2011 CPEO Brownfields List Archive

From: Lenny Siegel <lsiegel@cpeo.org>
Date: Sun, 24 Jul 2011 12:12:06 -0700 (PDT)
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Subject: [CPEO-BIF] EPA say no vapor intrusion problem at avertown Superfund Site, Pennsylvania
 
EPA: Haverford residents safe

By LOIS PUGLIONESI

Delaware County Times (PA)
July 24, 2011

HAVERFORD - Residents living near the Havertown Superfund Site don't need to fear health risks from vapor intrusion, according to a recently completed assessment by the Environmental Protection Agency.



Findings released July 16 state that trichloroethylene (TCE) and its byproducts "do not pose an unacceptable risk to residents via a vapor intrusion pathway. These contaminants have not been detected in indoor air living space and therefore, a removal action is not required to mitigate potential risks from TCE."



Additionally, the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry evaluated data contained in the 231-page document and determined that "contaminant concentrations do not pose a risk to public health and are below levels of concern at the site."


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For the entire article, see
http://delcotimes.com/articles/2011/07/24/news/ doc4e2b7fb51d570720749215.txt

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Lenny Siegel
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