-April 23, 2008
Residents in San Antonio, TX, have grown increasingly worried about being exposed to asbestos in recent months.
The neighborhoods near the Blue Star Arts complex have reportedly been in question regarding asbestos contamination.
EPA Runs Tests
Examiners from the Environmental Protection Agency have begun taking soil samples in the suspected areas of San Antonio.
According to an agency spokesman, the agency has been working on activity-based sampling to conduct the testing.
Asbestos Found in Initial Tests
The EPA claims that in their initial testing, asbestos was found in the soil in the neighborhoods being questioned.
Residents are now more concerned than ever since asbestos can lead to various lung diseases and types of cancer.
“People have gotten sick and I’ve heard of cases in which some have died of cancer,” says resident, Helen Garza.
If excessive amounts of asbestos are found when the EPA concludes their testing, they have promised to remove the contaminated soil and replace it with healthy soil.
(Source: San Antonio News)
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