Saturday, March 31, 2007

Search for TCE Expands in New York

"This will be the fifth year of a comprehensive search for trichloroethylene (TCE) vapors in Southern Tier homes and businesses near industrial sites tainted by the common industrial solvent. But it is the first year scientists will use a slightly revised policy in determining acceptable levels of TCE finalized by the state Department of Health last month.

Consequently, some homes that might have tested positive in the past with TCE levels too low to warrant action now may qualify for systems -- paid for by the state or the responsible party -- to address the problem." More . . .

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