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May 18, 2002 |
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As described in the Bangor Daily News article linked below, significant contamination has been found in the sediments some distance downstream from the woolen mill site. The EPA says human contact with the water and sediments should not present a health problem. However, certain contaminants, including the pesticide dieldrin, have been detected in fish captured in the area. |
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These two articles appeared in the Bangor Daily News on Friday, May 17. |
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This
picture was taken in June of 2000. It shows the East Branch of the
Sebasticook River from Corinna to the County Road bridge just upstream
from Sebasticook Lake in Newport. The body of water at the top of the
photo is Corundel Lake above the Upper dam in Corinna. 