Cornhusker AAP RDX Plume

[Lenny Siegel <lsiegel@cpeo.org>]

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Latest update shows RDX plume continuing to deplete

By Tracy Overstreet
Grand Island Independent (NE)
August 15, 2004

Cattle feedlots and water extraction wells in northwest Grand Island are
helping clean up contaminated groundwater.

In fact, the feedlots owned by T & E Cattle Co. and extraction wells
installed by the Army have reduced the amount of the explosive RDX in
groundwater there to a level that is safe for drinking water.

"The RDX is below 2 parts per billion," said Mary Wellensiek, the
Cornhusker Army Ammunition Plant representative.

The 2 parts per billion is what is recommended by the Environmental
Protection Agency as being safe for drinking water.

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for the entire article, see
http://www.theindependent.com/stories/081504/new_plume15.shtml

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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
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