July 28, 2009 - According to the Illinois Department of Public Health, routine testing of Antioch's municipal water wells by the IL EPA indicated that contaminants could be present in the area's private wells. Residents with private wells in Antioch and Libertyville are urged to have their wells tested for volatile organic compounds by a private laboratory.
The risk of adverse health effects depends on the levels of contaminants in the water and the length of exposure. Long-term exposure to the chemicals may results in a health risk to the liver and kidneys, officials said.
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Water Contamination, Land Pollution & Hazardous Waste Material are issues families all across America are afflicted with daily.
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