[CPEO-MEF] VOC vapors found at Norco (CA) schools

[Lenny Siegel <lsiegel@cpeo.org>]

Toxins found at Norco schools
State to conduct more testing

By Sara A. Carter
Inland Valley Daily Bulletin (CA)
August 22, 2005

Monday, August 22, 2005 - NORCO - Low levels of cancer-causing chemicals
have been found at three school sites near Wyle Laboratories, state
officials announced Monday.

The state Department of Toxic Substances Control, which is overseeing
cleanup efforts at the former Defense Department and aerospace industry
contractor, detected low levels of trichloroethylene (TCE), perchlorate
and vinyl chloride at Norco High School, Norco Intermediate School and
Norco Elementary.

And though state officials said the contaminate levels were not high
enough to warrant closing the schools, more testing will be conducted to
ensure the safety of students and teachers.

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For the entire article, see
http://www.dailybulletin.com/Stories/0,1413,203~21481~3022240,00.html

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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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