Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) Releases
This public health assessment presents ATSDR's evaluation of exposures to PCB releases from the Oak Ridge Reservation. The public health assessment will be available for public comment and review through January 31, 2007. (November, 06)
Assessment of Cancer Incidence in Counties Adjacent to Oak Ridge Reservation
ATSDR scientists evaluate cancer incidence rates in eight counties surrounding the Oak Ridge Reservation, and assess how the incidence rates for each county compare to Tennessee state cancer incidence rates. (October, 06)
White Oak Creek - Radionuclide
Releases
ATSDR scientists present their evaluation of potential exposures to White Oak Creek radionuclide releases via the Clinch River and the Lower Watts Bar Reservoir. (August, 06)
Contaminated Off-Site Groundwater
ATSDR found that the sources of groundwater contamination on the ORR are primarily in the shallow subsurface, and that nearly all of the shallow groundwater beneath the ORR ends up as surface water before leaving the site. Therefore, community exposure to contamination from groundwater beyond the ORR boundary is unlikely. (August, 06)
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Incinerator
ATSDR found that the TSCA Incinerator releases very small
amounts of contaminants into the environment, but the amounts
are far below levels associated with health effects. (December,
05)
Y-12 - Uranium Releases
ATSDR evaluated past and current exposure to uranium released
from the Y-12 plant and found that the off-site exposures
to uranium were too low to be a health hazard for either
radiation or chemical health effects. (January, 04)
East Fork Poplar Creek
ATSDR has conducted two health consultations on East Fork Poplar Creek looking at public
health issues of concern to the community bordering the creek and has convened an expert panel
to examine issues relating to the bioavailability of mercury.
Watts Bar Reservoir
ATSDR staff members conducted a health consultation, a
community and physician education program, and an exposure investigation in
response to health concerns of residents living in the area of the Watts Bar
Reservoir.
Other ATSDR Activities at Oak
Ridge
In addition to the work on East Fork Poplar Creek and the Watts Bar Reservoir, ATSDR has
conducted other public health activities as physician education and technical consultation.
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