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     An active wood preserving plant was accused of improper past practices that caused a carcinogenic chemical contamination of groundwater aquifers supplying domestic water wells. Use of this water was alleged to cause Leukemia and the death of a child. ChemTech personnel were asked to review and comment of the allegation, facilities involved, post operating practices, past wastewater lagoon details, and other physical site data. ChemTech personnel reviewed the past data relating to the facility layout, operation, duration of use, and wastewater treatment system construction practices/ methods. Substantial correspondence (external and internal) was reviewed. Expert testimony was given at depositions, and trial presentations were prepared. Settlement analysis was performed.