Explosive Methane Vapors Found In Greenpoint
September 21, 2006According to the Daily News, elevated levels of methane have been found in Greenpoint soil near the spill. Residents need to sign up to have their homes checked:
Emergency testing for dangerous gases will be conducted by the DEC for homes south of Nassau Ave. and Hausman St. and will begin as soon as residents ask for it, officials said."The plan was created in the past couple of weeks in response to the data," said DEC spokeswoman Maureen Wren.