Did Alcoa hide a 1997 memo showing PAH contamination in Badin Lake?
No. Alcoa gave a presentation to health officials and government leaders on May 16, 1997 and a story about Alcoa’s testing was reported on the front page of the Stanly News & Press on May 18, 1997. A State toxicologist stated levels of PAHs were “comparable to concentrations found in urban soil” and “should not pose a significant health risk.” Alcoa has continued to monitor for contamination in Badin Lake sedimentation.
