A new study by the Texas Department of State Health Services has found abnormally high rates of certain types of cancer among residents in a 250-square-mile area near the San Jacinto River Waste Pits Superfund Site, contaminated with carcinogenic waste. The site, near Houston, has been the subject of environmental advocacy efforts due to its hazardous waste and potential health risks. Researchers say the study’s findings are a wake-up call for state and federal officials, but the cleanup process has faced delays due to disputes over responsibility.
Source: https://www.texastribune.org/2025/02/24/texas-harris-county-cancer-risk-epa-superfund-site-san-jacinto