[CPEO-MEF] Shaw AFB (SC) groundwater tested

[Lenny Siegel <lsiegel@cpeo.org>]

Water Tested for Contamination

Addie Bradshaw
WLTX-TV News 19 (Columbia, SC)
February 15, 2006 

(Sumter) - Officials at Shaw Air Force Base continue their efforts to
determine the extent of groundwater contamination caused by
Trichloroethylene, or TCE. 

The once commonly-used industrial strength degreaser has been present in
some areas near the base for 15 years. Through new rounds of well-water
testing, officials want to make sure the contamination zone hasn't expanded.

Nearby Shaw resident Ralph Oxendine says he's glad the base has agreed
to test his water supply. He's enjoyed his well for about five years,
and says he wants to make sure it's safe to use for many more to come.
...

For the entire story, see 
http://www.wltx.com/news/news19.aspx?storyid=35255

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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>
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