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BKReader
1 day ago
Brooklyn

Gowanus Slowly Changes, But Hindered by Floods, Pollutant Clean-Up

Gowanus Canal, once heavily polluted, is being transformed into a residential area through housing development initiatives. Mixed reactions among residents and community groups persist due to environmental concerns. [ more ]
BKReader
1 month ago
Brooklyn

Years of Delay Pushes Gowanus Canal Tank Project to Cost Over $1B

Delays led to cost increase in building sewer control tanks
Recommendation for EPA Region 2 to monitor construction closely [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper
2 months ago
Brooklyn

Frustrated by lack of water quality data, citizen scientist Gary Francis monitors the Gowanus Canal himself * Brooklyn Paper

Methane gas rings in Gowanus Canal are caused by human feces from overflow.
Gary Francis monitors Gowanus Canal to highlight pollution issues. [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper
3 months ago
Brooklyn

Gowanus locals mix technology and design to cut back on flooding with the GLOwanus Lantern * Brooklyn Paper

A device called the GLOwanus Lantern has been created to alert residents of flooding and contamination events in the Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn.
The lantern lights up with vivid colors when the city issues an alert, prompting residents to reduce water usage to prevent sewer overflows into the canal.
Gowanus is prone to flooding due to its geography and combined sewer system, which leads to overflow during rain events. [ more ]
BKReader
3 months ago
Brooklyn

Gowanus Canal Toxins Leaked to Nearby Buildings, Officials Say

Contaminants from the Gowanus Canal have leaked into the groundwater of almost 50 nearby buildings.
Soil vapor intrusion is causing people living or working in contaminated sites to be exposed to noxious fumes. [ more ]
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