The tank was thought to have perchoroethylene, a chemical used in the dry cleaning business, in it. The EPA was notified about the leaking tank. Personnel from EPA Region IV, out of Atlanta, were called to the scene to assess the situation. They collected air samples Monday from the old laundry location and nearby home. Residual samples have been taken from the tank and the soil, but the results are not available yet.
All contamination is thought to be contained to a one block area.
First Response, of Nashville, is currently grading and loading dirt into roll-off containers for removal later. The soil will be hauled to a location specifically for dumping contaminated soil. Other agencies involved in the investigation of the incident were Livingston Police Department and the City of Livingston gas department and sewer department. A write-in candidate has won an elected position in the City of Livingston for the first time in the town s history. By the official ballot, the only contested position appeared to be for Ward I alderman.