Why does anyone live in Spring Valley?

[Anonymous]

The neighborhood is beautiful, but it's basically a toxic waste site. I could never understand why anyone- esp anyone with small children- would ever live there any knowingly take that risk.

[Anonymous]

A lot of people didn't know.

[Anonymous]

I have no idea. Crazy.

[Anonymous]

I think the fear is irrational. You can test the soil and drinking water comes from the same source in all of DC. That said, I'm kind of an irrational worrier so I passed on some very nice places in spring valley Bc I knew I'd end up freaking out about it.

[Anonymous]

Interesting. I don't live there, but I had no idea of the history.

[Anonymous]

You do get a lot more house than in nearby neighborhoods for the $$ because people are scared of it.

[Anonymous]

Agreed. So many people have gotten sick from living there. I don't live there but after reading so much about it I will definitely investigate any property before purchasing. I remember one story a few years ago about SV describing how a resident who spent a lot of time in the basement feet turned black. Wtf!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Interesting. I don't live there, but I had no idea of the history.

+1

[Anonymous]

I'd love to hear from current families. Yes we could NEVER live there. No way, no how but doesn't seem to deter many who live and dies by Spring Valley. There are just so many other beautiful places and considering it's basically a superfund site it's massively expensive.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'd love to hear from current families. Yes we could NEVER live there. No way, no how but doesn't seem to deter many who live and dies by Spring Valley. There are just so many other beautiful places and considering it's basically a superfund site it's massively expensive.

I feel like it is worse than superfund site -- poison gas??

[Anonymous]

I know people who live there and often wonder how they can take that risk. A friend who grew up in the neighborhood would never move back and talks about all the people she knew who lived there who died of cancer. I have another friend who was ready to make an offer on a house there, and her realtor told her she could not write up the contract in good conscience. I'm just amazed those houses still sell. I wouldn't move in the most beautiful house in the neighborhood if it were free!

For those who have never heard of this- are you new to the area? I thought it was well-known.

[Anonymous]

I'm actually surprised that there are any spring valley advocates chirping in yet. When this bubbled up a few years ago, they were super aggressive on this board if anyone questioned their purchase.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think the fear is irrational. You can test the soil and drinking water comes from the same source in all of DC. That said, I'm kind of an irrational worrier so I passed on some very nice places in spring valley Bc I knew I'd end up freaking out about it.

Maybe. I know it has been tested and partially cleaned up. BUT, no way can all of the risk be eliminated. So, why live there? If you can afford SV, you can afford many nice neighborhoods.

[Anonymous]

I used to live in Soring Valley (1983-1985); my first born spent his first year there. I never heard about the risk Until reading this thread. Please give me a quick summary or link. Thanks.

[Anonymous]

http://wtop.com/dc/2017/05/wwi-munitions-cleanup-d-c-nears-end-mysterious-find-pauses-project/

This is the most recent. There have been many stories over the past 10+ years, and I recommend googling around for more