For decades, the carcinogen was widely used in dry-cleaning and consumer products. Now the state is working to clean up at least 10 local sites where it’s been detected.
Tag: toxic sites
Posted inSchools
Toxic chemical at Kennedy High: How students, community members can raise concerns
Kennedy families will gather for a private student summit while worried residents can join a public webinar with UCSF doctors or attend the school board meeting.
Posted inCity
State is monitoring 6 dry cleaner chemical contamination cases in Richmond area
While the source of the PCE found at Kennedy High hasn’t been released, there are other locations citywide being monitored by the state.
Posted inSchools
WCCUSD to hold public meeting about chemical found at Kennedy High
The state Department of Toxic Substances Control told WCCUSD there is “no immediate risk” from the discovery of tetrachloroethylene but further testing is needed.
Posted inCommunity
As sea levels rise, so do risks from Richmond’s toxic sites, new study says
Flooding from surging seas is likely to inundate thousands of U.S. hazardous sites in the coming years as global temperatures rise, including some in Richmond.
Posted inCommunity
Is cleanup of toxic site in Richmond ‘falling short?’ An expert will discuss it on Tuesday
An independent technical expert working with the Richmond Shoreline Alliance will discuss how the cleanup of the former Zeneca site may be falling short.
Posted inCity
State orders cleanup of Richmond’s former Blair Southern Pacific Landfill
Although there is said to be no immediate hazard for residents near the fence line, the DTSC warns that radioactive waste at the site poses an “unacceptable long-term risk.”
