Smelting town warned of contamination by lead, cadmium
Sunday, September 2, 2001
HERCULANEUM, Mo. -- "Extremely high" levels of lead and cadmium have been found on streets leading to the Doe Run Co. lead smelter, prompting federal warnings that residents avoid walking there until the contamination has been cleared.
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