Other Testing or Sampling: Is EPA testing for dioxins?
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Dioxins are produced in many ways, such as through power plant operations, agricultural operations, etc. Without a long-term study and risk assessment, it is difficult to determine if dioxins in the surrounding environment are a result of the January 2025 battery fire at Moss Landing, and whether the exposure constitutes a risk to human health. EPA’s role in this response is primarily focused on addressing the threat to human health and the environment by removing the batteries that remain at the site.