March 24, 2008 - A third toxic site in Brighton has been found by the state Department of Environmental Conservation.
The DEC recently announced that 235 Metro Park — which is sandwiched between East and West Henrietta roads and Brighton-Henrietta Town Line Road to the south —tested positive for traces of tetrachloroethene (PCE) and trichloroethene (TCE).
The state’s biggest concern at the site is soil vapor intrusion, which happens when a toxin moves from the soil to the indoor air of buildings. Air quality equipment has been installed at the other two toxic sites to address the same problem.
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Closed dumps (landfills) may be the source of TCE and PCE found in Brighton drinking water. This possibility is based on the following:
1. For over 120 years, beginning around 1825, Brighton brick companies mined the soil for clay.
2. Historically, clay pits were often filled with municipal and chemical wastes after mining was complete.
3. TCE and PCE is present in most closed dumps.
The source of Brighton groundwater contamination may be found by locating the filled brick pits.
Janice R. England, People Investigating Toxic Sites
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