Study finds TCE, possible vapor intrusion in West Endicott New York

July 26, 2007 - Groundwater testing wells in the June Street area on the west side of Endicott have detected trichloroethylene, a chemical solvent, above acceptable levels, according to a state official.

Sally W.W. Dewes, an environmental engineer with the state Department of Environmental Conservation, said Wednesday night that further testing would be conducted in the area to try to identify the source. The testing area is bounded generally by the Nanticoke Creek to the north and west, Maple Street to the south and Nanticoke Avenue to the east.

Dewes spoke during a Stakeholders Coalition meeting at First United Methodist Church in Endicott.

She said the DEC also will test homes at the June Street site this winter for vapor intrusion, in which subterranean fumes push into basements.

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