Similarly, the BBC reported that local residents had experienced similar symptoms. Although the CDC stated that the symptoms had subsided and the team could resume work within 24 hours, some were still concerned that the derailment had contaminated the area's water.
According to the BBC, the train reportedly carried vinyl chloride and other potentially hazardous substances, leading to the death of an estimated 45,000 aquatic species. The public asked EPA administrator Michael S. Regan if he would allow his children to drink the water, which authorities claimed was safe again, but residents worried it was contaminated. Regan replied, "Yes, as a father, I trust the science."
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The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Norfolk Souther last Thursday for "unlawfully polluting the nation's waterways", and the state of Ohio also filed a lawsuit against the train company for violating the state's "CERCLA act." In February, the National Transportation Board ruled that the incident was "100 percent preventable." Norfolk Southern has already agreed to pay over $27.9 million, and in a statement to the U.S. Senate, CEO Alan Shaw said he is "determined to make this right."
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This was the first in a string of train derailments across the country, including two others carrying toxic chemicals in Detroit and Minnesota. The administration has faced criticism for its response to these incidents. As the public awaits answers, it is clear that the health and safety of the residents remain of utmost importance.
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