Homeowners north of Springfield share TCE test results

There were 30 wells that tested positive for trichloroethylene (TCE) but were within the maximum contamination level (MCL).
His well was tested by the DNR.
"They came out on Nov. 19," Kennell says.
Kennell was notified by the DNR, his well tested positive for TCE.
However, the levels were below the MCL.
They also had their well tested.
Hansen says he is thankful Fantastic Caverns made the community aware of this problem in Nov. High levels of TCE were found in parts of the cave.
The DNR has been working with the former Litton facility on Kearney St. since 1979.
From 2004-2005 they tested 70 wells in the area for TCE.
14 wells tested positive for TCE then but only one had levels higher than the MCL.

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