EPA continues investigation of TCE groundwater contamination in Rogersville, Mo.
KANSAS CITY, May 24, 2011 (Water Tech) — As part of a continuing investigation into trichloroethylene (TCE) contamination of groundwater, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will conduct water sampling of private wells this week in Rogersville, Mo., according to a press release. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) detected the chemical solvent TCE in water samples from two non-community wells and one irrigation well in the area in March 2010. Subsequently, MDNR, EPA and Greene County Resource Management sampled 210 additional wells, and found detectable concentrations of TCE in 13 wells, including five wells where TCE was detected at levels above the maximum contaminant level of 5 parts per billion, the release stated. EPA staff and contractors will be working in the area to offer sampling of private drinking water wells at no charge to property owners. Multi-Pure Commentary: Multi-Pure Drinking Water Systems have been certified by NSF International, under Standard 53 to reduce Trichloroethylene (TCE), a VOC.