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How dangerous was the Ohio chemical train derailment? An environmental engineer assesses the long-term risks

  • Written by Andrew J. Whelton, Professor of Civil, Environmental & Ecological Engineering, Director of the Healthy Plumbing Consortium and Center for Plumbing Safety, Purdue University
How dangerous was the Ohio chemical train derailment? An environmental engineer assesses the long-term risksSeveral cars that contained hazardous chemicals burned after the Feb. 3, 2023, derailment.U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Headaches and lingering chemical smells from a fiery train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, have left residents worried about their air and water – and misinformation on social media hasn’t helped.

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