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Express & Star 21 Oct 10
Worried families on a contaminated housing estate in Willenhall today spoke of their concerns after it was revealed 46 more gardens contain potentially dangerous metals, tars and chemicals.
People living in Brookthorpe Drive and Oakridge Drive said they were worried about house prices falling and growing vegetables in their gardens after it emerged their gardens were polluted…
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Express & Star 16 Mar 10
Tests to determine levels of soil contamination on a housing estate built on the site of former Willenhall Town Gas Works have been carried out at 48 more homes.
Significant contamination has already been found in the gardens of 43 properties. Heavy metals, tars and a gas-manufacturing by-product known as Blue Billy, which may pose a health risk if ingested, have been found about a foot below the surface…
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Express & Star 12 Dec 09
Residents of homes built on the site of the former Willenhall Town Gas Works have been told not to eat vegetables grown in their gardens and always use gloves when weeding.
An investigation has begun after the ground was found to be contaminated with chemicals…