We don't want one of these in our backyard. And we know you don't. We wonder... did our town's officials do any research on this? Did they even make an attempt to protect us? And, again, why was there no mention of a crematorium when plans for the funeral home were announced?
Sunday, March 4, 2007
Crematoriums Do "Breed" Pollutants
One of our bloggers sent us to a web page maintained by the Environmental Engineering Sciences Department at the University of Florida. The link, Crematorium Pollutants, describes the sources of air pollution including carbon monoxide and "pollutants mercury, cadmium, and lead."
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Crematoriums do not belong in residential neighborhoods. Across the country, cities are acting to protect the health and safety of citizens on this issue. Why should our Town Council think Oro Valley is a special circumstance, and not consider these disturbing findings:
ROSEVILLE, MN, denied a crematorium near residences, stating:
--“The emission of mercury, hydrogen chloride, and other pollutants…adds to the risk of exposure to these public health dangers for the residents, businesses, and users of public facilities in the vicinity….”
CLINTON, NC, denied a crematorium near residences, finding:
--There are scientific, environmental, and health concerns about emissions, such as MERCURY and DIOXINS; children are at particular risk.
--Considering the nature of a crematorium, which incinerates human bodies, there are legitimate concerns about psychological impact.
--A crematorium would substantially decrease and impair the value of residences and properties.
--There is a lack of necessity for a crematorium at this site, with residences so close by, when there are other sites available.
LARGO,FL, Commissioners placed a moratorium on building crematoriums until they can amend zoning laws to permit crematoriums in industrial zones only.
And closer to home, the GOODYEAR, AZ, (Phoenix area) Town Council rejected a proposal for a crematorium after residents protested, saying that the psychological effect alone was enough to doom the project. “With the perception being what it is, it would be very hard for them (to be a good neighbor),” Councilman Frank Cavalier said of the project.
Crematoriums’ emissions include nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, particulate matter, MERCURY, hydrogen chloride, heavy metals, DIOXINS and FURANS. Mercury is linked to autism and birth defects, and can adversely affect the kidneys and the central nervous system.
Consider that: Some neighbors and workers near the Adair Crematorium on Northern Ave. in Oro Valley describe black smoke, a terrible smell, soot, recurring symptoms of burning eyes, respiratory problems and occasionally, flames shooting out of the emissions stacks. As disturbing is the fact that PDEQ, who regulates air quality and emissions of crematories DOES NOT test for Mercury emissions; conducts only RANDOM inspections and, per the Air Quality Program Director, most crematories in Pima County have been inspected within the PAST 2 YEARS, only VISUAL EMISSIONS checks (for toxins and particulates) are performed, and the business’ LOGS are checked.
Our health, the air we breathe, the value of our homes, and our quality of life are at risk!
Good Luck Dawnelle.
Seems like OV is turning its back on the citizens and our concerns.
I agree a crematorium does not belong in a residential neighborhood.
Many in Rancho Vistoso probably are not aware of all this.
It is a sin and shame that our Rancho Vistoso HOA will not represent the homneowners on this issue.
But time and time again, our Rancho Vistoso HOA which is still controlled by the developer turns a blind eye to the homeowners and just pushes its agenda for more building and profits to the harm of the rest of us.
They are behind a lot of this.
They run the town
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