Hudson and Mohawk Rivers Leachate Coalition Hosts Riverkeeper Attorney on Rulemaking
In April, the Hudson and Mohawk Rivers Leachate Coalition hosted Drew Gamils, Senior Attorney at Riverkeeper, for a presentation on the New York State rulemaking process. The session was timed to prepare coalition partners for an upcoming rulemaking proposed by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation since 2023, which aims to address the critical issue of “onsite treatment and disposal of leachate at landfills.”
The Hudson and Mohawk Rivers Leachate Collaborative continues to press the state for new regulations to close the “leachate loophole”. This loophole currently allows toxic landfill leachate to be sent to municipal sewage treatment plants that are ill-equipped to handle it. As a result, harmful substances are discharged into rivers that serve as drinking water sources for communities across the state, posing significant risks to both public health and the environment.
“Behind the Rules: How New York Makes the Law Work” with Drew Gamils, Riverkeeper.
In May, the group will host Laura Orlando, Senior Scientist at Just Zero, who will present an “Overview of Landfill Leachate Treatment for Toxic Chemicals” to the Coalition.
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Urge The NY Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to Adopt New Regulations for On-site Treatment and Disposal of Leachate at Landfills