NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The Environmental Protection Agency has confirmed toxic substances were found in soot following the Smitty’s Supply explosion.

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According to a report provided to FOX 8, investigators detected arsenic, barium, chromium, lead and other hazardous materials in two samples collected the day after the explosion .

An EPA spokesperson said there is no imminent threat to the public. The agency released a statement that read in part:

Here is the report:

The letter at the front of the report was dated Aug. 25, three days after the explosion. FOX 8 and residents pressed for information, but the report was not released until Aug. 28.

Hydrologist and water pollution expert James Connors said he was n

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