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"Cleanup at Myrtle Beach Air Force Base" July 28, 2008 According to reports, it is going to take an estimated 12 more years to cleanup the groundwater that is contaminating the Myrtle Beach Air Force Base. The cleanup has been an ongoing effort to bring the water back to a safe level for those who reside on the base. Cleanup Time Gets Extension Cancer causing substances like benzene were found in the water and now it is estimated that the cleanup will take much longer than expected. Many residents are critical of the current plan, even though they do not want to be put at risk for benzene exposure, claiming cheaper and easier ways to purify the water are available. “If this is about human health, why not do it in seven years instead of waiting longer?” asks Cheyenne Rheingold, who lives near the base. A Costly Project Although more cost efficient ways to cleanup are available, environmental officials say the longer cleanup poses minimal health risks. “Cleaning up groundwater is a difficult thing to do, and it takes time, especially with these chemicals,” says Dann Spariosu. The military is expecting the project to cost an estimated $723,000 in addition to the $53 million they’ve already spent cleaning 258 contaminated sites since 1993. “There is a clear health risk with benzene, and no one knows what that risk is until years later,” says Maxine Rheingold, a resident of Myrtle Beach. (Source: Myrtle Beach Online) Have you been exposed to benzene? If so, please contact us today to speak with an experienced benzene attorney who will evaluate your case for FREE and ensure your rights are being protected.Click here for more Benzene News...
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