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Toxic chemicals found in East Texas road oils
The Port Arthur News reports potentially dangerous levels of cyanide nitrobenzene and other chemicals in road oil used on rural East Texas roads. EPA samples were taken in Corrigan and results due in about two weeks. Lamar University analysis found 71000 gallons on Rei ly’s Village school bus route may pose health risks. Browning Ferris Industries disputes the allegations and has begun internal and agency coordinated inquiries. Residents report odor and headaches since coating last November.
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Port Arthur
Corrigan
Lufkin
Polk County
Lamar University
Reily
Edwin Eads
Lamar
Cya
Browning Ferris Industries, Chemical Services Division, Inc
Ned
BFI
Texas Department of Water Resources
Region 6
Environmental Protection Agency