Eyewitness News has run a story on the controversy the draft permits have unleashed:Proposal to burn medical waste at Bristol plant raising concerns from residents.
Courant story on infection risk
In addition to the air and noise pollution, the draft permits allow the importation of infectious waste up to biosafety level 4, (BSL 4) creating the risk of the spread of disease in workers and community members. Biosafety level 4 classification is reserved for highly contagious pathogens that cause severe to fatal disease and for which there are no effective treatments or vaccine. Read more at the Hartford Courant:Consultant sees ‘occupational health issue’ in permit for burning medical waste at CT incinerator.
Southington Town Council hears about health risks
Ed Krisiunas, an expert with 35+ years in medical waste management spoke to the Southington Town Council on August 12, 2024 on medical waste and the draft permits released by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. He identifies deficiencies in the draft permits that could put workers and communities at risk of infection. Watch below. For more information, see the Hartford Courant’s article on the presentation.