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Resident warns council that Coldwater Creek contamination should shape any airport expansion

Bridgeton City Council · November 21, 2024
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Summary

A public commenter told the Bridgeton City Council that Coldwater Creek—she said contaminated—runs through the airport and warned that proposed expansion plans that divert or dam the creek could spread toxic material to local landfills and groundwater.

Bridgeton — During public comment at the Nov. 20 Bridgeton City Council meeting a resident who identified herself as Theresa raised environmental and public-health concerns tied to a proposed airport expansion, saying Coldwater Creek "runs through the airport, which is known to be contaminated with toxic waste." She urged the city and airport planners to seek safer alternatives before moving forward.

Theresa said historical…

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