Public Health Assessment for North Suwannee Community (113th Street Area), Live Oak, Suwannee County, Florida, March 9, 2006.

摘要

In early 2002, nearby residents reported symptoms and illnesses they believed were caused by contamination from a former illegal dump. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), the Florida Department of Health (DOH) and the Suwannee County Health Department (CHD) investigated air, soil, water, and symptoms between 2002 and 2004. The Florida DOH prepared this public health assessment report in response to a request for assistance by the Suwannee County CHD. Area residents are concerned that contaminants from an illegal dump are making them ill. The Florida DOH conducted this public health assessment in cooperation with the federal Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR). This is the first assessment of this site by either the Florida DOH or the ATSDR. Florida DOH prepared and mailed summary letters during the course of the investigation to report findings and assist residents. This report addresses data collected between January 2002 and October 2004 by the Florida DEP, the Florida DOH, and the Suwannee CHD.