May 27, 2009 - The Illinois Department of Public Health has issued an advisory about possible well water contamination in the Fox Lake area. Residents whose drinking water comes from private wells should seek private lab testing to check for possible groundwater contamination.
Routine testing turned up evidence of the chemicals benzene and dichloromethane. Long term exposure in elevated levels may increase risks for liver, kidney, bone and blood problems.
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It's more likely that contamination of Fox Lake drinking water wells was caused by chemicals from an old dumpsite rather than from the two dry cleaners mentioned in the article. The dumping ground is located south of Rollins Road between Sayton Road and Grand Avenue. Contact our organization for more information. (toxicsites@hotmail.com)
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