Chemicals Involved

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The primary contaminants found at the PPI site are volatile organic compounds, including:

These contaminants have been detected in discharges from the PPI factory into the Vivi River and into on-site soil. These contaminants also have been found in sediment and water samples, indicating an ongoing release.