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A press release from the EPA was released regarding potential contamination of residential soil around the former United States Fireworks Company in Memphis, Tennessee. The investigation will test soil samples the week of April 15, 2024.
Soil sampling is being offered at no cost to homeowners and tenets in the 34-acre study area. An open house with sampling permission forms and additional information will be available to residents. The soil samples will look for heavy metals such as lead and arsenic and the results are expected to be available by the end of summer 2024. Depending on the results the study area could be expanded.