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From: dietz@texas.net (Chuck Dietz)
Date: Wed, 18 Jun 1997 23:04:09 -0500
Roger L. Elowitz wrote:
> 
> Hi Craig and all,
> 
> I believe you are referring to the fact that the poles are impregnated with
> creosote or something like that... which IS carcinogenic (isn't everything?)
> so they don't want you burning it or burying it where the ground water will
> be polluted.
> 
> So, what happens when all those power poles get rained on (not to mention
> the millions of railroad ties that were similarly treated) and the rainwater
> washes those chemicals into the surrounding soil and eventually the ground
> water?  Probably kills the moles... don't you think? 

No, but it might kill the grubs & then the moles will go to Ohio?

Chuck, KE5FI

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