Ash from
    Incinerators is Toxic.

    “Studies from Rutgers University have
    shown that each ton of incinerator ash
    contains approximately 5.9 pounds of
    lead, 0.12 pounds of cadmium, 0.096 pounds of chromium, and 0.12 pounds of
    arsenic”  ( Environmental Research Foundation, 1990. Retrieved from http://www.rachel.
    org/en/node/4293). CRRA is proposing 300,000 tons of ash a year for 30 years. To find
    out more goggle: incinerator ash.   


    The Ash Threatens Our Water.

    The proposed Ash dump site is on top of an Aquifer and next to the Shetucket River.

    Testimony between Senator Edith Prague and Director of Environmental Affairs and
    Development for CRRA, Peter Egan:  “Has there ever been a problem with the lining in
    other ash landfills that you are aware of? Has the lining in any of them ever leaked?”
    (Sen. Edith Prague 4/24/08). “Yes, in fact, the DEP regulations provide for leakage and
    allow some leakage”. (Peter Egan 4/24/08). To view entire Environmental Committee
    Hearing Transcript go to: http://www.cga.ct.gov/env/  then select “public hearing
    transcripts” then select “April 25
    2008”.                                                                                                         
Facts
Dump The Ash Dump