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TCE contamination levels

TCE (Trichloroethylene) is a colorless liquid which is used as solvent for cleanning metal parts. Drinking or breathing high levels of trichloroethylene may cause nervous system effects, liver, and lung damage, abnormal heartbeat, coma, and possible death.

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TCE readings inresident's homes

for the past four years

2000 2001 2002 2003
House 1 3.5     0.3
House 2 4.8   1.5 3.1
House 3 2.7   0.7 69
House 4 6.2   5.5 12
House 5       1.6
House 6 4.9 4.3 377 3.2
House 7   18 0.6 0.2
House 8       0.2
House 9   18 104 8.2
House 10       1.1
House 11   3.7   0.2
House 12       0.2
House 13   42 131 0.7
House 14   4.9 1.1 5.8
House 15   11 142  
House 16   4.9    
House 17       0.2
House 18   4.1   0.3
House 19       0.5
House 20       2.4
House 21       0.2


TCE readings compared to EPA standard safe level TCE Readings compared with EPA standard safe level
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Last modified October 13, 2009