East Wing Debris Dump at Golf Course Reveals Toxic Metals

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East Wing Debris Dump at Golf Course Reveals Toxic Metals
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Soil excavated from the White House East Wing demolition and dumped at East Potomac Golf Links tested positive for lead, chromium and other toxic metals, plus PCBs and pesticides, according to an interim Virginia engineering report. About 30,000 cubic yards of debris have been moved to the site amid lawsuits by the DC Preservation League alleging unlawful dumping and concerns over federal landmark protections; Interior Department officials say testing met legal standards and safety assessments are ongoing, with courts weighing related challenges and potential course alterations.

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