Breaking News: MTBE Found in Goshen wells; focus now on Orange County

MTBE BREAKING NEWS--It's not the source of a gasoline additive that contaminated water wells affecting three homes, the Goshen animal shelter, police station and highway department, according to an independent report.

That now puts the focus on Orange County, which has a nearby Department of Public Works garage, as the possible contamination source.

The additive, MTBE, was discovered in July to have affected four wells, one with an MTBE level of 29 parts per billion and three at 11 parts per billion. The acceptable level is 10 parts per billion.

The presence of MTBE has forced water users in the Police Drive neighborhood to resort to bottled water.

The report concluded that the town should no longer be considered a source of the contamination, and no additional testing is required.

Weitz & Luxenberg reviews MTBE cases related to water systems that require remediation.  We are not litigating any personal injury claims involving MTBE.

Instead of burdening taxpayers in affected areas with the costs of removing MTBE from their drinking water, Weitz & Luxenberg will aggressively go after the oil companies responsible. We want to do what is best not only for our clients, but for the environment and future generations as well. You have a right to clean, safe drinking water, and Weitz & Luxenberg is a powerful ally to have on your side. If your municipality needs our help, please fill out this simple form.

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