Groundwater in Martinsville, IN, is contaminated by volatile organic compounds (VOCs), tetrachloroethylene (PCE) and trichloroethylene (TCE). Indoor air in some residential and commercial buildings is also contaminated with PCE and TCE. This study is being conducted to better understand the impact of low-level exposures to these compounds on community members' health. Data collected in this study will be used to help the community identify a course of action.
Vapors; Inhalation, Cancer, Volatile Organic Compounds
Groundwater in Martinsville, IN, is contaminated by volatile organic compounds (VOCs), tetrachloroethylene (PCE) and trichloroethylene (TCE). Indoor air in some residential and commercial buildings is also contaminated with PCE and TCE. This study is being conducted to better understand the impact of low-level exposures to these compounds on community members' health. Data collected in this study will be used to help the community identify a course of action.
Addressing Tetrachloroethylene Exposure in an Impacted Community
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Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, United States, 47907
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18 Years to 99 Years
ALL
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Purdue University,
Sa Liu, MPH, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Purdue University
2027-05-31