The federal Environmental Protection Agency is asking people who live in an area near downtown Fairbanks to help in sample gases in their homes from soil and groundwater contamination.
The federal Environmental Protection Agency is asking people who live in an area near downtown Fairbanks to participate in a first-of-its kind research project that asks for the public’s help in sampling gases in their homes from soil and groundwater contamination.
“The idea is to come up with methods that are easier and more efficient to sample the sub-soil gas and indoor air,” he said, “so that more areas can be studied, and more quickly.” Red lines outline the approximate area in which the EPA will conduct its research project. The residential area primarily is comprised of single-family homes and ground-floor residences. The blue area within the lines approximates the plume of contamination from the Gaffney West volatile organic compounds, including PCE. Gaffney Road Areawide Groundwater Contamination Investigation
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