Taunton, MA
Community Information Session on Ethylene Oxide (EtO)
Professional Contract Sterilization, Inc., located at 40 Myles Standish Blvd. in Taunton, Massachusetts, has been identified as a commercial sterilizer where EtO emissions may pose elevated lifetime cancer risk in portions of Taunton and Norton, Massachusetts.
EPA is committed to reducing this risk from EtO emissions from this sterilizer in Taunton, Massachusetts, and in other communities facing EtO concerns nationwide. EPA is holding a public meeting to share information about these risks and the actions we are taking to reduce these risks. Please visit our website to register for this event on EtO commercial sterilizers.
Community Meeting Details
September 13th, 2022 • Public Meeting: 7 pm.
Background Information
EtO emissions into the air from commercial sterilizers can contribute to elevated cancer risk in some communities. EPA’s concern is that a lifetime of exposure to EtO emissions could lead to long-term health impacts if some of the commercial sterilizers continue to emit at the current levels. EPA’s analysis indicates that the air near the facility in Taunton, MA does not exceed short-term health benchmarks.
General info: www.epa.gov/EtO
To learn more about EtO and where you can register for these virtual meetings please visit:
Register: https://bit.ly/3JVEFDA
For meeting accessibility issues, translation requests or any additional questions please contact:
Kelsey Dumville – dumville.kelsey@epa.gov 617-918-1003
Charlotte Gray – gray.charlotte@epa.gov 617-918-1243