Angeles National Forest Reopening After Wildfire
Angeles National Forest set to reopen after wildfire, but with half the previous number of bathrooms, causing concerns about human waste contamination. Removal of toilets due to federal regulations and aging infrastructure. Cabin owners worried about environmental impact and plan to temporarily use portable toilets.
Key Points
- Half of the toilets in the area have been removed over the past six years
- Some toilets were removed due to federal water safety regulations and aging infrastructure
- Cabin owners fear contamination of waterways due to lack of facilities
- Forest Service plans to install portable toilets temporarily
Pros
- Reopening of popular hiking destination after wildfire
- Efforts to comply with federal regulations on water safety
Cons
- Reduction in the number of available restrooms
- Concerns about human waste contamination in the area