[CPEO-BIF] TCE testing at Clinton Engines site, Maquoketa, Iowa

[Lenny Siegel <lsiegel@cpeo.org>]

Testing at contaminated Maquoketa site shows no danger to area residents

BY JOHN KRUSE 
Dubuque Telegraph Herald (IA)
September 19, 2020

MAQUOKETA, Iowa — The testing of homes and businesses surrounding a contaminated site in Maquoketa indicates residents are not in any danger.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently completed its second round of water, soil and air testing taken from 15 homes and businesses surrounding the Clinton Engines Museum, bringing the total number of tested buildings to 30.

In all tested properties, the EPA found no vapor contamination of carcinogenic chemicals that have seeped into nearby groundwater sources.

“We are very pleased with the results,” said Yvonne Smith, federal on-scene coordinator for the Clinton Engines Site. “We have to continue to monitor the site and work with partners to ensure that people remain safe.”


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For the entire article, see
https://www.telegraphherald.com/news/tri-state/article_a6908176-f556-5e7f-9e8a-22940f067a5b.html

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Lenny Siegel
Executive Director
Center for Public Environmental Oversight
A project of the Pacific Studies Center
LSiegel@cpeo.org
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