Momof3,
A testing facility is located in the Santa Susana Mountains between Chatsworth and Simi Valley. The U.S. Department of Energy has indicated that radioactive materials and industrial solvents are present on this site, which is in the process of cleanup. A 1997 study report indicates that workers exposed to radiation at the Rocketdyne facility might be at an increased health risk and a lawsuit has been filed alleging that the Rocketdyne facility has caused environmental contamination beyond the site. For further information, contact the U.S. Department of Energy, San Francisco, CA or your appropriate State or Federal legislator.
Also, please Google search: Boeing Rocketdyne Santa Susana Facility.
If I were representing a "mom of 3" I would steer clear of the area, if it was determined that "Oak Park" is, in fact, affected by the potential contamination. - Thu Dec 3 2009, 17:43