| By Bob Weaver
A toxic substance dumped in the headwaters of Bull
River about two weeks ago has been identified as a
"lacquer thinner" often used in painting autos. Kevin
Campbell of the Hazardous Water Division of the West
Virginia DEP, gave the report Friday to DNR officer Tom
Fox.
The substance, discovered by authorities, killed aquatic
life in the stream including earthworms, salamanders,
amphibians and small fish. Fox said a "strong odor was
around the stream" last week. Residents of Bull River
expressed their discontent over the dumping.
Fox is asking people in the area to provide confidential
information regarding the dumping. "This is a very
irresponsible situation," he said.
Water resources officials have visited the new
Grantsville water plant and water technician Dave
Johnson said water drawn from the Little Kanawha River
and treated is "extremely safe." |
