Date:

June 27, 1985

Category:

Chronology of Smithsonian History

Notes:

John Anderson & Nancy Lewis, "D.C. Fire Dept. Finds Leaking PCBs in Smithsonian Buildings," Washington Post, 18 July 1985.

Summary:

The District of Columbia Fire Department's Hazardous Materials Unit uncovers evidence in Smithsonian Institution buildings numerous high-voltage transformers leaking PCBs.

Contact information:

Institutional History Division, Smithsonian Institution Archives, 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20024-2520, SIHistory@si.edu

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Data Source:

Smithsonian Archives - History Div

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_sic_1544