PASADENA, CA — Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) released the following statement on upcoming soil testing of the impacted Eaton Fire areas of northern Pasadena and Altadena:
“I have asked the EPA and FEMA to do soil testing in Altadena and Pasadena, and I was disappointed when they flat-out said no. They said they haven’t paid for soil testing after debris removal since 2019, and they have concluded that whatever is found below the 6 inches is preexisting before the fires.
“While I support efforts to continue to pressure EPA and FEMA, I understand the need for immediate solutions. That is why I will also continue to pursue other means for soil testing for residents. I have met with the Community Action Project Los Angeles, which is starting its soil testing of 1200 homes this week. These are homes that signed up with them and approved entry on the property. I am pursuing additional funding that would expand the number of houses tested in the burn area.”
