I would like to see open burning stopped within the public water and sewer lines in Independence Township, Michigan.
The State of Michigan, the EPA and the Township agree that the burning of leaves and yard waste is a health hazard, causes pollution and is a public nuisance. And yet, there is a township ordinance that allows this practice to continue.
Leaf burning produces particulate matter and hydrocarbons, which contain a number of toxins, irritants, and carcinogenic (cancer-causing) compounds. Leaf smoke also contains carbon monoxide.
Most homes in Clarkston are too close together for this burning to occur without affecting neighbors in surrounding homes. My health problems are extreme. The smoke causes me to go into anaphylactic shock. This causes my throat to swell shut and my blood pressure to drop. It is LIFE THREATENING for me. Please support me in getting this ordinance overturned.
Thank you for your support.
Sandra Boggemes
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my kids have asthma and can barely play in the backyard once fall hits. its ridiculous that people still do this in such tight neighborhoods.
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I would like to see open burning stopped within the public water and sewer lines in Independence Township, Michigan.
The State of Michigan, the EPA and the Township agree that the burning of leaves and yard waste is a health hazard, causes pollution and is a public nuisance. And yet, there is a township ordinance that allows this practice to continue.
Leaf burning produces particulate matter and hydrocarbons, which contain a number of toxins, irritants, and carcinogenic (cancer-causing) compounds. Leaf smoke also contains carbon monoxide.
Most homes in Clarkston are too close together for this burning to occur without affecting neighbors in surrounding homes. My health problems are extreme. The smoke causes me to go into anaphylactic shock. This causes my throat to swell shut and my blood pressure to drop. It is LIFE THREATENING for me. Please support me in getting this ordinance overturned.
Thank you for your support.
Sandra Boggemes
2 Comments
I have a neighbor that burns leaves. The smoke is so thick we can't go outside.
my kids have asthma and can barely play in the backyard once fall hits. its ridiculous that people still do this in such tight neighborhoods.
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I have a neighbor that burns leaves. The smoke is so thick we can't go outside.