BRIGHTON, N.Y. — A pit filled with hazardous materials discovered at Brighton High School’s athletic field will be covered following a recommendation from the state Department of Environmental Conservation.
The pit is expected to be covered with plastic by the end of the week, the Brighton Central School District said. News10NBC first reported on the discovery Thursday.
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Contractors working on a planned new turf field found the pit filled with ash, glass and chemicals like mercury and arsenic. The turf field project has been paused until the hazards can be addressed.
The district said it will give a more detailed project update when more guidance and direction is given from the district’s environmental consultant and regulatory agencies.
To learn more and for further updates, visit the district’s website here.
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