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WATER GREMLIN PUBLIC HEALTH ASSESS.M.ENT:: PU.B.LIC COMMENT DRAFT <br />Appendix E Water Gremlin Fad Iity -- TCE in Indoor Air Notification <br />DEPARTMENT <br />OF HEALTH <br />Water Gremlin Facility — TCE in Indoor Air <br />Testing. in. January.2020 showed.that trichloroethylene (TCE) remains in <br />the indoor air, likely from its past use. Levels of TCE in the chemical <br />storage and coating areas are above the Minnesota Department of <br />Health's. (MDH's) safe screening levels, especially for women who are <br />pregnant or may become pregnant. <br />Breathing TCE during the first trimester of pregnancy may inc.rease the <br />risk of heart defects to the baby. if you are pregnant or may become <br />pregnant, M D H recommends that you avoid spending time in the <br />chemical storage.and coating.areas until levels of TCE in indoor air <br />decline. <br />While pregnant women are the most sensitive to effects of TCE exposure, other adults may also <br />be affected by breathing TCE. In particular, high exposures over long periods of time could <br />result in effects to the immurle system and kidneys. <br />Where can I get more information? <br />MDH Site Assessment and Consultation Unit <br />Cali (651) 201-4897 <br />Email health.hazard state.mn.us <br />On the web at www.health state mn.us/divslehlhazardousltapicslvaOorintrusion:htmi <br />74 <br />