EPA to discuss north Birmingham contamination test results

EPA to discuss north Birmingham contamination test results

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EPA officials take soil samples from areas in north Birmingham to test for arsenic contamination. Source: WBRC video EPA officials take soil samples from areas in north Birmingham to test for arsenic contamination. Source: WBRC video
BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC) -

Are parts of north Birmingham contaminated? That's the question the EPA may answer tomorrow.

Tuesday, people living near an industrial company will find out if soil from their property tested positive for arsenic. Seventy-five samples were taken from yards and schools in Collegeville, Harriman Park, and Fairmont in 2005 and 2009. Many people in the area are worried about getting sick from the pollution.

A health consultant will discuss the findings with people at Hudson School at 6 p.m. tomorrow night.

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