Groundwater Management Strategy for Michigan: Social and Economic Impacts of Toxic Waste Sites: Rose and Springfield Townships, Oakland County, Michigan

摘要

This report presents the Rose and Springfield Township orphaned toxic waste sites as a case history. Events and agency actions related to site cleanup and water well testing (1968 to 1981) are described. Based upon interviews with area residents, the types of social and economic impacts that were experienced are identified. Alternative activities are also identified to aid local governments in dealing with the discovery of toxic waste sites.