Exide to begin testing for dangerous metals buildup in neighborhood

Wednesday, August 28, 2013 - 01:00 in Health & Medicine

Responding to Exide neighbors' health concerns, California ordered Vernon battery plant to test for toxic substances in soil and dust.State officials have ordered a Vernon battery recycler to begin testing dust and soil in the neighborhood around its plant to determine whether dangerous metals have accumulated and are posing a health risk to the community.

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