Garfield Chromium Ground Water Contamination

January 10, 2010 9:00 AM

We are currently investigating potential claims arising out of the Chromium Ground Water Contamination in Garfield NJ. Its was allegedly caused by 5,460 pounds of chromium that leaked from a storage tank at E.C. Electroplating Inc.

Chromium exposure has been associated with lung cancer. Breathing high levels of hexavalent chromium can irritate or damage the nose, throat, and lungs. Irritation or damage to the eyes and skin can occur if hexavalent chromium contacts these organs in high concentrations or for a prolonged period of time. Exposure to chromium can occur from inhalation of dusts, mists, or fumes containing hexavalent chromium, or from eye or skin contact with hexavalent chromium.

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is conducting testing regarding contaminated ground water in Garfield to determine which houses and businesses have basements, water infiltration problems, or sump pumps so that testing may take place.

If you have concerns about chromium exposure to you or your family, and wish further legal advice, please call Jon L. Gelman LLC at 973-696-7900.

Further Resources:

EPA Working to Complete Risk Assessment
North Jersey.com January 7, 2010
http://tinyurl.com/ygcmbbh

EPA Testing Homes With Elevated Levels of Chromium
North Jersey.com September 10, 2009
http://tinyurl.com/yz6q6xv

US EPA Completes Initial Testing Regarding
Gorund Water Contamination in Garfield NJ - June 2009
http://www.epa.gov/region02/superfund/removal/garfield/update_june09.pdf
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