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October 2, 2001: High Benzene Levels Found Near Ground Zero

2001-10-02

EPA monitors record benzene levels from three spots around Ground Zero that are 42, 31 and 16 times higher than OSHA standards permit. [New York Daily News, 10/26/2001]