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1) Colorado Hazardous Substances Emergency Event Surveillance System Adams County analysis, 1993-1997

Pub. Date

[1999?]

2) Environmental health hazards resource directory for health professionals

Author

Thoreson, Sallie

Pub. Date

[1994]

3) Analysis of diagnosed vs. expected cancer cases in the vicinity of the Colorado Lace Dry Cleaners plume area, 1979-1999

Author

Colorado. Department of Public Health and Environment

Pub. Date

[2002]

4) Colorado Hazardous Substances Emergency Event Surveillance System cumulative report, 1993-1997

Pub. Date

[1999?]

5) Health consultation, evaluation of tetrachloroethene vapor intrusion into buildings located above a contaminated aquifer, Schlage Lock Company, Security, El Paso County, Colorado

Pub. Date

2007.

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In late 1987, Schlage Lock Company, located in Security, Colorado, discovered that the groundwater beneath their manufacturing facility was contaminated with the chemical tetrachloroethylene, which is also known as perchloroethylene (PCE). Schlage utilized the solvent as a metal cleaner and degreaser during the production of door locks and related hardware from 1977-1992. Improper disposal and/or storage of spent PCE led to contaminated soil beneath...