12-31-2014, 02:52 PM
There are huge tracts of land available on this island far from everyone but without roads or infrastructure making geothermal development not cost effective remotely here. A huge compromise was made initially and continues by those who develop. The compromise is to human health and well being.
Another poster mentioned these gases arise naturally here. Multiplied by the millions when released by geothermal. The anti-corrosives poured into the wells by the ton, are highly toxic to humans and animals as well.
May not have been many neighbors in Leilani initially, but the existing folk did not deserve to be thrown under the bus by international corporations. Without the developer purchasing all the residential ag lots there was always potential for more folk to move in and suffer the ill effects not to mention the noise from a blow out, venting or drilling. Why didn't they at least purchase the undeveloped adjoining properties?
It's also too close to schools, other subdivisions and private property. I almost bought there in the early 80's, no realtor warned me of potential health risks.
Another poster mentioned these gases arise naturally here. Multiplied by the millions when released by geothermal. The anti-corrosives poured into the wells by the ton, are highly toxic to humans and animals as well.
May not have been many neighbors in Leilani initially, but the existing folk did not deserve to be thrown under the bus by international corporations. Without the developer purchasing all the residential ag lots there was always potential for more folk to move in and suffer the ill effects not to mention the noise from a blow out, venting or drilling. Why didn't they at least purchase the undeveloped adjoining properties?
It's also too close to schools, other subdivisions and private property. I almost bought there in the early 80's, no realtor warned me of potential health risks.