Moss Landing battery fire leads to health fears, evidence of contamination and concerns about overreaction
On Friday, (Monterey County’s health office) released preliminary data for testing of soil and water, which is separate from the testing done by San Jose State. … Water testing was done using samples from tanks for the local drinking water system. The results from a state-certified lab found that the levels of nickel, manganese, aluminum and copper “do not exceed the associated regulatory maximum contaminant level” and “are consistent with the historical data for each system,” the county said.
Related articles:
- KSBW (Monterey, Calif.): County of Monterey releases initial Moss Landing Fire soil and water results
- CBS News: Firefighters monitor Northern California lithium battery plant for storm-related flare-ups
- Monterey County Department of Emergency Management: News release: Moss Landing fire update: Soil screening data summary County of Monterey Health Department, Environmental Health Bureau January 31, 2025
