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USGS Hinkley Chromium Study Overview

The Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) Hinkley Compressor Station is used to compress natural gas as the gas is transported through pipelines from Texas to California. Between 1952 and 1964, cooling water was treated with a compound containing chromium to prevent corrosion within the compressor station. This water was discharged to unlined ponds, resulting in contamination of soil and groundwater. The USGS and partner agencies began a 5-year study to evaluate the occurrence of natural and anthropogenic chromium near the contaminated area.

For more details regarding the study, the project proposal is available for review.

Hinkley Community Briefing: Initial USGS chromium study sampling activities

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