Chemical / Sulphur Stench in Air
Unresolved
Thursday 17 February 2011 3:20 PM
Location: All of Mecca, particularly near Johnson St. and Avenue 62
Category: Air
Description:
Thousands of Mecca residents are experiencing nausea, headaches, and fainting following at least two months of serious chemical and odor stenches in their air. Ambulances have been called on multiple occassions to a local elementary school (Saul Martinez Elem.). Air quality agencies (Southern Air Quality Mgmt District and EPA) are linking the stench to a factory on adjacent tribal land that recycles toxic dirt and some other products. Governmental authorities not apparently taking action. Community outraged.