HOW WAS CHLOROFORM USED AT THE MMR?
Chloroform is not known to be associated with any groundwater plumes emanating from MMR. Chloroform has been detected in groundwater samples from areas on and around the MMR as well as other areas on and off Cape Cod. Chloroform in the groundwater on Cape Cod is widespread. In fact, nationwide studies have found that nearly half of the groundwater locations sampled have detectable levels of chloroform. . WHAT HAPPENS TO CHLOROFORM WHEN IT ENTERS THE ENVIRONMENT? • Rain or snow carries some of it to soil and water where it can filter through the ground and may reach drinking water supplies. • It breaks down very slowly in water (over many years). • It does not stick to soils very well and can travel through soil to groundwater. • It evaporates very quickly into the air. • It breaks down slowly in air (over many months) • It does not usually build up in plants and animals. HOW MIGHT I BE EXPOSED TO CHLOROFORM? You can be exposed to chloroform only when you come in contact with it by drin
