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  2. Creosote contamination in Houston's Fifth Ward - Wikipedia

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    To increase the volume of creosote available for wood treatment, Southern Pacific used creosote extenders in the site's treatment process. [18] Concerns arose when it was revealed [17] that some of these extenders were sourced from what are now Houston-area Superfund sites––including Brio Refining, Dixie Oil Processors, and Motco––bringing the extender's safety and toxicity into ...

  3. Brio Superfund site - Wikipedia

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    The Brio Superfund site is a former industrial location in Harris County, Texas, at the intersection of Beamer Road and Dixie Farm Road, about 16 miles (26 km) southeast of downtown Houston and adjacent to the Dixie Oil Processors Superfund site.

  4. Harris County Flood Control District - Wikipedia

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    The Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) is a government agency that was established to reduce the effects of flooding in Harris County, Texas, United States. The flood control district has its headquarters in Houston. [2] After destructive floods occurred in 1929 and 1935, residents of Harris County advocated for relief of flooding issues.

  5. Flash floods hit Houston area as storm drenches Harris County

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  6. Raw Sewage in Your Apartment: Repairs Your Landlord Can't Ignore

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    "My bathroom is just full of everybody's feces. The tub, filled with feces. There's mildew, mold coming down the wall," Shepherd said. Shepherd (pictured below) lives in the apartment with her ...

  7. 15,000-gallon sewage leak triggers closures at two L.A ...

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    A leak Saturday afternoon pumped 15,000 gallons of sewage in the Pacific Ocean, causing closures at Venice Beach and Dockweiler State Beach.

  8. Barker Reservoir - Wikipedia

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    Barker Reservoir is southwest of the intersection of Interstate 10 and State Highway 6, about one mile (1.6 km) south of Addicks in western Harris County. The Barker Reservoir spillway is located at 29°46′10.86″N 95°38′47.09″W  /  29.7696833°N 95.6464139°W  / 29.7696833; -95.6464139

  9. 2017 Arkema plant explosion - Wikipedia

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    A civil attorney for Harris County (Houston area) later announced an investigation into the incident at Arkema, followed by a criminal indictment of CEO Richard Rowe and former plant manager Leslie Comardelle for the reckless release of toxic chemicals. [20] [21] In October 2020, however, these charges were dismissed by a Harris County judge. [22]