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Cleanup Plan for Methane at Hull Middle School

 A draft plan called a Removal Action Workplan (RAW) to cleanup methane and prevent methane hazards at Torrance Unified School District’s (TUSD) Hull Middle School is available for public review and comment. Methane gas was found in the soil above acceptable levels at the school site located at 2080 231st Street in Torrance. This Fact Sheet provides a brief summary of: Why Cleanup Is Necessary History and Operations at the Site Environmental Investigations Proposed Cleanup Options California Environmental Quality Act Next Steps Where to Find the Documents Who to Contact for Information Why Cleanup is Necessary There is no immediate health risk to the public. Methane does not pose an immediate health risk to the public. However, because the accumulation of methane in buildings is a potential explosion hazard, DTSC recommends that TUSD prepare a plan to reduce methane levels, prevent methane from accumulating inside future buildings and protect future school site occ