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Neighbor to Neighbor
Following the events of September 11, 2001, Fermilab has been asked to restrict access to its site. We thank all our neighbors for their patience and understanding while these restrictions are in place. We always value contact with our neighbors, even in times when they rely on "virtual" visits by way of our Web site. Please continue to tell us about your questions and concerns. Use the form below and we'll reply as soon as possible. We also post our responses on the Web site. Thank you for your patience and understanding during the security restrictions over the past year, and again during their current reinstatement.

Tritium Results from Environmental Monitoring Program
Since the early days of our laboratory, Fermilab has maintained a comprehensive environmental monitoring program. In the history of this program, we have never detected any radionuclides (atoms that decay into other atoms and particles) in any of the streams that leave the site. That changed in November 2005, when we detected very small amounts of tritium in Indian Creek, at the southwest corner of the site. At all times, the levels we found posed no threat to human health or to the environment. The amounts we detected were far lower than the federal water standards we are required to meet.

Fermilab is committed to go beyond merely satisfying the regulatory limits; to reduce tritium discharges to the maximum extent achievable; to keep the public fully informed; and to engage the public in the establishment of goals and formulation of plans. We will keep our neighbors updated through the following Web site:

As always, you can feel free to contact us via email or telephone (630/840-3351).

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