Lamport Bassitt Solicitors - Legal News - Asbestos dumping plans present drinking water fears in Somerset


	LATEST LATEST LEGAL NEWS ARCHIVE		LATEST NEWS & EVENTS Asbestos dumping plans present drinking water fears in Somerset Plans to dump thousands of tonnes of asbestos near to one of Somerset's largest supplies of drinking water have sparked fears that the move could lead to more asbestos compensation claims. The Western Daily Press reports that councillors in Bath and North East Somerset Council have agreed to allow a quarry near Chew Valley Lake to be used as a site to dispose of 645,000 tonnes of asbestos. Bristol Water, which serves Bath and much of Somerset, said the plan poses a real threat to the safety of local people, but councillors argue that the risk is minimal. The Environment Agency will now inspect the site and approve the methods for disposing of the dangerous material before the plan gets the go-ahead, providing campaigners with more time to try to reverse the decision. It follows reports in Rye and Battle Today that the widow of a man who died of asbestos exposure has received significant damages in an asbestos compensation claim. Posted by Georgina Price Related Articles: 16/5/2012 - Falls from height remain major workplace safety concern 14/5/2012 - Construction firm fined after worker is injured in roof fall 10/5/2012 - Focus on health and safety delivers business benefits 1/5/2012 - Asbestos danger leads to fine for Dorset builder 30/4/2012 - Shipyard operator fined over scaffolding accident at work More Personal Injury Law News