What are the specific chemicals that Lockheed Martin has found in the groundwater?
Trichloroethene (TCE), cis-1, 2-dichloroethene (cis-1, 2-DCE) and vinyl chloride. TCE is the main contaminant in groundwater at the site. It is a nonflammable, colorless liquid at room temperature with a somewhat sweet odor and a sweet, burning taste. It was mainly used as a solvent to remove grease from metals parts. It can also be found in low concentrations in some household products, including typewriter correction fluid, paint removers, adhesives, and spot removers. TCE was once used as an anesthetic in surgery.
