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Flooding danger if uranium mine goes ahead in Virginia

Flooding near proposed uranium mining site worries some, VUI says there’s no concern Keep the Ban,  January 16, 2013 A road closes near Coles Hill that runs through the Virginia Uranium Incorporated but getting home isn’t the only concern for one nearby farmer. PITTSYLVANIA CO., Va.—

Today’s heavy rain is bringing more attention to the proposed uranium mining site in Pittsylvania County.

A road on the Coles Hill site is flooded.

Opponents say the mining would contaminate streams and rivers……. “you can see what two and three inches of rain is doing it’s flooding the roads down here,” Motley said.

Motley believes the proposed mine could contaminate the water, which runs into a nearby water source.

“Any residue has the potential of washing down this way and going directly into the Banister River,” Motley said….. The Virginia Department of Transportation will keep the road closed until water levels are again below the road.

Article: http://www.wdbj7.com/news/wdbj7-flooding-near-proposed-uranium-mining-site-worries-some-vui-says-theres-no-concern-20130115,0,1945578.story

January 17, 2013 - Posted by | safety, Uranium, USA

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