Vanderbilt Television News Archive

(Studio) Nation's largest man-made pool for toxic wastes in Epping, New Hampshire, said almost overflowed yesterday.
REPORTER: Morton Dean

(Epping, New Hampshire) [Area resident Peter WHITE - expresses concern that toxic wastes have contaminated his well.] [Town attorney Peter KEARNS - says cleanup of site is too expensive.] Incrd. cost of toxic residue treatment since site was 1st built noted. [Site owner Paul KEEFE - comments with regard to future of site and possibility of toxic wastes spilling out of pool.] Keefe said declaring bankruptcy. Currently toxic residue said being handled by federal government [New Hampshire attorney general s office spokesperson E. Tupper KIDDER - says if state enforces rules with regard to toxic waste cleanup it often has to pay the expenses.] Said still undetermined if site cleanup will be paid by New Hampshire or federal government
REPORTER: Richard Wagner