Andrews dump could receive government's excess mercury - KCBD NewsChannel 11 Lubbock

7/24/09

Andrews dump could receive government's excess mercury

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LUBBOCK, TX (KCBD) The Andrews dump site where truckloads of Hudson River sludge were trucked could soon be the site of another controversial substance.

The federal government is trying to find a location to store the nation's excess mercury deposits. Seven states are being considered - including Texas. But the government is quickly finding out that very few people want mercury in their area.

Andrews is the only considered site that is a private commercial landfill and is run by waste control specialists. The company has permits to receive mercury, as long as they don't exceed their capacity.

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