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flag St. Louis County warns of radiation contamination in Coldwater Creek, raising cancer risks and enabling compensation claims under new RECA rules.

flag St. Louis County has issued a public health alert over radiation contamination in Coldwater Creek, linked to historical nuclear waste from the Manhattan Project. flag Residents in 21 ZIP codes across north St. Louis County, parts of North St. Louis City, and portions of St. Charles County face increased cancer risks—44% higher lung cancer, 40% higher kidney cancer, and 18% higher overall cancer rates. flag The newly effective Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) allows affected individuals to apply for compensation if they developed radiation-linked illnesses. flag Health officials urge residents to get screened, seek medical care for unexplained symptoms, and check eligibility for benefits.

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