Council Adopts Drug House Contamination Ordinance
Sand Springs has joined a number of other communities in Oklahoma fighting back against the effects of homes contaminated by methamphetamine manufacturing on future occupants.
Property owners who discover that methamphetamine or other noxious, hazardous or toxic substances have been manufactured or processed on their properties must notify Sand Springs police and have the contaminated area tested and remediated by a nationally certified cleanup firm.
The process would also be implemented should police find such conditions.
City Council adopted an ordinance outlining the new regulations during its Feb. 8 meeting. The ordinance’s emergency clause allows it to become effective on Sunday, Feb. 14.
“Like other communities in Oklahoma, Sand Springs is taking steps to protect our citizens from the dangers of methamphetamine. In addition to the harm caused by the drug itself, the manufacture of meth often leaves harmful contaminants and residues in the houses, buildings or properties where the activities occurred,” said Asst. Police Chief Mike Carter.
Once police have been notified of possible contamination, the property will be placarded by the City’s code enforcement off...