Health

Human health concerns associated with the Richmond Landfill:

• No health study has been done to evaluate the human health impacts of this landfill site.



• Studies suggest that adverse outcomes may accrue as a result of living near landfill sites in general. Concerns include a higher risk of certain cancers and birth defects. Such studies and their health implications were not considered or discussed in the human health component of the Environmental Assessment.



• Toxicologist Dr. Forkert has cited concerns about the "high" incidence of cancer in the community. No health surveys have been carried out to address this.
  



• At times landfill odours and gas have been reported to be so extensive that vomiting is induced in children waiting for the school bus (Callaghan Road).




More Information on Health Impacts:

Human Health Risk - Toxicologist Dr. Forkert, Jan. 2006
Health Risk, Responses - Toxicologist Dr. Forkert, May 2006
Local Doctors Oppose Dump - Napanee Beaver, 2005
Acting Medical Officer of Health - letter to MOE, 2005