By Eileen Buckley
Buffalo, NY – The Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority says testing of the air and soil for asbestos appears to be safe near Kensington Heights project.
Earlier this month federal charges were lodged against two city inspectors and two companies for illegal asbestos removal at the former public housing complexes.
The BMHA retained an environmental consultant to perform air and soil testing at site which is near a school playground and ball field.
Testing was completed this week.
Stohl Environment says tests confirm the air is safe and clear at the site, that includes the nearby athletic field, school and hospital.
"The testing confirms that the air is safe and clear at Kensington Heights. Soil testing was also performed and the report states that no asbestos was detected in the soil and no asbestos was observed by the inspector at the areas of public use around the Kensington Heights project."
The results indicate the air quality and fiber levels are well below state and federal action levels.
Soil testing was also performed and no asbestos was detected in the soil or found in the areas of public use around the Kensington Heights project.