A generationAccording to the district government of Cologne, there were “liquid residues from agricultural chemical production” in the waste tank yard where the Leverkusen exploded. The authorities announced on Saturday. It is said that the main component of this waste is “phosphorus and sulfur-containing chemicals.” However, the question of whether the explosion may release substances harmful to health remains unresolved. More samples will be collected.
The exact contents of the tanks in hazardous waste incineration plants were previously unknown to the public. At a press conference on Friday, the operator Currenta pointed out that this is a subject of a preliminary investigation. Of course, the company itself knows what’s in the tank.
Currenta has stated that this information has been provided to the authorities “all”. The data is sent on Thursday and Friday. However, the emergency services at the explosion site already have direct information about these substances.
After a large-scale explosion and subsequent fire, huge smoke rose in Leverkusen on Tuesday morning, and dust particles fell in the area.In a preliminary analysis, the National Environment Agency (LANUV) stated No residues of dioxins and dioxins. Experts only measured extremely low values for polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH). The result is regarded as the first prudent all-clear.
At the same time, the office announced that it hopes to conduct further analysis after knowing the exact contents of the tank. Before the final clarification, preventive measures for residents should be maintained. For example, this includes not eating fruits and vegetables in the garden or touching contaminated surfaces.
