Zoom in on soil sample results with experts June 25

DVRCN hosts virtual town hall to discuss soil survey contaminants and next steps

If you want to learn about contaminants in Georgetown’s soilꟷand the potential health and environmental implicationsꟷmark your calendars for Wednesday, June 25.

The Duwamish Valley Research Coordination Network (DVRCN) invites Georgetown residents and anyone else interested in learning about results from its soil testing to join an hour-long Virtual Town Hall Meeting on Zoom. Details are below.

The meeting’s agenda includes an overview of the soil testing process and results, expert insight on environmental and health implications, a Q &A session with investigators and discussion about potential next steps and available resources for residents.

“This is a valuable opportunity to stay informed, ask questions and collaborate on our shared path forward,” said DVRCN Research Coordinator Simon Richard.

Last summer, DVRCN investigators took soil samples from 17 properties in Georgetown and South Park. They tested for heavy metals, like lead, and for hydrocarbons, including gasoline and motor oil. Results showed most of the residences tested exceeded the natural level for arsenic found in soil in the Puget Sound. Half the sites exceeded 100 mg/kg of lead.

Anyone with questions before the meeting, can reach Simon Richard at georgt3@uw.edu.

What: DVRCN Virtual Town Hall Meeting

Date: June 25

Time: 4pm (scheduled for one hour)

Location: Zoom

Zoom Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/94028124833

Meeting ID: 940 2812 4833

Passcode: 755149

The agenda will include:

• Overview of soil testing process and results

• Expert insight on environmental and health implications

• Q&A session with DVRCN Project Investigators

• Discussion about possible next steps and available resources for residents