Despite those assurances, Exxon is offering to buy ten homes in the affected area.
They're also offering price protection on nine others, meaning if the home sells for less than the market value Exxon will make up the difference.
Toxic chemicals found in Torrance soil
TORRANCE Cancer-causing benzene and methane were detected in soil samples near the refinery, but state officials say the contamination level is very low and poses no health threat.
