Memphis, Tennessee (Sterilization Services of Tennessee)
Sterilization Services of Tennessee is located at 2396 Florida Street, Memphis, TN. The facility uses ethylene oxide (EtO) to sterilize medical equipment and materials. This community is in West Tennessee in Shelby County. Sterilization Services of Tennessee began operation in 1976. It is a contract sterilizer of medical equipment. There was no recent installation of controls and no current plans for new controls as of fall 2022.
What EPA is Doing to Address Ethylene Oxide
Later this year, EPA will propose strengthening current regulations for EtO commercial sterilizers. EPA will consider risk as part of the proposed regulations.
- Learn more about regulation for EtO Sterilization Facilities.
- More information about actions you can take.
Community Updates
EPA hosted two hybrid community meetings in Memphis on Thursday, June 8, 2023, to share information about health risks from EtO.
View the June 8, 2023 10 a.m. meeting recording.
View the June 8, 2023 7 p.m. meeting recording.
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