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Lead Poisoning in Vernon
Season 2
Episode 23
Contaminants from a car battery recycling plant have been found in thousands of homes nearly 2 miles away from the Exide Recycling company. We talk to a resident who is dying of cancer; he says from lead poisoning. There are 2 state agencies in charge of testing and cleaning up the area, we'll have an update from them on the timeline for the residents getting justice.
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