When You Need Tough Louisiana Pollution Lawyers

Why is there pollution in Louisiana?

The economy of Louisiana depends heavily on the making and shipping of chemicals.  As a result, an unusually high cancer rate in the state has been linked (by the Journal of Environmental and Public Health) to waste produced by the local petrochemical industry.  For example, several abandoned toxic waste dumps have yet to be cleaned up in Louisiana.  One site, near what is known as Devil’s Swamp, is feared to be contaminating the water supply of nearby residents.

In addition, the consequences of Hurricane Katrina include the continued presence of toxic sludge that rose to the soil surface during the floodwaters.  This caused dangerous levels of heavy metal and disease-laden microorganisms to come into contact with the public.

What are the important pollution laws in Louisiana?

The services of a Louisiana pollution attorney may be needed if you suffer the consequences of exposure to toxic substances anywhere in the state.  The following important laws are meant to protect you:

• The 1990 Clean Air Act Amendment requires that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) review any operating permits submitted to the agency for approval. Those seeking permits must demonstrate compliance with the requirements of the Act, including emissions limits, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting provisions.  Once a permit is obtained, the owners must certify that they meet the compliance standards each year, and the permits must be renewed every five years.

• The Clean Water Act (CWA) requires that every state develop a plan to reduce and control nonpoint pollution sources that contribute to reduced water quality.  Nonpoint pollution is a type of water contamination generated during rainfall.

Be sure to contact the Louisiana pollution attorneys at Smith Stag, LLC, if you suffer health consequences from exposure to pollution.

How does pollution affect environmental law?

The more residents of Louisiana understand how pollution damages their health, destroys their wildlife, and drives down their property values, the more we see an increase in the call for laws regulating pollution.  If you feel you were harmed due to the breakage of current laws, discuss your case with a Louisiana pollution lawyer at Smith Stag, LLC.

Contact our Louisiana pollution lawyers

If you need a Louisiana pollution lawyer, Smith Stag, LLC, provides knowledgeable and skilled legal assistance that gets results.  Contact us today at (504)-593-9600 to discuss your case.