Erik Olson Quotes


Without a database, we would be completely lost. When we deal with that many kids, there's no other way to keep track of them. - Erik Olson



While non-potable water is primarily not intended for human consumption, as anyone who has ever showered knows, small amounts of water often are inhaled as aerosol or swallowed during showering. Indeed, scientific investigations have shown that waterborne disease can be transmitted simply through inhaling aerosolized contaminated shower water. - Erik Olson



We're very concerned about the level of air pollutants in much of the city... We're concerned about wide-scale repopulation of the city. - Erik Olson



We worry that most of the city of New Orleans could end up being a toxic waste site. There isn't a concerted effort to contain pollution at some of these industrial waste sites, and the monitoring ... seems far too limited. - Erik Olson