perchlorate in Millbury, Mass.

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Two wells closed after tests find chemical contaminant

The Associated Press [Providence Journal (RI)]
May 22, 2004

MILLBURY, Mass. (AP) - Two water wells in Millbury have been shut down
after tests found an ingredient used in rocket fuel and explosives. 

The Aquarion Water Co., a private investor-owned company which provides
water to about 9,000 people in Millbury, shut down the wells Thursday
and sent representatives door-to-door with notices telling customers not
drink or use the water. 

The wells will remain out of service until the company and the state
Department of Environmental Protection can develop a treatment plan for
the perchlorate, a chemical used to make rocket and jet fuels, fireworks
and explosives. 

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for the entire story, see
http://www.projo.com/ap/ma/1085217954.htm

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Lenny Siegel
Director, Center for Public Environmental Oversight
c/o PSC, 278-A Hope St., Mountain View, CA 94041
Voice: 650/961-8918 or 650/969-1545
Fax: 650/961-8918
<lsiegel@cpeo.org>
http://www.cpeo.org

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