Study of harmful vapors planned for Superfund site

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By The Associated Press

Story Published: May 28, 2009 at 7:18 AM MDT

Story Updated: May 28, 2009 at 7:18 AM MDT

BOZEMAN - A study is planned to determine if harmful vapors from dry-cleaning fluid are migrating from a Superfund site at a shopping center in Bozeman.

The study is being conducted by the city and CVS Pharmacy and is related to the Bozeman Solvent Site on West Main Street. The contamination was caused by a former dry cleaner at the Hastings Shopping Center that disposed of the suspected carcinogen PCE through the sewer system.

The city and CVS haven't found any evidence suggesting there are PCE concentrations that exceed regulatory guidelines in area homes.

CVS assumed responsibility for the site in 2006 as part of its acquisition of the Osco Drug chain. The Montana Department of Environmental Quality will oversee the latest study.

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