Standing up for Our Communities!

From the Palmerton Northface Project to the proposed Data Center in Lower Towamensing, Carbon County residents are showing up and speaking up! Over 284 residents have signed the online petition to stop toxic dumping in Palmerton. The comments below are from real people in Palmerton and surrounding communities who are concerned about the impact of toxic chemicals where we live and what it will mean for the community's future growth potential.

"I live right behind this mess and the smell, rats, noise and toxic soil has to stop."

"As resident of Palmerton, I’m appalled at the lack of consideration for its residents!! As if the horrible water conditions aren’t enough, now this!! Do better!"

"Stopping toxic dumping will improve health and welfare of residence. Clean fill areas will attract better businesses that can contribute to future growth of the community."

"Water and air quality along the Lehigh River must be protected from further degradation. The Lehigh serves as drinking water for towns downstream and it's an important wildlife corridor that runs along the eastern part of Pennsylvania."

"Palmerton doesn’t deserve to have toxic waste dumped in the town, especially toxic waste other states won’t even allow. The allowance of this to happen is completely unfathomable. To let this continue to happen is unfathomable and completely irresponsible. A thorough investigation must be completed by unbiased parties. A detailed explanation with indisputable evidence that there is no danger to the citizens of Palmerton must be presented. A guarantee with proven facts that there is no danger to Palmerton. If the undeniable evidence is not provided and the dumping is still allowed to continue, the town has a scandal on its hands."

Members of Save Carbon County are meeting with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA-DEP) this week to share our concerns about the Palmerton Northface Project and our hope for the future, including comments submitted on the survey. Stay tuned for the update.

Residents crowd the room at the Lower Towamensing Township Board of Supervisors meeting on Wednesday, November 4th to show their opposition to the proposed data center.