Pennsylvania Avenue’s Environmental Predicament
Hey, Mr. President! Your big white house sits on some environmental issues. Because we care about your health and the health of your family, the White House staff and your cute little dog, Bo, we ran an Environmental Issues Report for 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. We found hundreds of records that we think any homeowner should be aware of including a release from an underground storage tank at the White House in 2001.
All the environmental issues around the white house?
Within a half-mile radius of the White House, there are 131 recorded spills as well as numerous permits where people store chemicals. With results like these, we usually recommend calling in an environmental professional to review the data in connection with their local knowledge to determine the safety of the area’s soil and water. While some spills are typically harmless, some may directly impact the health of the family in the home and the value of the property as well. If the environmental professional determines the risk is potentially high then they can help you with testing your soil, water or even the air within your home (HUD is concerned about this!).
The White House is a beloved symbol of our nation, it is the place where world-shaping decisions are made—shouldn’t it serve as a good example for everyone?
We know that people have not typically considered this type of information in the home owning (and buying) process but it is available! Just like a home inspector would inspect a building before buying, thousands of environmental professionals can look at the land and give people peace of mind. Washington officials should openly consider their environmental report card and take the necessary steps needed to remedy any health concerns, encouraging us all to do the same.
I’m sure you may have seen the movie A Civil Action or the movie Erin Brockovich where homeowners were affected by contaminated soil and groundwater but the truth is, less publicized cases occur every day in the US and we all need to consider the land on which we live.
To see the details of the White House’s Environmental Issues Report, including more information about the Superfund site, visit www.environmentalissuesreport.com and sign up for a free subscription using our limited-time promotional code HEALTHYHOME.
