EPA Proposes TCE Ban Due to Toxicity, Cancer Risks
Some limited uses will remain after the TCE ban is in effect, but will be phased out over time for more climate-friendly and safer chemicals.
Some limited uses will remain after the TCE ban is in effect, but will be phased out over time for more climate-friendly and safer chemicals.
High levels of the industrial solvent TCE contaminated Camp Lejeune water for decades, leading to an increased risk of Parkinson's disease and other injuries for veterans.
Researchers note that levels of TCE in Camp Lejeune water were 280 times higher than recommended safety standards, and widespread water contamination problems may be causing rises in Parkinsons disease cases
The EPA lists the base as one of the most polluted sites in the country due to the presence of toxic chemicals which could carry cancer risks.