Study: NO floodwaters "typical of storm water runoff in the region"

Another media falsehood exposed:

The floodwater that covered New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina was not unusually toxic and was "typical of storm water runoff in the region," according to a study published yesterday.

Most of the gasoline-derived substances in the water evaporated quickly, and the bacteria from sewage also declined over time, the scientist leading the study said. The water's chief hazard was from metals that are potentially toxic to fish. However, no fish kills have been reported in Lake Pontchartrain, where the water that once covered 80 percent of the city was pumped.

"Fake, but accurate." The falsehoods increase the drama and make for a better story. Why should they worry about the truth?

UPDATE: My willfully blind critics don't like the truth, but here it is from the same article in black and white:

Although some experts and many news stories had warned of long-term contamination from the floodwater, yesterday's report was one of two suggesting that those fears were unfounded.

Tests results released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration found no human or animal fecal bacteria in fish or shellfish sampled in the Gulf of Mexico a month ago.

Industrial chemicals, such as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and brominated flame retardants (PBDEs), either were not found in the fish or were in the same concentrations as before the storm. Previous studies had shown no contamination from oil-derived chemicals.

Well, if you can't trust scientists, who can you trust, right liberals? Yep, always trust scientists except when they tell you things you don't like to hear. Tell me, kids, how can there be long-term effects from contamination yet to be seen when there's no contamination present now?

[Pilfered from Captain Ed. Yargh, matey!]