The study also examines the birth records of 528 children who were born to Dover Township residents, including 48 children later diagnosed with cancer. The study will assess exposure to local environmental hazards and other risk factors, such as family medical history and dietary factors. That well is now undergoing special treatment. Samples taken after the water had run a few minutes contained low levels of these metals. School officials were advised to run water before it is used each morning.
Radium is widespread in shallow wells throughout southern New Jersey.