Kaiser Cement Corporation’s Environmental Record

• From 1979-1982, Kaiser fought tougher air pollution standards required by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District.

• In 1985, Kaiser was identified by the Environmental Protection Agency as a major air pollution source.

• In 1990, Kaiser ranked Number 1 in Santa Clara County as the worst toxic air polluter by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District. (Source: San Jose Mercury News, 8/2/90)

• In 1991, Kaiser was one of nine South Bay companies told to warn nearby residents of potential cancer risks because of their highly toxic air emissions. (Source: San Jose Mercury News, 8/8/91)

• In 1993, Bay Area Air Quality Management District , Kaiser was listed on the Toxic Hot Spot list of the worst air polluters in California. (AB2588) (Source: Bay Area Air Quality Management District Toxic Air Contaminant Control Program 1993 Annual Report, Vol 1, p 20)

• In 1995-96, Kaiser Cement was allowed to burn tires for as a 90-day experiment on the environmental and human health impacts. The results showed an increase in dioxin, benzene, lead and mercury emissions. (Source: Carnot Report, April 1996) The results also showed an increase in cancer risk and PM10 and Nitrous Oxide emissions. (Source: BAAQMD Fact Sheet 5/13/96)

Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition has graciously donated the space for this page to West Valley Citizens Air Watch for their use. If you have any questions regarding the information stated here, please contact Sandra Funke at WVCAW.