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In February 2002, the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Control (ATSDR) published a Health Consultation as requested by the US Environmental Protection Agency. This study examined whether Gavin's sulfur dioxide and sulfuric acid emissions posed a public health hazard to Cheshire residents. |
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In their conclusion, investigators determined that the clouds of high levels of sulfuric acid and sulfur dioxide that frequently covered the town posed a short term public health hazard, particularly to children and adults who had asthma. They also conceded that it was too early and that there was not enough data available to determine any long-term health effects. |
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For the last decade - and now after the buyout, Gavin, its management and AEP have insisted that Gavin's emissions and releases are within federal limits and therefore in compliance. |
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| Major questions remain, and concerns of the public have not been solved. Will the problems with Gavin continue? Will new problems arise? If so, who will monitor the plant? |
| Are federal air and other release regulations stringent enough to protect the public - locally and nationally? |
