Sep 07 - A symbol of pollution in West Dallas, an old lead smelter is finally set for demolition. It's one of the most controversial environmental battles in Dallas history. But next week, demolition will begin on the old RSR lead smelter in West Dallas. It's been an eyesore on the corner of Westmoreland and Singleton for decades. The stack will come down brick by brick.
People here say demolition of the stack is long overdue.
It's been a hard fight, but citizens have prevailed. In 1992, the EPA dug up more than 400 yards, which showed dangerous levels of lead. This is killing people. Williams grew up in a housing project next to the lead smelter. News 8 took a rare tour inside the old factory, where 10,000 car batteries a day were melted down for the lead.