Houston Public MediaMonths after elevated levels of toxic chemicals were detected outside of a Fifth Ward community center in Houston, the Environmental Protection Agency's most recent soil testing results returned safe levels.
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Months after toxins detected, recent soil tests at Fifth Ward community center return safe levels
The Environmental Protection Agency conducted additional testing on plots of the greenspace situated behind the Julia C. Hester House after previous samples revealed levels of dioxin, a highly toxic chemical compound, that exceeded the EPA's screening levels for children. Some nearby residents expressed skepticism about the latest testing results.