Reasons we don't want Elcon here:

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• Elcon would be located half a mile from the Delaware River, the primary source of drinking water for millions. Water ways on site are directly linked to the River & hazardous waste spills can make it to our drinking water supply.

• The Philadelphia Water Dept. (15 miles downriver) has urged the PA DEP to not approve Elcon’s proposal.  OUR intakes are even closer & the threats of spills greater.

• Elcon’s plant could adversely affect the air quality within a 30-mile radius, according to the Clean Air Council.  We already have the worst ozone air quality in PA and fail current air standards (EPA & American Lung Association). 

• ELCON plans to import 194,560 tons of hazardous waste a year and burn more than 1,000,000 lbs of toxic waste a day, using thermal oxidation.  

• 20 truckloads of hazardous waste a day on local roads.

• Hazardous waste from ten states: MA, RI, CT, NY, NJ, PA, DE, MD, VA and NC.

• Possible future use of existing rail 200 ft from wetlands and waterways for nearly 1 mile.

• 10,000 + kids attend schools within 4 miles of this proposed toxic waste facility.

• Elcon has applied to handle 268 hazardous chemicals and plan to store hazardous chemicals on site

• The likely possibility of extreme weather and potential damage, flooding, and spills on site are of great concern.

• Elcon’s presence will discourage other employers and potential “green” jobs.                                                                                                                               Check out the "Articles & Info" tab above for more.