Ohio rail crash: contamination fears as toxic waste heads to disposal sites

Transportation of soil and water to Houston and Detroit raises concerns chemicals spilled in Ohio could be introduced elsewhere

Hazardous waste disposal facilities near Houston and Detroit are planning to receive most of the contaminated water and soil from the East Palestine train wreck site, raising the risk that some of the dangerous chemicals spilled in Ohio could end up in the environment elsewhere.

The revelation of the contaminated water’s destination drew outrage this week from metro Houston residents and officials who fear for their communities’ safety. But the concern is not just “why is it coming here?’’ said Bryan Parras, who is part of Sierra Club’s Gulf Coast’s healthy communities program.