the toxic black clouds billowing from the smoke stack at the incinerators and the implications on their health and the local environment respectably. Despite the fact that not all incinerators are currently in operation the land sites still pose a threat. The area surrounding the location is a poverty stricken area and the house hold incomes barely reach over $15,000 annually.  The case study aims to improve the conditions and to regulate the restrictions on facilities to comply with the strict emmissions to prevent the same devastating effects elsewhere.

http://www.umich.edu/~snre492/Jones/henryford.htm

 

The incinerators in Flint Michigan have poisoned the water in the town as well as wreaked havoc on the environment and lives of many. The toxic air pollution and toxic waste expelled from this incinerator has caused many health problems and still does today. Only recently has it been realized that lead had been leaking into the water supply because of old pipes for decades. The town used media exposure to try to get the facility to comply and take active measures to restore this precious resource.

In my local area there are multiple incinerators all operating for different uses. However there are traces of environmental damage, water and air pollution in the area. A few of the incinerators are located near the areas major water sources. The lack of compliance to the regulations and restrictions causes concern for the future of the residents in my area. Some residents have voiced concern to local government about the pollution and long term effects of these facilities operating in the area.

 

One thought on “”

  1. Hi Megan, names Gershom (here’s my blog,http://geog030.dutton.psu.edu/2016/02/28/module-5-limits-of-urbanization/)
    Your discussion on incinerators was a topic of interest to me because I do summer work not far from a steel mill (i think) in Alabama that is known for it’s continual flames billowing out from the smokestack. My Dad explained to me how the soot and other residues in the smoke fall on the surrounding area and thus why houses have a blackish ash on them. Also, the area is of low income people. An interesting note about these problems with development is how our regulation is not only “drafted” but also complied with as sometimes I feel that companies are given leeway in determining how to get rid of their waste. While stricter emission regulation is good, it may not be advantageous for the sole company because unless there is broad state/federal regulations all the other companies will simply keep caring on. Thus the change must happen on a grand scale which is easier said than done.

Leave a Reply