2013 CPEO Brownfields List Archive

From: Lenny Siegel <lsiegel@cpeo.org>
Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2013 15:39:58 -0700 (PDT)
Reply: cpeo-brownfields
Subject: [CPEO-BIF] EPA suspects vapor intrusion near former Kiser Plating factory, Muncie, Indiana
 
EPA suspects chemical vapors in homes
The vapors might be migrating from a Superfund site

by Seth Slabaugh
Muncie Star-Press (IN)
August 19, 2013

MUNCIE - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will investigate whether chemical vapors are migrating from a downtown Superfund site into indoor air spaces of nearby residences.

The year-long study is part of a $700,000 cleanup at the former Kiser Plating factory, 401 E. Howard St., a block from the YMCA, Open Door Health Services and a McDonald’s restaurant.

"What we’re really concerned about is vapor intrusion exposure or threat," said Shelly Lam, on-scene coordinator in the EPA’s Superfund division.

...

For the entire article, see
http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20130819/NEWS01/308190002/EPA- Superfund-site

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Lenny Siegel
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