WM's Statement regarding the California Department of Public Health's Visit to Kettleman City
Kettleman City, CA, February 8, 2010 — WM issued the following statement from Helen Herrera, community relations manager for the Kettleman Hills Facility, regarding the California Department of Public Health's visit to Kettleman City tomorrow:
"WM fully supports the Department of Public Health's visit to Kettleman City and its efforts to investigate the community's health concerns further. We have advocated for this type of coordinated approach for the past year.
We hope this meeting will provide answers regarding the recent health concerns and that the DPH will share valuable information and insights regarding the potential causes of the birth defects.
WM's Kettleman Hills Facility operates safely and is fully protective of human health and the environment; we are in compliance with all local, state and federal standards and requirements. As one of the most highly regulated facilities in California, WM is proud of its 30-year record of safety and standing in the community.
Since 2007, four studies have been conducted to review the safety of WM's facility and any potential impact on the Kettleman City community. All of the studies concluded the Kettleman Hills Facility operates safely and does not impact local residents."