United States Office of Solid Waste and August 1983
Environmental Protection Emergency Response (WH-562A) HW-8.1
Agency Washington DC 20460
FA Hazardous Waste
Site Descriptions
National
Priorities List
Final Rule
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REMEDIAL ACTIONS UNDER SUPERFUND
Superfund is a National Trust Fund established by Congress to deal with a
major environmental problem. The fund pays for cleaning up when public health or
the environment is threatened by hazardous wastes improperly disposed of in the
past or by spills of hazardous substances. The Trust Fund will get about $1.38
billion from taxes on producers and importers of petroleum and 42 basic chemicals.
Another $220 million will come from general Federal revenues—taxpayers' dollars—
for a total of $1.6 billion. Authorized by the Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA), the Superfund program
is managed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). At about the time
CERCLA was passed, cleanup started at some sites with funds authorized under the
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.
CERCLA defines two types of responses that may be taken when a hazardous
substance is released (or threatens to be released) into the environment:
• Removals, emergency-type actions similar to, although broader in scope
than, those formerly taken under Section 311 of the Clean Water Act. They
must be completed in 6 months or when $1 million has been spent.
• Remedial actions, responses intended to provide permanent solutions at
hazardous waste sites. They are generally longer-term and more expensive
than removals. A Superfund remedial action can be taken only if a site
is on the National Priorities List. After publishing two preliminary
lists and proposing a formal list, EPA published the first final National
Priorities List in August 1983. CERCLA requires that the list be updated
at least annually.
The money for conducting a remedial action at a hazardous waste site can come
from several sources:
• Superfund can pay for the cleanup.
• The party or parties responsible for the wastes can clean them up
voluntarily.
• The responsible party or parties may be forced to clean up by legal action.
• A State or local government can choose to assume the responsibility to
clean up without Federal dollars.
A remedial action under Superfund is an orderly process that generally
involves the following sequence of activities:
• Preparing a remedial action plan to collect all the information needed to
develop a coherent strategy and to assist in selecting an appropriate
course of action.
• Carrying out a remedial investigation to determine the type and extent of
contamination at the site.
• Conducting a feasibility study to analyze various cleanup alternatives.
The feasibility study is often conducted with the remedial investigation
as one project. Typically, the two together cost $600,000 and take from 9
to 18 months to complete.
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• Selecting the "cost-effective" remedy—that is, the alternative that pro-
vides the most protection to human health and the environment at the least
cost.
• Designing the remedy. Typically, the design phase costs $400,000 and
takes 6 to 12 months.
• Implementing the remedy, which might involve, for example, constructing
facilities to treat ground water. The implementation phase typically
lasts 9 to 15 months.
Sometimes EPA will undertake initial remedial measures to stabilize condi-
tions—for example, fencing the site or removing above-ground drums or bulk tanks.
Such measures usually would be required in the later phases of cleanup.
The State government can participate in cleaning up a site under Superfund in
one of two ways:
• The State can take the lead role under a Cooperative Agreement, which is
much like a grant because Federal dollars are transferred to the State.
The State then develops a work plan, schedule, and budget, contracts for
any services it needs, and is responsible for making sure that all the
conditions in the Cooperative Agreement are met. In contrast to a grant,
EPA continues to be substantially involved and monitors the State's pro-
gress throughout the project.
• EPA can take the lead, with the State having an advisory role. EPA, gen-
erally using contractor support, manages work early in the planning process.
. In the later design and implementation (construction) phases, contractors
do the work under the supervision of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Under both arrangements, the State must share in the cost of the implementa-
tion phase of cleanup. EPA expects remedial actions to average out at about $6
million per site.
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National Priorities List Site Alabama AL
Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
MOWBRAY ENGINEERING CO.
Greenville, Alabama
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Mowbray Engineering Co. Site
covers about 4 acres in Greenville, Butler County, Alabama. Between 1955 and
1974, the company drained, repaired, and refilled an annual average of 1,000 used
electrical transformers, each containing approximately 9 gallons of oil. During
this period, the waste oil, which contained PCBs, was discharged through a drainage
system into a nearby swamp. Ultimately, drainage discharged into Persimmon Creek,
which was used for fishing. In 1974, Mowbray installed a 3,000-gallon underground
storage tank and sold the oil between 1974 and 1978. In 1978, Mowbray began to
recycle the waste oil. A State investigation of a fish kill in 1975 implicated
the company. Since then, several other investigations have been conducted in and
near the site. In early 1981, under Section 311 of the Clean Water Act, EPA removed
debris and contaminated soil from the site. The total cost was about $130,000.
Soil containing below 50 parts per million of PCBs remains on-site.
Status (July 1983): The State is continuing to monitor the site.
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National Priorities List Site
Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
PERDIDO GROUND WATER CONTAMINATION
Perdido, Alabama
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Perdido Ground Water Contamination
Site covers about 125 acres in Perdido, Baldwin County, Alabama. No public drinking
water is available. In November 1981, Perdido residents began to complain to the
State that the ground water from their wells tasted bad. In February 1982, the
State detected benzene in excess of the Federal drinking water standards in several
residential wells. Additional sampling confirmed benzene in eight wells. In
September 1982, health officials announced that ground water in Perdido was harmful
to human health and recommended that people stop drinking their well water if they
lived within 1 mile of a 1965 train derailment in which benzene and other chemicals
were spilled. The county then arranged for delivery of two mobile drinking water
tanks to Perdido.
Status (July 1983): In February 1983, the railroad agreed to fund installation
of an alternate water supply for the community.
The State, with help from EPA and the Centers for Disease Control, is
investigating the ground water contamination problem. In addition, EPA is preparing
a Remedial Action Master Plan outlining the investigations needed to determine the
full extent of cleanup required at the site. It will guide further actions at the
site.
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National Priorities List Site
Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
TRIANAAENNESSEE RIVER
Limestone/Morgan Counties, Alabama
Conditions at listing (October 1981): The Triana/Tennessee River Site is in
Limestone and Morgan Counties in Alabama. It consists of Triana, a small town
near Huntsville, and 20 miles of the Tennessee River and tributaries. The Centers
for Disease Control have found that Triana residents have been subjected to
exceptionally high DDT residues. DDT was manufactured for commercial use by a
lessee, Olin Corp., at Redstone Arsenal (RSA) in Huntsville between 1947 and 1970.
The manufacturing, handling, and disposal practices at the facility led to the
discharge of DDT residues through RSA's drainage system into the Huntsville Spring
Branch-Indian Creek tributary system, which enters the Tennessee River at mile
321. An estimated 475 tons of DDT residues accumulated in the sediment of the
tributary system. Some fish samples exceed the Food and Drug Administration
guidelines of 5 parts per million of DDT for fish sold in interstate commerce. An
Army Corps of Engineers study, completed in November 1980, defined the extent of
contamination and identified a preferred engineering alternative for long-term
control of the DDT contamination of Huntsville Spring Branch, Indian Creek, and
adjacent lands and waters.
The Department of Justice, on behalf of EPA, brought a Federal civil action
seeking injunctive relief against parties potentially responsible for wastes
associated with this site.
This site was originally listed under the name "Triana (Redstone Arsenal)."
Status (July 1983): The Federal lawsuit has been successfully completed
through a negotiated settlement. On May 31, 1983, the overall settlement was
approved by the Court and all settlement documents were accepted and filed. The
settlement includes a Consent Decree which provides, among other things, that Olin
will develop and implement a remedial plan to isolate DDT from humans and the
environment. The remedial plan is due to be submitted by June 1, 1984 to a River
Panel established by the Consent Decree. The Review Panel consists of representa-
tives from the EPA (chairperson), TVA, Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of
the Army, Alabama Department of Environmental Management, and Olin Corp. The
Review Panel will oversee Olin's remedial action until termination of the Consent
Decree.
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National Priorities List Site Arkansas AR
Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
CECIL LINDSEY
Newport, Arkansas
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Cecil Lindsey Site covers 4.5
acres near Newport, Jackson County, Arkansas. It is a privately-owned and
unpermitted operation that received industrial wastes from the mid-1960s to about
1979 or 1980. Drums that previously held pesticides and oils containing heavy
metals were disposed of, along with wastes from various metal industries.
Previously, the City of Diaz used the site to dispose of municipal wastes.
Leachate from the sandy soils on the site contains heavy metals and organic
compounds. Run-off and flooding have the potential to contaminate the shallow
aquifer under the site and nearby Village Creek, a tributary to the White River.
Status (July 1983): EPA is planning a remedial investigation/feasibility
study to determine the type and extent of contamination at the site and identify
alternatives for remedial action.
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National Priorities List Site
Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund")
CRITTENDEN COUNTY LANDFILL
Marion, Arkansas
Conditions at listing (December 1982); The Crittenden County Landfill covers
37 acres in the floodplain of the Mississippi River, in Marion, Crittenden County,
Arkansas. The landfill, owned and operated by the county, received municipal and
some industrial wastes contaminated with lead and chromium. In operation from
1974 to the present, the site ceased accepting industrial wastes in about 1981.
Soil on the site is permeable, producing a potential for ground water con-
tamination.
Status (July 1983); EPA has conducted an initial evaluation of the need for
remedial action at the site.
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National Priorities List Site
Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
FRIT INDUSTRIES
Walnut Ridge, Arkansas
Conditions at listing (October 1981); Frit Industries manufactures fertilizers
fron chemical waste materials on about 30 acres in Walnut Ridge, Lawrence County,
Arkansas. Operations began in 1973. A fire in 1979 led to run-off contaminated
with heavy metals. Operations at the site have caused further run-off problems,
possible ground water contamination, and air pollution.
Status (July 1983); Since December 1981, Frit has been studying run-off, the
potential for ground water contamination, and the buildup of heavy metals in the
sediments of drainage ditches and Coon Creek. The company submits reports to the
State and EPA for comment and has proposed a cleanup plan involving a plant for
treating run-off.
In February 1983, EPA issued an Administrative Order requiring the company to
perform an investigation at the site and conduct any remedial activities necessary.
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National Priorities List Site
Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980(CERCLA)("Superfund")
GURLEY PIT
Edmondson, Arkansas
Conditions at listing (December 1982); The Gurley Pit covers 3.3 acres 1
mile north of Edmondson in Crittenden County, Arkansas. Between 1970 and early
1976, the site, which was privately owned and operated, was used for disposal of
sludges from the refining of waste oil. The sludges are contaminated with chromium
and lead and low levels of PCBs. In 1978 and 1979, the pit overflowed into a
nearby stream after heavy rains. The State and EPA cleaned up the site under
Section 311 of the Clean Water Act. Pit overflow continues to be a potential
threat to the area.
Status (July 1983): EPA is planning to perform a remedial investigation/
feasibility study to determine the type and extent of contamination at the site
and identify alternatives for remedial action.
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National Priorities List Site
Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980(CERCLA)("Superfund")
INDUSTRIAL WASTE CONTROL
Fort Smith, Arkansas
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Industrial Waste Control Site
covers 20 acres 12 miles southeast of Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas, near
Jenny Lind. The site, originally a surface and underground coal mine, is now an
abandoned industrial and solid waste landfill and surface impoundment.
Fran 1970 to 1979, the facility was used to dispose of sludges and liquid
wastes primarily from local industries. Contaminants of concern include heavy
metals and organics. A threat exists that pollutants will migrate via run-off and
subsurface mines. Residents obtain their drinking water primarily from private
wells. An overflow in 1977, allegedly killing livestock and fish, ultimately led
to the site closing in 1979.
Status (July 1983) EPA is preparing a Remedial Action Master Plan outlining
the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required at the
site. The next step would be a remedial investigation/feasbility study to determine
the type and extent of contamination at the site and identify alternative for
remedial action.
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National Priorities List Site
Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
MID-SOUTH WOOD PRODUCTS
Mena, Arkansas
Conditions at listing (October 1981); Mid-South Wood Products processes wood
on a 57-acre site in Mena, Polk County, Arkansas. The company purchased the
property in 1978. Wood-processing operations conducted from 1967 to 1977 by the
former owner contaminated surface waters with pentachlorophenol, creosote, arsenic,
and chromium. There is a strong possibility of subsurface contamination.
Status (July 1983); The potentially responsible parties, under an agreement
with the State, are taking short-term remedial measures at the site. EPA is
considering a remedial investigation/feasibility study to determine the type and
extent of contamination at the site and identify alternatives for remedial action.
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National Priorities List Site
Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund")
VERTAC, INC.
Jacksonville, Arkansas
Conditions at listing (October 1981): The Vertac, Inc., Site covers 92 acres
in Jacksonville, Arkansas.Since the late 1940s, insecticides and herbicides have
been manufactured at the site. As a result of inadequate waste disposal methods
and production controls, soil, surface water, and ground water have been contaminated
by insecticides, herbicides, chlorinated phenols, and dioxin.
In 1980, the Department of Justice (DOJ) brought,on behalf of EPA, a Federal
civil action seeking injunctive relief against Vertac, which now owns and operates
the site, and Hercules, Inc., the former owner. The State also filed against the
two companies, and the cases were consolidated. In April 1980, a hearing on a
preliminary injunction resulted in Vertac being required to (1) drain and cover a
contaminated basin, (2) treat the drained liquids, (3) install a cutoff wall and
drain around the basin, and (4) complete the capping of all disposal areas. This
work was completed in summer 1981.
Status (July 1983): To address remaining contamination problems 'that could
not be addressed in the preliminary injunction or that required further study,
EPA, the State, and DOJ negotiated a Consent Decree with Vertac which became
effective in early 1982. It required Vertac to provide a consultant's study of
on-site conditions, a proposal for on-site remedial work, a study of off-site
conditions, a study of Lake Dupree (a nearby lake contaminated with dioxin), and a
plan for on-site waste management.
Work required by the Consent Decree is proceeding. Vertac has submitted
several of the studies and proposals required by the Consent Decree, and EPA has
submitted responses to the reports received to date.
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National Priorities List site American Samoa AS
Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation/and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
TAPUTIMU FARM
Island of Tutuila, American Samoa
Conditions at listing (October 1981): The Taputimu Farm Site is on the Island
of Tutuila, Trust Territory of American Samoa. The site, part of an agricultural
experimental farm owned by the territory, consists of a warehouse and trailer
which have been used in excess of 10 years for storage of chemicals and pesticides.
Approximately 4,000 pounds of hazardous wastes are on-site. The chemical storage
areas are a short distance from a public beach area, and a primary concern is that
these materials could be transported by flood water to the beach 0.3 miles away.
Direct human contact and contamination of drinking water and marine resources used
for food are of concern.
This is the top priority site in American Samoa.
Status (July 1983): In July 1982, EPA approved $75,000 for studies of four
sites -- Ordot Landfill, PCB Wastes, PCB Warehouse, and Taputimu Farm --= located
on islands of the Insular Territories. Another $65,000 were added in November
1982. The funds are for two separate projects. One is to review and compile
existing data for the Ordot Landfill, where ground water and surface water may be
threatened by hazardous wastes mixed in with municipal wastes. The second is for
the other three sites, where wastes are containerized. The funds are for a remedial
investigation to determine the type and extent of contamination at each site and a
feasibility study to identify alternatives for remedial action. The work is sche-
duled to be completed in the third quarter of 1983. The next step, if approved,
would be to select the cost-effective remedy and begin design activities. In
January 1983, EPA awarded $10,000 to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for technical
assistance to the project.
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National Priorities List Site Arizona AZ
Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund")
INDIAN BEND WASH AREA
Scottsdale-Tempe-Phoenix, Arizona
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Indian Bend Wash Area encompasses
about 12 square miles in parts of Scottsdale, Tempe, and Phoenix, Arizona. Ground
water, which supplies more than 350,000 people in the area, is contaminated with tri
chloroethylene (TCE) and other chlorinated solvents. Six municipal wells have
been shut down as a result of the contamination.
Status (July 1983): An Indian Bend Wash Task Force comprised of EPA, State,
county, and municipal representatives is seeking to identify the extent, magnitude,
and sources of the contamination. EPA is developing a Remedial Action Master
Plan outlining the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup
requi red at the site.
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National Priorities List Site
Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980(CERCLA)("Superfund'
KINGMAN AIRPORT INDUSTRIAL AREA
Kingman, Arizona
Conditions at listing (December 1982); The Kingman Airport Industrial Area
encompasses about 6 square miles northeast of Kingman in Mohave County, Arizona.
The valley is semiarid with no permanent surface water. The area depends on
ground water for all domestic, municipal, industrial, and agricultural purposes.
All wells drilled to date into the Airport Basin, the aquifer supplying drinking
water to 20,000 people in Kingman, contain hexavalent chromium. Five wells
have chromium levels that exceed the maximum contamination level set by EPA for
chromium in drinking water.
Status (July 1983); Although chromium contamination may occur naturally,
EPA is continuing to search for responsible parties. Also, the EPA Regional
Office has forwarded a request to EPA Headquarters for a feasibility study of
options for removing the chromium before the water is used.
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National Priorities List Site
Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive. Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund')
LITCHFIELD AIRPORT AREA
Goodyear/Avondale, Arizona
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Litchfield Airport Area Site
covers about 4 square miles in the vicinity of the Phoenix-Litchfield Municipal
Airport and the cities of Goodyear and Avondale, Arizona. Ground water in the
area, which provides drinking water for about 5,000 people, is contaminated with
chlorinated solvents.
Status (July 1983): EPA and the State are cooperating in an investigation to
identify the extent, magnitude, and sources of the contamination. EPA is preparing
a Remedial Action Master Plan outlining the investigations needed to determine the
full extent of cleanup required at the site. It will guide further actions at the
site.
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National Priorities List Site
Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
MOUNTAIN VIEW MOBILE HOME ESTATES
Globe, Arizona
Conditions at listing (July 1982): Mountain View Mobile Home Estates is
located 75 miles east of Phoenix, in Globe, Arizona. The 17-acre site is divided
into 55 lots, 47 occupied by about 130 residents. The subdivision is built on
graded chrysotile asbestos tailings around the defunct Metate Asbestos mill,
directly adjacent to the active Jaquays Mining & Equipment Corp. asbestos mill.
In January 1980, the Arizona Governor declared a state of emergency at the
site and temporarily relocated residents while the site was partially covered and
the homes were decontaminated. Wind, water, and human activity have subsequently
eroded the 6-inch soil covering, again exposing the asbestos tailings.
This site, first listed under the name "Globe," is the top priority site in
Arizona.
Status (July 1983): In April 1983, EPA initiated a remedial investigation/
feasibility study (RI/FS) which considered three alternatives for remedial action.
The study report, published in May 1983, recommended as the most cost-effective,
technically feasible, and environmentally acceptable alternative, the following:
permanent relocation of Mountain View residents with subsequent site closure,
capping, and maintenance. In June 1983, EPA adopted permanent relocation as the
alternative.
During the RI/FS activity, EPA and the Federal Emergency Management Agency
offered to temporarily relocate subdivision residents pending a decision on a
permanent remedy. Almost all Mountain View residents accepted the offer and have
moved off-site.
In May 1983, the Department of Justice filed suit against Metate Asbestos,
Jaquays Mining & Equipment, and the developers of Mountain View Mobile Home
Estates. The complaint seeks injunctive and other relief under CERCLA Sections
106 and 107, Section 7003 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, and
Section 303 of the Clean Air Act.
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National Priorities List Site
Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund"
19th AVENUE LANDFILL
Phoenix, Arizona
Conditions at listing (October 1981): The 19th Avenue Landfill covers
approximately 125 acres in Phoenix, Arizona, on the northern edge of the Salt
River at 19th Avenue. In the past, sand and gravel companies excavated material
along a 7-mile stretch of the river to depths of up to 90 feet. Phoenix took over
several of these pits for use as waste disposal sites. The 19th Avenue Landfill
accepted municipal refuse and unknown quantities of industrial waste, including
heavy metals, solvents, and pesticides, from 1954 until 1979. Liquids and sludges
were disposed of in temporary impoundments.
Portions of the landfill are within the 100-year floodplain of the Salt River.
Early in 1979, the river flooded, raising the water table and filling several
pits. The high water also breached several dikes, opening landfill cells and
causing refuse to wash into the river, and allowed water to infiltrate directly
into the cells, increasing the potential for leachate movement. Studies by the
State have shown that leachate is being generated and is contaminating ground
water. In addition, saturation of the waste has resulted in the generation of
excess amounts of methane gas. Lateral migration of the gas has created a potential
explosion hazard in the adjoining community.
A series of court actions initiated by the State against Phoenix in 1979
resulted in consent and court orders requiring the city to install wells to monitor
ground water and a system to collect and discharge methane. In addition, the city
was required to monitor structures adjacent to the site for gas hazards; study the
nature, composition, and volume of hazardous wastes at the site; and permanently
close the site.
Status (July 1983): The State continues to monitor the city's progress at
the 19th Avenue Landfill. The city has closed the site and installed monitoring
wells, a 3-foot cap, a fence, and a methane collection system, and plans to
install a dike at the river boundry of the landfill. The city has commissioned a
consultant to do a site assessment and propose remedial action. The consultant's
report is expected in fall 1983.
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National Priorities List Site
Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund")
TUCSON AIRPORT AREA
Tucson, Arizona
Conditions at listing (July 1982): The Tucson Airport Area Site covers
about 24 square miles in a southwestern section of Tucson in Pima County, Arizona.
The site encompasses the Tucson International Airport, Air Force Plant #44,
portions of the San Xavier Indian Reservation, and residential areas of South
Tucson west of the airport. Ground water at the site is contaminated with organic
and metallic compounds, primarily trichloroethylene (TCE) and hexavalent chromium.
The ground water underlying the site is part of the Santa Cruz Basin, the
aquifer Tucson uses as its principal source of water. The Tucson area, with a
population of 517,000, is one of the largest metropolitan areas in the country
that is totally dependent on ground water for its drinking water.
Status (July 1983): A preliminary investigation conducted by EPA, the
State, and the city confirmed only one source of contamination: Air Force Plant
#44, a missile manufacturing facility owned by the Air Force and operated by
Hughes Aircraft.
In negotiations with EPA, the State, and the city, the Air Force agreed to
take the necessary actions to clean up the contamination caused by the plant.
In the portion of the site north of Los Reales Road, the extent and sources of
the contamination are as yet unknown. The State has received $581,000 in CERCLA
funds under a Cooperative Agreement with EPA to complete the investigation to
identify the extent and sources of the contamination.
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National Priorities List Site California CA
Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
AEROJET GENERAL CORP.
Rancho Cordova, California
Conditions at listing (October 1981): The Aerojet General Corp. Site covers
8,500 acres in the eastern portion of Sacramento County, California, adjacent to
the Rancho Cordova area (population 40,000). The northeast edge of the site is
approximately 0.5 miles from the American River. Underlying the site are extensive
(50-foot deep) gold dredge tailings, a remnant of past mining operations. The
upper aquifer is 80 feet below the surface. Ground water is used extensively
throughout the Rancho Cordova area to supply municipal, domestic, and industrial
water.
Since 1953, Aerojet and its subsidiaries have disposed of, on-site, unknown
quantities of hazardous waste, including trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene,
chloroform, Freon and other chemicals associated with rocket propellants, and
various chemical processing wastes. Soil on-site is contaminated. Monitoring
data show extensive ground water contamination on- and off-site, primarily with
trichloroethylene. In April 1979, Aerojet and its subsidiaries started ground
water studies to examine the impact of past disposal practices and to determine
the requirements for cleanup.
In December 1979, the State filed suit against Aerojet and a subsidiary, Cor-
dova Chemical.
Status (July 1983): EPA has worked with the State since 1979, providing tech-
nical assistance through the Emergency Response Team, the Las Vegas lab, and Region
IX. In March 1982, the State requested EPA's assistance in evaluating Aerojet's
"Proposal for a Ground Water Quality Control Program." EPA found major technical
problems in Aerojet's proposal. In the past, a confidentiality agreement between
Aerojet and the State limited EPA access to the documents that would allow EPA to
independently assess the company's progress toward cleanup. The agreement is no
longer in effect.
On February 25, 1983, Region IX requested information from Aerojet regarding
soil and ground water contamination. EPA will soon complete review of the docu-
ments received in response.
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National Priorities List Site
Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund")
CELTOR CHEMICAL WORKS
Hoopa, California
Conditions at listing (December 1982); The Celtor Chemical Works Site covers
about 2 acres in Hoopa, within the Hoopa Valley Indian Reservation in the forested
mountains in Humboldt County in northern California. The Trinity River, which
supports the only fisheries resources for the Hoopa Indians, flows through the
center of the reservation and near the site. Land in the vicinity of Celtor is
used for agriculture, residential areas, and industrial/commerical enterprises.
From 1957 until 1962, copper, zinc, and precious metals were recovered on-
site from sulfide ore mined and trucked to Celtor from nearby Copper Bluff Mine.
Significant levels of cadmium, lead, arsenic, mercury, zinc, and copper have
been found at the site, which children on the reservation now use as a play area.
Status (July 1983); EPA is investigating the site further to gather the
information needed to"start a feasibility study, which will identify alternatives
for remedial action.
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National Priorities List Site
Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
COAST WOOD PRESERVING
Ukiah, California
Conditions at listing (December 1982): Coast Wood Preserving operates a wood-
treating facility on a 7.5-acre site 2 miles south of Ukiah in northern California.
Portions of the site are located over two streams at a point 0.5 miles upstream of
where they meet the Russian River. The river supplies municipal, domestic, and
agricultural water. The area is a ground water recharge zone. The ground water
supplies domestic, agricultural, and industrial water.
As a result of past handling and storing practices, inorganic chemicals have
contaminated soil, ground water, and surface water. A study conducted by Coast
Wood found elevated concentrations of chromium, arsenic, and copper in ground water.
Soil and sediment also contain elevated levels of chromium, arsenic, and copper.
The State has taken several enforcement actions against the company. Most
recently, in May 1981, the State issued a Cease and Desist Order (CDO) requiring
the company to establish a time schedule and interim steps to stop releases of
toxic waste to ground water and surface water. In September 1981, the case was
referred to the State Attorney General when the company violated the CDO. In
December 1981, Mendocino County Superior Court issued a Stipulation for Preliminary
Injunction against the company.
Status (July 1983): At present, the company is continuing its investigation
to determine the full extent of ground water contamination. Concurrently, the
company is pumping out the contaminated plume and is storing it on site until a
final method of treatment and disposal has been determined.
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IRON MOUNTAIN MINE
Redding, California
Conditions at listing (October 1981): Iron Mountain Mine is a privately-owned
site in the Klamath Mountains of Shasta County, 9 miles northwest of Redding,
California. The mine area, which encompasses about 2,000 acres, is drained by
Boulder Creek and Slickrock Creek, both tributaries to Spring Creek. Spring Creek
drains into Keswick Reservoir.Flat Creek, which also drains a portion of the site,
enters Keswick Reservoir just upstream of Spring Creek. Keswick Reservoir was
formed by the construction of Keswick Dam on the Sacramento River, which is a
major soure of Redding's drinking water. The State has estimated that a daily
average of 2,350 pounds of zinc, 300 pounds of copper, and 50 pounds of cadmium
are carried into Keswick Reservoir from the site.
Status (July 1983); In February 1982, the State brought action against the
present owners of the site. The action resulted in a default judgment against the
company and fines totalling $16.8 million. In June and July 1982, the company
filed motions to vacate the default judgments, which the Shasta County Superior
Court denied. In August 1982, the company filed an appeal from the denials on its
motion. One appeal is still pending. The company has reached a settlement with
the State on the $16.8 million default judgment. CERCLA funding is being requested
for a remedial investigation/feasibility study to determine the type and extent of
contamination at the site and identify alternatives for remedial action.
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JIBBOOM JUNKYARD
Sacramento, California
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Jibboom Junkyard covers 9 acres
in Sacramento, California, on the floodplain of the Sacramento River. Operating
on the site was a metal-salvaging business which, among other things, dismantled
transformers and possibly asbestos-lined boilers. The original size of the site
is unknown, but it may once have covered about 35 acres. Portions of the original
site are now occupied by motels and/or are a part of Interstate Freeway 1-5.
Soil sampling by the State in 1981 detected levels of heavy metals exceeding
the State's Total Threshold Limit Concentrations. There were also indications of
PCB contamination. The soil is highly permeable, and the aquifer is 35 feet below
the surface. The city's drinking water is taken from the river at the northwest
corner of the site. The river is also used for recreation and irrigation.
Status (July 1983): In April 1983, EPA collected soil samples, and in May
1983 the State fenced the site to limit public access. In June 1983, deep core
samples were collected to further determine the extent and nature of contamination
on the site.
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LIQUID GOLD OIL CORP.
Richmond, California
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Liquid Gold Oil Corp. Site covers
17 acres of filled marshland within the City of Richmond, California. Liquid Gold
was registered with the State of California as a "waste oil pickup" business. It
purchased Used oil and resold it for uses such as fuel, lubricating oil, and dust
control., Several deteriorating buildings and 27 storage tanks of various sizes
are on about 2 acres. Oily wastes found on the ground, as well as liquid wastes
stored in tanks, contain lead, chromium, nickel, and phenols. The site is within
1,000 feet of the San Francisco Bay and overlies shallow ground water, which has
no known beneficial uses.
Status (July 1983): The site has been the subject of numerous State enforce-
ment actions, and Liquid Gold has ceased operations at this location. The State
is working with the landowner, Southern Pacific Transportation Co., to clean up
the Liquid Gold facility. In May 1983, Southern Pacific completed removing the
storage tanks and their contents from the facility. The State expects to receive
a cleanup plan from Southern Pacific in August 1983.
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MGM BRAKES
Cloverdale, California
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The MGM Brakes Site covers 8 acres at
the southern edge of Cloverdale, California, and is surrounded by residential,
industrial, commercial and agricultural areas. It is primarily a privately owned-
brake assembly and casting plant.
In the past, this facility operated casting machines that used hydraulic
fluids containing PCBs. When plant casting operations started, leakage from the
machines collected and discharged onto an open field at the south end of the plant.
This method of waste handling continued until August 1981, when the State directed
the facility to discontinue the discharge and clean up the site. Hazardous con-
centrations of PCBs were found in the open field and inside the casting plant.
Run-off from the site drains into Icaria Creek, a tributary to the Russian River.
About 1 mile from the site, the river supplies drinking water to Marin and Sonoma
Counties. River water is also used for agricultural purposes. Ground water in
the vicinity is used for domestic and agricultural purposes. The facility overlies
a shallow aquifer 8 to 25 feet below the surface.
In August 1981, following a State order, MGM Brakes began removal of soil
contaminated with oil from the field adjacent to the casting building. Before
disposing of the soil, the transporter tested it and found that it contained PCBs.
Following this discovery, the casting building was found to be contaminated with
PCBs. MGM Brakes cleaned up the plant building in early 1982. A study by MGM
Brakes determined that PCBs were in the soil to a depth of 20 feet. An estimated
3,000 cubic yards of soil are contaminated. Usable ground water in the vicinity
of the site is free of contamination.
Status (July 1983); With these studies now complete, the State and MGM
Brakes are nearing agreement on the terms of a final cleanup plan at the site.
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MCCOLL
Fullerton, California
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The McColl Site is an inactive waste
disposal facility covering 8 acres in Fullerton, Orange County, California. The
site consists of two distinct areas: (1) the Ramparts, which is in the eastern
portion of the site and is surrounded by developed property and residences and (2)
the Los Coyotes Area, which is in the western portion and underlies a part of the
Los Coyotes Country Club Golf Course.
About 200,000 cubic yards of wastes, primarily oil refinery acid sludge and
oil field drilling muds, are on-site. The sludge was placed in sumps and covered
with drilling muds and other fill materials. The major portion of wastes is acidic
and contains sulfur and hydrocarbons. The wastes have reacted to produce a mixture
of complex organic and sulfur-containing compounds, some of which are gases. The
odors from some of the gases are easily detected by nearby residents. There is a
potential for direct contact with the waste and for contamination of surface water
and ground water.
In October 1981, EPA, the State, and potentially responsible parties agreed
on a three-phase cleanup plan: Phase I, a complete site investigation; Phase II, a
development and evaluation of remedial alternatives; and Phase III, cleanup of the
site. Phases I and II have been completed, and excavation of the site has been
determined to be the most cost-effective remedy.
Status (July 1983): Phase III is scheduled to begin in October 1983. The
State and EPA are entering into negotiations with potentially responsible parties
to compel them to pay for or participate in the remedial action. If negotiations
are not successful or timely, the State plans to apply for Federal funding and
enter into a Cooperative Agreement with EPA.
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PURITY OIL SALES, INC.
Malaga, California
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Purity Oil Sales, Inc., Site covers
6 acres in an industrial-residential area 2 miles south of Fresno in Malaga, Fresno
County, California. To the north is a mobile home park, scrap metal recycling/
reclaiming facility, and a combination service station, market and coffee shop.
An irrigation canal is to the south, Santa Fe Railroad to the west, and South
Maple Avenue to the east. The Fresno Aquifer, about 30 feet below the surface,
provides water for municipal, industrial, and agricultural purposes, as well as for
a number of private wells. The area is also a ground water recharge zone.
Oily liquids and sludges have been disposed of on-site for many years. Some
liquid wastes remain in a concrete pond. Former sludge disposal ponds have been
filled with construction debris. Soil samples contain significant concentrations
of PCBs, lead, copper, zinc, and various volatile organics. An unknown sludge-like
substance is oozing from the filled areas and has, in places, entered adjacent
properties. The site was closed in 1974. All buildings were removed, and the
site was fenced.
Status (July 1983): The State has requested CERCLA funding for a remedial
investigation/feasibility study to determine the type and extent of contamination
at the site and identify alternatives for remedial action.
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SELMA TREATING CO.
Selma, California
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Selma Treating Co. Site covers 12
acres about 0.5 miles south of Selma, Fresno County, California. The site is in
an area of single family residences, light industry, and agriculture. Wood-
treating operations began at the site in 1936. Pressure treating began in 1965.
Process wastes were discharged into an off-site drainage ditch, several on-site
disposal wells, and an unlined pond. Preservative from treated wood and treatment
vessels was dripped and spilled in numerous areas on-site, and sludge scraped from
tanks was placed in piles on-site. The owner of the company filed a bankruptcy
action in 1981. A new facility owner, Sawmill Properties, Inc., resumed partial
operation in 1982.
Sampling indicates elevated levels of copper, chromium, arsenic and penta-
chlorophenol in soil and ground water, both on- and off-site. At 25 to 30 feet
below the surface is an aquifer that is the sole source of water in the area. The
site is also in a ground water recharge zone.
In February 1981, EPA sent a letter (under Section 3007 of the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act) to the owner requesting that the company 1) identify
hazardous wastes generated, treated, or disposed of, 2) identify products used, 3)
describe operating processes, 4) provide maps, and 5) provide any proposals for
remedial measures. In March and May 1981, the company responded with the informa-
tion requested. In September 1981, the State issued a Cleanup and Abatement Order
to the company. In November 1982, Selma Leasing Co, the owner of the land, pro-
posed a site monitoring plan.
Status (July 1983): Results of the owner's monitoring plan are expected in
July 1983.
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STRINGFELLOW
Glen Avon Heights, California
Conditions at listing (October 1981): The Stringfellow Site covers 22 acres
in a canyon near Glen Avon Heights, California, in southern California. From
August 1956 to November 1972, an estimated 34 million gallons of liquid wastes
(spent acid, organics, and heavy metals) were dumped into surface impoundments.
Heavy rainfall in the past has led to the release of hazardous wastes into the
environment. Both surface water and ground water are contaminated. In December
1980, the site reverted to the State for failure to pay back taxes.
Early in 1980, EPA's Regional Response Team directed the removal of over 10
million gallons of wastes from the site. About $828,000, authorized under Section
311 of the Clean Water Act, was spent to transport wastes, reinforce containment
barriers, and repair the truck-loading areas. In 1981, the State undertook a
program of temporary construction to stabilize the site. EPA assisted by awarding
a $95,000 Cooperative Agreement (using funds under the Resource Conservation and
Recovery Act) to California for design work and additional analyses. After
completion of the design, the State began another temporary construction program
involving leachate controls, drainage controls, waste neutralization, and site
grading and capping. Leachate is being hauled to an off-site facility for dis-
posal .
This is the top priority site in California.
Status (July 1983): On April 18, 1983, a draft Cooperative Agreement was
received at EPA Headquarters. The agreement requested reimbursement for past
State expenditures at the site, a remedial investigation and feasibility study,
initial remedial measures for fencing and controlling erosion, and continued
hauling of leachate to an off-site disposal facility.
On April 21, 1983, the Department of Justice, on behalf of EPA, joined with
the State to file a suit in U.S. District Court against 31 parties responsible
for wastes associated with the site.
In April and May 1983, both EPA and the State took emergency measures to
maintain site integrity. These include temporary fencing, installation of a
french drain, sampling, and other interim control measures.
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PCB WAREHOUSE
Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands
Conditions at listing (October, 1981): The PCB Warehouse on Saipan, Northern
Mariana Islands, is a temporary shelter built to store about 1,400 gallons of
transformer fluid containing up to 25,000 parts per million of PCBs. The fluid is
stored, awaiting shipment for off-site disposal. The storage site is adjacent to
the Philippine Sea. PCB contamination of drinking water and marine resources used
for food is of concern.
This is the top priority site in the Northern Mariana Islands.
Status (July 1983): In July, 1982, EPA approved $75,000 for studies of four
sites -- Ordot Landfill, PCB Wastes, PCB Warehouse, and Taputimu Farm -- located
on islands of the Insular Territories. Another $65,000 were added in November
1982. The funds are for two separate projects. One is to review and compile
existing data for the Ordot Landfill, where ground water and surface water may be
threatened by hazardous wastes mixed in with municipal wastes. The second is for
the other three sites, where wastes are containerized. The funds are for a reme-
dial investigation to determine the type and extent of contamination at each site
and a feasibility study to identify alternatives for remedial action. The work is
scheduled to be completed in the third quarter of 1983. The next step, if approved,
would be to select the cost-effective remedy and begin design activities. In
January 1983, EPA awarded $10,000 to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for technical
assistance to the project.
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National Priorities List Site Colorado CO
Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund")
CALIFORNIA GULCH
Leadville, Colorado
Conditions at listing (December 1982): California Gulch flows about 1.5
miles to its confluence with the Arkansas River in Colorado's Leadville Mining
District. It has been seriously impacted by lead, silver, zinc, cooper, and gold
mining activities. Numerous abandoned mines and tailing piles are located in the
gulch. The most serious water quality problem is acid mine drainage from the Yak
Tunnel, a 3.4-mile tunnel constructed from 1895 to 1909 for the purpose of explo-
ration, transportation of ore, and mine drainage. The tunnel is connected to 17
mines. The flow from the tunnel contains high concentrations of dissolved metals,
including iron, lead, zinc, manganese, and cadmium.
California Gulch drains to the Arkansas River. There is concern about the
potential for 1) contamination of domestic ground water supplies in the California
Gulch area, 2) adverse impacts on fish in the Arkansas River, and 3) adverse impacts
on livestock and crops grown on agricultural land irrigated using water from the
Arkansas River.
Status (July 1983): EPA is conducting a remedial investigation to define the
contamination problem the Yak Tunnel and tailings piles pose to ground water and
surface water and a feasibility study to evaluate and select a remedy to correct
the problem The work is scheduled to be completed in the second quarter of 1984.
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CENTRAL CITY-CLEAR CREEK
Idaho Springs, Colorado
Conditions at listing (July 1982): The Central City-Clear Creek Site is in
Gilpin County in north central Colorado. It consists of a limited number of
abandoned gold mines near Central City and the Argo Tunnel in Idaho Springs.
Completed in 1904, the 4-mile tunnel drains ground water from 30 or more inactive
mines. Acid drainage containing heavy metals (cadimum, copper, iron, lead,
manganese, and zinc) flows from the mines near Central City and the tunnel into
Clear Creek, an important source of industrial, recreational, agricultural,and
drinking water. In May 1980, a large discharge ("blow-out") from the tunnel
affected downstream users. Wells supplying drinking water are also contaminated.
Status (July 1983): EPA plans to spend about'$75,000 to conduct a remedial
investigation to determine the quality, quantity, and seasonal variations of flows
from the mines and tunnel and (2) a feasibility study to identify alternatives for
treating or preventing the continuous discharge and for preventing blow-outs. The
work is scheduled to be completed in the first quarter of 1985.
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DENVER RADIUM
Denver, Colorado
Conditions at listing (October 1981): A 1915 U.S. Bureau of Mines report
refers to a National Radium Institute in Denver, which led to the identification,
of 35 Colorado properties where radium was processed, refined, or fabricated into
various devices or products. Of these properties, 31 are located in the metropolitan
Denver area and include vacant land, industrial operations, buildings, and public
streets. Other disposition of this radioactive residue is still unknown. All
locations have varying levels of radioactivity. In June 1981, using funds available
under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, EPA awarded a $100,000 Cooperative
Agreement to Colorado, and added $178,600 in September 1981. The funds were to
(1) conduct remedial investigations to determine the extent and type of contamination
within each of the 31 Denver properties and (2) undertake design activities at 9.
Status (July 1983); In August 1982, EPA provided an additional $15,000 in
contract support for a feasibility study to identify alternatives for remedial
action at the properties. EPA plans to spend about $250,000 to extend the remedial
investigation outside the boundaries of six properties and to complete a feasibility
study consistent with CERCLA guidelines. Studies of five properties have been
completed; the remaining 26 are scheduled for completion by the third quarter of
1984.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund"
MARSHALL LANDFILL
Boulder County, Colorado
Conditions at listing (July 1982): The Marshall Landfill covers 160 acres in
Boulder County, Colorado, It has been operated as a municipal landfill by several
private parties since 1965. An 80-acre portion was closed in 1974. Municipal
waste and sewage sludge were dumped at both the active and inactive areas, and
industrial liquid wastes may have been disposed of in both.
Samples from wells and seeps indicate elevated levels of contaminants,
including phenol, methylene chloride, trichloroethylene, and diethyl phthalate in
ground water beneath the site. Seepage from the base of the landfill is also
contaminated. The seeps drain into Community Ditch, which flows to a water
treatment facility operated by Louisville about 3 miles downstream from the landfill
This is the top priority site in Colorado.
Status (July 1983): Action to isolate Community Ditch from all contaminated
surface water seeps is presently planned, along with an investigation to determine
the extent of contamination of ground water beneath the landfill. Based on results
of the study, further remedial actions will be determined. These studies are
scheduled to be completed by the second quarter of 1984.
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SAND CREEK INDUSTRIAL
Commerce City, Colorado
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Sand Creek Industrial Site occupies
more than 300 acres in Commerce City, Colorado. Most of the site is industrially
zoned and has supported a high volume of chemical and petroleum production. The
site includes the former Oriental Refinery, the 48th and Holly Streets Landfill,
the Colorado Organic Chemical Corp., acid waste disposal pits used by the L.C.
Corp., and several small residences and businesses. The area has been the subject
of health and environmental concerns for the past 7 years. Investigations by the
Tri-County District Health Department and the State have linked ground water,
surface water, and soil contamination at the site with the four major facilities
listed. The principal contaminants at the site include petroleum derivatives,
sulfuric acid, and pesticides. In June 1982, EPA completed a study to characterize
the nature of this contamination. Surface water, ground water, and soil samples
were taken.
Status (July 1983): EPA's 1982 study showed the presence of inorganic
contaminants (arsenic, cadmium, chromium, nickel, and zinc) in a well and in Sand
Creek almost due north of the well. The study also showed that ground water is
contaminated with various organic chemicals. The highest levels were found near
the old Oriental Refinery and downgradient of the landfill.
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WOODBURY CHEMICAL CO.
Commerce City, Colorado
Conditions at listing (July 1982): Woodbury Chemical Co. operated a pesticide-
formulating plant in Commerce City, Colorado, from the late 1950s until 1965, when
it was destroyed by fire. Fire debris and rubble, including water-soaked bags of
pesticides and contaminated soils, were disposed of in an adjacent vacant lot.
About 500 cubic yards of wastes are involved. Soil samples taken in the lot have
high levels of aldrin, DDT, endrin, and several other pesticides. The waste is
uncovered, and the site unfenced and unmarked. The potential exists for contamina-
tion of surface water and ground water, which may be as shallow as 7 feet.
Status (July 1983): EPA will spend $65,000 to conduct a remedial investigation
to determine the type and extent of contamination at the site, and a feasibility
study to identify alternatives for remedial action. The work is scheduled to be
completed in the first quarter of 1984.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
BEACON HEIGHTS LANDFILL
Beacon Falls, Connecticut
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Beacon Heights Landfill covers 83
acres on the crest of a large hill in a sparsely populated area of Beacon Falls,
Connecticut. It operated intermittently from the 1920s through the late 1970s.
From 1970 until it was closed in 1979, the site operated as a minimum-cover landfill
for mixed municipal and industrial waste. Hockcanum Brook is contaminated with
chloroform, methyl acetate, and ethyl acetate. The State initiated several legal
actions against the owners, beginning in 1972. When the landfill was closed, the
terms of the 1977 permit for closure were not met, and the landfill continued to
accept sludge from waste water treatment plants. The sludge was added to support
vegetation on the areas, which were to be covered. The areas have been seeded and
are supporting vegetation. Sludge from waste water treatment plants continues to
be accepted and is applied on top of the existing vegetation.
Status (July 1983): EPA recently completed a Remedial Action Master Plan
outlining the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required
at the site. It recommends that a $356,000, 9-month remedial investigation/feasibility
study be undertaken to fully characterize the site and evaluate alternatives.
Included is a sampling program for 35 private wells. Source controls to be evaluated
include capping and diversion of surface water flow. Off-site actions to be evaluated
include provisions of alternate water supplies, if needed, and treatment of the
identified contaminant plume.
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LAUREL PARK, INC.
Naugatuck Borough, Connecticut
Conditions at listing (October 1981); The Laurel Park Landfill, operated by
Laurel Park, Inc., covers 35 acres in a sparsely populated area of Naugatuck Borough,
New Haven County, Connecticut. The landfill is situated on top of Huntington
Hill, a steep ridge about 1.3 miles southwest of the center of Naugatuck. Since
the 1950s, the landfill has accepted industrial and municipal wastes. About 12.8
acres were permitted by the State to accept the wastes. About 200 tons per day
were disposed of at the site. In the early 1960s, citizens began to complain
about odors, fires, spills, and run-off.
The maximum depth of the landfill is about 115 feet. The bedrock is shallow,
and leachate is visible on all major slopes at the landfill. Leachate sampling at
the base of the refuse slope confirmed the presence of toxic organic chemicals.
In addition, various inorganic contaminants were measured in the unnamed tributary
north of the site.
This site was first listed under the name "Laurel Park Landfill." It is the
top priority site in Connecticut.
Status (July 1983); In September 1982, the State denied a request to expand
the landfill.
EPA recently completed a Remedial Action Master Plan. It recommends a
$150,000 remedial investigation before proceeding to the feasibility study.
Alternatives in the feasibility study involve (1) source control measures such as
capping, leachate interception and treatment, and surface water diversion and (2)
off-site measures to provide a permanent water supply to residents whose wells
are affected or threatened, or to treat the water in the wells.
Enforcement actions by the State resulted in a Superior Court Judgment
requiring the owner to install a leachate collection and treatment system by
October 31, 1983, and a water quality monitoring program. EPA has contracted for
(1) an evaluation of the Court-ordered cleanup plan with respect to the National
Contingency Plan and (2) review of the report prepared by the site owner's
contractor.
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SOLVENTS RECOVERY SERVICE OF NEW ENGLAND
Southington, Connecticut
Conditions at listing (December 1982)r Solvents Recovery Service of New
England (SRSNE) began to distill and recover solvents in Southington, Connecticut,
in 1955. Wastes were stored and disposed of on-site until the mid-1970s on 12
acres west of the Quinnipiac River. In 1965, the Town of Southington installed
Production Well #4 about 2,000 feet south of SRSNE, south of the Quinnipiac River.
In 1976, Southington Production Well #6 was installed about 1,300 feet south of
SRSNE, on the north side of the Quinnipiac. In September 1976, the State found
that both wells were contaminated with volatile organic compounds. In February
1980, an EPA contractor confirmed that SRSNE was responsible for the contamination
of Production Well #6 and discovered that other closer sources south of the
Quinnipiac were contributing to the contamination of Production Well #4.
Status (July 1983); In December 1982, SRSNE signed a Consent Decree with EPA
requiring (1) a system to recover ground water on- and off-site and (2) a plan for
on-site storage and management of hazardous wastes. In June 1983, the company
submitted a complete engineering analysis for the design of the on-site system to
EPA.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund")
YAWORSKI WASTE LAGOON
Canterbury, Connecticut
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Yaworski Waste Lagoon occupies
340 acres in the Town of Canterbury, Connecticut. The lagoon, which is surrounded
by a 6- to 9- foot dike, measures 700 feet by 400 feet and is 12 feet deep. The
site is bordered on three sides by the Quinnibaug River. The lagoon is from 20 to
45 feet from the Quinnibaug. From about 1948 to 1973, drummed material and bulk
wastes (including textile dyes, solvents, resins, acids, caustics, still bottoms,
and sol vent-soaked rags) were accepted. Periodically, wastes were burned to reduce
the volume in the lagoon. In August 1973, the State issued an order to close the
lagoon due to organic odors. In May 1980, EPA detected methyl ethyl ketone, ethyl
benzene, toluene, and xylene in the lagoon. The State then ordered the owner to
study the site.
Status (July 1983): The owner is implementing a site closure plan, which the
State approved. As of May 31, 1983, approximately 90 percent of the lagoon had been
filled in. When the filling is complete, the lagoon will be capped with clean dirt.
EPA is preparing a Remedial Action Master Plan outlining the investigations
needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required at the site. It is scheduled
to be completed in the third quarter of 1983.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund")
ARMY CREEK LANDFILL
New Castle County, Delaware
Conditions at listing (October 1981); The Army Creek Landfill covers 47
acres in New Castle County, Delaware. It is adjacent to the Delaware Sand & Gravel
Landfill and was owned and operated by the county as a municipal and hazardous
waste disposal facility until it reached capacity in 1970. The site holds 1.9
million cubic yards of refuse. Since 1972, the county has spent $3 million to
control the migration of contaminants, including lead, chromium, arsenic, and a
variety of organic compounds, to an aquifer that supplies water to over 100,000
people.
This site was first listed under the name "Delaware Sand & Gravel - Llangollen
Army Creek Landfills."
Status (July 1983): The State is drafting a National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System permit for the discharge of the ground water to Army Creek.
EPA recently completed a Remedial Action Master Plan outlining the
investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required at the site.
It will guide further actions at the site.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund")
DELAWARE CITY PVC PLANT
Delaware City, Delaware
Conditions at listing (October 1981); Stauffer Chemical Co. operated a
polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plant in Delaware City, New Castle County, Delaware, from
the early 1970s to 1981. The facility, which covers 180 acres, disposed of various
wastes in several unlined impoundments and pits. Portions of the plant were sold
to Formosa Plastics in May 1981. Ground water in the area is contaminated with
hazardous substances associated with the PVC plant, and this problem may have
existed for years.
This site was first listed under the name "Stauffer Chemical Co."
Status (July 1983); In April 1982, Stauffer started a detailed hydrogeological
investigation at the site, which included drilling several shallow monitoring
wells and performing a resistivity survey. The company presented the results to
EPA in February 1983, along with a proposal for a detailed feasibility study. A
cleanup order is currently being negotiated. In addition, Stauffer has provided
alternate water supplies for residents whose water is contaminated.
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DELAWARE SAND & GRAVEL LANDFILL
New Castle County, Delaware
Conditions at listing (October 1981): The Delaware Sand & Gravel Landfill
covers 10 acres adjacent to the Army Creek Landfill in New Castle County, Delaware.
Both landfills accepted municipal and hazardous waste. According to reports EPA
received, about 7,500 drums of liquid waste were opened and emptied into an
unlined trench on the Delaware Sand & Gravel Landfill, which is privately owned.
The underlying aquifer and surrounding surface waters are contaminated by a variety
of organic and inorganic hazardous substances from both sites. The site closed in
1976 when the State filed suit against the owners for improper operating procedures.
The landfill was covered with sand and gravel, which are very permeable.
This site was first listed under the name "Delaware Sand & Gravel-Llangollen
Army Creek Landfills."
Status (July 1983): EPA recently completed a Remedial Action Master Plan
outlining the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required
at the site. Any measures taken at the site will be in conjunction with activities
proposed at the Army Creek site.
The State suit against the site owner is not yet resolved.
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HARVEY & KNOTT DRUM, INC.
Kirkwood, Delaware
Conditions at listing (July 1982): The Harvey & Knott Drum.Inc., Site covers
25 acres north of the Delaware-Chesapeake Canal in Kirkwood, Delaware, approximately
150 yards from the Maryland border. The site was operated from 1960 to 1969 by
Harvey & Knott as an open dump and burning site for the disposal of municipal
and industrial waste. About 300 drums are piled on the surface. Most are empty,
but 35 drums are suspected of containing PCB sludges and other hazardous substances.
EPA received reports that the owner may have placed liquid waste in trenches and
on the ground. Stressed vegetation and discolored soil are obvious at numerous
locations on the site, and ground water on-site is contaminated. The surrounding
area is densely populated, and the residents depend on private, shallow wells for
water.
Early in 1982, EPA used CERCLA emergency funds to fence the disposal area and
to contain 35 leaking drums on-site. The State also funded a portion of the
investigation. Both the State and EPA conducted extensive sampling on-site and
also tested private wells.
Status (July 1983): Conditions at this site are currently being addressed
through response actions funded by CERCLA.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980(CERCLA)("Superfund")
NEW CASTLE SPILL
New Castle County, Delaware
Conditions at listing (December 1982); The New Castle Spill Site in New
Castle County, Delaware, is situated in an industrial and commercial location.
The shallow aquifer has been sampled and several compounds have been found,
including: TRIS [tris (beta-chloropropyl) phosphate] and other organic substances.
It is known that some of those chemicals were stored at a nearby industrial
facility, but other chemicals, source unknown, were also found in ground water.
The shallow aquifer that had been used by the New Castle Board of Water and Light
was taken out of service, and now 7,000 people are supplied water from another
source.
This site was first listed under the name "Tris Spill."
Status (July 1983): EPA is presently reviewing the toxicity of TRIS to deter-
mine the health hazard.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
NEW CASTLE STEEL
New Castle County, Delaware
Conditions at listing (December 1982); The New Castle Steel Site covers 3
acres in New Castle, Delaware. It produces iron castings for commercial use.
Since 1973, a by-product of the process, electric furnace dust (classified as a
hazardous waste under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act), has been stored
in piles on-site. The plant started to recycle the dust in its furnace in December
1980. Run-off from the site is contaminated. There is also the potential for
contamination of ground water.
Status (July 1983); EPA is preparing a Remedial Action Master Plan outlining
the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required at the
site.
The State is negotiating with the company for cleanup under the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980(CERCLA)("Superfund")
TYBOUTS CORNER LANDFILL
New Castle County, Delaware
Conditions at listing (October 1981): Tybouts Corner Landfill, New Castle
County, Delaware, is the site of a former sand and gravel operation. From 1969 to
1971, the 50-acre site, which is privately owned, accepted municipal and industrial
wastes. Surface water and ground water are contaminated with hazardous organic and
inorganic substances. The area is highly dependent on ground water. In 1976, the
State issued demand letters to parties responsible for wastes associated with the
site and requested that they take measures to remedy the ground water contamination
problem. The parties refused to take responsibility.
This is the top priority site in Delaware.
Status (July 1983): In January 1983, EPA signed a $755,000 Superfund State
Contract with Delaware for a remedial investigation to determine the type and extent
of contamination at the site and a feasibility study to identify alternatives for
remedial action. The work is scheduled to be completed in the second quarter of 1984.
The Department of Justice, on behalf of EPA, has brought a Federal civil action
seeking injunctive relief against parties responsible for wastes associated with
the site.
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WILDCAT LANDFILL
Dover, Delaware
Conditions at 1isting (December 1982): The Wildcat Landfill covers about 84
acres in a wetland area adjacent to the St. Jones River in Dover, Delaware. The
site was privately owned and operated as a disposal facility for municipal and
industrial waste until 1973, when it was closed for numerous permit violations
under the State's solid waste regulations. Wastes were dumped in wetland marshes
and frequently left uncovered. Various drums and solidified sludges are visible
on the surface, and ground water is contaminated with lead, cadmium, beryllium,
arsenic, benzene, phthalates, and low levels .of PCBs (6 parts per billion).
Status (July 1983): Negotiations are underway for a Superfund State Contract
covering a remedial investigation to determine the type and extent of contamination
at the site and a feasibility study to identify alternatives for remedial action.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
ALPHA CHEMICAL CORP.
Galloway, Florida
Conditions at listing (October 1981): The Alpha Chemical Corp. Site covers
about 40 acres near Galloway, Florida.A shallow well near the plant's production
facility, which manufactures polyester resins, is contaminated with cadmium,
chromium, and lead. This ground water is connected to the aquifer that supplies
water to nearby communities. At the encouragement of the State, Alpha Chemical
modified its process and upgraded its waste water treatment system to control most
of its discharges.
Status (July 1983): The State is negotiating with Alpha Chemical for
monitoring of ground water and for building a lined surface impoundment for its
wastes.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund")
AMERICAN CREOSOTE WORKS
Pensacola, Florida
Conditions at listing (October 1981): The American Creosote Works Site covers
1.5 acres in Pensacola, Florida, about 0.3 miles north of where Bayou Chico and
Pensacola Bay meet. The facility treated wood with creosote and pentachlorophenol
(PCP) from the early 1900s to late 1981 or early 1982. PCP-contaminated waste
water was discharged into two unlined 80,000-gallon percolation ponds. In February
1981, the U.S. Geological Survey identified phenols in ground water associated with
American Creosote Works. No drinking supply wells are within the known zone of
contamination.
Status (July 1983); In March 1982, American Creosote sold all the equipment
on-site and later filed for bankruptcy under Chapter 11 of the Federal Bankruptcy
Act. The State has negotiated a Consent Order requiring American Creosote to
restore the discharge areas and install on-site monitoring wells. The company
constructed higher berms around the ponds to prevent overflow during heavy rainfall.
EPA recently completed a Remedial Action Master Plan outlining the investigations
needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required at the site. EPA plans to
fund (1) a $290,000 remedial investigation/ feasibility study to determine the
type and extent of contamination at the site and identify alternatives for remedial
action and (2) an $85,000 initial remedial measure involving fencing the site,
posting warning signs, reconstructing the berms, and controlling flooding from the
waste ponds. The work is scheduled to start in the third quarter of 1983.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
BROWN WOOD PRESERVING
Live Oak, Florida
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Brown Wood Preserving Site,
now abandoned, covers 29 acres in Live Oak, Florida. From 1946 until 1977, wood
was treated on-site with creosote and pentachlorophenol. Waste water was stored
on-site in a 5-acre surface impoundment, which contains an estimated 25,000 cubic
yards of phenolic wastes. Soil in a ditch leading from the treatment/storage area
is contaminated with creosote wastes. The site is surrounded by residences using
private wells and appears to be in a sink hole that may have a hydraulic connection
to the deeper aquifer.
Status (July 1983): EPA collected samples early in 1983 to assess ground
water conditions in the area and found excessive levels of organic compounds
associated with creosote and pentachlorophenol treatment of wood products. Further
action awaits release of the final report on the site.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
COLEMAN-EVANS WOOD PRESERVING CD.
Whitehouse, Florida
Conditions at listing (October 1981): The Coleman-Evans Wood Preserving Co.
Site covers 11 acres in Whitehouse, Florida, about 8 miles west of Jacksonville.
Since 1950, the facility has treated wood with pentachlorophenol (PCP). It
discharged its waste waters into unlined pits, which were later covered.
Currently, waste water enters a water/oil separator. Sludge settles out, and the
liquid is recycled back to the plant. Sludge is removed every 90 days to an approved
disposal site.
Shallow ground water in the residential area adjacent to the site is
contaminated with PCP. Residents depend on private wells for their drinking water.
A public water supply is not available. In 1980, EPA installed wells to monitor
ground water on the site.
Status (July 1983); The State signed a Consent Order in December 1982 with
the company for a remedial investigation at the site. The investigation will
include a hydrogeological assessment and a determination of the extent of off-site
contamination. First round of data is due in July 1983.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
DAVIE LANDFILL
Davie, Florida
Conditions at listing (October 1981): The Davie Landfill in Davie, Broward
County, Florida, has been owned and operated by the county since 1971. The facility
includes a 30-acre asphalt-lined sanitary landfill, an 80-acre trash fill, and a
10-acre waste water lagoon. Above-background levels of ammonia, lead, chromium,
iron, and arsenic have been detected in monitoring wells near the lagoon. Leachate
from the lagoon contaminates the Biscayne Aquifer, which is the sole source of
water for about 10,000 residents in the area. Ground water 1,300 feet downgradient
of the lagoon is contaminated to a depth of 35 feet.
This site was originally listed under the name "Broward County Solid Waste
Disposal Facility."
Status (July 1983): The county imposed strict controls to improve operations
at the landfill. The county, its consultants, the State, and the U.S. Geological
Survey conducted a number of studies to document the extent of contamination. The
consultants installed 23 monitoring wells in the contaminated plume of ground water
and areas influenced by the plume. The system allows sampling through the
depth of the aquifer and provides an early warning of plume encroachment on drinking
wells.
Analyses show that no pollutants are present at levels that would violate
water quality standards or pose any threat to human health, and that contamination
of a drinking water supply is not imminent. Sampling will continue and be closely
reviewed by the county, State, and EPA.
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FLORIDA STEEL CORP.
Indiantown, Florida
Conditions at listing (December 1982); The Florida Steel Corp. Site occupies
150 acres in Indiantown, Florida. The company used an electric furnace process to
melt scrap metal and fabricate it into various products. The site was closed for
economic reasons in January 1982. The operations generated emission control dust,
which contains heavy metals and is listed as a hazardous waste by the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act. Some of the dust was spread over the facility's
roads, and about 75,000 cubic yards were deposited on the southern portion of the
site in waste piles. In November 1980, Florida Steel began to collect the dust in
three baghouses and transport it to a chemical plant in South Carolina for recovery
of lead and zinc.
Florida Steel drew drinking water from an on-site well, and the Indiantown
public water supply comes from a group of shallow wells located within 3 miles of
the site. Some local surface waters are used for irrigation.
Status (July 1983); Results from EPA sampling indicate no violation of primary
drinking water standards in the area's drinking wells. The company studied the
shallow aquifer dowgradient from the waste piles and found no violation of ground
water standards. However, the State has requested the company to continue to
monitor on-site wells and to prepare a remedial plan addressing removal of the
waste piles.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980(CERCLA)("Superfund")
GOLD COAST OIL CORP.
Miami, Florida
Conditions at listing (October 1981): The Gold Coast Oil Corp. reclaimed
solvents on a 2-acre site in Miami, Florida, leased from Seaboard Coast Line Railroad
Co. On the site are 2,500 corroded and leaking drums containing sludge from the
solvent distilling operation, contaminated soils, and paint wastes. Additionally,
large storage tanks of hazardous waste are located on-site. EPA detected lead,
zinc, and various organic pollutants in shallow ground water at the site, part of
the Biscayne Aquifer, which is the principal source of drinking water in this part
of Florida.
Status (July 1983): The State evicted Gold Coast Oil from the property
in 1982, and Seaboard Coast Line voluntarily cleaned up the site in August 1982,
with EPA personnel monitoring the activities. Also, EPA (1) recently completed a
Remedial Action Master Plan outlining the investigations needed to determine the
full extent of cleanup required at the site and (2) is conducting a search for all
potential generators of wastes at the site.
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HOLLINGSWORTH SOLDERLESS TERMINAL CO.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Conditions at listing (October 1981); Hollingsworth Solderless Terminal Co.
manufactures small, solderless electrical connectors on a site of less than 1 acre
in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In the process, the connectors are cut and formed out
of copper sheets, annealed, degreased, and then electroplated with tin or nickel.
Fran about 1976 to 1981, Hollingsworth injected trichloroethylene, oil, grease,
and dyes into a 100-feet-deep well on-site and discharged electroplating wastes
into a large on-site drainfield. In addition, wastes periodically entered the
ground through spillage or other smaller drainfields. Several communities in the
vicinity of the site draw water from the shallow Biscayne Aquifer.
Status (July 1983); In July 1982, Hollingsworth took several steps to correct
the problem or characterize the extent of contamination. The company pumped the
injection well, installed 16 on-site monitoring wells, sampled soil, conducted a
ground water gradient study, and sampled public wells. Various levels of
contamination were found in some of the monitoring wells, water supply wells, and
soil samples.
EPA recently prepared a Remedial Action Master Plan outlining the
investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required at the
site. It will guide further actions at the site.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
KASSAUF-KIMERLING BATTERY DISPOSAL
Tampa, Florida
Conditions at listing (October 1981); The Kassauf-Kimerling Battery Disposal
Site covers 1.5 acres in Tampa, Florida. About 4 feet of battery casings fron
a local battery-cracking operation were used as fill in a marshy area. High
concentrations of lead were detected in surface waters near the site, and low
concentrations in on-site monitoring wells. An estimated 1,500 wells are within
3 miles of the site, and surface drainage from the site runs toward a private fish
farm and the nearby Palm River.
This site was originally listed under the name "Timber Lake Battery Disposal."
Status (July 1983); In May 1983, EPA issued an order under Section 3013 of
the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. It requires monitoring of ground water
and surface water, analysis of the battery fill material, and general soil sampling.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980(CERCLA)("Superfund")
MIAMI DRUM SERVICES
Miami, Florida
Conditions at listing (October 1981): Miami Drum Services recycled drums
for 15 years on a 1-acre site in a predominately industrial area of Miami, Florida.
Dade County obtained a court order to close the facility in 1981. While the company
was in operation, as many as 5,000 drums of various chemical wastes (including
corrosives, solvents, phenols, and toxic metals) were observed on the site. Surface
spills and percolation of contaminated waste water have saturated the soil at the
facility. The Biscayne Aquifer is contaminated with various toxic organic solvents
and heavy metals. The site is approximately 750 feet from the Medley Well Field,
which extracts drinking water from the Biscayne Aquifer during peak demand periods.
In September 1981, EPA approved $500,OOo' in funds made available under the
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act to study the Biscayne Aquifer,-including
the Miami Drum Services Site, which Dade County had acquired for construction of
its new mass transit system.
To emphasize the threat to the regional water supply, this site, the Northwest
58th Street Landfill, and the Varsol Spill Site were collectively designated as
the "Biscayne Aquifer Site" when they were first listed.
Status (July 1983): The EPA funded study recommended excavation and off-site
disposal of contaminated soil to meet the county's construction schedule. The
county authorized use of transportation funds, and by January 1982 had removed
8,500 cubic yards of contaminated soil and treated 0.5 million gallons of ground
water.
In September 1982, EPA awarded a Cooperative Agreement providing $1,434,565
to Florida to fund the county's cleanup, to do a remedial investigation defining
how the plume of contaminated ground water is migrating from the site, and to do a
feasibility study to identify alternatives for ground water cleanup. The work is
scheduled to be completed in the third quarter of 1983.
EPA recently completed a remedial investigation at this site as part of the
area-wide "Biscayne Aquifer" project. In January 1983, EPA approved $200,000 for a
feasibility study of the aquifer. The work is scheduled to be completed in the
third quarter of 1983.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund")
MUNISPORT LANDFILL .
North Miami, Florida
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Muni sport Landfill covers
291 acres in North Miami, Florida. Between 1974 and 1980, it was operated as a
sanitary landfill by a lessee of the City of North Miami. During these years, it
may have received hazardous wastes. EPA found low concentrations of various
organic pollutants in leachate from the site, and elevated levels of lead in
several perimeter monitoring wells. The site is close to two public well fields
and to Biscayne Bay, which is part of Florida's water quality improvement program
and is also designated by the Federal Government as a critical habitat for the
Florida Manatee.
Status (July 1983): In June 1983, EPA, the State, and County visited the
site to assess the need for EPA to start a sampling program at the end of summer.
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NORTHWEST 58TH STREET LANDFILL
Hialeah, Florida
Conditions at listing (October 1981); The Northwest 58th Street Landfill
is a large, active municipal landfill covering 1 square mile near Hialeah, Florida,
along the east edge of the Everglades. Operated continuously since 1952 by Dade
County, this facility receives as much as 3,000 tons per day of municipal solid
waste. Leachate fron the landfill has contaminated ground water with metals such
as arsenic, cadmium, chromium, and lead, as well as phenols and halogenated organic
compounds. Two major public water supply wells are located downgradient within 3
miles of the site.
To emphasize the threat to the regional water supply, this site, the Miami
Drum Services Site, and the Varsol Spill Site were collectively designated as the
"Biscayne Aquifer Site" when they were first listed.
Status (July 1983); The State has a civil suit pending against Dade County
for failure to cease operations by August 1981 (as required by a 1979 consent
decree). The State and county are working together to develop a final plan for
closing the facility.
EPA recently completed a remedial investigation at this site as part of the
area-wide "Biscayne Aquifer" project. In January 1983, EPA approved $200,000 for a
feasibility study of the aquifer. The work is scheduled to be completed in the
third quarter of 1983.
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PARRAMORE SURPLUS
Mount Pleasant, Florida
Conditions at listing (December 1982); The Parramore Surplus Site consists of
about 25 acres near Mount Pleasant, Florida, on which surplus military equipment
is stored. A State inspection found drums of hazardous waste in four areas on the
site. PCBs, solvents, and cyanide were identified in some of the drums. Soil is
also contaminated.
Status (July 1983); A generator removed PCB-contaminated drums and soil.
The State has accepted the operator's waste storage and consolidation plan, which
will help prevent release of the remaining drummed waste to the environment. EPA
and the State will monitor implementation of the plan.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980(CERCLA)("Superfund"
PICKETTVILLE ROAD LANDFILL
Jacksonville, Florida
Conditions at listing (October 1981): The Pickettville Road Landfill covers
53 acres near Jacksonville, Florida. It began operation on a limited basis in the
early 1940s. Full-scale operation started in 1967 and stopped in 1977. The
landfill received all types of waste, ranging from household garbage to hazardous
materials. Local residents complained of run-off problems from the landfill, and
leachate streams also were reported. Initially, monitoring wells in the area
detected iron and chromium. Local private wells serving approximately 1,000 people
are free of contamination. No public water supply is available to residents in
the area. In June 1981, EPA found ground water contamination to a depth of 80
feet.
Status (Julyl983): Jacksonville installed additional monitoring wells around
the site. Recent sampling indicates one monitoring well contains excess lead.
A leachate stream containing low levels of pyrene and fluoranthene has been
controlled by filling and grading the area where the landfill was eroding.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund")
PIONEER SAND CO.
Warrington, Florida
Conditions at listing (October 1981): The Pioneer Sand Co. mines sand for
commercial use in Warrington, 5 miles west of Pensacola, Florida. The company
owns a 20-acre inactive quarry into which shredded auto parts, construction debris,
and various industrial sludges and resins have been deposited. Two surface
impoundments are also located on the site. The State and EPA detected high levels
of chromium, lead, and nickel in on-site soils. High levels of chromium and lead
were also detected in a monitoring well installed by Pioneer Sand and in one of
the surface impoundments. A well field for the City of Pensacola (population
67,000) is within 3 miles of the site.
Status (July 1983); In April 1983, EPA performed a geophysical survey of
the site. Draft results suggest that ground water may be contaminated beneath the
alleged disposal area. Further ground water investigations will be conducted.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
REEVES SOUTHEASTERN GALVANIZING CORP.
Tampa, Florida
Conditions at listing (October 1981): Reeves Southeastern Galvanizing Corp.
manufactures galvanized fence wire using the hot dip process on 3 acres east of
Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida. Wash water and periodic dumping of rinse
baths from this process produce an acid liquid with high concentrations of iron,
zinc, and chromium. Since the mid-1960s, this material has been discharged into
two unlined percolation ponds oh the property, contaminating both ground water
and surface water with heavy metals. Consultants for Reeves, the State, and county
have conducted numerous studies that document the extent of contamination at the
site.
County wells are located about 1 mile upgradient of the site, and numerous
private wells lie within 3 miles of the site in all directions.
In 1974, Hillsborough County issued a notice of violation and a compliance
schedule to Reeves. In response, Reeves in 1981 installed an advanced waste water
treatment system to neutralize the acid and remove 90 percent of the heavy metals.
Status (July 1983): Reeves plans to remove the water from the percolation"
ponds and take soil borings to determine the depth of zinc contamination.
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SAPP BATTERY SALVAGE
Cottondale, Florida
Conditions at listing (October 1981): Sapp Battery Salvage recovered lead
from spent lead-acid batteries on a 30-acre site in a sparsely area between Alford
and Cottondale, Florida, until it closed in January 1980. Elevated levels of
lead, zinc, and sulfuric acid have been detected in nearby drainage culverts,
Little Dry Creek, and Steele City Bay. Dead and discolored vegetation, as well as
strong sulfurous odors, have been noted along the drainage route from the site.
Ground water pollution has not been documented.
In August 1980, using $180,000 made available under Section 311 of the Clean
Water Act, EPA undertook an emergency cleanup action, which resulted in a temporary
restoration of pH levels similar to background levels downstream from Sapp Battery
Salvage.
Status (July 1983); In August 1982, EPA awarded a $235,000 Cooperative
Agreement to Florida for a remedial investigation to determine the type and extent
of ground water contamination at the site and for a feasibility study to identify
alternatives for remedial action. The work is scheduled to be completed in the
first quarter of 1984. EPA is also conducting a limited feasibility study
(scheduled to be completed in the third quarter of 1983) to identify alternatives
for surface cleanup.
The State has filed a civil action suit to recover the costs of cleanup,
damages incurred, and expenditures made in the course of the activities.
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SCHULYKILL METALS CORP.
Plant City, Florida
Conditions at listing (December 1982): Schuylkill Metals Corp. recovers lead
from storage batteries on a 7-acre site in Plant City, Florida. Leachate containing
heavy metals and sulfuric acid is migrating from unlined impoundments into an
adjacent drainage ditch that empties into Pemberton Creek. Monitoring of ground
and surface waters in the area has detected lead, chromium, and nickel, as well
as ammonia, which was used to neutralize the plant's acid waste water. Extremely
high levels of lead were also found in sediment in a downstream ditch draining to
Pemberton Creek. EPA has determined that the pollution from this site is from
current operations subject to the authorities of the Resource Conservation and
Recovery Act of 1976 and not CERCLA.
Status (July 1983): Schuylkill Metals is now sending its neutralized waste
water to the Plant City sewer system.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980(CERCLA)("Superfund")
SHERWOOD MEDICAL INDUSTRIES
Deland, Florida
Conditions at listing (December 1982): Sherwood Medical Industries
manufactures medical equipment in Deland, Florida. Over a period of 4 to 5 years,
the company disposed of about 2 tons of liquid and sludge, primarily contaminated
with potassium chromates, into an unlined surface impoundment. The impoundment is
in the shallow aquifer overlying the Floridan Aquifer, which supplies water for
numerous private and public wells near the site, including the city of Deland's
water supply well.
Status (July 1983): Sherwood Medical installed a waste water treatment facility
that enables its discharge to meet Florida's Drinking Water Standards for chromium.
The company is also pumping ground water from the shallow aquifer to its treatment
system. The company is in interim status under the Resource Conservation and
Recovery Act.
The state has recommended monitoring for nickel and halogenated solvents
before deciding on the significance of water quality problems at the facility.
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62ND STREET DUMP
Tampa, Florida
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The 62nd Street Dump covers 5 acres
in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida. It is an abandoned pit filled with industrial
refuse of different types, including auto scrap and battery casings from a local
battery-cracking facility. Immediately adjacent to the site is a private fish
farm, and beyond that an 80-acre marsh system that drains to a nearby lake. Heavy
metals and other industrial pollutants may have been entering ground water, which
supplies drinking water to Hillsborough County.
Status (July 1983): EPA recently completed a Remedial Action Master Plan
outlining the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required
at the site. It will guide further actions at the site.
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TAYLOR ROAD LANDFILL
Seffner, Florida
Conditions at listing (October 1981): The Taylor Road Landfill is owned and
was operated by Hillsborough County in Seffner, Florida, frcm 1975 until February
1980. This 40-acre landfill was intended for the disposal of municipal refuse,
but unknown quantities of industrial waste may have been deposited. Private wells
in the area are contaminated with volatile organic compounds. At one time, methane
gas from the landfill was detected at concentrations above the lower explosive
limit near residences adjacent to the site. The county installed a gas collection
system in an attempt to correct this problem. An inventory identified 580 wells
within 1 mile of this facility. EPA has investigated and sampled the site on
several occasions.
In October 1980, the Department of Justice, on behalf of EPA, brought a Federal
civil suit against the county seeking injunctive relief.
Status (July 1983): EPA and the county have signed a Consent Decree with
Hillsborough County Utilities Department. The decree provides for installation of
public water supply to affected residential wells and a 30-year ground water
monitoring program for the entire landfill.
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TOWER CHEMICAL CO.
Clennont, Florida
Conditions at listing (October 1981): The Tower Chemical Co. manufactured
pesticides from 1970 until November 1980 on a 30-acre site in Clermont, Florida.
About, 1,000 people live in this area of Lake County, and much of the land is
devoted to orange groves. The company used DDT as an intermediate and disposed of
its wastes in a percolation pond. When rainfall caused the pond to overflow,
damaging an adjacent wetland, the company constructed a spray irrigation field for
waste disposal. The State never permitted the field. Tower Chemical stopped
operations after two court orders prohibited the use of the field and of DDT. The
land was later purchased by a real estate investment group. EPA first investigated
the site in August 1980. At that time, EPA found that the percolation pond and an
area where waste had been burned were contaminating surface water and ground water.
Status (July 1983): In June 1983, EPA issued an order to the company under
CERCLA Section 106; the company did not respond to this order. Therefore EPA
began remedial work at the site, including setting up a water treatment system for
the percolation pond, excavating the burn site, and removing the soil to an approved
disposal site.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
VARSOL SPILL
Miami, Florida
Conditions at listing (October 1981): An underground pipeline leak resulted
in the discharge of about 1.6 million gallons of Varsol (a petroleum solvent) at
the Miami, Florida, International Airport. After the spill was discovered in
1968, concrete walls were installed. The walls, along with an existing storm
drain, contain the solvent, which floats on top of the Biscayne Aquifer, within
the airport. About 2,000 feet from the walls is the Miami Springs Well Field,
which provides some of Miami's drinking water. At the time of the spill, Dade
County took an enforcement action against Eastern Airlines, owner of the material.
To emphasize the threat to the regional water supply, this site, the Miami
Drum Services Site, and Northwest 58th Street Landfill were collectively designated
as the "Biscayne Aquifer Site" when they were first listed.
Status (July 1983): EPA recently completed a remedial investigation at this
site as part of the area-wide "Biscayne Aquifer" project. In January 1983, EPA
approved $200,000 for a feasibility study of the aquifer. The work is scheduled
to be competed in the third quarter of 1983.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
WHITEHOUSE OIL PITS
Whitehouse, Florida
Conditions at listing (October 1981); The Whitehouse Oil Pits Site is in the
suburban community of Whitehouse, Duval County, Florida, about 10 miles west of
downtown Jacksonville. The 5-acre site, established in 1958, provided seven pits
for waste oil and acid sludges generated by the Allied Petroleum Co., a waste oil
recycler. The pits were abandoned in 1968, when Allied declared bankruptcy.
After assuming ownership of the property by tax default, the City of Jacksonville
installed and operated a treatment and dewatering system at the oil pits. In
1976, the dike around one of the pits ruptured, spilling 200,000 gallons of wastes
into wetlands along McGirts Creek. Using $135,000 made available under Section
311 of the Clean Water Act, EPA cleaned up the site. During the cleanup, EPA
determined that the highly acidic water, sludges, and waste oil in the pits
contained PCBs and heavy metals. EPA also upgraded the treatment system, which
the city then used to reduce the effluent PCBs to an acceptable level. The pits
were dewatered, packed with various drying materials, and capped. The treatment
system was dismantled, and drainage ditches were dug to control ground water in
the area. Final monitoring of the test wells and drainage effluents showed low
levels of chlorinated organics, heavy metals, and acids.
Status (July 1983): In June 1982, EPA awarded a $306,400 Cooperative Agreement
to Florida for: (1) work on the site ditches and dikes to control leachate, (2) a
remedial investigation, and (3) a feasibility study to identify alternatives for
remedial action at the site. The work is scheduled to be completed in the fourth
quarter of 1983.
EPA identified parties potentially responsible for wastes at the site and is
seeking their cooperation in the cleanup.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund'
ZELLWOOD GROUND WATER CONTAMINATION
Zellwood, Florida
Conditions at listing (October 1981): The Zellwood Ground Water Contamination
Site covers 5 acres near Zellwood, an unincorporated town in rural central Florida.
About 5,000 people use ground water in the town, which is 1 mile east of the site.
Ground water at the site is shallow and generally moves south to southeast.
The primary source of the contamination is a series of lagoons where Drum
Services, Inc., a drum recyler, disposed of rinse water. Arsenic and other metals
were found in wells on the Drum Services property close to the lagoons. In November
1980, the lagoons were taken out of service. In August 1981, they were drained
and cleaned, and the sludges were taken to a nearby landfill. Drum Services now
has a permit to operate a drum reclamation furnace and therefore no longer generates
rinse water.
Status (July 1983): In mid-1982, EPA completed geophysical studies and installed
and sampled monitoring wells. EPA is currently reviewing the site report. EPA
took additional samples at the site at the end of 1982^but analytical results are
not yet available. On a recent visit to the site, EPA's Emergency Response Section
found an additional drum disposal area.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
ORDOT LANDFILL
Ordot, Guam
Conditions at listing (October 1981): The Ordot Landfill, in Ordot, Guam, has
been in use over 40 years, mostly as an open dump. There are no accurate records
of what was dumped. The current site occupies 47 acres, and plans call for possible
expansion to a total of 74 acres. Surface water from the site drains into the
Pago River, which discharges into Pago Bay. Direct human contact and contamination
of marine life used for food are of concern.
This is the top priority site in Guam.
Status (July 1983): In July 1982, EPA approved $75,000 for studies of four
sites -- Ordot Landfill, PCB Wastes, PCB Warehouse, and Taputimu Farm — located
on islands of the Insular Territories. Another $65,000 were added in November
1982. The funds are for two separate projects. One is to review and compile
existing data for the Ordot Landfill, where ground water and surface water may be
threatened by hazardous wastes mixed in with municipal wastes. The second is for
the other three sites, where wastes are containerized. The funds are for a remedial
investigation to determine the type and extent of contamination at each site and a
feasibility study to identify alternatives for remedial action. The work is sche-
duled to be completed in the third quarter of 1983. The next step, if approved,
would be to select the cost-effective remedy and begin design activities. In
January 1983, EPA awarded $10,000 to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for techni-
cal assistance to the project.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLAM Superfund )
AIDEX CORP.
Council Bluffs, Iowa
Conditions at listing (October 1981): A pesticide-formulating plant near
Council Bluffs, Iowa, belonging to Aidex Corp., caught fire in 1976. The 100,000
gallons of water used to fight the fire contaminated the ground on the 15-acre
site. The company filed for bankruptcy in 1980. More than 4,000 barrels of pesti-
cides and pesticide wastes are stored and buried on the property. A large under-
ground tank and concrete pit on the site also contain wastes. Soil, ground water,
and surface water are contaminated.
This is the top priority site in Iowa.
Status (July 1983): In December 1981, EPA fenced the property with $30,000
of CERCLA emergency funds. In August 1982, EPA authorized $200,000 for a remedial
investigation to determine the extent and type of contamination at the site and a
feasibility study to identify alternatives for remedial action. The work is
scheduled to be completed in the third quarter of 1983. In September 1982, EPA
signed a Superfund State Contract and Interagency Agreement with the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers for $465,000. In March 1983, the funding was increased to
$680,000 to cover initial remedial measures to clean up surface soils and drums,
empty the tank and pit, and control erosion from areas with highly contaminated
soils. A contractor for the cleanup was hired in April 1983. The work is scheduled
to be completed in early fall of 1983.
The Department of Justice, on behalf of EPA, has brought a Federal civil
action seeking injunctive relief against parties potentially responsible for wastes
associated with the site.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund")
DES MOINES TCE
Des Moines, Iowa
Conditions at listing (December 1982); The Des Moines TCE Site consists of a
plune of ground water contaminated with trichloroethylene (TCE) southwest of downtown
Des Moines, Iowa, along the Raccoon River. EPA installed several monitoring wells
to locate the source or sources of the chemical, centering its_initial investigation
around the Dico Co. TCE was first detected in ground water beneath the Dico property
in 1978. Dico used TCE to degrease metal parts and in the past spread the oily
wastes from this process on its property to control dust. Early in 1979, the
company voluntarily stopped this procedure.
This site was first listed under the name "Dico."
Status (July 1983); Recently, EPA reconfirmed TCE at Dico but is investigating
other potential sources as well. Also, EPA is preparing a Remedial Action Master
Plan outlining the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup
required at the site. It will guide further actions at the site.
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LABOUNTY
Charles City, Iowa
Conditions at listing (December 1982); The LaBounty Site occupies 8.5 acres
on the Cedar River floodplain at the southern edge of Charles City, Iowa. From
1953 to 1977, Salsbury Laboratories, a manufacturer of veterinary Pharmaceuticals,
disposed of 6.4 million cubic feet of arsenical sludge and organic wastes on the
site. Leachate from the site is contaminated with 36 chemicals, some containing
metals. Leachate-contaminated ground water discharges from a shallow aquifer into
the Cedar River, but the deeper aquifer is not presently contaminated. The river
and the deeper aquifer combined supply drinking water to more than 300,000 people,
about 1/3 of Iowa's population.
In 1977, Iowa issued an administrative order that required the company to
prevent run-off, cease operations, and submit a plan for removal of wastes. EPA
also issued an administrative order requiring the company to take interim remedial
measures. In response, the company installed a ground water monitoring system,
capped the site, and took measures to reroute and divert run-off.
Status (July 1983): The State and EPA are evaluating monthly ground water and
surface water monitoring data to assess the effectiveness of the company's interim
remedial measures and determine if additional remedial action is necessary.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
ARRCOM CORP. (DREXLER ENTERPRISES)
Rathdrum, Idaho
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Arrcom Corp. (Drexler Enterprises)
Site covers 1.2 acres about 2.8 miles southwest of Rathdrum, Idaho. For several
years, Arrcom recycled waste oils containing solvents, prior to abandoning the
site in January 1982. Remaining on-site are 17 partially filled storage tanks,
the largest capacity being 45,000 gallons. The contents of most of the tanks have
not yet been determined. Chloroform has been found in a soil sample. Wastes
processed at the site may have included PCBs. The site sits directly over the
Spokane Valley-Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer, which is the sole source of drinking
water for 350,000 people in the region.
Status (July 1983): EPA has collected soil samples to document leakage on
site. In addition, EPA sent a team to the site early in June 1983 to sample all
tanks, as well as soil and drinking water from surrounding properties. The general
condition of the site was also assessed. Subsequent actions will depend largely
on the sampling results.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
BUNKER HILL MINING & METALLURGICAL COMPLEX
Smeltervilie, Idaho
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Bunker Hill Mining & Metallurgical
Complex covers 350 acres in Smelterville, Idaho. It smelted lead and zinc for 50
years. In 1981, the plant closed for economic reasons, and in 1982, Bunker Hill's
parent company sold the operation to an Idaho consortium. Environmental problems
associated with the Bunker Hill operations are of long standing, although there
has been improvement in recent years. In 1982, significant numbers of Kokanee
trout returned to the South Fork of the Coeur d'Alene River, which had been totally
devoid of fish below Kellogg for many years. Improved conditions can be attributed
to Bunker Hill's installation of treatment facilities for wastes that once were
discharged untreated into the river. Because of elevated levels of lead in the
blood of children around Kellogg, airborne lead was a cause for alarm in the early
1970s. Control measures subsequently taken by the company reduced lead-blood
levels from what they were a decade ago.
Several factors contribute to continuing environmental concern, including:
accumulations of lead in soil and dust around the complex, hazardous wastes in a
storage pond on the property, residues of heavy metals in the South Fork of the
Coeur d'Alene, and heavy metals contamination in the aquifer downgradient
of the site.
Status (July 1983): Economic considerations will determine if and when full-
scale operations of the Bunker Hill complex resume. Environmental controls will
be a factor in those considerations. EPA is preparing a Remedial Action Master
Plan outlining the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup
required at the site. It will guide further actions at the site.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund")
FLYNN LUMBER
Caldwell, Idaho
Conditions at listing (December 1982): Flynn Lumber Co., 2 miles east of
Caldwell, Idaho, sits above the Boise River Alluvial Aquifer. Tanks and drums on
the site contain pentachlorophenol. Wastes have been spilled onto the ground and
have percolated into ground water. The city draws drinking water from this aquifer
for about 24,000 people. The nearest well, however, is more than 3 miles from the
site.
Status (July 1983): EPA has conducted an initial evaluation of the need for
remedial action at the site.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980(CERCLA)("Superfund")
A&F MATERIALS RECLAIMING, INC.
Greenup, Illinois
Conditions at listing (July 1982): The A&F Materials Reclaiming, Inc.,
Site occupies 3.8 acres in Greenup, Illinois. The City of Newton periodically
withdraws drinking water from the Embarras River downstream of the site. On-site
are four lagoons which hold a mixture of waste oils, sludges, spent caustics,
spent acids, water, and other waste products containing PCBs. Similar products
containing PCBs are stored in 13 steel tanks on-site, some of which have leaked on
several occasions. The site contains about 1.4 million gallons of contaminated
water, 16,000 gallons of contaminated oil, and 800,000 gallons of contaminated
sludge and soil.
Operations at the site began during 1977 and ended June 1980. They were
originally intended to reprocess waste oils and sludges. The storage lagoons were
filled by March 1978 and began to overflow, contaminating the environmental pathways
leading to the Embarras River 1,300 feet away. PCBs have been found in the lagoons,
tanks, ditch, Embarras River, site soils, and ground water beneath the site.
Significant concentrations of other organic compounds and heavy metals have also
been detected.
In mid-1980, using $240,000 made available under Section 311 of the Clean
Water Act, EPA lowered the level of waste in the lagoons, in addition to diking,
trenching, and removing wastes.
Status (July 1983): In May and December 1982, and in March 1983, CERCLA
emergency funds were used to again lower the level in the lagoons, to reinforce
the containment dikes, and to take measures to permanently contain the wastes.
The total cost was $190,000.
In June 1983, EPA awarded a $277,727 Cooperative Agreement to Illinois to
conduct a remedial investigation/feasibility study of contaminated ground water.
The Department of Justice, on behalf of EPA and the State of Illinois, has
brought a Federal civil action seeking injunctive relief against parties potentially
responsible for wastes associated with this site.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
ACME SOLVENT RECLAIMING, INC.
Morristown, Illinois
Conditions at listing (July 1982): The Acme Solvents Reclaiming, Inc., Site
covers 20 acres in a rural area of Winnebago County, about 1.5 miles from Morris-
town, Illinois. Starting in 1960, Acme reclaimed waste solvents through
distillation. Still bottom material and waste drums, both full and empty, were
disposed of into numerous shallow, unlined pits. In late 1972, the State started
an administrative action requiring Acme to stop its disposal operations. In 1973,
the waste ponds were covered over, although partially buried drums are still
visible.
Monitoring by the State and county, which started in April 1981, detected low
levels of organic compounds, including trichloroethylene, methylene chloride, and
tetrachloroethylene, in shallow private wells. Four private wells were closed,
and the residents began to use bottled water. The shallow aquifers are hydro-
logically connected to the deeper, highly productive aquifers that supply water to
large industrial and municipal wells in the Rockford vicinity.
Status (July 1983): In August 1982, EPA issued Notice Letters requesting that
the owners of Acme undertake a hydrogeologic investigation at the site. Acme
declined. In June 1983, EPA awarded a $292,365 Cooperative Agreement to Illinois
for a remedial investigation/feasibility study to determine the type and extent of
contamination at the site and identify alternatives for remedial action. The work
is scheduled to be completed in the second quarter of 1984.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
BELVIDERE MUNICIPAL LANDFILL
Belvidere, Illinois
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Belvidere Municipal Landfill
covers 11.3 acres in Belvidere, Boone County, Illinois. It was active from 1939
until September 1973. When it closed, the site was inadequately covered with
sandy soil excavated from a borrow pit and soil left over from highway construction
just south of the facility. The site is incompletely fenced and mostly overgrown
with natural grasses. Leachate streams are visible on the west and northwest sides
of the fill.
Monitoring wells installed by the State detected PCBs, toluene, xylenes, and
other toxic organic compounds. A puddle beneath one of the leachate plumes on the
northwest side of the fill contains relatively high concentrations of ethylbenzene
and toluene.
Status (July 1983); EPA is preparing a Remedial Action Master Plan outlining
the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required at the
site. It will guide further actions at the site.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980(CERCLA)("Superfund")
BYRON SALVAGE YARD
Byron, Illinois
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Byron Salvage Yard occupies 10
acres just east of Byron, Illinois, in the 2,200-acre drainage basin of Woodland
Creek. The flow of the creek is such that any leachate from the site drains into
the creek and contaminates the ground water below. In 1974, the State filed a
complaint charging the owners of Byron Salvage Yard with water pollution. The
State continued to monitor in and around the yard until the end of 1981. The
results revealed that cyanide-containing plating waste had been sprayed onto the
roads in and around the salvage yard, and that plating wastes and other wastes,
either bulk or in containers, had been dumped and buried in the yard. These
activities resulted in high concentrations of cyanide and toxic metals in soils,
surface water, and ground water.
Status (July 1983): In April 1983, EPA signed a $248,393 Cooperative Agree-
ment with Illinois for a remedial investigation to determine the type and extent
of contamination at the site and a feasibility study to identify alternatives for
remedial action. The work is scheduled to be completed in the first quarter of
1984.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
CROSS BROTHERS PAIL RECYCLING
Pembroke Township, Illinois
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Cross Brothers Pail Recycling
Site covers 20 acres in rural Pembroke Township, 15 miles southeast of Kankakee,
Illinois. Between 1961 and 1980, pails and drums were recycled at the site by
burning out the residue using hazardous waste solvents as fuel,and then sand-
blasting and painting. During these operations, soil and ground water became
contaminated. Investigations by the State discovered over 10,000 5-gallon pails
(mostly empty), 10 acres of contaminated soil, at least 10 covered trenches of
unknown wastes, and a plume of contaminated ground water leaving the site. The
State has notified four families with downgradient wells that their water supplies
are contaminated with a number of toxic organic chemicals. The State completed a
hydrogeological study of the site in 1981. On August 19, 1980, the Kankakee County
Circuit Court ordered the site owners to cease operations and clean up the surface
debris.
Status (July 1983); In May 1983, EPA signed a $220,871 Cooperative Agreement
with Illinois for a remedial investigation to determine the type and extent of
contamination at the site and a feasibility study to identify alternatives for
remedial action. The work is scheduled to be completed in the first quarter of
1984.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund"
GALESBURG/KOPPERS
Galesburg, Illinois
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Galesburg/Koppers Site covers
400 acres outside Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, Koppers Co. treats railroad
ties on the site, which is owned by Burlington Northern Railroad. The plant has
been in operation since 1907. In the past, waste water containing creosote and
pentachlorophenol was discharged to four unlined ponds on-site, resulting in
contamination of the shallow aquifer. Contamination has not been detected so far
in the deeper aquifer or in the many private drinking water wells in the area. In
1977, the State required.the company to prevent leaching oily materials from
entering a nearby ditch. In response, the company dug an intercepting ditch and
dammed off the existing ditch. Thousands of gallons per year of oily waste are
recovered from the intercepting ditch. In about 1979, two of the three creosote
ponds were filled in.
Status (July 1983): The company is negotiating with the State for cleanup of
former disposal areas as well as treatment of current waste water. The company,
after completing a hydrogeological study and preparing a ground water monitoring
report, is taking additional ground water samples.
In June 1983, EPA completed a draft Remedial Action Master Plan outlining the
investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required at the
site. The plan is now under review. It will guide further actions at the site.
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JOHNS-MANVILLE CORP.
Waukegan, Illinois
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Johns-Manvilie Corp. Site covers
about 350 acres on the shore of Lake Michigan, north of Waukegan, Illinois. On
the site is a 970,000-cubic-yard pile of asbestos wastes. Significant levels of
asbestos have been found in downwind air samples. The State has noted violations
of the Illinois Environmental Protection Act regarding operation of the waste pile.
Status (July 1983): EPA and the State are currently developing the scope of
work for a remedial investigation/feasibility study to determine the type and extent
of contamination at the site and identify alternatives for remedial action.
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LASALLE ELECTRICAL UTILITIES
LaSalle, Illinois
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The LaSalle Electrical Utilities Site
covers about 4 acres just north of LaSalle, Illinois. From the late 1940s to late
1978, a factory used PCBs to manufacture capacitors. The company reportedly used
waste oils to control dust in the parking lot until 1969. More than 1,000 parts
per million PCBs remain in the soil throughout the site. Warning signs,a three-
strand barbed wire fence, and a gate have been installed around the site. In
August 1982, EPA installed four on-site monitoring wells.
Status (July 1983): EPA recently completed a draft Remedial Action Master
Plan outlining the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup
required at the site. The plan is now under review. It will guide further actions
at the site.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation/and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund")
OUTBOARD MARINE CORP.
Waukegan, Illinois
Conditions at listing (October 1981): From 1959 to 1971, the Johnson Motors
Division of Outboard Marine Corp. (OMC) in Waukegan, Illinois, purchased about 9
million pounds of PCBs. The material was used in aluminum die cast machines,
which routinely leaked. In 1976, the company was found to be discharging PCBs
into the Waukegan Harbor and the North Ditch; both feed into Lake Michigan. This
finding was of great concern because a number of Lake Michigan fish species contain
PCBs in quantities exceeding Food and Drug Administration guidelines. EPA and the
State issued administrative orders requiring that the company take certain steps
to eliminate discharges of PCBs. Although those steps were taken and discharges
significantly reduced, a great deal of PCBs had been released to the environment.
In 1976, EPA began studies to determine the nature and extent of the PCB
problem. The studies show that PCBs are distributed throughout the sediments of
Waukegan Harbor, with the highest concentrations in Slip 3. About 11,000 cubic
yards are at a concentration of 500 parts per million (ppm) or more, about 50,000
cubic yards beyond 50 ppm, and substantially more greater than 10 ppm. In addi-
tion, the flowing waters in the ditch annually carry sediments containing 11
pounds of PCBs into the lake. A parking lot next to the lake shore is contaminated.
In 1978, with a special $1.5 million appropriation from Congress, EPA's Region
V Office investigated the extent of contamination and identified options for clean-
up. In 1980, an additional $436,000, made available under Section 311 of the
Clean Water Act and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, were used to study
the site.
Following a breakdown of negotiations between Illinois and OMC, the Department
of Justice, on behalf of EPA, filed a Federal civil action seeking injunctive
relief against parties potentially responsible for wastes associated with the site.
This is the top priority site in Illinois.
. Status (July 1983): In February 1983, EPA approved $100,000 to do a feasibi-
lity study, largely based on existing data, to identify alternatives for remedial
action at the site. A decision on the final remedy is scheduled for the third
quarter of 1983.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund"
VELSICOL CHEMICAL CORP. (MARSHALL PLANT)
Marshall, Illinois
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Velsicol Chemical Corp. Site covers
20 acres about 1 mile north of Marshall, Clark County, Illinois. In the 1930s,
the company built a plant there to produce resins. In 1946, the plant started to
manufacture chlordane. In 1950, the company shut down its two resin units, but
continued to produce the pesticide.
In the early years of operation, process waste waters were discharged from
the plant without treatment. In 1965, an injection well was installed for
disposal of both waste water and storm run-off. A second well was installed in
1973. These wells, under permit from the State, continue in operation. Part of
the injection well system consisted of surface impoundments known as Ponds 5/6,
which are now inactive. These ponds contain about 105,000 cubic yards of chlordane
and sludge contaminated with hexachlorocyclopentadiene.
The surface impoundments have overflowed during heavy rain, and chlordane-
related compounds have been detected in a drainage ditch and two monitoring wells.
Analyses of water from wells adjacent to the impoundments strongly suggest that
shallow ground water beneath the plant area is being polluted with chlordane-related
compounds. Mill Creek, its tributaries, and the Wabash River are similarly contam-
inated.
Status (July 1983): The State and Velsicol are negotiating
for the cleanup of Ponds 5/6.
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WAUCONDA SAND & GRAVEL
Wauconda, Illinois
Conditions at listing (July 1982): The Wauconda Sand & Gravel Site covers 80
acres in Lake County, Illinois, about 2 miles north of Wauconda and 3 miles east
of Island Lake. The site, originally a sand and gravel pit, accepted wastes from
1950 to 1978, when it was closed and covered. The northern two-thirds of the site
was filled prior to the State's landfill regulations and was never permitted. A
9-acre portion in the southern third of the site was permitted to accept general
refuse. Leachate from the landfill has contaminated both ground water and surface
water in the vicinity. Samples from monitoring and private wells reveal low
levels of contaminants at this time, including ammonia, boron, chloride, iron,
phenols, PCBs, and 2,4-dimethylphenol. Leachate contaminated by low levels of
PCBs has also been detected entering Mutton Creek north of the landfill.
Status (July 1983); In June 1983, EPA started a remedial investigation/
feasibility study to determine the type and extent of contamination at the site
and identify alternatives for remedial action. The work is scheduled to be com-
pleted in the second quarter of 1984.
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ENVIRQCHEM CORP.
Zionsville, Indiana
Conditions at listing (December 1982): Envirochem Corp. owned and operated
a waste storage and recycling business on 6 acres in Boone County, Zionsville,
Indiana. The site is adjacent to the Northside Landfill. The facility recovered
solvents and oils from industrial sources from 1977 until May 1982, when it was
closed under a Court Order obtained by the State. The company's on-site storage
practices resulted in an inventory beyond that needed to maintain recycling
operations. Thus, when the company went into receivership, over 20,000 drums and
400,000 gallons of waste remained on-site. On one occasion, this excessive inven-
tory resulted in an overflow of contaminated rainwater from a holding pond into an
unnamed ditch that flows to Findley Creek, causing an oil sheen on Findley and
Eagle Creeks. Some drums stored in the open and without an impermeable base
deteriorated. In 1981, three organic solvents (1,iKiichloroethane, trichloroe-
thene, and 1,1,1-trichloroethane) were found in on-site wells.
Status (July 1983); In February 1983, EPA signed a $310,200 Superfund State
Contact with Indiana. Under the contract, EPA completed a limited feasibility
study that recommends off-site disposal of all drum and tank wastes and on-site
treatment with off-site disposal of contaminated rainwater. In addition, due to
the deteriorating conditions at the site, EPA has taken emergency measures to
stabilize the site. Concurrently, EPA is conducting a remedial investigation and
feasibility study to determine the cost-effective remedy for dealing with contami-
nated soils and ground water.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund'
FISHER-CALO
LaPorte, Indiana
Conditions at listing (December 1982); Fisher Calo Chemicals and Solvents
Corp. (Fisher-Calo) has reclaimed solvents on a 34-acre site near Laporte, Indiana
since late 1972. Wastes were buried on-site in over 10,000 drums. As a result of
spills, burial of drums and wastes, and a large fire in March 1978, ground water
became contaminated.
In July 1980, the Department of Justice, on behalf of EPA, brought a Federal
civil suit seeking injunctive relief against the owner and operator for improper
disposal of drummed waste. The drums were excavated immediately prior to the
suit. The company entered into a Consent Agreement on August 4, 1982, to monitor
quarterly to determine if contaminants, including 1,1-dichloroethene, trichloro-
ethene, and tetrachloroethene, have naturally dissipated to acceptable levels.
Status (July 1983); Fisher Calo is continuing to monitor three wells and
report the results to EPA. After four quarters of monitoring, EPA will determine
if there is a need for further remedial action.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980(CERCLA)("Superfund")
LAKE SANDY JO (M&M LANDFILL)
Gary, Indiana
Conditions at listing (December 1982); The Lake Sandy Jo (M&M Landfill) Site
covers 55 acres in Gary, Lake County, Indiana. It was a large pit that had pro-
vided fill to build the Tri-State Highway. For several years, the pit was filled
with water and was known as Lake Sandy Jo. It was enptied and in 1970, according
to the present owner/operator, filling began. Demolition wastes were put in the
pit, and there are records of hazardous waste disposal. The present owner states
that "midnight dumping" occurred frequently, and the site had been plagued by
above- and below-ground fires. EPA detected benzene, toluene, and tetrachloro-
ethylene in ground water and surface water. Ground water contamination is the
primary concern because the area is surrounded on all sides by houses. Over 5,000
people living within 3 miles of the site draw water from more than 1,400 wells.
Status (July 1983); EPA recently completed a draft Remedial Action Master
Plan outlining the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup
required at the site. It will guide further actions at the site.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
LEMON LANE LANDFILL
Bloomington, Indiana
Conditions at listing (December 1982); Lemon Lane Landfill is located on
the western edge of Bloomington, Indiana. The site is 10.7 acres, of which 3 acres
are owned by a private citizen. From 1950 to 1964, the site, which has no liner or
run-off controls, accepted both municipal and industrial wastes. Allegedly, wastes
were incinerated on-site. No records were kept of the types or quantities of
wastes received. Of primary concern are large quantities of exposed capacitors
containing PCBs. Many are leaking and have contaminated underlying soils, which
are thin and irregular. PCBs in the soil range from 0.1 to 330,000 parts per
million. Starting in 1980, the State and EPA sampled several times in the area.
Ihey detected no PCBs in nearby residential wells at the time, nor did they observe
any surface discharges. However, the geology of the area suggests that ground
water contamination is possible. Pedestrians have easy access to the site, and
children use it as a play area.
Status (July 1983): Using CERCLA emergency funds, Bloomington is working with
EPA to erect a security fence around the site.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
MAIN STREET WELL FIELD
Elkhart, Indiana
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Main Street Well Field supplies
water to Elkhart, Indiana. Of the city's 21 production wells, the field has 15,
providing 70 percent of the city's potable water. Christiana Creek is diverted to
numerous ponds, which recharge the shallow aquifer. All production wells drain
from this aquifer. Infiltration from the ponds is rapid. Though the St. Joseph
River is the main discharge point for the area, most of the ground water in the
Main Street Well Field discharges to Christiana Creek.
Of the 15 wells, 5 are contaminated with from 50 to 880 micrograms per liter
of trichlorethene (TCE). The contamination was discovered in April 1981. Sampling
continued through 1982. Elkhart took several steps that reduced TCE levels in the
immediate vicinity of the well field and maintained adequate water supplies.
Status (July 1983): EPA is considering various alternatives for the site.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980(CERCLA)("Superfund'
MARION (BRAGG) DUMP
Marion, Indiana
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Marion (Bragg) Dump covers 40
acres in Marion, Grant County, Indiana. The area is relatively flat, with the
Mississinewa River within 200 yards. The landfill, originally an old gravel pit,
was used for the disposal of various wastes until it was closed and covered in
1975. The State reports that for at least 2 years, the landfill received approxi-
mately 1,400 drums per month. At least 3,000 drums containing a variety of
hazardous materials such as acetone, solvents, plasticizers, lead, and cadmium may
be buried.
Leachate has been observed on the southeast side of the landfill. The primary
concern is the threat of ground water contamination. Approximately 3,000 people
live within 1 mile of the site and draw their water from an aquifer 20 to 25
feet below the site. To date, contamination has not been detected in wells in the
immediate area.
Status (July 1983): EPA recently completed a Remedial Action Master Plan
outlining the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required
at the site. It will guide further actions of the site.
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MIDCO I
Gary, Indiana
Conditions at listing (December 1982); The Midwest Solvent Recovery Co.
(MIDCO) I Site occupies 4 acres in an area of wetlands in Gary, Indiana. In April
1975, the company began storing and reclaiming thousands of drums of hazardous
wastes on-site. The company apparently also dumped sludges and other wastes into
a pit on the site. In December 1976, a fire destroyed more than 14,000 drums,
essentially halting operations. In late 1977, operations started up again and
stopped in 1979. Several thousand drums containing materials such as paint sludges,
solvents, acids, caustics, and cyanides were left on-site, many of them leaking
and deteriorated. The drums burned in the 1976 fire also remained. Surface water,
ground water, and soils are contaminated.
In June 1981, using $10,829 under Section 311 of the Clean Water Act, EPA
fenced the site. In February 1982, with $995,000 in CERCLA emergency funds, EPA
removed the wastes and about 1 foot of soil, and placed a temporary clay cap on
the site, thereby alleviating the threats of fire, explosion, and human contact.
The Department of Justice, on behalf of EPA, has brought a Federal civil
action seeking injunctive relief against parties potentially responsible for wastes
associated with this site.
Status (July 1983): EPA recently prepared a Remedial Action Master Plan
outlining the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup
required at the site. It will guide further actions at the site.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund"
MEAL'S LANDFILL
Bloomington, Indiana
Conditions at listing (October 1981): Neal's Landfill covers about 18 acres
4.5 miles west of Bloomington, Indiana. The site was used as an industrial and
municipal waste landfill from 1950 to 1972. The main fill area measures about 300
by 300 yards. Later, the landfill was used as pasture for beef cattle. A number
of springs surface near the site and flow"0.8 miles to Richland Creek, a tributary
of the White River.
In 1966 and 1967, capacitors and arrestors containing PCBs, as well as PCB-
contaminated capacitor insulation material, rags, and filter clay, were disposed
of at the landfill. Capacitors and other contaminated materials are visible on
the surface. PCBs have been found in the surface soils in the northeast portion
of the landfill, the springs near the site, sediments of Richland Creek, and fat
from a calf that had grazed on the site.
Status (July 1983); On January 4, 1983, the United States filed a lawsuit
against Westinghouse under CERCLA and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
seeking preliminary and permanent injunctive relief. Negotiations as to settlement
of a preliminary injunction motion are continuing. The main case is set for trial
on October 25, 1983.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
NINTH AVENUE DUMP
Gary, Indiana
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Ninth Avenue Dump covers 20
acres in Gary, Indiana, in a flat marsh area that has been partially filled in.
Operations started in 1973 and ended in 1980. In 1975, the State documented the
presence of an estimated 10,000 55-gallon drums (many of them empty) and found
evidence suggesting that liquid wastes had been dumped on-site and allowed to
percolate through the sandy soil. A State inspector estimated that 500,000
gallons of liquid industrial waste had been dumped and 1,000 drums buried on-site.
Analyses identified the presence of various organic compounds and heavy metals.
When operations discontinued in 1980, over 250 deteriorating drums and six old
tank trucks remained above ground.
In fall 1980, the Department of Justice, on behalf of EPA, brought a Federal
civil action seeking injunctive relief under the Resource Conservation and Recovery
Act against the owners and operators of the site.
Status (July 1983): EPA and one of the responsible parties have negotiated
a plan for site cleanup. Phase I calls for removal of the drums, tank trucks,
junk, and grossly contaminated soils. All containerized wastes have been tested
and classified, but removal of the remaining drums, trucks, and surface soil has
been delayed because of problems in obtaining State permits for disposal. Con-
taminated surface soil has been scraped into a pile and covered with a plastic
sheet.
Phase IIA includes studying . subsurface conditions and recommending
remedial actions. Various organic compounds have been detected in the shallow
aquifer at both the parts-pernnillion and parts-per-billion ranges. Contamination
of drinking water has not been detected at this time. Negotiations for Phase IIA
are underway, and the trial is set for October 1983.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980(CERCLA)("Superfund")
PARROT ROAD DUMP
New Haven, Indiana
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Parrot Road Dump covers 70 acres
in a primarily rural area in New Haven, Allen County, Indiana. A ditch surround-
ing the site drains into the Maumee River, less than 0.5 miles away. The site is
unfenced. A highway running through the site increases accessibility. Until it
was covered and closed in 1976, the site was a large open burning dump. Various
wastes may have been buried on-site. EPA detected toxic organic chemicals,
including chlorinated solvents, in leachate from the site. Leachate has been
observed flowing into a drainage ditch, and soils on-site are discolored. The
primary concern is the threat to ground water. About 1,100 people within 3 miles
of the site draw their drinking water from wells. Evidence suggests that a well
50 feet east of the site is contaminated.
Status (July 1983): EPA is considering various alternatives for the site.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund"
SEYMOUR RECYCLING CORP.
Seymour, Indiana
Conditions at listing (October 1981); The Seymour Recycling Corp. Site
occupies nearly 14 acres in an industrial park, 2 miles from the center of Seymour,
Indiana. The facility, now abandoned, once reclaimed industrial wastes. Opera-
tions began in 1969, when the Seymour Manufacturing Co. moved its Chemical Division
to land it leased in the industrial park. In 1976, the Chemical Division was
incorporated into Seymour Recycling Corp. under the ownership of Seymour Manufac-
turing. In 1978, the site was sold to Environmental Processing Corp. Because of
numerous permit violations, the State closed the site in February 1980. Remaining
on-site were about 60,000 drums and 98 bulk storage tanks containing wastes such
as solvents, phenols, cyanides, acids, and C-56 (a pesticide by-product), as
well as hundreds of small containers of hazardous materials, primarily from labora-
tory operations. Some wastes were highly explosive. Soil and ground water off-site
are contaminated.
EPA undertook emergency actions beginning in March 1980, using $2 million
made available under Section 311 of the Clean Water Act. The actions included:
installation of a dike around the site; installation of a carbon unit to treat
surface water on-site; sampling and testing of drums, tanks, soil, and water;
restaging of approximately 45,000 drums to more secure areas; installation of
security fencing; cleanup of a spill of 3,000 gallons of chromic acid; and removal
of liquids from the bulk storage tanks. During this time, two waste generators
removed wastes from the site.
In May 1980, the Department of Justice, on behalf of EPA, brought a Federal
civil action seeking injunctive relief against parties responsible for wastes
associated with this site.
This is the top priority site in Indiana.
Status (July 1983): In August 1982, EPA signed a $12,000 Superfund State
contract with Indiana for initial remedial measures involving upgrading and repair-
ing of the on-site system for treating surface water.
In October 1982, EPA negotiated a $7.7 million agreement with 24 generators
to undertake a complete surface cleanup at the site. The cleanup is scheduled to
be completed in the fourth quarter of 1983. An additional group of generators has
commited over $4 million to a "cash-out" settlement agreement to the cleanup.
Suit will be brought by the end of 1983 against a group of parties who have
not settled. Also, EPA is planning a remedial investigation to determine the
extent and type of subsurface contamination at the site.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund'
WAYNE WASTE OIL
Columbia City, Indiana
Conditions at listing (December 1982): Wayne Waste Oil, a division of Wayne
Reclamation and Recycling, Inc., owns a 27-acre site in Columbia City, Whitley
County, Indiana. From 370,000 to 1.4 million gallons of wastes were dumped on the
surface, into unlined pits, and into a trench. Analyses indicate high levels of
cyanides, lead, chromium, and zinc.
The site is bordered by residences and a lumber yard on two sides, and a bend
of the Blue River on the other two sides. Three public wells are located within
220 yards of the site. The primary concern is the threat to ground water. There
are open, leaking drums on-site and waste areas that have been covered with sands,
as evidenced by disturbed surface soils.
Status (July 1983): The State is performing a health risk assessment on the
site. The final report is due in late 1983.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund"
WEDZEB ENTERPRISES, INC.
Lebanon, Indiana
Conditions at listing (December 1982); The Wedzeb Enterprises, Inc., site
consists of two warehouses in Lebanon, Indiana. They were used to store capaci-
tors, many containing oils, for subsequent distribution and resale. In May 1981,
a fire destroyed one warehouse, which contained about 50,000 capacitors, and caused
the release of PCBs and low levels of dioxin and tetrachlorodibenzofuran (TCDF)
into the immediate environment. The PCB-contaminated warehouse debris remains on
the site, which is neither secured nor posted. There is no protection from wind
and precipitation. State and Federal investigators sampled the site on several
occasions, beginning in May 1981. Most samples obtained from the warehouse rubble
contained more than 500 parts per million (ppm) PCBs; one contained 24,500 ppm.
Dioxin and TCDF were in concentrations (30 to 500 parts per trillion) that could
not adversely affect human health. Low concentrations of PCBs were detected in
Praire Creek. PCBs may have contaminated sludge from the Lebanon sewage treat-
ment plant via a basement drain (later sealed) in the warehouse. Ground water
is threatened because on-site soil is permeable, as is the aquifer 100 feet below.
In June 1981, the State requested that the principal owner of Vfedzeb submit
a proposal for cleanup and disposal. The situation was referred to the State
Attorney General for action in October 1981.
Status (July 1983); The Indiana State Board of Health is discussing cleanup
requirements with the owner.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
ARKANSAS CITY DUMP
Arkansas City, Kansas
Conditions at listing (October 1981): The Arkansas City Dump, Cowley County,
Kansas, was once the location of the Millikan Refining Co., which was destroyed by
an explosion in the mid-1920s. Refinery wastes remained on about 5 acres. There
was also a series of ponds holding aqueous wastes and covering about 5 acres, plus
0.5 acres of ponds that have been filled in. The site is near the Arkansas River.
Analyses detected trace amounts of toxic organic compounds (polynuclear aromatics)
in ground water near the disposal areas. Most of the site is owned by a local
development corporation and by Arkansas City. It has been divided into tracts and
sold to small businesses.
In July 1981, EPA awarded a $44,700 Cooperative Agreement to Kansas, under
the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. The funds are for a remedial investi-
gation to determine the type and extent of contamination at the site and a
feasibility study to identify alternatives for remedial action.
This is the top priority site in Kansas.
Status (July 1983): In August 1982, EPA added $130,000 to the Cooperative
Agreement. The remedial investigation was completed in the first quarter of 1983.
The feasibility study is scheduled to be completed in mid-1984.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund"
CHEROKEE COUNTY
Cherokee County, Kansas
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Cherokee County Site is a mining
area covering about 410 square miles in Cherokee County, Kansas. It is part of a
larger area sometimes referred to as the Tri-State Mining District, which encompasses
Cherokee County, Jasper County in Missouri, and Ottawa County in Oklahoma. As a
result of extensive lead and zinc mining and related activities covering almost
100 years, huge tailings piles cover an estimated 4,000 acres in southern Cherokee
County alone. The tailings contain small amounts of lead, zinc, cadmium, and
asbestos. Acidic water in abandoned mine shafts in the area contains high concen-
trations of toxic metals, particularly lead and cadmium. This mine water surfaces
in Tar Creek in Oklahoma.
In 1981, following a report by the University of Kansas School of Medicine
indicating an unusually high incidence of cancer, particularly lung cancer, in
Cherokee and Jasper Counties, EPA performed a background study over the Tri-State
area to identify potential carcinogens. An EPA aerial photographic study of Cherokee
County in October 1982 indicates that the piles are susceptible to water erosion,
with the run-off going to nearby streams.
This site was first listed under the name "Tar Creek, Cherokee County".
Status (July 1983): EPA has authorized a Remedial Action Master Plan outlining
the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required at the
site. Under a Cooperative Agreement with EPA, Oklahoma is studying water quality
problems in Ottawa County, Oklahoma. Also, Kansas, using state funds, has begun a
study of air quality in southeastern Cherokee County.
In April 1983, the Centers for Disease Control issued a health advisory
recommending permanent relocation of 11 families on or near the site. EPA then
allocated $2.2 million to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for the relocation.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation/and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
DOEPKE DISPOSAL (Holliday)
Johnson County, Kansas
Conditions at listing (December 1982): Doepke Disposal (Holliday) operated a
10-acre site on the southern bluffs of the Kansas River Valley in Johnson County,
Kansas, during the 1960s. The site, at the intersection of Holliday Drive and
Interstate 435, received unknown quantities of industrial wastes such as paint
sludges, spent solvents, metal tailings, and fiberglass resins. Leachate containing
toxic organic and inorganic chemicals flows through a culvert under Holliday Drive
into the Kansas River. County residents receive drinking water primarily from
21 wells less than 1 mile downstream from the site. Additional supplies are drawn
from the Kansas River.
Status (July 1983); Recent analyses detected iron, manganese, boron, other
metals, and bis-2-ethylhexylphthalate in leachate and shallow ground water. Con-
taminants in the leachate have not been detected at the river intake or in the
well field. EPA is now evaluating these recent data. In addition, EPA is preparing
a Remedial Action Master Plan outlining the investigations needed to determine the
full extent of cleanup required at the site.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
JOHNS' SLUDGE POND
Wichita, Kansas
Conditions at listing (December 1982): Johns' Sludge Pond is a surface in-
poundment in Wichita, Kansas. Between 1951 and 1970, Super Refined Oil, now out
of business, recycled waste oil there, disposing of an estimated 7,000 cubic yards
of sludge into an unlined pond. EPA found lead and organic compounds in ground
water on and very near the site. A number of private wells are in the area. In
the 1970s, in order to conduct remedial actions at the site, the city took ownership
of two-thirds of the property. The Johns' estate owns the remainder.
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Status (July 1983); EPA and the City of Wichita are negotiating for remedial
action at the site.
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National Priorities List Site Kentucky KY
Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
A.L. TAYLOR ("VALLEY OF THE DRUMS")
Brooks, Kentucky
Conditions at listing (October 1981); The A.L. Taylor ("Valley of the Drums")
Site covers 13 acres in Brooks, Kentucky, 12 miles south of Louisville. It was
used as a refuse dump, drum recycling center, and chemical dump fron 1967 to 1977.
The chemical wastes were largely from the paint and coatings industries of Louisville.
Air, surface water, ground water, and soil are contaminated with organic and inorganic
chemicals.
EPA conducted emergency response activities in March 1979 under Section 311
of the Clean Water Act, and in September 1981 under CERCLA, at a total cost of
$650,000. Through these response activities and voluntary removal of wastes by
known generators, a majority of the surface wastes (about 17,000 drums) were removed.
A system was installed to control and treat contaminated run-off from the site.
This is the top priority site in Kentucky.
Status (July 1983); EPA has completed a feasibility study identifying
alternatives for cleanup of subsurface contamination. The State and EPA Region IV
have agreed on the preferred alternative, and it was presented at a public meeting
in June 1983. A $1.4 million Cooperative Agreement to provide Kentucky with the
funds for cleanup is being negotiated.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund")
AIRCO
Calvert City, Kentucky
Conditions at listing (December 1982); Airco operated a 5-acre industrial
landfill in Calvert City, Kentucky, from the mid-1950s until 1971. Wastes in the
fill include acids, crotonaldehyde, and several mercury conpounds, which were
disposed of mainly in bulk. In 1971, Air Products and Chemicals purchased Airco1 s
manufacturing facility and received an easement from Airco to dispose of nonhazardous
wastes in its landfill until 1980. When operations ceased, Air Products covered
the landfill and installed a drainage system. A potential problem exists with
contamination of ground water and surface water.
Status (July 1983); EPA recently completed a Remedial Action Master Plan
outlining the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required
at the site. It will guide further actions at the site.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980(CERCLA)("Superfund")
B.F. Goodrich
Calvert City, Kentucky
Conditions at listing (December 1982); The B.F. Goodrich Site is a 2-acre
industrial landfill that operated in Calvert City, Kentucky, from 1969 to 1978.
Among wastes accepted were brine sludges containing mercury and paladium, which
were disposed of mainly in bulk. The site also contains several old pits where
organic materials were burned. Later the pits were covered. Ground water con-
tamination associated with waste disposal operations is suspected.
Status (July 1983); EPA recently completed a Remedial Action Master Plan
outlining the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup
required at the site. It will guide further actions at the site.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund")
DISTLER BRICKYARD
West Point, Kentucky
Conditions at listing (December 1982); The Distler Brickyard Site covers
about 35 acres in West Point, Kentucky. It is an abandoned brick-manufacturing
facility that was leased and used during the mid-1970s for disposal of industrial
wastes. Among wastes accepted were those characteristic of the paint and coatings
industries. In February 1982, EPA, using $300,000 in CERCLA emergency funds,
removed all drums and contaminated soil form the site. However, spills are
suspected of contaminating ground water beneath the site.
Status (July 1983); EPA conducted geophysical surveys and installed monitoring
wells to better define the extent of subsurface contamination. Also, EPA recently
completed a Remedial Action Master Plan outlining the investigations needed to
determine the full extent of cleanup required at the site. EPA is planning a
remedial investigation/feasibility study to determine the type and extent of
contamination at the site and identify alternatives for remedial action.
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DISTLER FARM
Jefferson County, Kentucky
Conditions at listing (July 1982); The Distler Farm Site covers 8.7 acres in
southwest Jefferson County, 17 miles from Louisville, Kentucky. In January 1979,
EPA, using $300,000 made available under Section 311 of the Clean Water Act,
responded to the emergency created when flood waters scattered drums of industrial
waste stored at the site along the floodplain of Stump Gap Creek. EPA recovered
and recontainerized 832 drums containing chemicals characteristic of the paint and
coatings industry, then moved them to higher ground. Later, the State sent the
drums to an approved disposal facility.
During the cleanup, EPA discovered trenches holding buried drums. A limited
ground water study, conducted in October 1981, identified compounds similar to
those found in the 1979 emergency. Sampling of nearby residential wells in 1979
and 1981 showed no contamination associated with waste disposal at the site.
Status (July 1983); EPA has conducted geophysical surveys and installed
monitoring wells to better define the extent of subsurface contamination. Also,
EPA recently completed a Remedial Action Master Plan outlining the investigations
needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required at the site. EPA is planning
a remedial investigation/feasibility study to determine the type and extent of
contamination at the site and to identify alternatives for remedial action.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
LEE'S LANE LANDFILL
Louisville, Kentucky
Conditions at listing (July 1982): Lee's Lane Landfill covers 125 acres
along the Ohio River floodplain in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky. It
first received waste in 1948 fron domestic, coranercial, and industrial sources.
Prior to and while the wastes were received, the site was a sand and gravel quarry.
In 1975, residents living adjacent to the site reported flash fires around their
water heaters. After explosive levels of methane gas were detected, seven families
were evacuated from their homes. In April 1975, the landfill was closed. County,
State, and Federal agencies documented the presence of methane and other toxic
gases in the ground east of the site. In 1978, extensive monitoring was conducted
to define the gas migration problem. A venting system was finally installed in
October 1980.
In February 1980, about 400 exposed drums of hazardous materials, some highly
flammable, were discovered on the Ohio River bank adjacent to the landfill. Over
50 chemicals were identified, including phenolic resins, benzene, and relatively
high concentrations of copper, cadmium, nickel, lead, and chromium. In October
1981, liquid wastes were pumped from the drums and taken to an approved disposal
facility. The empty drums, as well as solid wastes, were removed from the river
bank and buried on-site.
Status (July 1983); EPA recently completed a Remedial Action Master Plan
outlining the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required
at the site. It will guide further actions at the site.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
NEWPORT DUMP
Newport, Kentucky
Conditions at listing (December 1982); The Newport Dump covers 40 acres in
Newport, Kentucky. From the late 1960s to 1978, the city owned and operated the
site as a municipal landfill under a permit from the State. In 1979, the city
sold the site to the Northern Kentucky Port Authority. Under the agreement, the
new owner would be responsible for maintenance and proper closure. The authority
entered into an Agreed Order with the State outlining steps necessary for proper
closure. Leachate analyses conducted in late 1979 revealed low levels of PCBs and
some heavy metals. The city installed a leachate collection system, but it was
never operational. Contamination of ground water and surface water is suspected.
Status (July 1983); EPA recently completed a Remedial Action Master Plan
outlining the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup
required at the site. It will guide further actions at the site.
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National Priorities List Site Louisiana LA
Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
BAYOU BONFOUCA
SIidell, Louisiana
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Bayou Bonfouca (American Creosote)
Site covers 55 acres near Slidell, Louisiana, in St. Tammany Parish. American
Creosote Works,.Inc., a manufacturer of wood preservatives, operated on the site
for about 100 years. In 1970, after creosote spilled from tanks during a fire,
the site was abandoned. The spill, in addition to plant operations, significantly
contaminated sediments in Bayou Bonfouca and the surrounding area.
Status (July 1983): EPA is planning a remedial investigation/feasibility
study to determine the type and extent of contamination at the site and identify
alternatives for remedial action.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980(CERCLA)("Superfund")
BAYOU SORREL
Bayou Sorrel, Louisiana
Conditions at listing (July 1982): The Bayou Sorrel Site covers 50 acres and
is located 6 miles northwest of Bayou Sorrel, Louisiana, in Iberville Parish. The
site is on the East Atchafalya Basin Floodway Protection Levee, adjacent to the
Upper Grand River and Pat Bayou. The site, active in the mid-1960s, includes a
number of burial cells, a landfarm, pits located near storage tanks, and a producing
oil well. Liquid wastes and sludges, as well as containerized wastes, are present.
The operator closed the site in 1979 under a court order obtained by the State
with assistance from EPA. An evaluation of the previous closure indicates that it
was not totally successful. Organic odors are prevalent on-site, and cover has
eroded from some areas of the pits. During the closure attempt, some pits were
covered with site overburden rather than a less permeable clay. Soil, ground water,
and possibly air are contaminated with organic and inorganic pollutants.
Status (July 1983): The State and EPA are negotiating for a remedial
investigation to determine the type and extent of contamination at the site and a
feasibility study to identify alternatives for remedial action.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund"
CLEVE REBER
Sorrento, Louisiana
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Cleve Reber Site covers 25 acres
near Sorrento, Louisiana, in Ascension Parish about 25 miles southeast of Baton
Rouge. Wastes were dumped at the site in the early 1970s until it was abandoned
in 1972. From 500 to 600 barrels are visible on the surface. Some are corroding,
and others appear to have exploded. They contain sulfur, asphalt, tars, plastics,
and oily wastes. Also on the site are four ponds of water, piles of dry chemical
waste, and an estimated 2,500 drums, buried at shallow depths.
Status (July 1983): In July 1983, EPA approved $200,000 in CERCLA emergency
funds to remove surface drums, contaminated soil, and dry chemical wastes.
The State and EPA are planning to undertake a remedial investigation/feasibi-
lity study to determine the type and extent of contamination at the site and
identify alternatives for remedial action.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
OLD IN6ER OIL REFINERY
Darrow, Louisiana
Conditions at listing (July 1982): The Old Inger Oil Refinery Site covers 14
acres near Darrow, Louisiana, in Ascension Parish. It was obtained by the company
in 1976 to reclaim oil from refinery wastes. A spill in 1978 contaminated a large
surface area. In 1981, Louisiana officially declared the site "abandoned." It
has nine oil storage tanks, which have overflowed into nearby holding ponds and a
swamp. The site is easily accessible to people, vehicles, and animals. Ground
water and soil are contaminated by organic chemicals.
This is the top priority site in Louisiana.
Status (July 1983): In September 1982, EPA awarded a $210,000 Cooperative
Agreement to Louisiana for a remedial investigation to determine the type and
extent of contamination at the site. The work is scheduled to be completed in the
fourth quarter of 1983. In April 1983, EPA added $180,000 to the Cooperative
Agreement for conducting a feasibility study to identify alternatives for remedial
action at the site. Also in April, $47,000 in CER.CLA emergency funds were used to
construct a diversion levee, repair a breach in the lagoon dike, conduct
treatability studies on water and sludges, and fence the site.
EPA has identified parties potentially responsible for wastes at the site and
is seeking their cooperation in the cleanup.
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National Prioritiee List Site Massachusetts MA
Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980(CERCLA)("Superfund")
BAIRD & McGUIRE
Holbrook, Massachusetts
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Baird & McGuire Site covers about
15 acres in Holbrook, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Since 1912, the company has
run a batching operation, mixing and packaging pesticides, emulsifiers, floor
waxes, strippers, disinfectants, coal-tar emulsions, and associated products. The
site is 500 feet west of the Cochato River, which is diverted 2.5 miles downstream
into the Richardi Reservoir, part of the water system serving nearly 90,000 people
in Braintree, Holbrook and Randolph. The site is also located within 1000 feet of
Holbrook's South Street Well Field, which was abandoned due to contamination.
Analyses of on-site ground water show high levels of arsenic and numerous organic
compounds. Creosote is found in ground water between the site and the Cochato
River. Similar organic contamination has been documented since 1958 in the South
Street Well Field. Up to 10 parts per million of organic compounds were detected
in the ai r on-site.
Status (July 1983): In March 1983, a prolonged period of heavy rain raised
the levels of ground water and the Cochato River, creating an oil slick on the
river. EPA's Emergency Response Team came in and brought the situation under
control. EPA ordered Baird & McGuire to undertake 14 tasks to immediately stabi-
lize the site. The company performed some of the tasks, but informed EPA that it
was financially unable to implement all of them. In April 1983, EPA approved
$192,000 in emergency funds to (1) erect a fence, (2) install a system to divert
run-off, (3) collect hydrogeological data on-site, and (4) evaluate and modify an
existing system to control ground water. This work is currently underway.
EPA recently completed a Remedial Action Master Plan outlining the investiga-
tions needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required at the site. It was
circulated for public review on May 17, 1983. The next step, expected to begin in
fall 1983, is a remedial investigation/feasibility study to determine the type and
extent of contamination at the site and to identify alternatives for remedial
action.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
CANNON ENGINEERING CORP. (CEC)
Bridgewater, Massachusetts
Conditions at listing (December 1982); The Cannon Engineering Corp. (CEC)
Site occupies 3 acres in Bridgewater, Massachusetts. From 1974 to 1980, CEC
was licensed to transport, store, and incinerate certain types of hazardous wastes.
On-site structures include 21 storage tanks, three buildings, an office/warehouse,
and an incinerator. Ground water south of the site is contaminated with benzene,
1,1,1-trichloroethane, and toluene. To date, no contamination of drinking water
wells has been detected. A pond to the south and a swamp to the west are also
contaminated. Owners of CEC were indicted for illegal storage and disposal of
hazardous wastes. The company is in receivership, but the receiver is not able to
finance the continued operation of the facility. In October 1982, the State
contracted for removal and disposal of hazardous wastes in tanks (about 150,000
gallons) and in about 600 drums. The cleanup was completed in December 1982.
Status (July 1983): EPA recently completed a Remedial Action Master Plan
outlining the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup
required at the site. EPA is planning a remedial investigation to determine the
type and extent of contamination of soils, ground water, and surface water, both
on- and off-site.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
CHARLES GEORGE RECLAMATION TRUST LANDFILL
Tyngsborough, Massachusetts
Conditions at listing (October 1981): The Charles George Reclamation Trust
Landfill (the Trust) occupies about 70 acres in Tyngsborough, Worcester County,
Massachusetts. From 1973 to 1975, the privately-owned landfill disposed of munici-
pal and industrial waste under permit from the State. Concentrated leachate has
seeped from the landfill through the unconsolidated aquifer and into surface water
in a number of locations. It contains from 70 to 10,000 parts per billion of
various chemicals, including vinyl chloride, benzene, tetrachloroethylene, methyl
ethyl ketohe, and arsenic. Contaminated surface water crosses residential and
recreational areas at several points. Bedrock wells serving the Cannongate
Condominium contain the same chemicals as does the leachate. In July 1982, the
State shut down the wells.
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Status (July 1983): In May 1983, four private bedrock wells serving homes
adjacent to the condominiums were found to have low levels of the same pollutants
as the condominium wells. All the other homes in the vicinity of the condominiums
may also be threatened.
EPA recently prepared a Remedial Action Master Plan, outlining the investi-
gations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required at the site. The
plan recommended as an interim remedial measure to provide a permanent water supply
for people affected.
In spring 1983, the Trust sold the trucking company's assets and applied for
reorganization under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Act. In May 1983, EPA issued a
Notice Letter to the Trust requesting its cooperation in the cleanup.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980(CERCLA)("Superfund")
GROVELAND WELLS
Groveland, Massachusetts
Conditions at listing (December 1982): Groveland Production Wells #1 and #2
once were the sole source of drinking water for Groveland, Essex County, Massachusetts.
This site covers 850 acres and includes the two municipal wells, the surface water
and ground water that supply them, and the suspected source(s) of contamination.
In 1979, both wells were shut down when the State detected trichloroethylene con-
tamination. At this time, the town instituted emergency conservation measures and
obtained water through temporary hookups to neighboring communities. The backups
were discontinued when the town developed Well #3 along the Merrimack River, using
an emergency grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. However,
due to the lower yield of Well #3, the town continues its conservation measures.
Status (July 1983); The town's consulting firm has identified two likely
sources of contamination of the aquifer and municipal wells. Trichloroethylene,
1,1,1-trichloroethane, 1,2-dichloroethylene, toluene and chloroform have been
found in ground and surface waters throughout the study area. The town has filed
lawsuits against three companies involved with the two sites. One company has
reached a settlement with the town to investigate its property.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
HOCOMONCO POND
Westborough, Massachusetts
Conditions at listing (December 1982): Hocomonco was a recreational pond
in Westborough, Massachusetts, until the State closed it in 1980. It is privately
owned. From 1920 to 1963, the site was the location of wood-treating and asphalt-
batching operations. Past disposal practices resulted in creosote and phenol
contamination of ground water, surface water, and sediments and soils in the pond
and on its shore. A municipal well, the Otis Street Well, is located 1,500 feet
to the northwest of the pond. To date, no contaminants have been detected in this
well, which is sampled every 6 months.
Status (July 1983): EPA recently completed a Remedial Action Master Plan
outlining the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup
required at the site.
The owners of the property contracted for a study of the historical use of
the land and the processing operations and disposal practices associated with each
use. The contractor also recommended an approach to investigation of the area.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980(CERCLA)("Superfund")
INDUSTRI-PLEX 128
Wbburn, Massachusetts
Conditions at listing (October 1981): The Industri-Plex 128 Site covers 250
acres in north Woburn, Massachusetts. Between about 1953 and 1981, Merrinac Chemical
Co. and its successor, Monsanto Co., manufactured insecticides, explosives, acids,
and other chemicals at the site. In the late 1960s, much of the site was acquired
by the Mark Phillip Trust for industrial development. Excavation in the 1970s
uncovered and mixed 130 years' accumulation of industrial by-products and wastes.
Many of the pits, piles, and lagoons are continuously leaching toxic metals into
the environment. As excavation progressed, pockets of buried animal hides from
glue manufacturing were exposed to the air, causing odors. In June 1979, the Army
Corps of Engineers and the State issued a cease and desist order to the Trustee
relative to the placing of dredged or fill material into the wetlands on the site.
Both the Corps and the State entered into Consent Decrees requiring the defendant
to deal with the hazardous waste problems at the site. The defendant did not.
This site was first listed under the name "Mark Phillip Trust."
Status (July 1983): Shortly after the site was listed, Stauffer Chemical
Corp., came forward to discuss its role in cleanup of this site. Extensive
discussions resulted in a Consent Order, which outlines a two-phase investigation
leading to a long-term solution. Stauffer has completed the field portion of
Phase I. Phase II, a feasibility study, is scheduled to begin in mid-1983.
Since May 1981, EPA has spent $334,000 on investigation of the site and
installation of a 10,000-foot fence.
EPA has identified other parties potentially responsible for wastes associated
with the site and is seeking their cooperation in the cleanup.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund")
- NEW BEDFORD
New Bedford, Massachusetts
Conditions at listing (July 1982): PCBs were used by two manufacturers of
electrical capacitors located in New Bedford, Massachusetts, over several decades
until the late 1970s. As a result of poor disposal practices, PCB contamination
in the New Bedford area is widespread. The harbor is contaminated at least 6
miles from the upper Acushnet River to Buzzards Bay. Ambient air, surface water,
ground water, soils, sediments, and the food chain are contaminated, as well as
industrial plant sites. Sullivan's Ledge and the New Bedford Municipal Landfill,
which contains an estimated 500,000 pounds of PCB waste, are also contaminated.
In May 1982, EPA entered into Consent Agreements with two companies to address
the PCB problem on their properties.
This is the top priority site in Massachusetts.
Status (July 1983): EPA recently completed a Remedial Action Master Plan
outlining the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required
at the site. The next step, a remedial investigation/feasibility study to deter-
mine the type and extent of contamination at the site and identify alternatives
for remedial action, is scheduled to begin in summer 1983.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980(CERCLA)("Superfund")
NYANZA CHEMICAL WASTE DUMP
Ashland, Massachusetts
Conditions at listing (October 1981); The Nyanza Chemical Waste Dump is
adjacent to an active industrial complex in Ashland, Massachusetts. The 35-acre
site is within 1,000 feet of Sudbury Reservoir, which is used for recreational
purposes and is considered a possible supplemental source of drinking water for the
metropolitan Boston area. From 1917 to 1978. the site was occupied by numerous
producers of textile dyes and intermediates. Nyanza Chemical, the last of these
companies, operated from 1965 to 1978, when it went out of business due to financial
problems. Over 45,000 tons of chemical sludges were generated by Nyanza's waste
water treatment processess. Soil, ground water, and surface water are contaminated
with heavy metals and chlorinated organics. Mercury-laden particulates may also
have been blown into the air from exposed sludges.
The current owner leases the old plant to various businesses. When
Nyanza sold the land, the court required that about $250,000 be placed in escrow,
most of which the owner has spent on site studies.
Status (July 1983): In January 1983, EPA signed a $500,000 Superfund State
Contract with Massachusetts for a remedial investigation to determine the type and
extent of contamination at the site and a feasibility study to identify alternatives
for remedial action. The work is scheduled to be completed in the first quarter of
1984.
EPA has identified parties potentially responsible for wastes associated with
the site and is seeking their cooperation in the cleanup.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
PSC RESOURCES
Palmer, Massachusetts
Conditions at listing (December 1982)- The PSC Resources Site, formerly
owned by Philips Resources, Inc., is located in Palmer, Massachusetts. The pro-
perty, which abuts a residential area, once covered 3.6 acres and included two
buildings with a 1.5-mi11ion-galIon storage capacity. Now, the site covers 2
acres and holds 34,000 gallons of waste. The inactive facility reclaimed waste
oil from Massachusetts collection points. These products were then heat treated
and sold as a base for lubricating oil, road spray oil, and fuel. After a spill
in June 1982, EPA discovered several leaking tanks and containment dikes, as well
as saturated soils. Surface waters, wetlands, and ground water are directly
threatened by the waste. Trichloroethane and PCBs have been identified in an
adjacent swamp.
In 1982, acting under Section 311 of the Clean Water Act, EPA required the
owner to contain the oil discharge, determine the contents of 22 tanks, and invest-
gate the possibility of ground water contamination. In response, the owner sampled
tanks, installed a boom in the swamp, and began further maintenance activities,
including the installation of a chain link fence.
Status (July 1983); The State and EPA are monitoring the containment process
and are awaiting results of more extensive sampling and a proposal from the owner
detailing how to proceed with the cleanup.
EPA recently completed a Remedial Action Master Plan outlining the investiga-
tions needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required at the site.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund")
PLYMOUTH HARBOR/CANNON ENGINEERING CORP.
Plymouth, Massachusetts
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Plymouth Harbor/Cannon Engineering
Corp. Site occupies 0.5 acres in an industrial park in Plymouth, Massachusetts.
About 20 yards from the shores of Plymouth Harbor are two above-ground 250,000-gallon
tanks and one 500,000»gallon tank containing mixed solvents and oily wastes. Several
seams have leaked, contaminating soils around the tanks. Ground water contamination
could not be documented because there are no wells and numerous potential sources
of contamination. Officials of the industrial park have complained about odors.
Major concerns center around possible rupture of the tanks, which would contaminate
both ground water and surface water. In addition, the site poses a fire and explosion
hazard.
Status (July 1983): EPA recently completed a Remedial Action Master Plan
outlining the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required
at the site. Actions proposed to safeguard the harbor and the community include
removal and proper disposal of the hazardous substances from the tanks. Planning
is underway on the next step, a remedial investigation/feasibility study to determine
the type and extent of contamination at the site and identify alternatives for
remedial action.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund")
RE-SOLVE, INC.
Dartmouth, Massachusetts
Conditions at listing (October 1981); Re-Solve, Inc., reclaimed solvents for
24 years on a 6-acre site in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, before closing voluntarily
in October 1980. The site is in a rural area of few residences, deep woods, and an
adjacent wetland. Preliminary data indicate that the ground water is shallow, with
flow towards the Copicut River 500 feet east. On site are unlined wastes lagoons
containing high concentrations of solvents, PCBs, and toxic metals. The lagoons,
which are within 12 to 18 inches of overflowing, are in poor condition. The bottoms
of the lagoons are situated in the water table, and some migration has occurred.
Surface waters are threatened by ground water discharge, run-off, and potential
lagoon overflows.
In 1980, when Re-Solve closed the facility, it surrendered its State license
and sold the property to the current owner. The State required the company to
remove all hazardous waste from the site and to take certain other actions. The
company refused, and the State started an enforcement action.
Status (July 1983): In August 1982, EPA started a remedial investigation to
determine the extent and type of contamination at the site and a feasibility study,
which recommended alternatives for remedial action.The final cleanup option for
source removal and encapsulation is estimated to cost $3,050,000. Design for this
work is scheduled to start in summer 1983.
EPA began negotiations for remedial action with responsible parties on June
14, 1983. Negotiations for surface cleanup by responsible parties will be con-
cluded later in the year.
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SILRESIM CHEMICAL CORP.
Lowell, Massachusetts
Conditions at listing (July 1982); The Silresim Chemical Corp. Site covers
5 acres in an industrial area 1 mile south of the central business district of
Lowell, Massachusetts, and 0.3 miles from several residential areas. Starting in
1971, Silresim began reclaiming (under a State permit) a variety of chemical wastes,
waste oil, solvents, and sludges containing heavy metals. In 1977, Silresim
declared bankruptcy and abandoned the site, leaving behind 30,000 decaying drums
and several large storage tanks. When the owner abandoned the site, the State
undertook a $2.2 million cleanup of the drums and tanks.
Ground water flows generally to the northwest towards Meadow Brook, which
drains into the Merrimack River, the source of water for Lawrence. Surface water
containing volatile organic compounds pesticides, and PCBs drains from the site
onto two or possibly three adjacent properties. Soil is similarly contaminated.
A noticeable odor is present and is aggravated by hot or humid weather.
Status (July 1983); In April 1983, EPA completed a Remedial Action Master
Plan outlining the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup
required at the site. EPA is upgrading the fence which surrounds the site and
undertaking a remedial investigation/feasibility study to determine the type and
extent of contamination at the site and identify alternatives for remedial action.
During the summer and fall of 1983, EPA is scheduled to demolish the buildings
on-site and temporarily encapsulate the site to prevent contaminants from migrat-
ing off-site. Negotiations with parties potentially responsible for wastes
associated with the site will also be undertaken during the summer.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980(CERCLA)("Superfund")
W.R. GRACE & CO., INC. (ACTON PLANT)
Acton, Massachusetts
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The W.R. Grace & Co., Inc., plant
covers 500 acres in Acton, Massachusetts. Until early 1982, the plant manufactured
various specialty chemicals and other products for industrial use. Since at least
1973, residents in South Acton have filed complaints about periodic odors and
irritants in the air around the Grace plant. In addition, the town drilled Assabet
Wells #1 and 2 in the area, which contains deep deposits of sand and gravel and
bears large amounts of ground water. However, the water had odors indicating
significant contamination. In 1978, when Grace proposed expanding part of the
plant, local and State officials undertook a more detailed examination of the
company's waste disposal practices. This led to the precautionary closing of two
contaminated municipal wells, reducing Acton's drinking water supply by 40 percent.
On October 21, 1980, EPA and Grace signed a Consent Decree, representing an out-of-
court settlement of a Federal suit filed against the company under the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act. The settlement required Grace to clean up and
restore the quality of the aquifer supplying Assabet Wells #1 and #2 and to close
out the existing lagoons and landfill on-site, which are no longer in use.
Status (July 1983): EPA is evaluating Grace's proposals to start cleanup of
the lagoons and landfill and drill wells to intercept contaminated water in the
aquifer.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
WELLS G & H
Woburn, Massachusetts
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Wells G & H Site covers about
500 acres in East Central Woburn, Massachusetts. Between 1964 and 1979, the
wells provided approximately 25 percent of the drinking water for the town, primarily
25 homes and businesses in the southeastern portion. In 1979, the State closed
the wells after detecting four chlorinated solvents in the water. The concentration
of total volatile organics was approximately 500 parts per billion. In 1980, EPA
began preliminary assessments of several industries in the area that may have
affected Wells G & H. The investigation, later expanded to include an evaluation
of the geology and ground water quality of North and East Woburn, was completed in
June 1982.
Status (July 1983): EPA has issued three orders against potentially responsible
parties under Section 3013 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).
The orders require the companies to conduct a hydrogeological investigation of
their properties. EPA has also sent 15 letters (under Section 3007 of RCRA) to
other companies within the study area requesting detailed information about their
use of hazardous materials.
EPA recently completed a Remedial Action Master Plan outlining the investiga-
tions needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required at the site. It will
guide further actions at the site.
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National Priorities List Site Maryland MD
Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund")
LIMESTONE ROAD
Cumberland, Maryland
Conditions at listing (December 1982); The Limestone Road Site consists of
two contiguous areas covering 35 acres in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland.
In 1981, the State identified chromium-bearing waste from a local industry on the
site, which is privately owned. In March 1982, EPA detected contamination of
ground water and surface water at the site.
Status (July 1983); The State has been pursuing enforcement action against
the owners of both of the properties that comprise the site. EPA is planning a
Remedial Action Master Plan outlining the investigations needed to determine the
full extent of cleanup required at the site. It will guide further actions at the
site.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund")
MIDDLETOWN ROAD DUMP
Annapolis, Maryland
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Middletown Road Dump covers 10
acres in a mixed residential/rural area near Annapolis, Anne Arundel County,
Maryland. The Site, which is privately owned, has been used for the disposal of
rubble, fill material, and miscellaneous wastes. The State detected toluene,
benzene, paint waste, and solvents in at least 12 drums and one dumpster at the
site. While taking remedial action, the owner crushed some drums, and liquids
spilled onto the site. Although ground water at the site has not been sampled,
potential contamination is of concern because ground water is used for drinking
water in the area. The site is located within 1,200 feet of an unnamed tributary
to Whitehall Creek, which empties into Chesapeake Bay.
Status (July 1983): The State is pursuing enforcement action against the
site owner and the contractor who was assisting in the remedial action. EPA has
recently completed emergency action at the site, which included removal of
contaminated soil, capping of the site, and installation of monitoring wells.
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SAND, GRAVEL, & STONE
Elkton, Maryland
Conditions at listing (December 1982); The Sand, Gravel, & Stone Site is an
inactive quarry near Elkton, Cecil County, Maryland. From 1969 to 1974, approximately
3 acres of the site, which is privately owned, were used for the disposal of bulk
wastes (processing waste water, sludges, still bottoms) and about 90 drums of solid
and semisolid waste. Pits were excavated and used for disposal of approximately
700,000 gallons of waste. In 1975 and 1976, in response to orders from the State,
the owner removed 200,000 gallons of liquid waste from the site and buried drums
and sludges on the site in clay-lined pits. In May 1982, EPA noted contamination
of surface water as well as localized contamination of ground water at the site.
Water samples collected from homes within 0.3 miles of the site were not contaminated.
Status (July 1983); The State has taken enforcement action against a party
potentially responsible for wastes at the site. EPA recently completed a draft
Remedial Action Master Plan outlining the investigations needed to determine the
full extent of cleanup required at the site. It will guide future actions at the
site.
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National Priorities List Site Maine ME
Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
F. O'CONNOR
Augusta, Maine
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The F. O'Connor Co., a dealer in
scrap iron and metals, occupies about 5 acres in Augusta, Maine. One of the major
operations at the site was the salvaging of used transformers containing PCBs. The
State first inspected the site in 1973, when uncontained oil from the transformer
operation overflowed a holding pond and drained into Riggs Brook. At this time,
the owner agreed to install a 20,000-gallon tank to recover lost transformer oil.
On a visit in 1976, the State found no 20,000-gallon tank, but two lagoons covering
2,000 square feet and equipped with an overflow pipe to prevent loss of floating
oil. The first lagoon drained to the second, which drained to Riggs Brook. Oil
from the first lagoon contains 10,000 to 20,000 parts per million PCBs. Sediments
in Riggs Brook contain low levels of PCBs, indicating run-off from the site is
entering surface water. The State recommended that dikes be installed to prevent
run-off from entering either of the lagoons. In March 1977, the State recommended
(1) pumping the oil in the lagoons to holding tanks and (2) excavating the lagoons
to bedrock, covering them with 2 feet of marine clay, fertilizing, and seeding.
In June and September 1978, the owner was reminded of the previous recommendations.
In 1979, the State found the material in the lagoons had been pumped into several
tanks, one of which was leaking. The lagoon had not yet been filled, but the
State determined it could be used as a catch basin for oil leaking from a ruptured
tank.
Status (July 1983): EPA is preparing a Remedial Action Master Plan outlining
the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required at the
site. It will guide further actions at the site.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund")
MCKIN CO.
Gray, Maine
Conditions at listing (December 1982) The McKin Co. Site occupies about
10 acres in Gray, Maine. It is a privately-owned abandoned sand and gravel site
consisting of a fenced enclosure, an incubator, a concrete-block building, an
asphalt-lined lagoon, several large storage tanks, numerous 55-gallon drums, and
other debris. The operation was constructed for waste generated when the Tatnano,
a Norwegian tanker, ran aground on a ledge in Hussey Sound, spilling 100,000 gallons
of industrial fuel. In addition to the Tamano wastes, the owners also accepted
septic tank wastes and industrial process wastes. As early as 1973, residents of
East Gray reported odors in well water and discoloration of laundry. As the number
of complaints increased, it became apparent that a contaminated plume was moving
through the aquifer. In August 1977, an Emergency Health Ordinance was issued to
prohibit any new construction within about 2 miles of the site. In November 1977,
EPA conducted a hydrogeologic assessment of the area. About this time, the Farmers
Home Administration provided an alternate water supply for contaminated private
wells in the area. In December 1977, Gray issued a cleanup order to McKin Co.
The State then removed the remaining wastes from all tanks, identified organic
chemicals in the contents, and drilled over 75 shallow soil borings, which identified
two areas of gross soil contamination.
Status (July 1983); EPA recently completed a Remedial Action Master Plan
which recommends (1) additional studies to fully characterize the site to develop
alternative remedial actions and (2) removal of wastes and tanks from the site.
During April 1983, the State removed the barrels. The State has also brought
legal action against McKin.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980(CERCLA)("Superfund")
PINETTE'S SALVAGE YARD
Washburn, Maine
Conditions at listing (December 1982): Pinette's Salvage Yard is located 1
mile southwest of the town of Washburn, Maine. In July 1979, three transformers
filled with PCBs were removed from Loring Air Force Base to Pinette's^ which is
privately owned. During unloading, the transformers broke, spilling their contents
onto an area measuring 40 feet by 40 feet. The oil migrated through the soil and
may have contaminated ground water and surface water. The main concern is the
potential for direct contact with highly contaminated soil.
Status (July 1983): In December 1982, the State placed a temporary cap over
the spill area. EPA is preparing a Remedial Action Master Plan outlining the
investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required at the site.
It will guide further actions at the site.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980(CERCLA)("Superfund")
SACO TANNERY WASTE PITS
Saco, Maine
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Saco Tannery Waste Pits occupy
about 225 acres in Saco, Maine. The property, presently owned by Maine Guarantee
Corp., was abandoned by Saco Tanning Corp. when it filed for bankruptcy. On-site
are about 30 lagoons and pits ranging in size from about 30 to 60 square feet, as
well as two large chromium pits several acres in size.
In excess of 23 million gallons of chrome sludge, acids, alkaline sludge, and
methylene chloride sludges were disposed of on the site. Some pits contain highly
acid liquids and several chlorinated hydrocarbons. The pits are unfenced. No
samples of ground water have been analyzed on-site. However, ground water is
shallow, making contamination possible. Private drinking water wells show no
contamination as yet.
Status (July 1983): EPA recently completed a Remedial Action Master Plan
outlining the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required
at the site. The plan recommends initial remedial measures involving emptying the
acid pits and restricting site access.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund"
WINTHROP LANDFILL
Winthrop, Maine
Conditions at listing (October 1981): The Winthrop Landfill is located in
Winthrop, Maine, about 10 miles west of Augusta. The site includes the Winthrop
Town Landfill (11 acres) and the adjacent privately-owned Savage Landfill (9.5
acres). Both landfills are located in an abandoned gravel pit near the shore of
Lake Annabessacook. The town disposed of municipal and industrial wastes at its
landfill for nearly 50 years and did not restrict the types of waste accepted until
the mid-1970s. Late in 1979, an attempt to expand the landfill revealed numerous
rusting and leaking barrels. The town decided to close the landfill and construct
a transfer station on the site. The Savage Landfill contracted to accept municipal
solid waste and debris from two small neighboring towns and also accepted wastes
from Winthrop to extend the life of the town landfill.
In September 1981, EPA made available $450,000 under the Resource Conservation
and Recovery Act for (1) a remedial investigation to determine the type and extent
of contamination at the site and the probable routes of migration to both private
water supplies and Lake Annabessacook and (2) a feasibility study to identify
alternatives for remedial action at the site.
Status (July 1983): The remedial investigation was completed in June 1983.
Volatile organics attributable to the landfill were found to be migrating off-site
in ground water. Monitoring wells revealed contamination with tetrahydrofuran
(THF), toluene, methyl ethyl ketone, ethylbenzene, chloroethane, and other volatile
organics. One residential well was found to be contaminated with THF. The
feasibility study is scheduled to be completed in the fourth quarter of 1983.
EPA has identified parties potentially responsible for wastes associated with
the site and is seeking their cooperation in the cleanup.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
ANDERSON DEVELOPMENT CO.
Adrian, Michigan
Conditions at listing (December 1982); The Anderson Development Co. (ADC)
Site covers 10 acres in Adrian, Michigan. From 1971 to March 1979, ADC manufactured
a chemical curing agent under the name Curene 442. The chemical, 4,4'-methylene .
bis(2-chloroaniline) (MBOCA), is a carcinogen. In 1973, anilines were found in
the East Side Drain, where ADC discharged waste waters to the South Branch of the
Raisin River. Later that year, ADC began discharging to the Adrian municipal
waste water treatment plant Decreasing the plant's efficiency. MBOCA was detected
in sewage sludge and in sediments from a treatment lagoon. Studies conducted
throughout 1979 also found MBOCA widely distributed in soils within 2 miles of the
plant, and in the urine of ADC workers and preschool children living near ADC.
The State paved streets adjacent to the ADC industrial zone, cleaned 253 house-
holds, and removed or tilled and covered contaminated soils in the industrial and
residential areas.
Status (July 1983); Conditions at this site are currently being addressed
through a State enforcement action against parties responsible for wastes at the
site.
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AUTO ION CHEMICALS, INC.
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Auto Ion Chemicals, Inc., Site
covers 1 acre in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Between 1963 and 1973, the company treated
chromium plating wastes on the site. About 122,000 gallons of liquid plating
wastes and sludges remain on-site in three basement areas and an outside concrete-
lined lagoon. While the plant operated, the State documented numerous discharges
of pollutants to the ground, sewers, and Kalamazoo River. Hexavalent chromium and
cyanide were detected in spills on the ground and in the river. Two city wells
located within 1.3 miles of the site may be threatened. The wells are part of the
Kalamazoo municipal system, which provides water to over 100,000 residents.
In 1981, Kalamazoo tried to condemn the facility. The owner filed for an
injunction, but the case was dropped when the property reverted to the State because
the owner failed to pay taxes. Vandals have repeatedly destroyed sections of
the fence around the site.
Status (July 1983); EPA is preparing a Remedial Action Master Plan outlining
the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required at the
site. It will guide further actions at the site.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund")
BERLIN & FARRO
Swartz Creek, Michigan
Conditions at listing (July 1982): Berlin & Farro operated an incinerator
for liquid industrial wastes in Swartz Creek, Michigan, from 1971 until 1980, when
the company filed for bankruptcy. The 40-acre site was then placed in receivership.
A landfill on the property was used for disposal of crushed and empty drums. In
1974, the company was ordered to close down because the incinerater, which had no
emission controls, and an open lagoon on-site posed a health threat. After that,
the State pursued administrative and legal actions to force cleanup, with little
success. The site holds an estimated 10,000 buried drums, five buried tanks con-
taining about 30,000 gallons of C-56 liquids (a pesticide by-product), and four
lagoons containing approximately 11,000 cubic yards of contaminated sludges.
Slocum Drain and Swartz Creek are contaminated with C-56. Emissions of C-56 into
the air present a public health threat.
In May 1980, the Governor declared a toxic substance emergency at the site,
and the State has since used $850,000 to remove and dispose of 15,300 cubic yards
of sludges. In June 1980, EPA spent $96,000 in an emergency action to fence the
site and excavate and dispose of contaminated soil and drums west of the lagoon
area.
Status (July 1983J: In July 1982, EPA awarded a $1,033,844 Cooperative Agree-
ment to Michigan to (1) install a temporary cap over the lagoon area, (2) remove
the underground storage tanks (both completed in the fourth quarter of 1982), (3)
conduct a remedial investigation of hydrogeological conditions and the wastes
present (scheduled to be completed in the fourth quarter of 1983), and (4) a feasi-
bility study to identify alternatives for remedial action at the site (scheduled
to be completed in the third quarter of 1984).
In the first quarter of 1983, the State removed an additional 15,000 cubic
yards of sludge. A limited feasibility study is being conducted to identify
alternatives for the landfill and other buried tanks, drums, and drain tiles. It
is scheduled to be completed in the third quarter of 1983.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
BUTTERWORTH NO. 2 LANDFILL
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Butterworth No. 2 Landfill covers
60 acres adjacent to the Grand River in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It was owned and
operated by the city until the State closed it in 1971 for improper operations.
It accepted industrial wastes, including plating wastes, cyanides, and organic
solvents. The site is improperly covered and leachate is occasionally a problem.
The Grand River is threatened by leachate and run-off from the site.
Status (July 1983): EPA is preparing a Remedial Action Master Plan outlining
the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required at the
site. It will guide further actions at the site.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund"
CEMETERY DUMP
Rose Center, Michigan
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Cemetery Dump is in rural Oakland
County, near Rose Center, Michigan. From 300 to 600 barrels of industrial wastes
were dumped in an old gravel pit near a cemetery in the late 1960s. Excavation of
a trench uncovered 20 to 30 barrels that contained paint sludges, solvents, PCBs,
and oils. Sampling of three residential wells next to the site detected no contam-
ination.
Status (July 1983): EPA is preparing a Remedial Action Master Plan outlining
the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required at the
site. It will guide further actions at the site.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund")
CHARLEVOIX MUNICIPAL WELL
v Charlevoix, Michigan
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The 5,000 residents of the City of
Charlevoix, Michigan, are served by one municipal well. In September 1981, the
State detected 37 parts per billion of trichloroethylene (TCE) in the well. In
November 1981, the city installed four monitoring wells around the municipal well,
which also detected TCE. A study by EPA in mid-1982 identified three possible
sources of contamination, but could not define the actual source.
Status (July 1983): EPA recently prepared a Remedial Action Master Plan
outlining the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup
required at the site. It will guide further actions at the site.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund"
CHEM CENTRAL
Wyoming Township, Michigan
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Chem Central Site covers 5
acres in Wyoming Township, Kent County, Michigan. In 1977, the State detected
high concentrations of PCBs, heavy metals, phthalates, oils, and organic compounds
in oily sediments in a ditch near the site. Despite repeated draining, contaminants
continue to leach into the ditch, which discharges to Cle Drain, a tributary of
Plaster Creek. Ground water studies conducted by the State have traced the contam-
ination to Chem Central (formerly Wolverine Solvents), a chemical distribution
facility. The ditch area has been fenced and warning signs posted.
In 1980, the State filed suit seeking a permanent injunction to halt Chem
Central 's discharges to the ground and dry wells and to stop contaminating ground
water.
Status (July 1983): Conditions at this site are currently being addressed
through a State enforcement action.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980(CERCLA)("Superfund")
CLARE WATER SUPPLY
Clare, Michigan
Conditions at listing (December 1982): Two of the three municipal wells in
the City of Clare, Clare County, Michigan, are contaminated with chlorinated hydro-
carbon solvents, including dichloroethylene (DCE) and trichloroethylene (TCE).
The State discovered the contamination as part of its sampling of public water
supplies. TCE levels were as high as 57 parts per billion. The city has increased
production of its uncontaminated well and is using an aeration system to volatilize
the contaminants in the other two wells. The State has identified eight potential
sources of ground water contamination. EPA installed monitoring wells in the
Clare area in August 1982.
Status (July 1983); EPA's monitoring wells indicate four sources are
potentially responsible for the well contamination.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund"
CLIFF/DOW DUMP
Marquette, Michigan
. Conditions at listing (December 1982): the Cliff/Dow Dump is located in
Marquette, Marquette County, Michigan. About 20,000 cubic yards of wood tars, a
by-product of the manufacture of charcoal briquets, were disposed of at the site
from 1954 until the late 1960s. Ground water contains benzene, phenol, xylene,
chloroform, and other toxic constituents.
Status (July 1983); Conditions at this site are currently being addressed
through an enforcement action against parties responsible for wastes at the
site.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund"
DUELL & GARDNER LANDFILL
Dalton Township, Michigan
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Duel! & Gardner Landfill covers 30
acres in Dalton Township, Muskegon County, Michigan. The site, which was privately
owned, was in operation from about 1969 to 1975. The site is poorly covered^and
there is evidence of open dumping of leaking, unsealed containers. General refuse
and garbage are scattered about the site. PCBs, ethylenimine, and other chemicals
were detected in soil. Contamination of ground water is suspected.
Status (July 1983): EPA is preparing a Remedial Action Master Plan outlin-
ing the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required at
the site. It will guide further actions at the site.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
ELECTROVOICE
Buchanan, Michigan
Conditions at listing (December 1982): ElectroVoice operates an electroplat-
ing plant on a 5-acre site in Buchanan, Michigan. Until the late 1960s, the plant
'discharged waters into two seepage lagoons on-site. Then the company stopped
using the lagoons and removed much of the material already in them. In 1979, an
industrial sewer line broke, discharging an unknown amount of plating wastes into
the abandoned lagoons. The company immediately treated and removed the discharge,
repaired the line, and installed a holding tank to prevent similar incidents in
the future.
In January 1980, toluene and xylene were detected in two of the four monitor-
ing wells.around the lagoons and trichlorethylene in one of the lagoons.
Status (July 1983): Conditions at this site are currently being addressed
through response action funded by CERCLA.
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FOREST WASTE PRODUCTS
Otisville, Michigan
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Forest Waste Products Site is
in Otisville, Genesee County, Michigan. From 1972 to 1978, it was licensed by
the State to operate an industrial landfill and receive liquid industrial wastes.
The site did not screen incoming wastes properly and accepted toxic materials
such as polybrominated biphenyls and C-66. Oils, PCBs, and plating wastes were
buried in drums or dumped into surface impoundments. PCBs, copper, and zinc
have been detected in ground water.
Status (July 1983): EPA is preparing a Remedial Action Master Plan outlining
the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required at
the site. It will guide further actions at the site.
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G & H LANDFILL
Utica, Michigan
Conditions at listing (July 1982); The G & H Landfill covers 40 acres in
Utica, Macomb County, Michigan. From the late 1950s to 1966, millions of gallons
of industrial wastes, including oils, solvents, and process sludges, were dumped
into pits and lagoons at the site. In response to a law suit filed lay the State,
a Consent Order was entered in 1967. It required the company to stop disposal of
all liquid wastes, but not to clean up wastes already at the site. The site was
operated as a refuse landfill from 1967 until it closed in 1974. EPA and the
State have documented contamination of soil, surface water, and ground water in
the vicinity of the site.
Status (July 1983); In July 1982, EPA spent $6,902 in CERCLA emergency funds
to fence an area contaminated with high levels of PCBs.
EPA recently completed a Remedial Action Master Plan outlining the investi-
gations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required at the site. It
will guide further actions at the site.
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GRAND TRAVERSE OVERALL SUPPLY CO.
Greilickville, Michigan
Conditions at listing (December 1982): Grand Traverse Overall Supply Site
covers 1 acre in Greilickville, Leelanau County, Michigan. Perchloroethylene
(PCE) and trichloroethylene (TCE) were identified in nearby shallow private wells
serving residences and a school. PCE was also found in soils and water of an
on-site seepage lagoon, and in soil samples from inside and outside a dry well on
the site In 1977, cooling water discharged to Cedar Lake Outlet also contained
TCE. Later, process and cooling waters were discharged to sanitary sewers. The
wet well was excavated and new wells constructed for the school and residences
with contaminated wells.
Status (July 1983); Conditions at this site are currently being addressed
through an enforcement action against parties responsible for wastes at the site.
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GRATIOT COUNTY GOLF COURSE
St. Louis, Michigan
Conditions at listing (December 1982); The Gratiot County Golf Course covers
3 acres in St. Louis, Michigan. From 1956 until August 1970, the Michigan Chemical
Corp. (later purchased by Velsicol Chemical Corp.) burned and disposed of industrial
waste (including DDT) on-site. Hazardous waste seeped and ran off into the Pine
River.
Status (July 1983); During 1982, Velsicol cleaned up the site under supervi-
sion of the State. In November 1982, Velsicol agreed to a $38.5 million combined
settlement for cleanup of this site and two others in Michigan — the Gratiot
County Landfill and the Velsicol Plant in St. Louis.
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GRATIOT COUNTY LANDFILL
St. Louis, Michigan
Conditions at listing (October 1981): The Gratiot County Landfill covers 40
acres about 0.5 miles southeast of St. Louis, Michigan. Prior to 1977, the Michigan
Chemical Corp. (later purchased by Velsicol Chemical Corp.) disposed of various
plant wastes, including polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs), at the landfill. In 1977,
the State discovered that PBBs had been disposed of in the Gratiot Landfill and
found elevated levels of contaminants in shallow aquifers and in several nearby
ponds. In addition, the State learned that in at least one or possibly two places,
the wastes were in direct contact with the immediately underlying aquifer and that
the potential existed for contamination of deeper aquifers supplying drinking water
for the region.
In August 1981, EPA awarded a Cooperative Agreement to Michigan using $386,000
made available under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. The agreement
called for developing plans and specifications for:
0 Containment to minimize migration of contaminants from the landfill. This
includes regrading the surface to maximize runoff, capping it to prevent
infiltration, which would increase hydraulic pressure within the fill, and
construction of a slurry wall along the property boundary to contain
contaminated ground water.
0 Construction of a dewatering and purge system to minimize migration and to
prevent increases in hydraulic pressure, which could damage the slurry wall.
0 Installation of an on-site treatment facility to decontaminate water used to
purge the landfil1.
This is the top priority site in Michigan.
Status (July 1983): In November 1982, Velsicol agreed to a $38.5 million com-
bined, settlement for cleanup of this site and two others in Michigan—the Gratiot
County Golf Course and the Velsicol Plant in St. Louis. About $13 million is for
installing a clay cap, slurry wall, purge system, and transmission line for the
purge water (which will be used instead of the on-site treatment facility). Velsicol
will supply the clay for the cap and a deep well for injection of the purge water.
EPA and the State are monitoring the construction, which is scheduled to be completed
in the fourth quarter of 1985. Under the Cooperative Agreement, the State is prepar-
ing design documents for the transmission line. The work is scheduled to be completed
in the third quarter of 1983.
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HEDBLUM INDUSTRIES
Oscoda, Michigan
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Hedblum Industries Site is located
in Oscoda, losco County, Michigan. The company produced stamped metal parts for
the automotive industry. From 1968 until 1972, Hedblum dumped an estimated 4,000
gallons of trichloroethylene (TCE), which was used to degrease the parts, directly
onto the ground. TCE contamination was detected in 13 residential wells nearby.
A municipal line was extended to supply the affected area.
Status (July 1983): Conditions at this site are currently being addressed
through a State or Federal enforcement action against parties responsible for
wastes at the site.
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IONIA CITY LANDFILL
Ionia, Michigan
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Ionia City Landfill occupies 10
acres 0.8 miles east of-the City of Ionia, Ionia County, Michigan. From the 1950s
to 1968, the city owned and operated the site for disposal of municipal wastes. A
portion of the site later became a recreational area. A citizen's complaint in
February 1981 led to discovery of drums at the site, both buried and on the surface.
Some were on the floodplain of the Grand River. In June 1981, the State excavated
about 100 drums, many containing industrial liquids and some leaking. The city
placed snow fences around the excavated drums. Sampling showed that the drums
contain organic solvents and heavy metals. In July 1981, the State placed monitor-
ing wells around the site and found organics and heavy metals in ground water.
Ionia's well field lies about 1 mile northwest of the site.
Status (July 1983): EPA is preparing a Remedial Action Master Plan outlining
the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required at the
site. It will guide further actions at the site.
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K&L AVENUE LANDFILL
Oshtemo Township, Michigan
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The K&L Avenue Landfill covers 5
acres in Oshtemo Township, Kalamazoo, Michigan. It was owned and operated by
Kalamazoo County from 1968 to 1975. The landfill accepted municipal and industrial
wastes. Residential wells near the landfill became contaminated with organic
compounds, including chloroform, trichloroethylene, and perchloroethylene. In
1979, homeowners near the site brought suit against the county. As a result, the
county provided an alternative water supply and capped the landfill. The cap is
not adequate, and leachate enters nearby surface waters.
Status (July 1983): EPA is preparing a Remedial Action Master Plan outlining
the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required at the
site. It will guide further actions at the site.
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KENTWOOD LANDFILL
Kentwood, Michigan
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Kentwood Landfill occupies
55 acres in Kentwood, Kent County, Michigan. Until 1972, the site was used as an
open dump. From 1972 until 1975, Kent County operated the site as a municipal
landfill. The landfill reportedly received unidentified hazardous wastes. The
county installed a leachate collection system, but maintenance problems led to
contamination of nearby Plaster Creek with leachate containing cyanide and heavy
metals.
Status (July 1983): EPA is preparing a Remedial Action Master Plan outlining
the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required at the
site. It will guide further actions at the site.
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LIQUID DISPOSAL, INC.
Utica, Michigan
Conditions at listing (July 1982): The Liquid Disposal, Inc., (LDI) Site
covers 6 acres in Utica, Macomb County, Michigan. The site contains an incinerator
for liquid wastes, various industrial liquids and sludges in two lagoons, numerous
surface and buried tanks, over 1,000 drums, and numerous small containers.
Following an incident in which hydrogen sulfide gas was produced and killed two
workers, the citizens of Shelby Township filed suit in January 1982 to permanently
enjoin LDI from operating. In April 1982, LDI was forced into involuntary bank-
ruptcy and closed permanently in May 1982. EPA and State investigations have
revealed contamination of air, soil, surface water, and ground water in the
vicinity of the site. In May 1982 EPA cleaned up a PCB-contaminated oil spill at
the site. In July 1982, EPA removed liquid wastes from a lagoon that was in danger
of overflowing and contaminated water from the area surrounding the incinerator.
A total of $319,000 was expended on these cleanups.
Status (July 1983): In April 1983, EPA awarded a $346,732 Cooperative
Agreement to Michigan for a remedial investigation/feasibility study to determine
the type and extent of contamination at the site and identify alternatives for
remedial action. In May 1983, $580,000 was approved for a third emergency action
involving disposing of wastes in two lagoons, overpacking leaking drums, and
removing miscellaneous wastes from the site. The action is scheduled for comple-
tion in summer 1983.
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LITTLEFIELD TOWNSHIP DUMP
Oden, Michigan
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Littlefield Township Landfill
occupies 40 acres near Oden, Emmet County, Michigan. The publicly-owned landfill
received domestic refuse and light industrial and commercial waste for about 10
years until November 1980. Improper operation of the disposal area and hydro-
geological conditions at the site have contaminated ground water. A private well
in the area is contaminated with trichloroethylene, perchloroethylene, and other
chlorinated organics. Wells were installed to monitor the contaminated plume,
which is moving toward Oden and Crooked Lake.
Status (July 1983): The Littlefield Township Board is seeking funds to close
and seal off the landfill. A solid waste transfer facility is being installed in
the area, which will eventually eliminate landfills in the county.
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MASON COUNTY LANDFILL
Pere Marquette Township, Michigan
Conditions at listing.(December 1982); The Mason County Landfill occupies 3
acres in Pere Marquette Township, Mason County, Michigan, about 1 mile east of
Lake Michigan. From late 1971 until August 1978, it was operated for the county
by Acme Disposal. While in operation, the landfill received residential,
commercial, and industrial refuse, as well as liquid wastes and sludges. In 1979,
it was covered with 2 feet of clay. After that, the site and adjacent land eroded
and may have polluted ground water and nearby Iris Creek. Ground water contaminants
include pentachlorophenol, trichloroethylene, 1, 2 -trans-dichloroethylene, and
1,1-dichloroethane. In late 1978, Acme Disposal was ordered to install additional
monitoring wells, analyze water samples, and survey the site. A Consent Order was
subsequently issued to cover the items that remained to be completed. In late
1981 and early 1982, residents filed two suits against the county and Acme.
Status (July 1983); Conditions at this site are currently being addressed
through an enforcement action against parties responsible for wastes at the site.
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MCGRAW-EDISON CORP.
Albion, Michigan
Conditions at listing (December 1982); The McGraw-Edison Corp. Site covers 5
acres in Albion, Calhoun County, Michigan. The company manufactured air condi-
tioners, humidifiers, and similar equipment until it closed in 1980. From 1970 to
1980, still bottoms (an oil waste) contaminated with trichloroethylene(TCE) were
spread on the site's dirt roads to control dust. As a result, TCE has been found
in two on-site wells and 45 nearby residential wells. Three Albion municipal
wells also show TCE contamination.
Status (July 1983); Conditions at this site are currently being addressed
through an enforcement action against parties responsible for wastes at the site.
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NORTHERNAIRE PLATING
Cadillac, Michigan
Conditions at listing (July 1982): The Northernaire Plating Site covers 1
acre in Cadillac, Wexford County, Michigan. On the site, an inactive electro-
plating facility, are 2,000 gallons of plating sludge, 2,500 gallons of liquid
plating solution in containers, and drums containing wastes contaminated with
chrome and cyanide. A large volume of wastes released through an improperly
sealed sewer line has contaminated ground water and soil. Two private wells are
contaminated, and the Cadillac Well Field is threatened by surface and subsurface
releases from the site.
Status (July 1983): EPA recently prepared a Remedial Action Master Plan
outlining the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup
required at the site. It will guide further actions at the site.
In July 1983, EPA took emergency actions to clean up the site.
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NOVACO INDUSTRIES
Temperance, Michigan
Conditions at listing (December 1982); Novaco Industries operates a chrome-
plating facility on a 2-acre site in Temperance, Michigan. In June 1979, a buried
tank leaked about 100 gallons of a hard-chrome plating solution over an unknown
period. Three private wells plus the company well are contaminated with hexava-
lent chromium. In summer 1979, the company recovered and treated 50,000 gallons
of contaminated ground water, then suspended operations due to freezing weather.
Cleanup operations were never resumed.
Status (July 1983); Conditions at this site are currently being addressed
through an enforcement action against parties responsible for wastes ,at the site.
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ORGANIC CHEMICALS, INC.
Grandville, Michigan
Conditions at listing (December 1982): Organic Chemicals, Inc., occupies 20
acres in Grandville, Michigan. The facility reclaims spent solvents and manufac-
tures small quantities of various organic chemicals. From at least September 1974
to June 1980, the facility discharged process waste water and other water to a
seepage lagoon on the site, contaminating ground water. Analyses detected 3,586
parts per million (ppm) total organic carbon, as well as methylene chloride,
toluene, trichloroethylene, 1,1-dichloroethane, and almost 70 other substances.
In April 1976, Organic Chemicals applied for a State Ground Water Discharge Permit,
which was granted in January 1977. It required monitoring for pH, phenol, oil,
and grease, and the diversion of process wastes to the Grandville Sanitary System.
The permit limits for these parameters were exceeded on several occasions. The
State issued a Notice and Order to Comply in 1977, when the company failed to
comply with the permit time schedule. In late 1981, the company removed accumu-
lated sludges from the former cooling water pond on the site and filled it with
clean material.
Status (July 1983); Conditions at this site are currently being addressed
through an enforcement action against parties responsible for wastes at the site.
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OSSINEKE GROUND .WATER CONTAMINATION
Ossineke, Michigan
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Ossineke Ground Water Contamina-
tion Site is near Ossineke, Alpena County, Michigan. Starting in 1977, several
shallow wells were contaminated with benzene, xylene, trichloroethylene, and
chloroform. A deeper aquifer, about 70 feet below the surface, is providing
water that has not been found to be contaminated to date. The State identified
a laundromat and a gasoline station as potential sources of the contamination.
Status (July 1983): EPA is preparing a Remedial Action Master Plan outlining
the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required at the
site. It will guide further actions at the site.
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OTT/STORY/CORDOVA CHEMICAL CO.
Dalton Township, Michigan
Conditions at listing (July 1982): The Ott/Story/Cordova Site is in Dalton
Township, Muskegon County, Michigan. Various companies, including Ott Chemical
and Story Chemical, occupied the site between 1957 and 1977, when it was abandoned
by Story Chemical. In that period, waste water was placed in seepage lagoons,
resulting in extensive contamination of ground water and soil. Unprotected tanks
of phosgene gas were on-site, as well as 8,700 drums. Before acquiring the facility
in late 1977, Cordova and the State entered a Stipulation and Consent Order whereby
Cordova agreeded to neutralize and dispose of the phosgene gas and pay $600,000 to
the State to deal with the other problems at the site. The State agreed to use
$500,000 to remove the drums and 8,000 cubic yards of sludges and contaminated
soil, and to use $100,000 to plan an alternative water supply system for affected
residents.
About 1.2 billion gallons of ground water contaminated with organic chemicals
are currently moving into Little Bear Creek and its tributary, seriously degrading
1 mile of stream.
Status (July 1983) All drums were removed from the site, and a municipal water
line was extended to residents with threatened or contaminated wells.
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PACKAGING CORP. OF AMERICA
Filer City, Michigan
Conditions at listing (December 1982); Packaging Corp. of America (PCA)
operates a Kraft paper mill on a 2-acre site in Filer City, Manistee County,
Michigan. From the 1950s until 1974, PCA dumped untreated pulp mill black liquor
and other process wastes in a series of unlined lagoons in Stronach Township,
about 1 mile northeast of Filer City. In 1976, the Village of East Lake, to the
northwest of the site, abandoned a municipal well because of contamination caused
by the lagoons. In 1978, PCA placed nine monitoring wells around the site. EPA
sampling in August 1981 detected high levels of heavy metals and arsenic in the
ground water. Ground water in the region flows toward Manistee Lake, an important
recreational resource.
Status (July 1983): Conditions at this site are currently being addressed
through an enforcement action against parties responsible for wastes at the site.
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PETOSKEY MUNICIPAL WELL FIELD
Petoskey, Michigan
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Petoskey Municipal Well Field is
in Petoskey, Emmit County, Michigan, on the shore of Little Traverse Bay and the
delta of the Bear River. It is the city's sole source of water. In September
1981, the State detected 20 to 50 parts per billion of trichloroethylene in the
city's water supply. An adjacent die casting and plating firm, Petoskey Manu-
facturing, was suspected of being the source of contamination. The company
commissioned an extensive hydrogeologic investigation to determine the extent of
its responsibility, if any.
Status (July 1983): The city appropriated funds for new wells and installed
monitoring wells in the new field. The State is reviewing Petoskey Manufacturing's
proposed investigation.
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RASMUSSEN'S DUMP
Green Oak Township, Michigan
Conditions at listing (December 1982): Rasmussen's Dump occupies 5 acres
in Green Oak Township, Livingston County, Michigan. The owner buried an unknown
number of drums of paint sludge and liquid waste and also dumped liquid wastes
directly into the ground. The dump was unable to meet State licensing requirements
and closed in 1974. Later, gravel mining removed the old fill material, uncovering
numerous drums. Soil near the drums showed high concentrations of PCBs, although
contamination of ground water or surface water has not been documented at this time.
Status (July 1983): EPA is preparing a Remedial Action Master Plan outlining
the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required at the
site. It will guide further actions at the site.
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ROSE TOWNSHIP DUMP
Rose Township, Michigan
Conditions at listing (July 19821: The Rose Township Dump covers 10 acres.
It is one of three sites within a 5-square-mile-area in Rose Township, Oakland
County, Michigan. About 5,000 drums of liquid industrial wastes (paint sludges,
solvents, oils, PCBs, and greases) were buried or deposited on the surface of the
three sites. Some may have been emptied into the ground or pits so that the drums
could be recycled. The State removed most drums in 1980. Ground water, surface
water, and soils still remain contaminated.
Status (July 1983): EPA recently completed a Remedial Action Master Plan out-
lining the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required
at the site. It will guide further actions at the site.
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SCA INDEPENDENT LANDFILL
Muskegon Heights, Michigan
Conditions at listing (December 1982): SCA Independent Landfill occupies 5
acres in Muskegon Heights, Muskegon County, Michigan. From 1965 to the late 1970s,
it accepted domestic and industrial wastes. Site soil is sandy, and the water
table is 5 to 7 feet below the surface. Methane gas was detected on the site,
which is within 0.3 miles of residences. A portion of the site was treated with
bentonite to prevent migration of contaminants. However, problems have been detected
with the bentonite liner. Xylene, benzidine, dichlorobenzidine, 1,1-dichloroethane,
and toluene were detected in monitoring wells downgradient of the site. Surface
water is also contaminated.
Status (July 1983); Conditions at this site are currently being addressed
through an enforcement action against parties responsible for wastes at the site.
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SHIAWASSEE RIVER
Howell, Michigan
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Shiawassee River Site is in
Howell, Livington County, Michigan. Since 1969, the Cast Forge Co. has manu-
factured aluminum cast products in Howell. Until 1973, waste water contaminated
by hydraulic fluids containing PCBs was discharged to the South Branch of the
Shiawassee River. From 1973 to 1977, waste water was discharged into a 400,000-
gallon on-site lagoon. Discharges from this lagoon, as well as periodic overflows,
have contaminated nearby wetlands and subsequently the Shiawassee River. In 1978
and 1979, the State detected high levels of PCBs in soils around the site and in
on-site monitoring wells. Concentrations above 1 part per million were found in
Shiawassee River sediments for 14 miles downstream of the plant. PCBs were also
found in fish as far as 52 miles downstream of the plant.
In November 1977, the State filed suit against Cast Forge for PCB-contamina-
tion of the environment. The case was settled through a Consent Judgment in June
1981. Under that settlement, the company removed the lagoon, cleaned up PCB-
contami nated soil and sediment from its property, and provided $750,000 for
restoration of the Shiawassee River.
Status (July 1983): The State's program for dredging contaminated sediments
from the South Branch of the Shiawassee River began in June 1982.
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SOUTHWEST OTTAWA COUNTY LANDFILL
Park Township, Michigan
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Southwest Ottawa County Landfill
covers 40 acres in Park Township, Ottawa County, Michigan. The landfill, con-
structed and licensed by the State in 1968, received municipal refuse, industrial
sludges, and sludges from waste water treatment plants. The State detected
aromatic hydrocarbons and heavy metals in monitoring wells around the site.
Several private wells are also contaminated. The State closed the site in 1981
and required the county to cover the landfill, provide hookups to the municipal
water system for residents with potentially affected wells, and undertake a 5-year
program of postclosure care.
Status (July 1983): The county is conducting a study to assess the feasi-
bility of installing a system to treat ground water.
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SPARTA LANDFILL
Sparta Township, Michigan
Conditions at listing (December 1982); Sparta Landfill is located in Sparta
Township, Kent County, Michigan. Prior to 1965, Sparta Township and a private
firm operated the landfill. The site was purchased in 1970 by Kent County and
until 1977 accepted municipal refuse, foundry sand, and industrial wastes. In
1979, toluene and several other organic solvents were found in on-site monitoring
wells and off-site residential wells. At the request of the State, Kent County
installed deep wells for two nearby affected residences and provided bottled water
for other affected homes.
Status (July 1983): Conditions at this site are currently being addressed
through an enforcement action against parties responsible for wastes at the site.
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SPARTAN CHEMICAL CO.
Wyoming, Michigan
Conditions at listing (December 1982); The Spartan Chemical Co. Site covers
2 acres in Wyoming, Michigan. Since 1952, the company has blended, packaged, and
distributed chemicals, including industrial solvents and thinners. Nearby resi-
dential wells have become contaminated with trichloroethylene, perchloroethylene,
chloroform, and other organic compounds. These wells have been abandoned and
residences connected to a municipal water supply.
Status (July 1983); Conditions at this site are currently being addressed
through an enforcement action against parties responsible for wastes at the site.
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SPIEGELBERG LANDFILL
Green Oak Township, Michigan
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Spiegel berg Landfill covers 10
acres in Green Oak Township, Livingston County, Michigan. Prior to 1966, the
site was an open dump. About 1977, unknown quantities of paint sludges and
liquid waste were dumped into an 0.5-acre pit from which sand and gravel had
been excavated. Later, the pit was covered with gravel. Disposal of paint
sludges ceased, but excavation of sand and gravel continues elsewhere on the
site. All operations have been under private ownership.
Status (July 1983): The State completed a limited study to detect ground
water contamination. EPA recently completed a Remedial Action Master Plan
outlining the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup
required at the site. It will guide further actions at the site.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund'
SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP DUMP
Davisburg, Michigan
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Springfield Township Dump covers
5 acres near Davisburg in rural Oakland County, Michigan. Between 1966 and 1968,
and possibly longer, drums of liquid industrial wastes (including paint sludges,
solvents, PCBs, oils, and greases) were buried in or dumped into the ground to
reclaim the drums. In 1980, the State removed most contaminants. Most soils
remain contaminated with PCBs, other organic chemicals, and metals. Ground water
below the dumping area is also contaminated with organic chemicals, but nearby
residential wells are not contaminated as yet.
Status (July 1983): EPA recently completed a Remedial Action Master Plan
outlining the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required
at the site. It will guide further actions at the site.
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TAR LAKE
TAR LAKE
Mancelona Township, Michigan
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Tar Lake Site consists of a shallow
4-acre pond in Mancelona Township, Antrim County, Michigan. From the 1880s until
1944, Antrim Iron Co. disposed of wastes in the pond. The company's complex
included a saw mill, chemical plant, iron extraction and smelting plant, and steel
mill. As early as 1949, the State detected ground water contamination as far as 3
miles from the site. Sludge deposits in Tar Lake contain high concentrations of
heavy metals and phenol. Analysis of area residential wells in 1980 detected lead
and phenol.
Status (July 1983): EPA is preparing a Remedial Action Master Plan outlining
the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required at the
site. It will guide further actions at the site.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund"
U.S. AVIEX
Howard Township, Michigan
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The U.S. Aviex Co. Site covers 2
acres in Howard Township, Cass County, Michigan. The company produces various
automobile solvents. In 1972, several residential wells southwest of the plant
were contaminated with ether from a leaking transmission line on-site. The line
was repaired, and the company replaced three wells. In November 1978, fire
destroyed most of the facility and released a number of organic compounds into the
soil and ground water. Dichloromethane, benzene, toluene, and other chemicals
were detected in nearby residential wells. In early 1982, the State filed suit
against the company. The court ordered U.S. Aviex to conduct a pump test in
preparation for possible purging and treatment of contaminated ground water.
Status (July 1983): U.S. Aviex completed the court-ordered test in spring
1983 and has begun purging operations.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
VELSICOL CHEMICAL CORP. (ST. LOUIS PLANT)
St. Louis, Michigan
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Velsicol Chemical Corp. Site
occupies 50 acres in St. Louis, Michigan. The plant, once owned by Michigan
Chemical Co., manufactured a variety of chemicals, including polybrominated
biphenyls and TRIS. Discharges from the plant and poor housekeeping practices
have contaminated the Pine River and soils and ground water at the site with
these compounds. The plant closed in 1978, and all buildings have been removed.
In November 1982, Velsicol agreed to a $38.5 million combined settlement for
cleanup of this site and two others in Michigan—the Gratiot County Landfill and
the Gratiot County Golf Course.
Status (July 1983): Containment activities, including capping and placement
of underground slurry walls around the site, started May 12, 1983. The State and
EPA are monitoring these activities. All construction-related activities for
containment are scheduled to be completed in November 1984.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund"
VERONA WELL FIELD
Battle Creek, Michigan
Conditions at listing (July 1982): The Verona Well Field covers 160 acres in
Battle Creek, Michigan. It supplies all water for the city's 35,000 residents, as
well as several major food-producing industries in the area. Of the 31 wells in
the well field, 20 are contaminanted with trichloroethylene and other volatile
hydrocarbons. These compounds are being introduced into the distribution system
at low levels. Private wells near the well field are also contaminated.
Status (July 1983); EPA recently completed a Remedial Action Master Plan
outlining the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required
at the site. It will guide further actions at the site. In July 1983, EPA began
providing bottled water to about 100 nearby residences and businesses with private
wells. This activity will cost about $20,000 until September 1983, when a State-
funded program to extend a water main is completed.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund"
WASH KING LAUNDRY
Pleasant Plains Township, Michigan
Conditions at listing (December 1982): Wash King Laundry, a small privately-
owned laundromat, has been in operation in Pleasant Plains Township, Lake County,
Michigan, since 1962. During the early 1970s, dry cleaning solvents were discharged
with laundry wastes to the facility's waste water lagoons. As a result, about 30
residential water supplies to the north were contaminated with perchloroethylene
(PCE). PCE contamination was first detected in August 1977 in a well used by a
local business. In 1978, the State cleaned out the laundromat's lagoons and forced
the firm to stop using PCE. A preliminary study conducted in 1979 by the State
established that Wash King Laundry was responsible for the PCE contamination. A
contaminted plume of ground water is migrating to the northeast toward the Middle
Branch of the Pere Marquette River.
Status (July 1983): EPA is preparing a Remedial Action Master Plan outlining
the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required at the
site. It will guide further actions at the site.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund")
WHITEHALL WELL FIELD
Whitehall, Michigan
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Whitehall Well Field provides
water to residents of Whitehall, Michigan. In January 1981, the State detected
perchloroethylene (PCE) in Well Number 3. The city stopped using the well and
increased pumping rates at the other four municipal wells. Number 3 is used only
on an emergency basis. In February 1981, two monitoring wells close to Well Number
3 were found to be contaminated with high levels of trichloroethylene and cis-1,2-
dichloroethylene, in addition to low levels of PCE and 1,1-dichloroethane. Limited
sampling detected the same chemicals in residential wells northeast of Well Number
3. The several suspected sources of contamination are spread over a relatively
wide area because of uncertainly about the direction of ground water flow.
Status (July 1983): EPA recently installed five monitoring wells. Further
activities are pending.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
BURLINGTON NORTHERN
Brainerd/Baxter, Minnesota
Conditions at listing (July 1982): Burlington Northern (BN) preserves rail-
road ties with creosote on a 70-acre site in the Brainerd/Baxter area of Minnesota.
Waste water and sludges from the process have been discharged to on-site ponds
since the plant's construction in 1907. The original pond was abandoned in the
1930s and covered. A second pond has been used since that time. Both probably
lack any natural or constructed seal. The second pond covers about 2 acres and
contain 3 feet of sludge on top of an unknown quantity of contaminated soil.
Several exploratory borings confirm the existence of sludge and/or contaminated
soil in the area of the original pond. On-site ground water is contaminated by a
number of polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons. The State sampled a number of area
wells, most of which are north or west of the site, while ground water flows to
the southeast from the site. No drinking water wells appear to be contaminated
as yet, although the Mississippi River may be receiving contaminated ground water.
Status (July 1983): BN stopped discharging into the second pond in late 1982.
The company also started a ground water investigation on-site, then expanded it at
the request of the State to include off-site areas between the plant and the
Mississippi River. BN is also investigating methods by which to remove and dispose
of or treat sludges and contaminated soils, and recently hired a consultant to
begin a remedial investigation to determine the extent of contamination at the
site.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund")
FMC CORP. (FRIDLEY PLANT)
Fridley, Minnesota
Conditions at listing (July 1982):. The FMC Corp. Site occupies about 18 acres
in Fridley, Minnesota, adjacent to the Mississippi River. From the early 1950s to
the early 1970s, FMC, formerly Northern Pump Co., disposed of hazardous wastes
(including solvents, paint sludges, and plating wastes) at two on-site locations,
one an 11-acre unlined landfill. Records indicate that solvents and sludge were
dumped directly into unlined pits and burned or buried. Three wells used by FMC
for drinking and processing are contaminated with various toxic organic chemicals,
including trichloroethylene, dichloroethylene, and methylene chloride. Fridley
and Brooklyn Center draw drinking water from the contaminated aquifer. The
ground water also discharges into the Mississippi River, which supplies water to
Minneapolis 800 feet downstream of the FMC property. Low levels of trichloroethyl-
.ene have been found in the city's drinking water.
Status (July 1983.) On June 8, 1983, FMC, the State, and EPA entered an agreed
order under Section 106 of CERCIA. That order provides, among other things, that
-FMC construct a large clay-lined vault on an uncontaminated portion of the site and
place in it about 58,000 cubic yards of contaminated soils excavated from the site
and from an adjacent property owned by the Burlington Northern Railroad. FMC did
so by June 30, 1983. The order further provides for FMC to reimburse Minnesota and
EPA for expenses (both past and future) related to the order and to apply to EPA
for a permit (under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act) for the vault.
Finally, FMC has agreed to conduct a study to determine the extent of ground water
contamination at the site and a feasibility study to identify alternatives for
remedial action.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
KOPPERS COKE
St. Paul, Minnesota
Conditions at listing (July 1982): The former Koppers Coke Site covers about
45 acres in the Midway Industrial Park in St. Paul, Minnesota. From 1911 to 1979,
Koppers operated a facility that converted coal to coke and produced such by-pro-
ducts as coal tars and coal tar distillates. The company has dismantled and
removed all equipment from the site and completed an intensive on-site investig-
ation. It revealed that wastes discharged to the ground in unlined earthen pits
and disposed of on the surface contaminate soil and ground water with polynuclear
aromatic hydrocarbons, thiocyanate, ammonia, sulfates, phenols, oil, and grease.
Based on information currently available, the contamination does not threaten St.
Paul's municipal water supply, which comes from the Mississippi River north of
Minneapolis.
Status (July 1983): In cooperation with the State, Koppers has been working
to remove coal tar wastes and contaminated soil from the property. Thus far,
Koppers has excavated and shipped 17,500 cubic yards of material to a secure disposal
site in Illinois. The surface cleanup has been completed, and Koppers has sold
the property to the St. Paul Port Authority, which intends to make it available to
developers of the St. Paul Energy Park.
EPA and the State are investigating migration of contamination from the site.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund")
LE HILLIER/MANKATO
Le Hillier/Mankato, Minnesota
Conditions at listing (July 1982): The Le Hillier/Mankato Site covers 6,400
acres in Le Hillier, just west of Mankato, Minnesota. In October 1981, the State
discovered chlorinated organic solvents in the coranunity's ground water. The
contamination may cone from degreasers used in cleaning local septic tanks.
Le Hillier is located in a floodplain of the Blue Earth and Minnesota River.
Until 1976, when the U.S. Corps of Engineers constructed a dike around this area,
it was subject to seasonal flooding. The contaminated area of Le Hillier/Mankato
has permeable soils that allow liquids to infiltrate rapidly into the aquifer,
thought to be 20 to 25 feet below the surface; bedrock (sandstone) is at about 60
feet.
Status (July 1983); EPA and the State are conducting a preliminary hydro-
geological study of this area to determine the source(s) of contamination and
the extent of the contaminated plume of ground water.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund"
NL INDUSTRIES/TARACORP /GOLDEN AUTO
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
Conditions of listing (October 1981): National Lead (NL) Industries, Inc.,
operated a secondary lead smelter on about 10 acres in St. Louis Park, Minnesota,
from the 1930s to August 1979. NL sold a portion of the site to Golden Auto Parts,
Inc., in the early 1960s and the remainder to Taracorp, Inc., in August 1979.
Large amounts of lead slag from the plant's early operations were buried in a part
of the site later occupied by Golden Auto Parts. Starting in June 1979, air
monitoring conducted by the State revealed that lead standards were frequently
violated when the plant was in operation.
Status (July 1983): In May 1982, Taracorp notified the State that it was
permanently closing the smelter. NL, Taracorp, and Golden Auto Parts are conducting
investigations at the site to assess the impact of the buried slag and lead emissions
on area soils, surface water, and ground water.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund"
NEW BRIGHTON/ARDEN HILLS
New Brighton, Minnesota
Conditions at listing (July 1982); Hie New Brighton/Arden Hills Site covers
69,120 acres in the New Brighton/Shoreview/Arden Hills area of Ramsey County,
Minnesota. In June 1981, the State discovered trichloroethylene (TCE) and other
organic chemicals in the Prairie du Chien-Jordan aquifer, which supplies drinking
water to several communities. The plume of contaminated ground water is believed
to be 6 miles long, 3 miles wide, and affect approximately 38,000 residents.
Several suspected sources of contamination have been identified.
Status (July 1983); The State, in coordination with EPA, is making a hydro-
geological study of the area to determine the type and extent of contamination
and is also monitoring suspected sources to determine what they disposed of in the
past, when record-keeping was not strictly regulated. The State continues to
monitor contaminated wells in the area. The Department of the Army is making an
extensive hydrogeological study of the TWin Cities Army Ammunition Plant in New
Brighton. Both the State and EPA have met with Army officials to coordinate all
phases of the study. The Army is also furnishing bottled water to homes with
wells containing high levels of TCE.
In June 1983, EPA signed a $1,467,242 Cooperative Agreement with Minnesota
for a remedial investigation to determine the type and extent of contamination at
the site. It is scheduled to be completed in the fourth quarter of 1984.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund"
OAKDALE DUMP
Oakdale, Minnesota
Conditions at listing (October 1981); The Oakdale Dump covers 40 acres in
Oakdale, Washington County, Minnesota. The site consists of three adjoining
properties that were used for the disposal of industrial wastes during the 1950s.
The three (named for the property owner at the time of disposal) are: Abresch
(the largest), a wetland in which a number of large trenches were excavated for
waste burial; Brockman, used for disposal when the water level was high at Abresch;
and Eberle, where solvents were spilled on the ground and ignited. Many thousands
of drums of waste appear to be buried on the site, plus large quantities of other
solid industrial wastes. Ground water and surface water in the area are con-
taminated with a wide variety of organic chemicals, including acetone and iso-
propyl ether.
Status (July 1983); 3M Corp., possibly one of the waste contributors, has
removed surface materials and cleaned up several children's play areas on the
site. 3M, the State, and EPA have reached an agreement in principle under which
3M will undertake complete remedial work at the site, including treatment of ground
water.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980(CERCLA)("Superfund")
REILLY TAR & CHEMICAL CORP.
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
Conditions at listing (October 1981): Between 1917 and 1972, Reilly Tar &
Chemical Corp. operated a coal tar distillation and wood preserving plant on 80
acres in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. Wastes from the operation were disposed of on
the site and in a network of ditches that discharged to an adjacent wetland. The
wastes contained many compounds, including polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH),
some of which are carcinogenic. Soil and ground water below the wetland and the
southern portion of the site are heavily contaminated. Seven wells have been
closed. All draw on the Prairie du Chi en-Jordan Aquifer, which provides most of
the drinking water for local communities. In the late 1970s, 28 multiaquifer
wells were reconstructed to prevent the spread of contamination.
In July 1981, EPA awarded a $200,000 Cooperative Agreement to Minnesota,
using funds made available under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).
The funds were used to clean out two deep wells on the site and conduct a complete
off-site well survey. In September 1981, an additional $200,000 in RCRA funds was
awarded to perform a water treatability study on the closed municipal wells.
This is the top priority site in Minnesota.
Status (July 1983): In December 1982, EPA awarded a $1,993,287 Cooperative
Agreement to Minnesota to plug additional multiaquifer wells, test the State's
proposed gradient system to control migration of contamination to existing wells,
and conduct a remedial investigation/feasibility study of contaminated soils. The
work is scheduled to be completed in the first quarter of 1984.
The Department of Justice, on behalf of EPA, has brought a Federal civil
action under RCRA and CERCLA against parties potentially responsible for wastes
associated with this site. The action seeks injunctive relief and the costs
incurred in response actions at the site.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
SOUTH ANDOVER
Andover, Minnesota
Conditions at listing (October 1981); The South Andover Site in Andover,
Anoka County, Minnesota, is a collection of five separately owned contiguous areas
covering a total of 37 acres. Between 1969 and 1976, all were used for disposal
of hazardous wastes, including inks, paint thinners, paint sludges, acids, petro-
leum, and chlorinated solvents. Some flammable liquid wastes were burned in pits,
while others may have been allowed to seep into the ground. There was also
considerable spillage and leakage of wastes. In 1980, an estimated 1,000 drums
(most containing ignitable wastes) were on the site, and an unknown number were
suspected of being under the 10 million tires stored in one area. Since then, one
owner sold and removed hundreds of the drums at one time, and unreported removal
and disposal probably continue. The three shallow on-site drinking water wells
are contaminated with organic chemicals and heavy metals. No other contamination
of drinking water wells has been detected at this time.
This site was first listed under the name "Andover Sites".
Status (July 1983); About 370 drums are visible on-site. Most appear to be
empty or contain solid, dried-out material. However, a number are full, and a few
of these are leaking. In addition, sane drums may be buried under the tires.
Some soil is heavily contaminated. An EPA study underway indicates that the shallow
aquifer is heavily contaminated at one location by what appears to be rich fuel
oil; 10 to 100 parts per million of naphthalene, bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate,
phenanthrene, and fluorene are also reported. However, this heavy contamination
is localized and is not moving at this time.
The State negotiated unsuccessfully with the owners and about four generators
for cleanup of surface wastes, monitoring, and purging of ground water at the area
of high contamination. The State plans to request CERCLA funds for cleanup.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
WASTE DISPOSAL ENGINEERING
Andover, Minnesota
Conditions at listing (July 1982); The Waste Disposal Engineering (WDE) Site
covers 114 acres in Andover, Anoka County, Minnesota. About 6,600 drums of hazar-
dous wastes were placed in a 0.2-acre pit between November 1972 and January 1974.
Ground water beneath the site in the upper sand aquifer is highly contaminated.
Contaminants include chlorinated organic compounds, benzene, and toluene. Since
1962, the rest of the landfill has handled municipal wastes.
Status (July 1983); In January 1983, Melron, Inc., stopped operation of the
landfill and is covering the site with lime sludge. (WDE merged with other
companies in May 1975.)
In June 1983, the State submitted a draft Cooperative Agreement to EPA for a
remedial investigation/feasibility study to determine the type and extent of con-
tamination at the site and identify alternatives for remedial action. It is
being reviewed.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund")
ELLISVILLE
Ellisville, Missouri
Conditions at listing (October 1981); Three properties, Callahan 28 (acres),
Rosalie (85 acres), and Bliss (12 acres), near Ellisville, Missouri, are known
collectively as the Ellisville Site. In 1980, a contractor unearthed buried drums
of paint solvents and pesticides while constructing a sewer line at the Callahan
property. Further investigation revealed two other areas where industrial wastes
had been buried within a 1-mile area along Caulks Creek, a tributary of the Missouri
River, bsachate is flowing from the disposal area to the creek. Ground water,
which is used as drinking water, may have been contaminated.
This is the top priority site in Missouri.
Status (July 1983): In January 1982, EPA used $310,000 in CERCLA emergency
funds to excavate drums and take other emergency actions at the Rosalie and Callahan
sites. Since early February 1982, EPA has authorized about $500,000 (part under a
Cooperative Agreement with Missouri) for (1) disposal of the excavated drums, (2)
a remedial investigation to determine the type and extent of contamination at the
Bliss property, and (3) a feasibility study to identify alternatives for remedial
actions at all three. The work is scheduled to be completed in the third quarter
of 1983.
EPA and the State have identified parties potentially responsible for wastes
associated with the site, and their cooperation in the cleanup is being sought.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
FULBRIGHT LANDFILL
Springfield, Missouri
Conditions at listing (October 1981): The Fulbright Landfill is on the flood-
plain of the Little Sac River near Springfield, Missouri. From 1963 until 1969,
the city-owned facility accepted municipal wastes, as well as industrial wastes
containing cyanides, acids, plating and paint sludges, solvents, and pesticides.
In 1967, a hauler died when he inadvertently dumped a drum containing acid into a
pit containing cyanide.
Status (July 1983); EPA worked with the State and the City of Springfield
to develop a program to monitor ground water and surface water. Initial results
identified several organic compounds and metals in ground water and surface water
collected at the site. The State and EPA are evaluating the monitoring data
collected to date.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund")
MINKER/STOUT/RDMAINE CREEK
Imperial, Missouri
Conditions at listing (December 1982); The Minker/Stout/Rcmaine Creek
Site covers about 10 acres near Imperial, Missouri. In 1971, the Bubbling Springs
Ranch horse arena became contaminated with dioxin when a St. Louis waste oil hauler
sprayed oil on it for dust control. Afterward, several horses became ill, and six
or seven died. In 1972, the lessee of the arena excavated some of the dioxin-
contaminated soil. Later it was used as fill material in two residential areas,
one occupied by the Minker family and the other owned by the Stout family. Pre-
liminary samples taken by EPA in May and June 1982 confirmed the presence of
dioxin-contaminated soil at all three areas. In October 1982, EPA analyzed 300
samples collected in the vicinity of the two fill areas. All data were subject to
vigorous quality assurance and reviewed by experts in EPA laboratories. These
results confirmed the presence of dioxin in the fill areas and in sediments along
6,000 feet of Romaine Creek. The highest level of dioxin detected in the area is
301 parts per billion.
This site was originally listed under the name "Arena 2: Fills 1 & 2".
Status (July 1983); In December 1982, EPA allocated about $750,000 for (1)
initial remedial measures involving erosion controls and relocation of residents
near the two areas, (2) a remedial investigation to determine the extent of
contamination at the site, and (3) a feasibility study to identify alternatives
for remedial action. The State signed a State Superfund Contract with EPA in
February 1983, outlining the scope of work to be conducted at the site. It is
scheduled to be completed in the first quarter of 1984.
In April 1983, the Centers for Disease Control issued a health advisory
recommending permanent relocation of 11 families on or near the site. EPA then
allocated $2.2 million to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for the reloca-
tion.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
SHENANDOAH STABLES
Moscow Mills, Missouri
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Shenandoah Stables Site covers
about 7 acres near Moscow Mills, Lincoln County, Missouri. In May 1971, the horse
arena became contaminated with dioxin when a St. Louis waste oil hauler sprayed
approximately 2,000 gallons of contaminated oil for dust control. Afterward,
numerous birds, rodents, and over 40 horses died. Several adults and children
became ill. In August 1971, the top 6 to 8 inches of contaminated soil were
excavated and used as fill material in a new highway. In April 1972, more soil
was removed from the arena and placed in a swampy area on-site. EPA sampling in
May and June 1982 indicated that the top 30 inches of soil in the arena contains
from 1 to 127 parts per billion of dioxin.
This site was originally listed under the name "Arena 1: Shenandoah Stables."
Status (July 1983): In May 1983, EPA entered into a Consent Order under
CERCLA Section 106 requiring the owner of the property to limit public access to
the contaminated areas until such time as cleanup measures are taken.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
SYNTEX FACILITY
Verona, Missouri
Conditions at listing (December 1982); North Eastern Pharmaceutical and
Chemical Co. produced hexachlorophene (soap) from 1969 to 1972 in Verona, Missouri,
at a site leased from Hoffman-Taff Chemical Co. The facility was later acquired
by Syntex Agribusiness, Inc. Dioxin was produced as a by-product during the
manufacturing of trichlorophenol, which was used to make hexachlorophene. Dioxin
residues were disposed of in several areas at the Verona facility. Fish taken
from the Spring River, which runs by the site, are contaminated with dioxin as far
as 96 miles downstream. In August 1982, Syntex signed a Consent Order with EPA
under Section 3013 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, agreeing to
study the disposal sites and the Spring River.
Status (July 1983); EPA is reviewing the results of a monitoring study by
Syntex and is currently in negotiations with the company to undertake remedial
actions under the terms of a Consent Order under CERCLA Section 106.
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National Priorities Ust Site
Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund")
TIMES BEACH
Times Beach, Missouri
Conditions at listing (March 1983); The City of Times Beach (population
2,800) covers 8 square miles on the floodplain of the Meramec River in St. LDuis
County, Missouri. In 1972 and again in 1973, the city contracted with a waste oil
hauler to spray oil on unpaved roads for dust control. It was later learned that
the waste oil contained dioxin. In November and early December 1982, EPA sampled
the roads and right-of-ways in Times Beach. Soon afterward, the Meramec River
flooded the city. EPA expedited the sample analyses and found dioxin at levels
from less than 1 part per billion (ppb) to 127 ppb. As a result, the Centers for
Disease Control (CDC) issued a health advisory on December 23, 1982, recommending
that people relocated from Times Beach due to flooding should stay away, and that
those remaining should leave. EPA resampled the area in January 1983 to determine
if flood waters had deposited contaminated soil into homes and yards. In the
second week of January, EPA allocated $500,000 to CDC to collect health question-
naires and examine the people of Times Beach. On February 22, 1983, EPA pledged
$33 million from Superfund to purchase the Times Beach property under a relocation
plan to be developed and implemented by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Status (July 1983) ; EPA is preparing a Remedial Action Master Plan outlining
the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required at
Times Beach. The next step is a feasibility study to identify alternatives for
remedial action. CDC will continue its questionnaires and examinations and is
also working with EPA to define cleanup levels for dioxin at Times Beach.
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National Priorities List Site Mississippi MS
Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund")
PLASTIFAX, INC.
Gulfport, Mississippi
Conditions at listing (July 1982): Plastifax, Inc., manufactures chlorinated
paraffins on a 5-acre site in Gulfport, Mississippi. In June 1982, a fire and
explosion at the facility injured 65 people, killed 3, and forced the evacuation of
5,000 residents. Organic chemicals, diesel fuel, caustics, and acids spilled
during the incident, threatening widespread contamination of the environment.
Using $200,000 in CERCLA emergency funds, EPA removed 35,000 gallons of liquids
and 640 cubic yards of grossly contaminated soil, and then transported the materials
to an approved disposal facility.
Status: (July, 1983): Cleanup of surface contamination has been completed,
and the investigation of possible ground water contamination is scheduled for
completion in summer 1983.
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National Priorities List Site Montana MT
Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
ANACONDA SMELTER
Anaconda, Montana
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Anaconda Co. copper smelter covers
5,000 acres in Anaconda, Montana. It operated from the late 1800s until it closed
in September 1980. For the most part, the wastes left on-site at closure still
remain. The State and EPA are concerned over possible release of hazardous sub-
stances, primarily heavy metals, from the smelter wastes into surface water, ground
water, and ai r.
Status (July 1983): The Anaconda Co. voluntarily entered into an agreement
with EPA and the State for a study to identify and quantify hazardous materials at
the smelter. The sampling and analysis of the results have been completed by the
parties to the agreement.
EPA is planning a remedial investigation/feasibility study to determine the
type and extent of contamination at the site and identify alternatives for remedial
action. EPA is also negotiating with Anaconda to have the company take interim
remedial measures to stabilize conditions at the site.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
LIBBY GROUND WATER CONTAMINATION
Libby, Montana
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Libby Ground Water Contamination
Site covers 1,500 acres in Libby, Montana. In April 1979, in response to a home-
owner's complaint of an irritating "creosote" odor in water from a new well, the
State found elevated levels of pentachlorophenol (PCP). In September 1980, EPA,
the State, and St. Regis Paper Co. discussed possible sources of contamination,
including the way the company disposed in the past of creosote and other preserva-
tives formerly used to treat wood.
In June 1981, EPA and county officials tested 11 wells in the Libby area for
PCP and polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbon components of creosote. Significant
levels of these contaminants were found in some wells.
Status (July 1983): St. Regis is sampling ground water to define the extent
of contamination. Results are expected in July 1983.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund")
MILLTOWN RESERVOIR SEDIMENTS
Milltown, Montana
Conditions at listing (December 1982): In May 1981, Missoula County took
routine samples from seven drinking water wells in Milltown, Montana. Four showed
levels of arsenic that exceed the Interim Primary Drinking Water Standard. Sub-
sequent analyses by the State confirmed that the four wells, serving a total of 35
residences, were contaminated with up to 10 times the standard of 0.05 milligrams
arsenic per liter (mg/1). Residents were advised to seek alternate supplies of
drinking water.
Possible sources of contamination are leachate from an abandoned landfill
east of town or dissolution of metals from mill tailings, the sediments deposited
behind Milltown Dam located south and immediately adjacent to the town and across
the Clark Fork River. Analyses of these sediments show total recoverable arsenic
levels of up to 148 mg/1.
Status (July 1983): In June 1983, EPA awarded the State of Montana $513,000
to conduct a remedial investigation to define the extent and sources of contamina-
tion at the site and a feasibility study to identify alternatives for remedial
action. The work is scheduled to be completed in the first quarter of 1985.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
SILVER BOW CREEK
Silver Bow/Deer Lodge Counties, Montana
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Silver Bow Creek Site covers
about 24 stream miles in Silver Bow and Deer Lodge Counties, Montana. The creek,
between where it meets Copper Creek in Butte and Warm Springs Ponds northeast of
Anaconda, has been contaminated with a variety of wastes received from industrial,
agricultural, and municipal activities for over 100 years. Contaminants such as
heavy metals and phosphates have been detected in the creek, which is used for
drinking, irrigation, and recreation.
Status (July 1983): The State is attempting to remove some of the abandoned
mine tailings from the banks of Silver Bow Creek to reduce its contamination.
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Nations! Priorities List Site North Carolina NC
Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
CHEMTRONICS, INC.
Swannanoa, North Carolina
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Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Chemtronics, Inc., Site covers
10 acres in Swannanoa, North Carolina, in the Picrate Branch drainage basin. Two
areas are involved. Number 1 consists of eight abandoned acid and organic waste
pits used by Chemtronics and its predecessors. Number 2 consists of two lined
basins for neutralization and equalization of wastes prior to their discharge into
the Metropolitan Sewage District collection facilities.
The pits were closed in December 1979. Five were covered, and three holding
liquids were left uncovered. All lie in the drainage basin of Gregg Branch. Two
wells monitoring ground water near the pits were contaminated by numerous organic
compounds and metals. One well monitoring leachate contained numerous organics,
metals, and high dissolved solids. The leachate was also highly acidic. A moni-
toring well about 100 feet northeast of the site showed a dramatic increase in
dissolved solids between April 1981 and March 1982. Lead, barium, cadmium,
nitrates, and nitrites were found in excessive quantities, in addition to many
identified and unidentified organic compounds.
A basin liner in the second area failed in June 1979, discharging waste into
ground water and possibly surface water. In 1980, the liner was replaced. During
an inspection of the site, an organic odor was noted in holes drilled to determine
the depth to the water table and the nature of the underlying material.
Status (July 1983): EPA is considering various alternatives for this site.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund")
MARTIN MARIETTA, SODYECO, INC.
Charlotte, North Carolina
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Martin Marietta.Sodyeco, Inc.,
Site covers 100 acres just west of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
The facility manufactures chemical dyes for the textile industry. In October
1980, the company reported that organic solvents had infiltrated into ground water
at the site. In April 1981, the company reported that wells and streams near the
site contained various toxic organic chemicals, including chlorinated compounds,
some in concentrations as high as 16 parts per million. Tests indicated that the
chemicals came from an on-site landfill, which was later closed and its contents
moved to an approved site.
According to the April 1981 report, only the drinking water from the company
well and two nearby commercial sites, a tavern and a convenience food store, was
significantly affected. Martin Marietta purchased and closed the tavern and
supplied a carbon filter system to the convenience store to reduce organic compunds
in the water.
Five additional residential wells and three commercial wells contained solvent
levels ranging from just detectable to 3 parts per billion. The company purchased
and vacated three of the residences and also purchased a gas station for use as a
monitoring site. The company concluded that the remaining residences and commer-
cial sites were not significantly affected but is still maintaining carbon filter
systems at each location.
Status (July 1983): EPA is considering various alternatives for this site.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
PCB SPILLS
210 Miles of Road, North Carolina
Conditions at listing (October 1981): Between June and August 1978, over
30,000 gallons of industrial waste containing PCBs were deliberately discharged
along 210 miles of highway shoulders in 14 counties of North Carolina. In late
August, the State covered the spill areas with activated charcoal and liquid asphalt,
Because of the quantity of soils involved and the distances to approved landfills,
the State decided to construct a new landfill. In December 1978, North Carolina
sought EPA approval for a PCB landfill in Warren County. EPA approved the landfill
site in June 1979, subject to compliance with a number of technical and procedural
conditions.
This is the top priority site in North Carolina.
Status (July 1983): In May 1982, EPA awarded a $2,543,700 Cooperative
Agreement to North Carolina for a remedial action to: (1) construct the landfill;
(2) remove, transport, and dispose of the contaminated soils; and (3) reconstruct
the highway shoulders. The landfill was constructed in summer 1982. Disposal of
contaminated soils was completed in November 1982, and the landfill was capped,
graded, and seeded.
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National Priorities List Site North Dakota ND
Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
ARSENIC TRIOXIDE
Southeastern North Dakota
Conditions at listing (October 1981): The Arsenic Trioxide Site covers 700
square miles in Sargent, Richland, and Ransom Counties in southeastern North Dakota.
Heavy grasshopper infestations in the 1930s resulted in large and repeated applica-
tions of arsenic-based poisons such as arsenic trioxide. Dated or excess poisons
were often buried near shallow aquifers, left unmarked in outbuildings, hauled to
open dumps, or thrown onto agriculturally unproductive lands. Arsenic levels
exceeding the maximum acceptable limit set by Federal drinking water standards
were identified in the Lidgerwood city water supply, as well as in numerous private
wells on farms. Rutland and Wyndmere water supplies also contain arsenic.
This is the top priority site in North Dakota.
Status (July 1983): In August 1982, EPA awarded a $218,000 Cooperative Agree-
ment to North Dakota for a remedial investigation to determine the extent of arsenic
contamination in ground water and soils. The work is scheduled to be completed in
the fourth quarter of 1984.
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National Priorities List Site Nebraska NE
Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
PHILLIPS CHEMICAL CO.
Beatrice, Nebraska
Conditions at listing (December 1982): Phillips Chemical Co. owns and
operates the Hoag Nitrogen Plant, which manufactures fertilizers, on a 14-acre
site, 4.5 miles northwest of Beatrice, Gage County, Nebraska. The surrounding
land is primarily rural and agricultural. Until 1979, the company buried hazardous
wastes, including 1,1,1-trichloroethane, solvents, and metal-containing sludges,
in pits. The site is in the floodplain of the Big Blue River. Ground water in
the vicinity is used for irrigation and as a source of drinking water, both private
and municipal.
Phillips continues to treat wastes in an on-site surface impoundment, which
EPA and the State regulate under the hazardous waste regulations issued under the
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.
Status (July 1983): EPA and Phillips Petroleum Co. (the parent company) are
negotiating a Consent Order under Section 3013 of the Resource Conservation and
Recovery Act for environmental monitoring and study of the buried wastes.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund")
AUBURN ROAD LANDFILL
Londonderry, New Hampshire
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Auburn Road Landfill covers 200
acres in Londonderry, New Hampshire. The site is bordered on three sides by
residences and is drained by two unnamed streams that flow into the Cohas Brook,
which in turn empties into the Merrimack River. From about 1950 until 1964, the
town used 1 acre for disposal. Then it applied for and received State approval to
receive municipal wastes. By 1968, the landfill reached its approved capacity and
expanded into another site nearby. In 1970, the State found evidence that garbage
from out-of-State was being received, as well as industrial wastes.
In 1974, the State approved a new 5-acre site with several modifications
and conditions. In March 1979, the town sold the landfill to an individual who
operated it as a private disposal site. The State soon identified hazardous wastes
in the landfill and toxic organic chemicals in surface water and ground water in
and around the site. In 1980, the owner stopped operation, after the State ordered
the town to close the site. In 1981-1982, EPA conducted a hydrogeologic investigation
of the site.
Status (July 1983): The owner in 1979-1980, Grassy Knowles Associates, and
the Town of Londonderry, in response to a State order, have contracted to do the
field investigations necessary to plan remedial action.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
DOVER MUNICIPAL LANDFILL
Dover, New Hampshire
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Dover Municipal Landfill occupies
55 acres in the Mallego Plains Section of Dover, New Hampshire. It is owned and
has been operated by the city since 1954. At first, it accepted domestic refuse
from Dover, but by the 1960s was accepting drums and loose trash from both Dover
and Madbury. Materials buried include leather-tanning wastes, organic solvents,
municipal trash, and sludge from the Dover waste water treatment plant. After
1975, it is believed that drums were no longer accepted. In 1977, the State
installed monitoring wells around the area and found that organic solvents were
entering ground water, posing a potential threat to public water supplies for
Dover and Portsmouth. In May 1980, the State and Dover City Council closed the
landfill.
Status (July 1983): Dover's consultant has completed a hydrogeologic
investigation of the landfill, and EPA has completed a Remedial Action Master Plan
outlining the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required
at the site. The State and EPA are negotiating a Cooperative Agreement for a
remedial investigation/feasibility study to determine the type and extent of con-
tamination at the site and identify alternatives for remedial action. At the same
time, EPA is completing a search for parties potentially responsible for wastes
associated with the site.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
KEEFE HWITONMENTAL SERVICES (KES)
Epping, New Hampshire
Conditions at listing (October 1981): Keefe Environmental Services (KES),
Inc., started operating a waste bulking and transfer station on a 5-acre site in
Epping, Na* Hampshire, in 1978. In 1979, during peak operation, wastes stored at the
site included over 6,000 drums, bulk storage containers, pails, and a 750,000-gallon
waste storage lagoon. In 1980, Epping and the State started legal action against the
company. KES declared voluntary bankruptcy in 1981, leaving on the site flammable
chlorinated and other organic chemicals, heavy-flietal and paint sludges, laboratory
wastes, and waste oils. Air, soil, and ground water are contaminated.
Status (July 1983): Between March 1981 and September 1982 using $1.0 million
in CERCLA emergency funds, EPA stablized drums and tanks, pumped down the lagoon
three times to avoid breaching of the dike, and removed explosive and shock-sensitive
materials. During this time, the State succeeded in getting the owner and some
generators to remove some drums.
In September 1982, EPA approved $100,000 for design of a plan to remove the
remaining drums. In September EPA, also awarded a $1,709,945 Cooperative Agreement
to New Hampshire for (1) two initial remedial measures—fencing of the site and
removal of the remaining drums and (2) completion of a remedial investigation and
feasibility study to identify alternatives for cleanup of the waste lagoon, con-
taminated soils, suspected buried drums, and any contamination of ground water.
EPA has identified other parties potentially responsible for wastes associated
with the site and is seeking their cooperation in cleanup.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
OTTATI & GOSS/KINGSTON STEEL DRUM
Kingston, New Hampshire
Conditions at listing (October 1981): The Ottati & Goss/Kingston Steel Drum
Site consists of two parcels of land in Kingston, New Hampshire. One 28-acre
parcel is owned by Senter Transportation Co., which leased about 1 acre to Ottati
and Goss Corp. (O&G), 6 acres to Kingston Steel Drum Co. (KSD), and a larger area
to Austin Powder Co. O&G and KSD reconditioned and rented 55-gallon drums. O&G
also treated and disposed of hazardous wastes. The second parcel, consisting of
about 6.5 acres, is owned by Great Lakes Container Corp.
Surface water and ground water, both on- and off- site, are contaminated with
volatile organic compounds. Levels as high as 12,307 parts per billion (ppb) were
detected in ground water immediately downgradient from the site, threatening future
ground water supplies for the area. In addition, County Pond, 0.3 miles downgradient
from the site, is used for sport fishing, swimming, and other water recreation.
Status (July 1983): Between fall 1981 and summer 1982, EPA used about $1.7
million in CERCLA emergency funds to remove drummed wastes from the site. In
April 1983, EPA signed a $572,412 Cooperative Agreement with the State for a remedial
investigation/feasibility study to determine the type and extent of contamination
at the site and identify alternatives for remedial action. The work is scheduled
to be completed in the third quarter of 1984.
The Department of Justice, on behalf of EPA, has brought a Federal civil action
against O&G and other responsible parties, seeking to recover costs incurred in
cleaning up the site or to compel further cleanup.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
SOMERSWORTH SANITARY LANDFILL
Somersworth, New Hampshire
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Somersworth Sanitary Landfill
covers 24 acres in Somersworth, New Hampshire. Originally, the town burned
residential, commercial, and industrial wastes on the site. In 1950, the dump was
converted to a sanitary landfill. Unknown quantities of sludges, solvents, acids,
dyes, metals, laboratory or pharmaceutical wastes, and potash were disposed of at
this site. Both surface water and ground water are contaminated. On-site monitoring
wells detected moderate levels of carbon tetrachloride, ethyl benzene, toluene,
and metals. Leachate was observed at the eastern edge of the site.
Status (July 1983): EPA recently completed a Remedial Action Master Plan
outlining the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required
at the site. EPA and the State are negotiating a Cooperative Agreement for a
remedial investigation/feasibility study to determine the type and extent of con-
tamination at the site and identify alternatives for remedial action. At the same
time, EPA is completing a search for parties potentially responsible for wastes
associated with the site.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund")
SYLVESTER
Nashua, New Hanpshire
Conditions (October 1981): The Sylvester (Gilson Road) Site covers 20 acres in
a residential area of Nashua, New Hanpshire. During the 1970s, a 6-acre former
sand/gravel pit became a dump for household refuse, demolition materials, chemical
sludges, arid hazardous liquids. High concentrations of heavy metals and organic
chemicals contaminate the underlying ground water, which formed a plume that moved
rapidly toward Lyle Reed Brook. The brook is a tributary of the Nashua River,
which is a source of drinking water.
The dumping at the site was first discovered in late 1970. After several
court appearances and court actions, an injunction was issued in 1976 to remove
all material from the site. However, operations continued, and in November 1978,
State personnel observed drums being sorted at the site. A court order was issued
in October 1979 prohibiting all further disposal of hazardous wastes on the site.
Between June 1980 and June 1982, EPA, first under Section 311 of the Clean
Water Act and later under CERCLA, installed a system to temporarily pump and recir-
culate contaminated ground water, thus preventing it from reaching Lyle Reed Brook,
preventing further contamination of the aquifer, and controlling air pollution by
volatile chemicals. The toal cost was $925,000. In 1980, the city and the State
also contributed to fencing of site, removal of 1,300 drums, and installation of
alternate water supply lines.
In August 1981, EPA awarded a $2,305,600 Cooperative Agreement to New Hampshire
for (1) design and construction of a slurry wall and cap to permanently contain
contaminated ground water on-site, (2) a feasibility study to evaluate alternartives
for treating contaminated ground water, (3) design of the cost-effective treatment
system, and (4) extension of a municipal water system to serve residents whose
wells would become contaminated within 12 months.
This is the top priority site in New Hampshire.
Status (July 1983): In June 1982, EPA amended the Cooperative Agreement to
award an additional $2,064,940 to (1) construct a larger (20-acre) slurry wall than
originally planned (completed in December 1982) and (2) conduct pilot studies to
develop design specifications for the ground water treatment system. The pilot
studies were completed in the second quarter of 1983. The Cooperative Agreement
will be amended to provide funds for construction of the treatment system, which
is expected to operate for 2 years.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund">
TINKHAM GARAGE
Londonderry, New Hampshire
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Tinkham Garage Site covers about
25 acres in Londonderry, New Hampshire. The open and wooded land is bordered by
residential and agricultural land. During the 1970s, oil, oily materials, washings
from septic tank trucks, and other substances were discharged on the site. In May
1978, the State ordered the site owner to prevent further degradation of surface
water and ground water. In November 1981, EPA detected chemicals in ground water
at the site. In October 1982, volatile organic chemicals were identified in sur-
face water and ground water in areas adjacent to the site. The State confirmed
these results independently.
Status (July 1983): In early 1983, wells of the Londonderry Green Apartment
complex and several other private wells were closed due to contamination. CERCLA
emergency funds ($150,000) were made available to truck in bottled and bulk water.
A line to the Town of Derry's municipal well will be constructed as a permanent
source of uncontaminated water.
EPA has completed a Remedial Action Master Plan outlining the investigations
needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required at the site. Now EPA and
the State are negotiating a Cooperative Agreement for further cleanup.
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National Priorities List Site New Jersey NJ
Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
A.O. POLYMER
Sparta Township, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (December 1982): A.O. Polymer manufactured resins
on a 4-acre site in Sparta Township, New Jersey. Among the wastes left on-site
when operations ceased were 350 leaking and deteriorating drums. Buried drums
were crushed or left unsealed prior to burial. In mid-1980, the State removed
all solid and buried materials. In October 1980, a waste generator removed 84
drums of liquid wastes. In December 1981, the State removed another 266 drums and
completed removal of liquid materials. The site continues to threaten the Allentown
Formation, which supplies water for 700 people. The State is undertaking an extensive
program to sample ground water.
Status (July 1983): The State is pursuing cleanup through an enforcement
action and is conducting additional monitoring and analysis to further define
the nature and extent of contamination.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund")
AMERICAN CYANAMID CO.
Bound Brook, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (December 1982): American Cyanamid Co. manufactures
a wide range of organic compounds on a 575-acre site in Bound Brook, New Jersey.
On the site are a number of individual disposal areas, including both active and
inactive lagoons and inactive landfills. Ground water beneath the site is con-
taminated with a wide range of organic compounds. The plant is located on the
Raritan River adjacent to surface water intakes for public water supplies.
Status (July 1983): American Cyanamid is pumping a sufficient amount of
ground water to prevent migration off-site and is also conducting additional
studies of the source of contamination. All activities are part of an Adminis-
trative Consent Order the company signed with the State.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund")
ASBESTOS DUMP
Millington, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Asbestos Dump covers 12 acres
adjacent to the Passaic River in Millington, New Jersey. The Asbestos Hill is
the result of years of dumping by several asbestos processing companies. In the
1950s, National Gypsum Co. acquired the site. Before closing the plant in 1975,
National Gypsum had the dump covered with soil and seeded. The property was
later sold to TIFA, Ltd., a manufacturer of pesticide-distributing equipment.
At times, erosion and weathering have exposed small areas of asbestos along the
river bank. National Gypsum has an agreement with TIFA and the State to maintain
the dump and stabilize the river bank. Recently, allegations have been made
that phenylmercuric acetate had been disposed of in the dump.
Status (July 1983): Recently, National Gypsum restabilized the river bank,
correcting erosion that took place during heavy spring rains. EPA is planning a
remedial investigation/feasibility study to determine the type and extent of
contamination at the site and identify alternatives for remedial action.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
BEACHWOOD/BERKLEY WELLS
Berkley Township, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Beachwood/Berkley Wells involve
an area of contaminated ground water in Berkley Township, New Jersey. To date,
county health officials have closed 128 residential wells served by the Gohansey
Aquifer due to excessive levels of lead. The Cohansey Aquifer is the major source
of drinking water for residents in the surrounding area. The source of the
contamination is unknown.
Status (July 1983): EPA is planning a Remedial Action Master Plan out-
lining the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required
at the site. It will guide further actions at the site.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation/and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
BOG CREEK FARM
Howell Township, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Bog Creek Farm Site in Howell
Township, New Jersey, is a 4-acre dump at the rear of a 12-acre farm. The site
is adjacent to the North Branch of Squankum Brook. Paint wastes, oils, lacquer
thinners, paint solvents, metal paints, paint resins, creosol, and disinfectants
were dumped on the site.
Many of these chemicals are leaching into Squankum Brook, which leads to
the Manasquan River. The Manasquan is used for fishing, boating, and swimming.
Allaire State Park is just downstream. These same chemicals contaminate the
nearby aquifer. Citizens have frequently complained of odors coming from the
site.
Status (July 1983): EPA recently completed a Remedial Action Master Plan
outlining the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup
required at the site. It will guide further actions at the site.
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BRICK TOWNSHIP LANDFILL
Brick, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (December 1982): Brick Township Landfill (Old French's
Landfill) covers 50 acres in a residential area of Brick, Ocean County, New Jersey.
Prior to 1972, the landfill was privately owned and received up to 120,000 gallons
of waste, including chemical wastes, per day. Brick Township acquired the site in
1972. Remaining on the site are five liquid-filled lagoons, about 180 empty drums,
and an old waste incinerator. Four on-site monitoring wells indicate high con-
centrations of organic solvents. The source of drinking water for 57,500 area
residents is the underlying Cohansey Aquifer. The site is 50 feet from a group of
condominiums and across the street from the proposed site for a school.
Status (July 1983): A landfill closure plan is being developed by the
township. However, further investigation is necessary to determine the need for
and extent of additional remedial action.
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BRIDGEPORT RENTAL & OIL SERVICES
Bridgeport, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (October 1981) Bridgeport Rental & Oil Services
(BROS) is a 27.2-acre site in Bridgeport, Gloucester County, New Jersey. It is
adjacent to Cedar Swamp, a tidal area. Little Timber Creek, a tributary of the
Delaware River, borders the site. The company operated from 1969 until 1980. The
site holds more than 80 tanks and process vessels, drums, tank trucks, and a 11.8-
acre unlined lagoon. The lagoon contains an estimated 50 million gallons of oil,
oil-water emulsions, contaminated water, and sludge. The wastes, which contain
heavy metals, PCBs, and other organic compounds, have seeped into the soil and
contaminate surface waters and ground water supplying private drinking wells.
In the spring of 1981, $200,000, made available through Section 311 of the
Clean Water Act, were used to lower the level of the lagoon, which was overflowing
from heavy rains. In September 1981, with $410,000 made available through the
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, EPA started a remedial investigation to
determine the extent and type of contamination and to evaluate•alternative water
supplies for local residents.
Status (July 1983) In summer 1982, the lagoon was lowered again,this time
with $200,000 in CERCLA emergency funds. Also, a plan for an initial remedial
measure was developed to lower the lagoon an additional 8 to 10 feet, treat the
aqueous phase, discharge the water to Little Timber Creek, and dispose of the
wastes off-site. A Superfund State Contract signed in December 1982 approved $3.3
million for site cleanup, $2.8 million of it to implement the plan. The design
phase is scheduled to be completed in the third quarter of 1983. Funds are also
provided for a feasibility study to identify alternatives for long-term remedial
action at the site. It is scheduled to be completed in the first quarter of 1984.
In June 1982, The Department of Justice, on behalf of EPA, entered into a
Consent Decree with the owners and operators of the site under Section 7003
of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.
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BURNT FLY BOG
Marlboro Township, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (October 1981): The Burnt Fly Bog is a semi rural area
covering approximately 1,700 acres, most of it in Marlboro Township, Monmouth County,
New Jersey. Some also extends into Middlesex County. During the 1950s and early
1960s, as many as seven unlined lagoons on 10 acres within the bog were used for
storage, primarily of waste oil. As a result of both intentional and accidental
discharges from the lagoons, at least 60 acres of the bog have been contaminated.
In addition to the contaminated area, the site consists of: four lagoons -- two
containing liquid, two containing sludge; an approximately 13,000-cubic-yard mound
of sludge; and an undetermined number of exposed and buried drums. The site is a
ground water discharge area for the Englishtown Aquifer. Ground water flows to the
surface and drains into Deep Run. Ground water, surface water, and air are con-
taminated by oil and various organic chemicals.
In September 1981, EPA awarded a Cooperative Agreement to New Jersey for
$336,305 in grant funds authorized under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.
Status (July 1983): Under the Cooperative Agreement, the State completed (1)
a field investigation to characterize ground water, (2) a feasibility study for
removal of contaminated soil and drums, and (3) a feasibility study for closing
the site. Early in 1982, EPA used $35,000 of CERCLA emergency funds to install a
900-foot fence and repair a 6-foot section of dike. EPA and the State are negotiat-
ing on two Cooperative Agreements for further cleanup activities.
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CALDWELL TRUCKING CO.
FairfieId, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (December 1982): Caldwell Tucking Co. is an active
sewage hauling firm occupying 9 acres in Fairfield, Essex County, New Jersey.
For several years up to 1974, the owners hauled industrial waste and discharged
it into four unlined lagoons. The sludge in the lagoons contains, among other
things, trichloroethylene, chloroform, and lead. About 50 private wells have
been closed because of contamination from this site, and another 50 to 100 are
threatened. Two public wells have been closed.
The plume of contaminated ground water is moving toward the Passaic River.
The point where the plume is predicted to enter the river is about 2 miles up-
stream of a drinking water intake in the river. In September 1982, the State
required Caldwell Trucking to install monitoring wells and to decontaminate the
site, including removing contaminated soil and sludge from the lagoons.
Status (July 1983); Conditions at the site are currently being addressed
through a State enforcement action against parties responsible for wastes at the
site.
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CHEMICAL CONTROL
Elizabeth, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (October 1981): The Chemical Control Site is in
Elizabeth, New Jersey. The Elizabeth River borders the site on the west and
Authur Kill is about 200 feet east. The State, through litigation, placed the
company in receivership in January 1979, leaving on-site about 65,000 drums of
untreated hazardous chemical waste, two buildings used for the storage of chem-
icals and pesticides, and seven storage tanks containing chemicals. The State
worked on cleaning up the site until April 1980, when there was a massive fire.
Due to fire, the cleanup activities on site were accelerated.
Status (July 1983): Cleanup activities continued to November 1981. The
site is now a fenced-in gravel lot with about 200 gas cylinders and 11 trailers
awaiting disposal, and blocked storm sewers. A U.S. Coast Guard report indicates
several metallic objects are in the river adjacent to the site.
EPA plans to conduct additional studies and corrective actions at the site,
under a Superfund State Contract with New Jersey amounting to about $500,000.
The owner and a waste transporter were found guilty of criminal charges and
are in jail.
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CHEMSOL, INC.
Piscataway, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (December 1982): Chemsol, Inc.,was a chemical
manufacturer in Piscataway, New Jersey. The site is no longer active. The
State determined that 40 drums of chemical waste are buried at the 12-acre site
and suspects that more may be buried.
Both surface water and ground water near this site are contaminated with
chlorinated solvents (including trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene, and
carbon tetrachloride) and other toxic organic chemicals. Soils have also been
contaminated from leaking drums. Ground water is used primarily for industrial
processes, although there are private wells in the area.
Status (July 1983): EPA is considering various alternatives for this site.
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COMBE FILL SOUTH LANDFILL
Chester Township, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (December 1982): Combe Fill South Landfill covers 80
acres in Chester Township, Morris County, New Jersey. The area near the landfill
is drained by the North Branch of the Raritan River and by Lamington River.
Trout Brook, a recreational waterway, runs through the site. The State detected
various chlorinated hydrocarbons in ground water and surface water. There is
the potential for contaminating drinking wells that tap the underlying Precam-
brian Gneiss Aquifer.
Status (July 1983): EPA recently completed a Remedial Action Master Plan
outlining the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup
required at the site. It will guide further actions at the site.
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v CPS/MADISON INDUSTRIES
Old Bridge Township, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The CPS/Madison Industries Site covers
35 acres in Old Bridge Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey. Since 1967, these
companies have repeatedly dumped and discharged chemicals into the public sewer
system, as well as onto their respective properties. The State estimates that
about 400 tons of hazardous wastes have been dumped, including organic chemicals
(for example, benzene, carbon tetrachloride, bromoform, 1,1,1-trichloroethane,
and methylene chloride) and heavy metals (for example, cadmium and lead). Both
surface water and ground water are contaminated.
Through a Middlesex County Superior Court decision (October 15, 1981), the
State has begun the process of remedying the surface water and ground water
problems associated with this site. The court order directs the two companies
to reimburse the State for costs it incurs for site cleanup or containment.
Status (July 1983): The State continues to work on the cleanup.
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D'IMPERIO PROPERTY
Hamilton Township, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (October 1981): The D'Imperio Property is a 1-acre
inactive open dump bordered by wooded property in Hamilton Township, Atlantic
County, New Jersey. It is within 0.3 miles of a major residential development.
Prior to 1976, the site, believed to have been an old borrow pit, was used to bury
an unknown quantity of 55-gallon drums; 50 corroded drums are exposed. Ground
water in the upper aquifer is contaminated with benzene and chlorinated hydrocarbons,
including benzene and trichloroethylene. The lower aquifer, the Cohansey Aquifer,
is a source of drinking water. Because there is potential for the contamination to
flow vertically, the lower aquifer could be contaminated.
Status (July 1983): In September 1982, EPA signed a $368,000 Super-fund State
Contract with New Jersey to fence the site and conduct a feasibility study to
identify alternatives for remedial action. The fence is scheduled to be completed
in the fourth quarter of 1983 and the study in the first quarter of 1984.
EPA has identified parties potentially responsible for wastes associated with
the site and is seeking their cooperation in the cleanup. The owner of the site
filed a complaint for declaratory judgment in District Court on April 22, 1983.
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DENZER & SCHAFER X-RAY CO.
Bayville, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (December 1982): Denzer & Schafer X-Ray Co. reclaims
silver on a 5-acre site in Bayville, Ocean County, New Jersey. Since 1979, the
facility has discharged caustic waste water to an on-site septic system. The
underlying Cohansey Aquifer is contaminated with toxic and volatile organics.
The aquifer supplies drinking water to residential and public water supply wells
serving 25,500 area residents. No contamination of surface water or air has
been documented to date.
Status (July 1983): EPA plans to prepare a Remedial Action Master Plan
outlining the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup
required at the site. It will guide further actions at the site.
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DOVER MUNICIPAL WELL 4
Dover Township, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Town of Dover Water Commission
owns and operates Municipal Well 4 in Dover Township, Morris County, New Jersey.
In August 1980, the well was taken out of service because it was contaminated with
halogenated organic solvents from an unknown source.
Status (July 1983): No source has thus far been linked to the contamination
The State is actively investigating possible sources and is reviewing a hydro-
geological study submitted by a private party. The Dover Water Commission
has been authorized to spend $45,000 over a 2-year period to identify possible
sources and has engaged a consultant to assist in the work.
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ELLIS PROPERTY
Evesham Township, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Ellis Property covers 3 acres in
Evesham Township, New Jersey. The site, once the scene of drum-cycling operations,
consists of: a large two-story building housing several washing tanks and troughs
and 50 to 75 drums, many full; three sheds containing various size drums and chemical
containers, which are full; and an area adjacent to the sheds containing about 100
55-gallon plastic drums, most of which still contain some acid liquid. Several
hundred drums are spread haphazardly around the site. Many spills are obvious.
The site is surrounded by cultivated fields. An intermittent stream named
Sharps Run is less than 0.3 miles to the south. Ground water and surface water are
suspected of being contaminated with acids. The Englishtown Aquifer directly
underlies the site, with the Magothy and Raritan Formations at about 320 feet
below. Ground water in the vicinity supplies drinking water for 900 homes and
water for irrigation of farmland.
Status (July 1983): The State has removed all drums from the site and neutra-
lized soils in the area with lime. EPA is awaiting documentation from the State
regarding the cleanup.
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FAIR LAWN WELL FIELD
Fair Lawn, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (December 1982) Fair Lawn, New Jersey, operates three
well fields to supply water to its 32,000 residents. The wells in the Westmoreland
Field are the most heavily contaminated. Lower levels have also been detected in
wells in the Memorial and Cadmus Fields. Chloroform, carbon tetrachloride, and
tetrachloroethylene are among the major contaminants. None of the levels has been
high enough to force closing of the wells.
Status (July 1983): EPA recently completed a Remedial Action Master Plan
outlining the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required
at the site. It will guide further actions at the site.
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FRIEDMAN PROPERTY
Upper Freehold Township, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (October 1981): The Friedman Property is located in
Upper Freehold Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey. The 3-acre site lies just
across the boundary form Plumstead Township, and is immediately adjacent to an
unnamed tributary to Lahaway Creek, which is itself a tributary of the Delaware
River. In the late 1950s and early 1960s, drums and free-flowing liquids were
dumped into a natural ditch and then covered over. Several residences and two
trailer parks within 0.3 miles of the site have private wells. Four monitoring
wells installed in 1980 by New Jersey detected heavy metals and a number of organic
pollutants.
The Friedman Property, Goose Farm, Pijak Farm, and Spence Farm (the
so-called "Plumstead Sites") are within a 2-mile radius. The Friedman Property
was first listed under the name "Upper Freehold Site."
Status (July 1983); In September 1982, EPA awarded a $270,000 Cooperative
Agreement to New Jersey for a feasibility study to identify alternatives for remedial
action at the site. It is scheduled to be completed in the third quarter of 1984.
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GEMS LANDFILL
Gloucester Township, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (July 1982): The Gloucester Environmental Management
Services (GEMS) Landfill covers 60 acres in Gloucester Township, Camden County,
New Jersey. The landfill is now closed. The land is owned by the township and
was leased to GEMS. Although the site is zoned for industrial purposes, the
surrounding land is principally residential.
Organic solvents and other industrial chemicals were dumped into pits at the
landfill between 1970 and 1974. These chemicals are presently contaminating ground
water, surface, water and air. About 38,000 people live within 3 miles of the
site; many are dependent on private wells. Leachate from the site is also contami-
nating Holly Run Stream and Briar Lake.
Status (July 1983): In February 1983, using $270,000 in CERCLA emergency
funds, EPA removed debris from the site, constructed a fence, and took other
measures to prevent the wastes from coming in contact with residents in the area.
In summer 1983, EPA plans to start a $125,000 remedial investigation to determine
the type and extent of contamination at the site.
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GOOSE FARM
Plumstead Township, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (October 1981): Goose Farm is a 1.5-acre site in a
rural area of Plumstead Township, Ocean County, New Jersey. In the late 1960s and
early 1970s, drums and free-flowing liquids were dumped into an excavation, which
was later covered with soil. PCBs and other toxic organic chemicals have been
detected in air, ground water, and surface water. With the State as the lead
agency, emergency removal actions began at the site in late 1980.
Goose Farm, the Friedman Property, Pi jack Farm, and Spence Farm (the so-called
"Plumstead Sites") are within a 2-mile radius.
Status (July 1983): The emergency actions ended in February 1982. They
included excavation and disposal off-site of more than 4,800 containers, 3,000
cubic yards of highly contaminated soil, and over 9,000 gallons of bulked liquid
wastes. A system was installed to treat 7.7 million gallons of ground water.
Site cleanup was funded initially under Section 311 of the Clean Water Act and the
New Jersey Spill Compensation Fund. Later, CERCLA emergency funds were used. By
late 1981, the State had spent $4 million on the site and EPA $2.4 million. Ground
water in and near the site continues to be contaminated with significant levels of
organic compounds and heavy metals.
In September 1982, EPA awarded a $189,000 Cooperative Agreement to New
Jersey for a feasibility study to identify alternatives for remedial action at the
site. It is scheduled to be completed in the third quarter of 1984.
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HELEN KRAMER LANDFILL
Mantua Township, New Jersey
Conditions (July 1982): The Helen Kramer Landfill covers 60 acres in Mantua
Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey. The privately-owned landfill operated
from 1970 until the State closed it in 1980 because of permit violations. During
this time, the landfill received municipal waste, municipal construction debris,
and non-chemical industrial waste. Chlorinated organics and heavy metals have
been identified in ground water and surface water downgradient of the landfill.
The ground water provides drinking water, while the surface water downstream is
used for irrigation. An underground fire at the site in 1981 burned for about 2
months, emitting noxious fumes to surrounding areas. Airborne contaminants were
detected during and after the fire.
Status (July 1983): In fall 1983, EPA plans to start a $350,000 remedial
investigation to determine the type and extent of contamination at the site.
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HERCULES, INC. (GIBBSTOWN PLANT)
Gibbstown, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (December 1982): Hercules, Inc., owns a 5.5-acre site
in undeveloped land in Gibbstown, Gloucester County, New Jersey. On the property
and adjacent to the Delaware River are two unlined, open disposal pits in which
Hercules and the previous owner of the site disposed of industrial chemicals,
solvents, acids, and waste oils. Ground water is contaminated with benzene.
Status (July 1983): EPA is preparing a Remedial Action Master Plan outlining
the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required at the
site. It will guide further actions at the site.
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IMPERIAL OIL 00., INC./CHAMPION CHEMICALS
Morganville, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Imperial Oil Co., Inc./Champion
Chemicals Site covers 5 acres in Morganville, Monmouth County, New Jersey.
Imperial blends oil on the site, which is leased from Champion Chemicals. Several
companies have operated at the site in the past. One, a reprocessor of waste oil,
may have discharged wastes to a nearby stream. A waste pile on the premises is
contaminated with PCBs. PCBs, petroleum hydrocarbons, and heavy metals contaminate
soil surrounding both the waste pile and an oil/water separator, sediments in the
stream nearby, and ground water beneath the site.
This site was originally listed under the name "Imperial Oil Co."
Status (July 1983); The State is reviewing a preliminary assessment prepared
by the present owner. In summer 1983, EPA plans to start a Remedial Action Master
Plan outlining the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup
required at the site. It will guide further actions at the site.
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JIS LANDFILL
Jaroesburg/South Brunswick Township, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (December 1982); Jones Industrial Service (JIS)
operated a landfill in an agricultural area of Jamesburg/South Brunswick Township,
Middlesex County, New Jersey. The landfill, originally a borrow pit, received
liquid chemical wastes from the 1960s until the State closed it in 1980.
Investigations indicate that numerous drums of solvents may also have been buried
at the site. Volatile organics have contaminated the Old Bridge Formation Aquifer,
and the contaminated ground water plume has migrated off-site. One residential
well has been closed, and others are threatened.
Status (July 1983); The State has an ongoing judicial action aimed at requir-
ing the owner/operator to properly cap the site and decontaminate the ground water.
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JACKSON TOWNSHIP LANDFILL
Jackson Township, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (December 1982): Jackson Township owned and operated a
12-acre landfill in a semi rural area within its boundaries in Ocean County, New
Jersey. The township obtained the site, originally a mining pit, from a local
mining company in the early 1970s and filled it from 1972 until it closed in 1980.
In addition to accepting refuse and sewage for which it had a State permit, the
landfill received liquid hazardous waste. As a result, the underlying Cohansey
Aquifer, which supplies water to area residents, has been contaminated with various
organic chemicals. Local officials condemned over 40 residential wells, and the
State provides funding for an alternate water supply.
Status (July 1983): The State is pursuing cleanup through enforcement action.
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KIN-BUC LANDFILL
Edison Township, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (October 1981): Kin-Buc Landfill covers 20 acres in
Edison Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey. It accepted 70 million gallons of
various industrial wastes from about 1971 through 1976, when the State revoked its
permit. Oil heavily laden with PCBs accumulates in a natural depression called
"Pool C" adjacent to the landfill and then discharges into Edmund's Creek, a tri-
butary of the Raritan River. The pond also holds aqueous leachate that contains
chlorinated organic compounds and is believed to be coming from the landfill.
Ground water is contaminated. As a result of Federal enforcement action, the
owner capped the fill with a clay/synthetic cover.
In February 1980, EPA started to collect leachate in Pool C, with funds pro-
vided initially under Section 311 of the Clean Water Act and later under CERCLA.
Status (July 1983): A Superfund State Contract signed with New Jersey in
July 1982 approved about $3 million to (1) design, construct, and operate an interim
collection/treatment system, (2) dispose off-site of the drums of wastes collected
and stored on-site, and (3) prepare a feasibility study to identify alternatives
for long-term remedial action. In September 1982, the owner took over operation
of the Pool C collection system from EPA.
The Department of Justice, on behalf of EPA, is continuing a a Federal civil
action seeking injunctive relief against parties potentially responsible for wastes
associated with the site.
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KING OF PRUSSIA
Winslow Township, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The King of Prussia Site consists of
a 7-acre abandoned chemical waste treatment facility in Winslow Township, in the
Pine Barrens area of southern New Jersey. The facility closed in 1975. Six lagoons
on the site contain chemical wastes. Records indicate that more than 40,000 drum
equivalents of waste water containing toxic chemicals were delivered to the site.
A number of homes within 3 miles of the site, as well as a local industry,
have drinking water wells. Arsenic, heavy metals, vinyl chloride, phthalate esters,
chloroform, and trichloroethylene have been detected in ground water nearby,
and copper, zinc, trichloroethylene, and 1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane in Great Egg
Harbor River.
Status (July 1983); EPA is considering various alternatives for this site.
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KRYSOWATY FARM
Hillsborough, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (July 1982): The Krysowaty Farm is located in Hills-
borough, Somerset County, New Jersey. The south branch of the Raritan River is
0.3 miles from the site. Between 1965 and 1970, various chemicals, including
paint and dye wastes, were disposed of in 5 acres along a ravine at one end of the
42-acre farm. In late 1980, a witness to the dumping came forward after the farm
owner died. Eyewitness accounts estimate that 500 drums of waste were dumped in
the ravine, along with unknown volumes of waste solvents and sludge. In July
1981, the township and the State excavated 20 to 30 drums at the site. Studies
indicate that both ground water and surface water are contaminated with volatile
organic compounds. The closest residences, about 900 feet from the disposal
area, depend on private wells for drinking water.
Status (July 1983): In December 1982, EPA signed a $300,000 Superfund State
Contract with New Jersey for a remedial investigation to determine the type and
extent of contamination at the site and a feasibility study to identify alternatives
for remedial action. The work is scheduled to be completed in the fourth quarter
of 1983.
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LANG PROPERTY
Pemberton Township, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Lang Property is a 10-acre dump
site in Pemberton Township, Burlington County, New Jersey, just north of Lebanon
State Forest. The site is within the Pine Barrens in an area of blueberry and
cranberry farms. About 1,500 drums of wastes were emptied onto the ground at this
site. Localized contamination of ground water and surface water by various chemicals,
including phenols, heavy metals, and trichloroethylene, has been documented. The
primary concern is contamination of the Cohansey Aquifer, which supplies drinking
water to Pemberton Township's 13,000 residents. As many as 20 private wells are
within 1 mile of this site. In addition, a back-up well for the Pemberton system
is within 3 miles.
Status (July 1983): EPA is preparing a Remedial Action Master Plan outlining
the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required at the
site. It will guide further actions at the site.
In June 1983, the State collected additional ground water samples.
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LIPARI LANDFILL
Pitman, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (October 1981); The Lipari Landfill is an inactive
landfill occupying a 6-acre former gravel pit in Pitman, New Jersey. The site
is in an area of fruit orchards. From 1958 to 1971, domestic and industrial
wastes, including various toxic organic compounds and heavy metals, were dumped at
the site. They percolated into the ground water under the landfill and leached
into Chestnut Branch, Rabbit Run, and Alcyon Lake.
In fall 1981, EPA completed a remedial investigation and feasibility study
of the site.
Status (July 1983) Between 1980 and 1982, using $726,000 made available by
Section 311 of the Clean Water Act, EPA's Office of Research and Development, and
the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, EPA studied leachate distribution,
drilled and sampled 16 wells, and evaluated various cleanup alternatives. In
1982, using $125,000 in CERCLA emergency funds, EPA installed over 2,000 feet of
security fencing around the site. An additional 1,600 feet must still be installed.
In September 1982, EPA signed a $1,689,150 Superfund State Contract with
New Jersey to complete design of the remedial alternative selected in the feasibility
study and undertake the construction activities. The work is being supervised
by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Construction is scheduled to start in the
third quarter of 1983.
The remedial action is divided into two phases. The first phase calls for
(1) an underground slurry wall encircling a 16-acre area to prevent ground water
from leaving or entering and (2) a bentonite clay cap. The second phase evaluates
the need to collect ground water from within the enclosure and transport it to a
nearby public sewage treatment plant. A decision on the second phase will be
made after completion of a study on the compatibility of the ground water to be
treated with the collection and treatment systems of the sewage plant.
In July 1982, the Department of Justice, on behalf of EPA, entered into a
Consent Decree with the owner under Section 7003 of the Resource Conservation and
Recovery Act.
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LONE PINE LANDFILL
Freehold Township, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (October 1981): Lone Pine Landfill in Freehold Township,
Monmouth County, New Jersey, operated from 1959 to 1979, when it was closed by
the State. Leachate from the 80-acre site flows into the Manasquan River.
Allegedly, 50,000 drums of chemical wastes, as well as free-flowing liquid wastes,
were dumped at the site. Excavation of limited areas of the landfill in September
1981 confirmed the presence of drums. A number contain organic chemicals.
•Benzene, toluene, vinyl chloride, lead, and zinc have been detected in leachate
on the site. Downstream, the river has lower levels of the same chemicals.
Monitoring wells have found a variety of organic compounds in both the Vincentown
Aquifer and the deeper Red Bank Aquifer.
Status (July 1983): In July 1982, EPA signed a $330,000 Superfund State
Contract with New Jersey for a feasibility study to identify alternatives for
remedial action at the site. A draft was released in June 1983.
The former general manager of the landfill and a transporter pleaded guilty to
charges stemming from the illegal disposal of drummed waste in the landfill. In
addition, three corporate officers of Scientific Chemical Processing were convicted
in Federal District Court of mail fraud charges also related to the illegal
disposal activity.
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M & T DELISA LANDFILL
Asbury Park, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The M & T Delisa Landfill operated on
a 132-acre site in Asbury Park, New Jersey, from about 1945 to 1975. It reportedly
received only municipal waste. In 1976, the Seaview Square Mall was constructed on
25 to 30 acres. Although the mall itself is situated on clean fill, the parking
lot is built on garbage. Methane gas vents are located around the parking lot, and
a leachate collection system runs underneath it. EPA inspectors have frequently
observed leachate streams and seepages discharging into a nearby stream which
empties into Deal Lake less than 1 mile away. This fresh water lake is occasionally
used for recreational fishing. In June 1981, EPA fould that ground water, surface
water, and soil are contaminated by polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons and metals.
Private water wells surround the site and may be threatened.
Status (July 1983): In May 1983, the mall and surrounding outside areas were
tested for methane gas migration. The results indicate a plume of methane exists
about 1 to 3 feet below the ground, outside the mall. The mall owners are installing
about four vents in the area of known methane migration.
EPA is preparing a Remedial Action Master Plan outlining the investigations
needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required at the site. It will guide
further actions at the site.
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MANNHEIM AVENUE DUMP
Galloway Township, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Mannheim Avenue Dump is located
in Galloway Township, Atlantic County, New Jersey. The 2-acre site is owned by
Galloway Township and was used to dispose of about 300 drums (11,400 pounds) of
degreasing sludge during the 1960s and possibly into the early 1970s. The waste
was deposited in a 15-foot deep pit. The Cohansey Aquifer underlies the site at
20 to 30 feet below the surface. It provides drinking water to about 1,300 area
residents. The nearest home is 0.1 miles southwest of the site.
Status (July 1983): EPA is planning to start a Remedial Action Master Plan
outlining the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup
required at the site. It will guide further actions at the site.
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MAYWOOD CHEMICAL CO.
Maywood/Rochelle Park, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Maywood Chemical Co. Site consists
of three areas in Maywood and Rochelle Park, New Jersey. Starting in the early
1920s, Maywood Chemical processed radioactive thorium for, among other things, the
production of mantles in gas lanterns. The process resulted in thorium waste
that, while known to be radioactive, was not considered particularly dangerous at
that time. The material was used as a fill in three areas now used for residential
and commercial purposes. Testing by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and
the State indicates that some areas show radiation levels above background. Radon
gas is present at levels significantly higher than background in a home built in
the residential neighborhood.
Status (July 1983): An EPA investigation is underway to determine the extent
of contamination at areas not addressed previously by the State or NRC. EPA is
also preparing a Remedial Action Master Plan which will assess all existing
information and guide further actions at the site.
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METALTEC/AEROSYSTEMS
Franklin Borough, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Metaltec/Aerosystems site covers
0.5-acres in Franklin Borough, Sussex County, New Jersey. The company buried
hazardous wastes, including lead, in a pond on the plant site, which is within 500
feet of a municipal back-up well for Franklin Borough.
Status (July 1983): The State has sent the company an Administrative Order to
update a hydrogeologic investigation and evaluate remedial alternatives.
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MONROE TOWNSHIP LANDFILL
Monroe Township, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Monroe Township Landfill covers
86 acres in Monroe Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey. The landfill operated
from 1955 to June 1978, when the State closed it because a colored leachate was
seeping from the site. The seepage forced the abandonment of a nearby housing
construction project. Hydrochloric acid is known to have been disposed of at the
site. In 1979, the State obtained a court order against the.landfill owners to
correct the seepage. A 900-foot cut-off wall and leachate collection system,
which recycled leachate to the landfill, were installed as an interim measure in
1980.
Status (July 1983): A site closure plan is nearing completion. It includes
the installation of a 7,000-foot leachate cut-off wall around the perimeter of the
landfill, leachate collectors, and intercepting sewers to convey leachate to the
Middlesex County Sewage Authority's Old Bridge Sewage Treatment Plant.
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MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
Montgomery Township, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Montgomery Township Housing
Development Site is in Montgomery Township, Somerset County, New Jersey. About 13
households in the development used private wells that became contaminated with
organic chemicals, including trichloroethylene. Residents now use municipal water,
The State has not been able to identify the source of contamination.
Status (July 1983): EPA is preparing a Remedial Action Master Plan outlining
the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required at the
site. It will guide further actions at the site.
The State continues to collect ground water samples at the site to locate the
plume of contamination.
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MYERS PROPERTY
Franklin Township, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Myers Property covers 2 to 3
acres in a rural area in Franklin Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. The
site, currently an auto repair shop, previously contained various commercial
facilities that produced pesticides. Several drums and asbestos materials are
stored in buildings on the site. One well on the property supplies drinking water.
The State recommended that it be closed because it is contaminated by various
volatile organic chemicals. The site borders Cakepoulin Creek. A spring surfaces
on the property and flows into the creek toward a State wildlife refuge.
Status (July 1983): The State has proposed removing the drums stored on site
and is negotiating a Cooperative Agreement with EPA for the surface cleanup.
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NL INDUSTRIES
Pedricktown, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The NL Industries landfill covers 14
acres in a rural area in Pedricktown, Salem County, New Jersey. The company recovers
lead from spent automotive batteries and separates the plastic from the rubber
casings. After the rubber and plastic are separated, the plastic is reprocessed
and the rubber is placed in the landfill, which is lined but not capped.
As a result of improper storage of batteries on the site and other factors
relating to their processing, ground water, surface water, and soils are extensively
contaminated with various heavy metals. Also on-site is a marsh area (which is
heavily contaminated with lead) and Oldmans Creek, a tributary to the Delaware
River.
Status (July 1983): The State is pursuing cleanup through enforcement action'.
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POP LANDFILL
Jersey City, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The PJP Landfill covers about 50
acres near the Hackensack River in Jersey City, New Jersey. Much of the dump, now
closed, is uncovered, and fires frequently flare up on the surface and underground.
Volatile organics and other toxic substances have been detected in air, ground
water, and run-off. Ground water is used by local industries. Surface waters in
the area are used for commercial shipping and recreation. The property is adjacent
to heavily populated residential areas.
Status (July 1983): The State is negotiating with the current owners of the
site to undertake a study to define the nature and extent of contamination at the
site.
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PEPE FIELD
Boonton, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (December 1982): Pepe Field is a 3.5-acre municipal
athletic field in a residential area of Boonton, Morris County, New Jersey. The
site, formerly a swamp, is suspected of having been a hazardous waste dump. The
nearby Rockaway River, which receives subsurface drainage from the site, empties
into the Boonton Reservoir, the source of Jersey City's water. Hazardous substances
have been detected in a below-ground drain that releases directly into the Rockaway
River. Hydrogen sulfide and other chemical odors are noticeable.
Status (July 1983): The Town of Boonton is treating the odor problem at Pepe
Field with hydrogen peroxide, but with limited success. EPA is preparing a Remedial
Action Master Plan outlining the investigations needed to determine the full extent
of cleanup required at thae site. It will guide further actions at the site.
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PIJAK FARM
Plumstead Township, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (October 1981): The Pijak Farm Site occupies 5 acres
in Plumstead Township, Ocean County, New Jersey. The site, a working farm, is
flat, dropping off into a marshy, wooded floodplain. A corn field and two
unnamed tributaries to Crosswicks Creek border the site. Between 1963 and 1970,
drums and free-flowing liquids were dumped into a natural ditch and then covered
over. In 1980, the State found that ground water was contaminated by organic
chemicals. Initial analysis of the nearest private wells showed no contamination.
The Pijak Farm, Friedman Property, Goose Farm, and Spence Farm (the so-called
"Plumstead Sites") are within a 2-mile radius.
Status (July 1983): In September 1982, a $292,500 Cooperative Agreement
was awarded to New Jersey for a feasibility study to identify alternatives for
remedial action at the site. It is scheduled to be completed in the third quarter
of 1984.
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PRICE LANDFILL
Pleasantville, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (October 1981): Price Landfill is a 26-acre inactive
landfill located in Pleasantville, New Jersey. While in operation (1969 - 1976),
it accepted industrial wastes containing benzene, chloroform, and trichloroethylene,
septic tank and sewer wastes, sludges, grease, and oil. Some liquid wastes were
poured directly into the landfill, while others were buried in SB-gallon drums.
Leachate is noticeable at various locations on the site, as well as chemical
odors and organic vapors. Because their wells are contaminated, residents of
about 35 homes now use bottled water. The well field supplying drinking water
to Atlantic City, 1 mile downgradient of the site, is threatened by the plume of
contaminated ground water.
This is the top priority site in New Jersey.
Status (July 1983): EPA started a number of activities at the site in 1982.
During the summer, measures were taken to provide emergency back-up water supplies
for Atlantic City. The measures involved arranging for new sources and treating
existing sources to ensure their quality. EPA has completed a feasibility study
and is developing a long-term remedial action plan. The study involved (1)
evaluating alternatives (including carbon treatment) to protect Atlantic City's
water supply, (2) containing or eliminating additional migration of contaminants
from Price Landfill, and (3) dealing with contamination that has already migrated
from the landfill. EPA has approved about $940,000 for the work, under a Coopera-
tive Agreement and a Superfund State Contract.
The Department of Justice, on behalf of EPA, has brought a Federal civil
action seeking injunctive relief against the past and present owner, as well as
36 companies and individuals alleged to have generated and transported waste to
the landfill. The District Court denied EPA's request for injunctive relief. The
decision was appealed, and the case was ordered returned to the district court
for trial. Several motions are now pending, and the Government is awaiting an
opportunity for discovery.
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REICH FARMS
Pleasant Plains, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Reich Farms Site covers 5 acres
in the Pleasant Plains section of Dover Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, about
3 miles north of Toms River. As a result of improper storage and disposal of
various hazardous substances — including organic solvents, still bottoms, and
residual chemicals in 55-gallon drums -- both on the surface and buried, soil and
ground water are contaminated with toxic and volatile organics. The area is rural
with suburban developments. It sits above the Cohansey Aquifer, a major source
of drinking water for 61,000 people in Dover Township and the surrounding area.
Status (July 1983): EPA is preparing a Remedial Action Master Plan outlining
the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required at the
site. It will guide further actions at the site.
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RENORA INC.
Edison Township, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (December 1982): Renora, Inc., a hazardous waste
collector/hauler, operated from a 5-acre site in Edison Township, Middlesex County,
New Jersey, until the State revoked its permits in November 1980. The site is
bordered by Mill Creek, Conrail Railroad Tracks, New Jersey Turnpike, and South
Main Street. About 1,300 drums and 21 containers on-site contain solvents, resins,
and oils. Because of leaking drums and tank trucks, Mill Creek has been contaminated
from site run-off. Access to the site is controlled by a fence on three sides and
parked trucks on the fourth.
Status (July 1983): The State has re-established an earthen berm along Mill
Creek to prevent further contamination from site run-off.
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RINGWOOD MINES/LANDFILL
Ringwood Borough, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Ringwood Mines/Landfill Site in
Ringwood Borough, Passaic County, New Jersey, is about 0.5 miles wide and 2 miles
long. It consists of a series of abandoned mine shafts and pits, inactive landfills,
and open dumps. Cannon Mine and Peter's Mine have been filled with garbage over
the years. Peter's Mine also contains paint sludges, solvents, and scrap metal.
Several drums have been observed in the Cannon Mine. Soil, surface water, and
ground water may be contaminated.
Ringwood gets drinking water from Wanaque Reservoir, which is supplied by
neighboring streams, two originating in the immediate vicinity of the mines; 10
wells are within 2 miles of the site, and one spring is less than 0.5 miles from
the site.
Status (July 1983): In late summer 1983, EPA is planning to undertake a
remedial investigation/feasibility study to determine the type and extent of con-
tamination at the site and identify alternatives for remedial action.
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ROCKAWAY BOROUGH WELL FIELD
Rockaway Township, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Rockaway Borough Well Field is in
Rockaway Township, Morris County, New Jersey. Three wells in the field are contam-
inated with volatile organics, including trichloroethylene and tetrachloroethylene,
from an unknown source. The aquifer the wells tap is the sole source of drinking
water for 10,000 people. The contaminated wells are close to the Rockaway River.
In February 1981, Rockaway Borough installed carbon filtration systems at the
three contaminated wells at a cost of $700,000.
Status (July 1983): EPA is preparing a Remedial Action Master Plan outlining
the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required at the
site. It will guide further actions at the site.
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ROCKAWAY TOWNSHIP WELLS
Rockaway, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Rockaway Township Wells Site is
in Rockaway, Morris County, New Jersey. Three wells are contaminated with various
volatile organic chemicals. Several sources of the contamination are suspected,
but only one has been confirmed. The Rockaway Township well system services about
12,000 people.
Status (July 1983): Rockaway Township currently treats the contaminated
wells. Shell Oil, identified as a source of ether contamination, installed an
aeration system to remove ether from the water, and the township installed an
activated carbon system to remove other volatile organics.
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ROCKY HILL MUNICIPAL WELL
Rocky Hill Borough, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Rocky Hill Municipal Well in
Rocky Hill Borough, Somerset County, New Jersey, has been contaminated with various
volatile organics from an unknown source. The well, which serves about 1,000
residents of the borou-gh, has been sealed, and Elizabethtown Water Co., 9 miles
from the site, is providing water.
Status (July 1983): The Town of Rocky Hill is installing an aeration system
to remove contaminants from the well.
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ROEBLING STEEL CO.
Florence, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (December 1982): Roebling Steel Co. produced steel on
a site adjacent to the Delaware River in Florence, New Jersey. Two unlined
lagoons are on the site, and there is evidence of dumping and spillage. The lagoons,
estimated to be 3 feet deep, contain heavy metals. Drums may also have been buried
at the site. Run-off may have contaminated the river. The water table in the
area is only about 10 feet below the surface. Homes in Roebling and much of the
surrounding area rely on ground water for their drinking water.
Status (July 1983): EPA is considering various alternatives for this site.
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SAYREVILLE LANDFILL
Sayreville, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Sayreville Landfill covers 30
acres in a moderately industrialized section of Sayreville, New Jersey. Part of
this site is in a wetland adjacent to the South River. The town owned and operated
the site as a municipal landfill. The State excavated 30 drums from the site and
found that they contained para-ethyl toluene and pentachlorophenol. As many as
500 drums containing similar chemicals may be buried on-site. Wastes from this
site have contaminated surface water and ground water. The Sayreville and Perth
Amboy well fields, which serve about 65,000 people, are within 3 miles of the
site. Perth Amboy has had to discontinue using some of its wells. Sayreville,
however, has not yet detected any contamination in its wells.
Status (July 1983): The State has included this site on its 4-year plan for
cleanup of hazardous waste sites.
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SCIENTIFIC CHEMICAL PROCESSING, INC.
Carlstadt, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (December 1982); Scientific Chemical Processing, Inc.,
recovered and recycled various chemical wastes on a 13.5-acre site in Carlstadt,
Bergen County, New Jersey. As a result of a State Order, the company ceased
operations in 1980. About 375,000 gallons of hazardous substances are stored on
the site in tanks, drums, and tank trailers. Soils are extensively contaminated,
probably from spillage. Ground water contamination is likely. Run-off from the
site is contaminated. The site is located within a coastal wetlands management
area, bordered on the northeast by Peach Island Creek, a tidal waterway. Local
surface water is used for recreation and industrial water supplies.
Status (July 1983); In 1983, three corporate officers of Scientific Chemical
Processing were convicted in Federal District Court of mail fraud charges resulting
from the improper disposal of chemical wastes. The State has filed a Civil Complaint
against the owner and operators of the site to require full cleanup of the site.
In addition, EPA is preparing a Remedial Action Master Plan outlining the investi-
gations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required at the site. It
will guide further federal actions at the site.
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SHARKEY LANDFILL
Parsippany/Troy Hills, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (December 1982): Sharkey Landfill covers 200 acres in
Parsippany and Troy Hills, New Jersey. The privately-owned landfill ceased operation
in the early 1960s. It consists of two fill areas separated by the Rockaway River.
The Sharkey Landfill has a long but undocumented history as a disposal site for
municipal solid waste. In addition, industrial wastes have been reportedly dumped.
State and EPA inspections have documented leachate seeps.
Status (July 1983): EPA recently completed a Remedial Action Master Plan
outlining the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required
at the site. It will guide further action at the site.
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK LANDFILL
South Brunswick, New Jersey "
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The South Brunswick Landfill covers
68 acres in a rural residential area in South Brunswick, New Jersey. The privately-
owned site, now closed, consists of two mounds separated by a small stream that is
a tributary of Heathcote Brook. EPA has found that both ground water and surface
water are contaminated with various chemicals, including vinyl chloride, toluene,
benzene, and heavy metals. There are private and public water wells within 3
miles of the site.
Status (July 1983): Under the terms of a Consent Order with EPA, the owner
is currently cleaning up the site.
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SPENCE FARM
Plumstead Township, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (October 1981): Spence Farm occupies 5 acres in
Plumstead Township, Ocean County, New Jersey. The .site, a working farm, is flat,
dropping off into a marshy, wooded floodplain. The population in the area relies
on ground water for drinking water and surface water for irrigation. Between
1963 and 1970, drums and free-flowing liquid were dumped off the edge of the
field into the floodplain, then covered over. A limited investigation by the
State found a number of organic and inorganic pollutants in ground water and
surface water, and organic pollutants in air.
The Spence Farm, Friedman Property, Goose Farm, and Pijak Farm (the so-called
"Plumstead Sites") are within a 2-mile radius.
Status (July 1983): In September 1982, EPA awarded a $2,538,000 Cooperative
Agreement to New Jersey. Under the agreement, $288,000 is being used on a feasi-
bility study to evaluate various alternative methods for excavating the waste and
disposing of it. The study is scheduled to be completed in the second quarter
of 1984. The remaining $2,250,000 is to design and implement the alternative
selected.
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SWOPE OIL & CHEMICAL CO.
Pennsauken, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (July 1982): Swope Oil. & Chemical Co. is one of many
companies in an industrial complex north of Pennsauken, New Jersey. Problems at
the site include contaminated soil; an unlined lagoon containing various hydro-
carbons, phenols, and metals; and approximately 150-250 deteriorated and leaking
drums. Adjacent to the drum storage area are about 16 3,000- to 20,000- gallon
storage tanks surrounded by a 10-inch earth dike. The contaminated area covers
about 1 acre. A municipal well is located about 1,000 feet from the site. Past
State inspections indicate that spills probably have occurred and entered storm
sewers via drainage ditches along the north and southeast sides of the property.
Status (July 1983): EPA recently completed a Remedial Action Master Plan
outlining the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required
at the site. EPA is planning a remedial investigation to determine the type and
extent of contamination at the site.
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SYNCON RESINS
South Kearny, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (July 1982): Syncon Resins once manufactured paints,
varnishes, and resins on a 5-acre site, in South Kearny, Hudson County, New Jersey.
The company closed in 1981 and declared bankruptcy. The site is situated within a
coastal wetlands management area and is bordered on the west by the Passaic River,
a tidal waterway. About 11,000 55-gallon drums are stored in warehouses and also
in the open on the ground. Analysis indicates that many drums contain hazardous
substances. Many are volatile and flammable, posing the threat of air pollution
and fire. Some drums have rusted, spilling their contents onto the soil. Several
bulk storage tanks suspected of containing hazardous substances are also on the
site. Two unlined ponds used for subsurface disposal of process waste contain
hazardous organics. A large amount of soil is contaminated, and ground water is
contaminated with organic chemicals, including benzene, PCBs, and toluene.
Status (July 1983): In December 1982, EPA awarded a $2,115,000 Cooperative
Agreement to New Jersey for (1) an initial remedial measure involving removal of
surface drums and (2) a long-term feasibility study to fill any gaps in the
information on ground water and to identify alternatives for remedial action at
the site. The work is scheduled to be completed in the first quarter of 1984.
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TOMS RIVER CHEMICAL
Toms River, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Toms River Chemical Plant, now
owned by Ciba-Geigy, covers 1.5 square miles in Toms River, Ocean County, New
Jersey. It is engaged in the batch manufacture of a variety of synthetic organic
dyes, pigments, and epoxy resins. .Waste waters are treated in a 7.5-mi11 ion-
gal lon-per-day treatment plant and discharged under a Clean Water Act permit to
the Atlantic Ocean. Other wastes generated during the manufacturing process are
disposed of in landfills on-site. Within the property boundaries are inactive
landfills that received large quantities of chemical wastes over the past years.
Of concern is the potential impact these materials may have on both public and
private wells in the surrounding area.
Status (July 1983): EPA is preparing a Remedial Action Master Plan outlining
the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required at the
site. It will guide further actions at the site.
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U.S. RADIUM CORP.
Orange, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (December 1982): U.S. Radium Corp. formerly processed
radium on a 1-acre site in the highly populated area of Orange, Essex County, New
Jersey. Seven commerical/industrial buildings are currently on the site. From
1915 through 1926, the company processed 0.5 tons of ore per day and disposed of
the processed ore on-site. These data indicate that 1,600 tons of wastes were
dumped on the site. The State has found radon and its decay products in the air
in concentrations considered excessive. In addition, radiation levels in areas
around the property are greater than normal.
Status (July 1983): EPA is preparing a Remedial Action Master Plan outlining
the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required at the
site. It will guide further actions at the site.
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UNIVERSAL OIL PRODUCTS (CHEMICAL DIVISION)
East Rutherford, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (December 1982): Universal Oil Products (Chemical
Division) once manufactured specialty chemicals on an 85-acre site in East
Rutherford, Bergen County, New Jersey. The company razed the plant in 1980.
Waste solvents and solid chemical wastes were dumped into two unlined lagoons,
which were later filled in. Surface water, ground water, and a large quantity
of soils are contaminated. Ground water provides process cooling water to industry
and drinking water to residents of Wallington Township.
The site is in the coastal wetland management area of the Hackensack River
Basin. It is bordered on the southeast by Berry's Creek; one of its tributaries,
Ackerman's Creek, passes through the site. Berry's Creek joins the Hackensack
River about 3.5 miles downstream. Surface waters are used for recreation.
Status (July 1983): An Administrative Order and Directive Letter to conduct a
remedial investigation was issued to the site owners.
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VINEIAND STATE SCHOOL
Vineland, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (December 1982); The Vineland State School in Vineland,
Cumberland County, New Jersey, operated an unregulated incinerator and landfill
on-site for disposal of its wastes. Between the 1950s and mid-1960s, 6-000 to
8,000 quart cans of mercury-based pesticide were dumped in a pit near the incinerator.
The incinerator has since been disassembled, and the pit filled and graded. The
landfill is also reported to contain pesticides. The homes nearest to the underground
dump depend on the Cohansey Aquifer for water.
Status (July 1983); The State has installed three monitoring wells, which
detected arsenic above the water quality standard. The State has discovered three
additional disposal areas at the school: another pesticide dump, an area where
PCBs from the school's transformers were dumped, and an old landfill. Analysis of
soils near the spill detected 10 to 67 parts per million PCBs. The State is also
sampling three of the eight private wells on the site.
EPA is preparing a Remedial Action Master Plan outlining the investigations
needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required at the site. It will guide
further actions a the site.
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WILLIAMS PROPERTY
Swainton, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Williams Property is an abandoned
waste dump covering 5.6 acres in a rural-agricultural region of Swainton, Cape May
County, New Jersey. The property is near coastal wetlands and wildlife management
areas. Surface water bodies are used for recreation, while aquifers supply water
for about 60 percent of the population of Cape May County.
The State drilled and sampled monitoring wells on the site. Analysis revealed
high concentrations of toxic and highly volatile organics. The shallow Holly
Beach Aquifer has been polluted by the dumping, confirmed by records, of about 225
drums of liquid hazardous wastes in 1979. During initial inspections, the State
observed heavy organic odors, extensive soil contamination, and damaged vegetation.
The State removed about 1,200 cubic yards of contaminated soil and transported it
to the Browning-Ferris Industries Landfill in Glen Burnie, Maryland.
Status (July 1983): EPA recently completed a Remedial Action Master Plan
outlining the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required
at the site. It will guide further actions at the site.
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AT&SF (CLOVIS)
Clovis, New Mexico
Conditions at listing (October 1981): The Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe
Railway (AT&SF) has conducted switchyard and car repair activities in Clovis, New
Mexico, since the early 1900s. Activities over the past 30 years have included
washing of hopper cars and refueling of locomotives. Waste water from the various
operations discharges to a nearby playa lake, a potential source of contamination
of the underlying aquifer. In addition, diesel oil from fueling operations at
the site has been found atop the aquifer, which supplies drinking water to Clovis.
Status (July 1983): EPA has requested that the company determine the extent of
contamination at the site and develop any needed remedial program.
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HOMESTAKE MINING CO.
Milan, New Mexico
Conditions at listing (October 1981): The Homestake Mining Co. has operated
a uranium mill near Milan, New Mexico, since 1958. Seepage from two large tailings
ponds on the site has contaminated a shallow aquifer that provides water to residents
in several downgradient subdivisions. The water is unsafe for drinking and cooking.
Status (July 1983): The State is requiring the company to undertake long-term
restoration of the aquifer through a Ground Water Discharge Plan. The company is
collecting contaminated water in the shallow aquifer in wells and is injecting
water from a deeper uncontaminated aquifer in an effort to flush and improve the
quality of the contaminated shallow aquifer.
EPA negotiated with the company to supply an alternate source of drinking
water for residents of the subdivisions. A Consent Decree signed in June 1983
provides for extension of the Village of Milan public water system to the
subdivisions. Under terms of the decree, Homestake will pay for extension of the
system and hookup of individual residences, as well as monthly water charges for
10 years.
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SOUTH VALLEY
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Conditions at listing (July 1982); The South Valley Site covers about 2
square miles south of Albuquerque, New Mexico. In 1979, wells in the San Jose
well field became contaminated by organic compounds, forcing closing of one private
well and two Albuquerque municipal wells. Numerous sources are suspected of
contributing to the problem.
This is the top priority site in New Mexico.
Status (July 1983); The State, with a grant of $80,200 made available
through the Clean Water Act, is attempting to determine the extent of ground water
pollution and possible specific sources of the contaminants. In addition, EPA is
evaluating methods of restoring the capacity of the Albuquerque wells lost due to
contamination.
EPA is starting a remedial investigation/feasibility study to determine the
type and extent of contamination at the site and identify alternatives for remedial
action.
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UNITED NUCLEAR CORP.
Church Rock, New Mexico
Conditions at listing (October 1981): United Nuclear Corp. has operated a
uranium mill on a 640-acre site near Church Rock, New Mexico (approximately 17
miles northeast of Gallup) since May 1977. Tailings from the mill are deposited
in a large impoundment on-site. A break in the tailings dam in 1979 released 93
million gallons of tailings fluid to the Rio Puerco River. Subsequently, seepage
from the impoundment contaminated the Upper Gallup aquifer in the vicinity of the
pond.
Status (July 1983): New Mexico is requiring the company to address ground
water contamination through a Ground Water Discharge Plan. For the State to approve
the plan, it must include monitoring of ground water around the site, a program to
control the migration of contaminants, and neutralization of the contents of the
impoundment. The plan has not been approved as yet.
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AMERICAN THERMOSTAT CO.
South Cairo, New York
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The American Thermostat Co. Site
covers 100 acres in South Cairo, New York. The firm dumped sludge containing
trichloroethylene (TCE) on its property from 1968 until spring 1981. In 1981,
local officials discovered that surface water, sewer outfalls, on-site soils,
and domestic wells downgradient of the site were contaminated with TCE. Residents
in the affected area were advised not to drink or cook with their well water.
American Thermostat is supplying them with bottled water. Over 5,000 people within
3 miles of the site use ground water as drinking water.
Status (July 1983): EPA is preparing a Remedial Action Master Plan outlining
the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required at the
site.
The State has started legal action against the company.
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BATAVIA LANDFILL
Batavia, New York
Conditions at listing (October 1981): The Batavia Landfill covers 21
acres near Batavia, Genesee County, New York. It is owned and operated by the
Town of Batavia. In the past, industrial wastes, including magnesium sludges,
chromium hydroxide sludges, spent solvents, and oils, were disposed of at the site.
Run-off from the site has been observed entering the Galloway Swamp, a protected
wetland adjacent to the site. Ground water appears to be the greatest concern due
to the potential contamination of an underlying aquifer which supplies drinking
water to about 6,500 people within 3 miles of the site.
Status (July 1983): EPA is planning a remedial investigation/feasibility
study to determine the type and extent of contamination at the site and to identify
alternatives for remedial action.
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BREWSTER WELL FIELD
Putnam County, New York
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Brewster Well Field serves the
Village of Brewster in Putnam County, New York. Volatile halogenated organics
from an unknown source contaminate 18 shallow wells. Two emergency wells show a
rise in trichloroethylene.
Status (July 1983): EPA is preparing a Remedial Action Master Plan outlining
the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required at the
site. EPA and the State are negotiating a Cooperative Agreement for a remedial
investigation/feasibility study to determine the type and extent of contamination
at the site and identify alternatives for remedial action.
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FACET ENTERPRISES, INC.
Elmira, New York
Conditions at listing (October 1981): Facet Enterprises, Inc., manufactures
motor components on a31-acre site in Elmira, New York. On-site are numerous
discrete areas including waste pits, lagoons, and surface dumps. Wastes known to
have been disposed of at the site include: cyanide salts, heavy metal sludges,
spent solvents, and various quenching and cutting oils. Heavy metals and PCBs
have been detected in the soil, and trichloroethylene and (TCE) other volatile
organics in on-site drainage ditches that flow into nearby creeks. Ground water
appears to be the contamination route of major concern. TCE has been detected at
Facet's process well about 2,000 feet east of the site and at the Elmira Water
Board's Sullivan Street Well bout 2 miles south. The site is adjacent to a resi-
dential area and is less than 200 feet from the nearest house.
Status (July 1983): Facet has entered into an administrative order on consent
with EPA to study hydrogeologic conditions at the site. The study is scheduled to
be completed in the fourth quarter of 1983.
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FULTON TERMINALS
Fulton, New York
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Fulton Terminal Site covers 2
acres adjacent to the Oswego River in Fulton, New York. It has been alleged that
up to 31,000 gallons of waste oils and sludges have been stored in tanks on the
site, which is now inactive. In recent years, the State has supervised removal
of some wastes by the owner. All but 5,000 gallons of sludge were removed and
transported to an approved disposal site.
The State has detected PCBs on-site. EPA sampled surface water sediment
around a discharge pipe that was once connected to one of the storage tanks.
Analysis verified a number of contaminants associated with waste oil. At present,
the source of contaminants cannot be proved using analytical methods. The site
is unfenced and easily accessible.
Status (July 1983): EPA is preparing a Remedial Action Master Plan outlining
the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required at the
site. It will guide further actions at the site.
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GE MOREAU
South Glen Falls, New York
Conditions at listing (December 1982); The General Electric Co. Moreau
Site, also known as Caputo Landfill, covers 40 acres in South Glen Falls, Saratoga
County, New York. Wastes are scattered over the entire site. Also on the site
are a small evaporation lagoon and a drum disposal area. Liquid PCB wastes were
dumped into the lagoon, previously an open sand pit. Soil in the drum disposal
area, which holds about 100 drums, is contaminated. Numerous private drinking
wells and the public wells for Fort Edwards are in the area. Due to chemical
contamination, treatment units have been installed in private wells south of the
site.
Status (July 1983); EPA is preparing a Remedial Action Master Plan outlin-
ing the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required at
the site. It will guide further action at the site.
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HOOKER (HYDE PARK)
Niagara Falls, New York
Conditions at listing (December 1982); Hooker's Hyde Park landfill covers 16
acres in Niagara Falls* Niagara County, New York, only a few blocks east of a
500-home residential community. About 80,000 tons of chemical wastes were dumped
at this site, owned by Occidental Chemicals Corp. (OCC—formerly known as Hooker
Chemicals and Plastics Corp.). The wastes include hexachlorocyclopentadiene
(C-56), trichlorophenols, and chlorinated benzofluorides.
Monitoring data show that surface water and ground water have been contami-
nated by wastes leaching from this landfill. Dioxin has been found in the
sediment taken fron Bloody Run Creek, which drains the site. This creek runs
through the residential community and discharges into the Niagara River gorge.
On January 19, 1981, the Federal and State Governments and OCC signed a Con-
sent Decree. This agreement, which became effective on July 1, 1982, specifies
the process by which OCC will remedy the problems at the site, maintain these
remedies, and ensure that they remain effective.
Status (July 1983); Hooker is currently implementing the measures specified
in the consent agreement.
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HOOKER (102ND STREET)
Niagara Falls, New York
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Hooker portion of the 102nd
Street Landfill covers 16 acres east of Griffon Park in Niagara Falls, Niagara
County, New York. From 1943 to 1975, Occidental Chemicals Corp. (formerly known
as Hooker Chemicals and Plastics Corp.) dumped approximately 23,000 tons of
chemical waste at the site, including hexachlorocyclohexanes, organic phosphates,
chlorinated hydrocarbons (including chlorinated benzenes and toluenes), benzyl
chloride, benzoyl, and acids.
Both surface water and ground water are contaminated. The point where wastes
have leached into the Niagara River is about 2.8 miles upstream of the intake
tunnels for Niagara Falls' water treatment plant, which serves about 77,000 people,
Besides contamination of the river and the city's drinking water supply, the other
major concern is the contamination of Lake Erie.
The Department of Justice, on behalf of EPA, has brought a Federal civil
action seeking injunctive relief against parties potentially responsible for
wastes associated with the site.
Status (July 1983): EPA is planning a remedial investigation/feasibility
study to determine the type and extent of contamination at the site and identify
alternatives for remedial action.
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HOOKER (S-AREA)
Niagara Falls, New York
Conditions at listing (December 1982): Hooker's S-Area Landfill covers
8 acres on the Buffalo Avenue Plant in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York.
The plant is owned by Occidental Chemicals Corp. (OCC--formerly known as Hooker
Chemicals and Plastics). From 1947 to 1975, OCC dumped about 65,000 tons of inorganic
and organic wastes at S-Area, which is built on partially reclaimed land fron the
Niagara River. These wastes include: hexachlorobutadiene (C-46), hexachloro-
cyclopentadiene (C-56), chlorinated benzenes, chlorinated toluenes, trichloro-
phenols, benzene, and toluene.
Both surface water and ground water are contaminated. Chemicals have
migrated through the bedrock and overburden to adjacent areas. Traces of S-Area
chemicals have been detected in the finished drinking water from Niagara Falls'
water treatment plant, which is about 200 yards east of S-Area. This plant
serves 77,000 people. Contaminated run-off and ground water flow into the
Niagara River.
The Department of Justice, on behalf of EPA, has brought a Federal civil
action against OCC seeking injunctive relief.
Status (July 1983): To alleviate the threat to the drinking water, the city
has closed the contaminated main intake tunnel and put an emergency tunnel into
service.
In June 1983, EPA allocated a first installment of $700,000 for a remedial
investigation/feasibility study to determine the type and extent of contamination
at the site and identify alternatives for remedial action.
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KENTUCKY AVENUE WELL FIELD
Horseheads, New York
Conditions at listing (July 1982): The Kentucky Avenue Well Field in Horse-
heads, New York, is part of the Elmira Water Board system, which supplies water to
over 60,000 residents in Elmira, Elmira Heights, and Horseheads, New York. In
September 1980, the well field was closed because it was contaminated with
trichloroethylene. Private water wells believed to be in the same aquifer, including
an industrial well serving Facet Enterprises, Inc., were also contaminated. The
Elmira Water Board is using temporary alternative water supplies instead of the
Kentucky Avenue Wells.
Four known disposal sites operated in the area in the 1940s and 1950s; the
source of ground water contamination, however, is unclear. EPA detected metals,
phthalates, and tetrachloroethylene in surface water upgradient of the well field.
Status (July 1983): EPA has conducted an initial evaluation of the need for
remedial action at the site.
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LOVE CANAL
Niagara Falls, New York
Conditions at listing (October 1981): Love Canal is a 16-acre landfill in
the southeast corner of the City of Niagara Falls, New York, about 0.3 miles
north of the Niagara River. In the 1890s, a canal was excavated to provide
hydroelectric power. Instead, it was later used by Hooker Electrochemical for
disposal of over 21,000.tons of various chemical wastes. Dumping ceased in
1952, and in 1953 the disposal area was covered and deeded to the Niagara Falls
Board of Education. Extensive development occurred near the site, including
construction of an elementary school and numerous homes.
Problems with odors and residues, first reported at the site during the 1960s,
increased in the 1970s as the water table rose, bringing contaminated ground water
to the surface. Studies indicate that numerous toxic chemicals have migrated into
surrounding areas. Run-off drains into the Niagara River at a point 2.8 miles
upstream of the intake tunnels for Niagara Falls' water treatment plant, which
serves about 77,000 people. At this discharge point, the river sediment has also
become contaminated.
Between 1977 and 1980, New York State and the Federal government spent about
$45 million at the site: $30 million for relocation of residents and health testing,
$11 million for environmental studies, and $4 million for a demonstration grant
(under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act) to build a leachate collection
and treatment system.
Status (July 1983): A study completed in 1982 recommended construction of a
slurry wall and cap to contain ground water in the site as the long-term solution.
In July 1982, EPA awarded a $6,995,000 Cooperative Agreement to New York
for (1) construction of a slurry wall and cap, (2) four feasibility studies, and
(3) a long-term monitoring study to determine seasonal variations in ground water
levels and leaching. In September 1982, $892,800 was added to (1) demolish the
school, (2) install a synthetic membrane over a temporary clay cap, and (3) erect a
fence. Construction of the slurry wall and cap is scheduled to be completed in
the fourth quarter of 1983, and the feasibility studies in the third quarter of
1983.
The Department of Justice, on behalf of EPA, has brought a Federal civil
action seeking injunctive relief against parties potentially responsible for wastes
associated with the site.
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LUDLOW SAND & GRAVEL
Clayville, New York
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Ludlow Sand & Gravel Site is an
active landfill of about 5 acres in Clayville, just south of Utica, New York.
The owner has accepted various industrial wastes (including PCBs, solvents, and
heavy metals) and municipal wastes. A portion of the site is uncovered. Debris
is washing down into a swamp, and leachate is running into a State-protected wet-
land. Surface water is contaminated with PCBs. The site is not fenced. The
nearest residence is about 0.5 miles from the site and uses a private well.
Status (July 1983J: The Town of Paris, New York, is suing to force Ludlow
to stop all dumping at the site.
EPA is preparing a Remedial Action Master Plan outlining the investigations
needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required at the site. It will
guide further actions at the site.
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MARATHON BATTERY CORP.
Cold Springs, New York
Conditions at listing (October 1981): The Marathon Battery Corp..Site is
in Cold Springs, New York. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers built a plant at
Foundry Cove by the Hudson River in 1953 to make nickel-cadmium batteries. In
the 1960s, the plant was sold to a private firm and then resold to another firm
that manufactures airplane batteries. From 1953 to 1959, plant wastes containing
cadmium were dumped at the edge of a marshy area that leads into the Hudson
River. As early as 1966, the State cited the plant for its discharges and ordered
it to clean up its emissions.
Analyses of discharge areas revealed concentrations of over 60,000 parts
per million (ppm) cadmium, with values of about 1,000 ppm in the surrounding
land. In an attempt to correct the problem, the company dredged the outfall
site. As a result, the cadmium is now spread over the bottom of the cove at
concentrations of about 1,000 ppm. While the cadmium remains largely localized,
the tides that sweep in and out of the cove daily are slowly flushing the cadmium
into the Hudson River. The dredged cadmium-containing material has been placed in
an underground vault on the Marathon Battery Plant Site.
Population served by ground water within 3 miles of the site includes the
Gordon School, the Post Road Mobil Home Park, and a number of residential wells.
No other source of drinking water is available.
Status (July 1983): The State and EPA are negotiating a Cooperative Agreement
for a remedial investigation/feasibility study to determine the type and extent of
contamination at the site and identify alternatives for remedial action.
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MERCURY REFINING, INC.
Colonie, New York
Conditions at listing (December 1982): Mercury Refining, Inc., processes
industrial wastes to reclaim mercury in Colonie, New York, near the Albany City
boundary. On the property is a 0.5-acre dumping area littered with thousands of
cases of miniature silver-mercury batteries. Tests indicate the waste is at
least 3 feet deep. The site is adjacent to Patroon Creek, a tributary to the
Hudson River, which feeds the Three Mile Water Works, an alternate water supply
for Albany. Stream sediments have high concentrations of heavy metals, including
mercury, as well as PCBs.
Status (July 1983): EPA is preparing a Remedial Action Master Plan outlining
the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required at the
site. It will guide further actions at the site.
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NIAGARA COUNTY REFUSE
Wheatfield, New York
Conditions at listing (October 1981): The Niagara County Refuse Site is an
inactive 50-acre landfill in Wheatfield, New York. The landfill was operated by
the county from 1968 until 1976. Large amounts of industrial waste chemicals
are alleged to have been buried on the site. Analysis of leachate and sediments
detected PCBs, chlorinated organics, and heavy metals. Contaminated run-off
flows into Black Creek and into the Niagara River about 5 miles upstream from
the water intake that helps supply water to the 77,000 residents of Niagara
Falls. Organic vapors are coming from the site, which is within 0.3 miles of
private residences.
Status (July 1983): EPA conducted a hydrogeological investigation of the
site in April 1983. Results are pending. EPA plans to perform any other studies
needed to determine the extent of contamination.
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OLD BETHPAGE LANDFILL
Oyster Bay, New York
Conditions at listing (October 1981): Old Bethpage Landfill covers 2 acres
in Oyster Bay, Nassau County, New York. It is inactive, but is within an active
sanitary landfill complex. The area around the site, with the exception of Bethpage
State Park to the south, is fairly well developed with residences and industrial
facilities.
Oyster Bay began operating the Old Bethpage Landfill in 1957, primarily for
disposing incinerator residue. In 1967, the town began accepting garbage and
trash and allowing home owners to dump trash. From 1968 through 1978, liquid and
solid industrial process wastes and damaged drums containing organic residues
were disposed of at the site. In 1978, Oyster Bay applied to the State for a
permit to operate a sanitary landfill. Since then, the only industrial waste
disposed of at the landfill has been metal hydroxide sludges.The exact location
of the hazardous wastes is unknown because they were deposited with other wastes
throughout the landfill over 10 years.
There is no surface water near the site. There are several ground water
recharge basins used to dispose of scrubber water from incinerators. The site, as
is all of Long Island, is located above the Magothy Aquifer, which supplies many
public wells.
Status (July 1983): EPA has prepared a Remedial Action Master Plan outlining
the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required at the
site. It will guide further actions at the site.
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CLEAN WELL FIELD
Clean, New York
Conditions at listing (October 1981): The Clean Well Field is within both
the Town and City of Clean, Cattaraugus County, New York. The 1-square mile site
contains three public water supply wells and numerous private wells, in addition
to municipal and industrial dumps. Excessive levels of trichloroethylene (TCE)
were discovered in public wells in late 1980. Several suspected sources of
contamination have been identified. Clean now gets its drinking water from a
nearby well field and from surface water, which must be treated in an aging
filtration plant. Private wells continue to draw water from the contaminated
aquifer.
Status (July 1983): In January 1982, $25,000 in CERCIA emergency funds were
used to install carbon filters in 16 homes and businesses with contaminated wells.
The county maintains and operates the filters. Since late 1981, EPA has approved
$632,000 (some of it under a Cooperative Agreement) for a remedial investigation
to determine the extent and type of contamination at the site and a feasibility
study to identify alternatives for remedial action. The work, scheduled to begin
in the third quarter of 1983, includes a modeling of the aquifer system to
identify source(s) of contamination.
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POLLUTION ABATEMENT SERVICES (PAS)
Oswego, New York
Conditions at listing (October 1981); Pollution Abatement Services (PAS),
now bankrupt, operated a liquid waste incineration facility just east of Oswego,
New York, from 1970 through 1976, when it was closed by the State. Remaining on
the 15-acre site were toxic, flammable, and explosive wastes, including off-
specification polymer gels, plating wastes, metal sludges, paint wastes, and
laboratory chemicals. The wastes were in 15,000 drums, in lagoons, and in six
surface and buried storage tanks. Ground water is polluted, as is surface water,
which discharges into Lake Ontario approximately 1 mile from Oswego's drinking
water intake.
Between 1977 and 1981, EPA, with $2.1 million made available under Section
311 of the Clean Water Act, removed and disposed of oil and hazardous liquid
wastes, including large quantities of materials contaminated with PCBs.
This is the top priority site in New York.
Status (July 1983): In July 1982, $100,000 in CERCLA emergency funds were
approved to control run-off, repack leaking drums, and erect a fence. Since
early 1981, EPA has approved $3.4 million (through a Cooperative Agreement and
contracts) for removal of remaining surface wastes (completed in December 1982)
and a feasibility study to identify alternatives for remedial action to clean up
subsurface contamination (scheduled to be completed in the third quarter of
1983).
EPA plans to send Notice Letters to generators of wastes at the site asking
them to participate in the cleanup.
The Department of Justice, on behalf of EPA, has brought a Federal civil
action seeking injunctive relief against PAS and its principals.
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PORT WASHINGTON LANDFILL
Port Washington, New York
Conditions at listing (December 1982); The Port Washington Landfill, also
known as the Town of North Henpstead L-4 Landfill, has been in continuous operation
since March 1974 on the western side of Henpstead Harbor within Port Washington,
Nassau County, New York. The site is bordered by sand pits, the North Henpstead
Country Club, and a residential community. The Salem School, which is adjacent
to the residential area, is less than 700 feet from the site. Before North
Hempstead operated the site as a landfill, it was used for sand mining. At the
time, the site sloped gently from an elevation of 40 to 60 feet above mean sea
level and terminated in a 100-foot cliff. Over the years, the landfill has
accepted refuse at the rate of 200,000 tons per year. This has created a fill
115 feet thick and extending 15 feet above the cliff.
Area residents have complained of gas problems at the site. In early 1981,
Nassau County found that methane was migrating off-site and, in a number of
instances, creating potentially explosive conditions in adjacent homes. Benzene,
toluene, xylene, and vinyl chloride were identified in gas from the landfill.
Ground water in a deeper zone (100 to 110 feet below sea level) under the landfill
has a high salt content from sand-washing operations when the site was used for
sand mining.
Status (July 1983); The State is working with the Town of North Henpstead
for cleanup of the site.
EPA is preparing a Remedial Action Master Plan outlining the investigations
needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required at the site. It will
guide further actions at the site.
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RAMAPO LANDFILL
Ramapo, New York
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Ramapo Landfill covers 45 acres
in Ramapo, Rockland County, New York.Itfopened in 1972. In 1978, the State
denied the operators a permit because of an incomplete permit application and
violations of State codes. The facility received sludge from a cosmetic company,
and midnight dumping may have occurred. In 1980, about 50 drums containing an
unknown waste were observed on the site. Leachate from the site is contaminating
Torne Brook, a tributary to the Ramapo River. Monitoring wells around the facil-
ity have detected various pollutants, including toluene, xylene, and methylene
chloride. Wells providing water for the Spring Valley Water Co. are close to
the site.
Status (July 1983): The State has entered into a Consent Agreement with
the Town of Ramapo, the site owner, to clean up the site. EPA will evaluate the
provisions of the Consent Agreement by conducting a Remedial Action Master Plan,
which will outline the investigations needed to determine the full extent of
cleanup required at the site.
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SINCLAIR REFINERY
Wellsville, New York
Conditions at listing (July 1982): The Sinclair Refinery Site in Wellsville,
New York, is a 100-acre refinery that closed in 1963. Throughout the operation
and dismantling of the refinery, various types of wastes (including cloth filters,
fuller's earth, oil sludges, contaminated soil, and fly ash) were disposed of in
a 10-acre landfill adjacent to the Genesee River. In addition, oil and other
materials from spills when the refinery was in operation have apparently saturated
much of the soil in the 90-acre refinery portion of the site. These materials
are leaching into the Genesee River.
Wellsville draws its drinking water from the Genesee River about 0.5 miles
downstream of the site. The river has changed course and is now eroding the
edge of the disposal area. Oily material enters the Genesee River, and debris
from the site litters the banks of the river downstream of the disposal area.
The oily material has been detected in raw water entering the Wellsville water
treatment plant. The State found mercury, PCBs, and oil components in samples
collected at the site. The contaminants may be entering ground water, which
supplies about 1,600 nearby residents.
Status (July 1983): EPA recently completed a Remedial Action Master Plan
outlining the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup
required at the site.
The State applied to EPA for a $780,000 Cooperative Agreement to do remedial
investigations/feasibility studies. The first is to select a method for stabili-
zing the eroding landfill and install gates and warning signs to limit access.
The second is to evaluate and select a remedial solution for the entire site.
As a temporary means of stabilizing the landfill, the State has constructed
a channel to accommodate a 2-year frequency flood.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund")
SOLVENT SAVERS
Lincklaen, New York
Conditions at listing (December 1982): Solvent Savers recovered solvents
on a 13-acre site in Lincklaen, New York, from 1967 to 1974. The owner and
operator hauled waste solvents from Syracuse area industries for reprocessing or
disposal. Large quantities of bulk and drummed liquid, soil, and semisolid
wastes may have been dumped into two 15- to 20-foot deep pits on the property.
There are also indications that a tanker was buried.
EPA and the State have conducted extensive investigations of the site, in-
cluding sampling of soil, surface water, stream sediment, and fish. Seven wells
have been installed to monitor ground water, and buried drums have been surveyed.
PCBs, chloroform, tetrachloroethylene, phenol, naphthalene, and 1,2 dichloroben-
zene have been detected in ground water in the immediate vicinity.
Status (July 1983): EPA is preparing a Remedial Action Master Plan outlin-
ing the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required
at the site. It will guide further actions at the site.
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SYOSSET LANDFILL
Oyster Bay, New York
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Syosset Landfill is in Oyste.r
Bay, New York. The town suspended operations at the landfill in January 1975
after Nassau County detected water pollution. Investigations revealed high
concentrations of heavy metals in the industrial sludges being deposited, as well
as in wastes discharged from the scavenger plant operations. In addition, volatile
organic compounds in two private wells and one Jericho Water District well are
substantially above safe drinking levels. The site is located in the county's
primary ground water recharge area. A school is nearby.
Status (July 1983): EPA is preparing a Remedial Action Master Plan outlining
the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required at
the site. It will guide further actions at the site.
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VESTAL WATER SUPPLY
Vestal, New York
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Vestal Water Supply Site is
in Vestal, Broome County, New York. Two village water districts have been
contaminated with high levels of 1,1,1-trichloroethane and trichloroethylene.
The State has taken legal action against Monarch Chemical Co. concerning
contamination of Well #4-2 and against other potentially responsible parties.
Other wells in Water Districts #1 and #4 have smaller amounts of chlorinated
organics. Further work is needed to locate and eliminate the source endangering
the water supply for this town of 6,000 people.
Status (July 1983): EPA is planning a remedial investigation/ feasibility
study to determine the type and extent of contamination at the site and identify
alternatives for remedial actions.
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WIDE BEACH DEVELOPMENT
Brant, New York
Conditions at listing (December 1982): Wide Beach Development is a subdivi-
sion of 66 homes covering 60 acres on Lake Erie in Brant, Erie County, New York.
The site is immediatey north of the Cattaraugus Indian Reservation. Waste oils
were spread on roads for dust control from the 1940s to 1978. Erie County received
a complaint of odors near the site. Its investigation confirmed that PCBs exist
throughout the area in soils, surface water, air, dust, and several private wells.
Status (July 1983): EPA recently completed a Remedial Action Master Plan
outlining the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required
at the site. It will guide further actions at the site.
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YORK OIL CO.
Moira, New York
Conditions at listing (July 1982): York Oil Co. formerly recycled waste oils
on a 17-acre site in Moira, New York. The State identified the facility as an
environmental problem after it was sold to local residents. The site consists of
two storage tanks filled with PCB-contaminated oil, one graded lagoon, and two
consolidated lagoons which are filled with PCB-contaminated soils and sludges and
capped with kiln dust and sand. Before the site was abandoned, it consisted of
eight steel storage tanks, two buildings, and three lagoons.
The berms of the lagoons have failed in the past, discharging oil into the
adjacent wetlands that drain into Lawrence Brook. Analyses indicate 50 parts per
million (ppm) of PCBs in lagoon waters, over 500 ppm in lagoon sludge, up to 26
parts per billion (ppb) in ground water, and up to 350 ppm in solids. In 1980 and
1981, using about $790,000 made available under Section 311 of the Clean Water Act
and CERCLA, EPA took steps to minimize off-site migration of PCBs. Actions
included closing the facility, partially cleaning up the wetlands area, treating
oil wastes from one of the lagoons, and interim closing of the remaining two la-
goons. However, oil, soil, and sludges containing PCBs remain at the site and
adjacent wetlands. The site threatens the area wildlife as well as the wetlands.
The threat to the area's drinking water is undefined at present.
Status (July 1983); In June 1983, using CERCLA emergency funds, EPA collected
seeping oil, constructed filter fences, posted warning signs, and placed barriers
to prevent vehicles from entering. Concurrently, EPA is negotiating a Cooperative
Agreement with New York to perform a remedial investigation/feasibility study to
determine the type and extent of contamination that remains and identify alterna-
tives for remedial action.
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ALLIED CHEMICAL & IRONTON COKE
Ironton, Ohio
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Allied Chemical & Iron Coke Site
covers 40 acres in Ironton, Lawerence County, Ohio. It involves two adjacent
industrial facilities that use lagoons to hold hazardous wastes on their pro-
perties. Hazardous wastes such as lime sludge and tar sludge located between the
two facilities are suspected of contaminating ground water. Studies detected
ammonia, chloride, cyanides, phenols, and thiocyanates in ground water, creating a
potential for affecting local wells. There is also a potential for contamination
of the Ohio River and Ice Creek, which supply municipal drinking water.
Status (July 1983): Ironton Coke is no longer using its lagoons.
EPA is considering various alternatives for this site.
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ARCANUM IRON & METAL
Darke County, Ohio
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Arcanum Iron & Metal Site covers
10 acres in Arcanum, Darke County, Ohio.The facility has been in the scrap metal/
recycling business since the early 1960s. It now recycles lead batteries. Large
piles of battery casings, lead, and lead oxides are on the property, as well as
standing pools of acid wastes. Acid overflow from this operation has killed both
fish and vegetation in Painter Creek, downstream of the site. Arcanum's water
supply is furnished by wells within 1 mile of the site, and private wells are also
nearby. In October 1979, the State entered into a Consent Decree with the owner
to clean up the site, but the results were not satisfactory. The defendant sub-
sequently was found in contempt of the Darke County Court of Common Pleas, but the
site has not been cleaned up.
Status (July 1983): EPA recently completed a Remedial'Action Master Plan
outlining the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup
required at the site. It will guide further actions at the site.
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BIG D CAMPGROUND
Kingsville, Ohio
Conditions at listing (December 1982): Big D Campground, a 10-acre site in
Kingsville, Ohio, was originally a sand and gravel pit. From 1964 to 1976, wastes,
some known to be hazardous, were dumped in the pit. Leachate from the site is
contaminating Conneaut Creek with chlorobenzene. There is potential for con-
tamination of ground water.
Status (July 1983): After negotiating with the State, one of the companies
responsible for sending wastes to the facility has completed a soil erosion control
program.
EPA is preparing a Remedial Action Master Plan outlining the investigations
needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required at the site. It will guide
further actions at the site.
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BOWERS LANDFILL
Circleville, Ohio
Conditions at listing (December 1982): Bowers Landfill, also known as Island
Road Landfill, covers 80 acres about 1 mile north of Circleville, Ohio, within the
Scioto River floodplain. The site is situated over a very productive aquifer
(capable of yields of 1,000 gallons per minute) that supplies both industrial and
domestic water. In 1958, a gravel pit started operations on the site. Shortly
thereafter, a landfilling operation started in which soil from the nearby pit was
used to cover refuse dumped on top of the existing surface. Little is known of
the initial years of the landfill, but from 1963 to 1968, it accepted organic and
inorganic chemicals and general domestic and industrial refuse. In response to a
Congressional inquiry, two local chemical manufacturers stated that in excess of
7,500 tons of chemical waste (physical state and concentrations unknown) had been
disposed of at this site. In July 1980, EPA identified toluene and ethylbenzene
in water from the landfill. The State worked with the current owner, who hired an
engineering firm to evaluate the site. The State reviewed the report and asked
for additional information.
Status (July 1983): The State reviewed the additional information from the
owner and is awaiting the final Remedial Action Master Plan EPA is preparing. It
will outline the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup
required at the site. '
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BUCKEYE RECLAMATION
St. Clairsville, Ohio
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Buckeye Reclamation Site, a former
strip mine, covers 50 acres near St. Clairsville, Belmont County, Ohio. It was
licensed as a sanitary landfill but also accepted industrial wastes, including
sludges and liquids, without State approval. Industrial wastes were dumped into
permeable mining wastes. The slopes of the filled area are steep, and the mining
wastes used for cover are eroding. Substantial amounts of leachate from the rear
of the site have entered a stream adjacent to a private home. The site has polluted
McHahon Creek, which may be used for recreational purposes. There is potential to
contaminate local wells.
Status (July 1983): EPA is preparing a Remedial Action Master Plan outlining
the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required at the
site. It will guide further actions at the site.
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CHEM-DYNE
Hamilton, Ohio
Conditions at listing (October 1981); Chem-Dyne Corp. began operating a
chemical waste transfer, disposal, and storage facility on a 10-acre site in
Hamilton, Ohio, in 1975. The facility handled a variety of wastes, including
pesticides, PCBs, polybrominated biphenyls, TRIS, lab packs, acids, resins,
solvents, heavy metals, and cyanides. Fires, explosions, and fish kills have
occurred from the facility's operations. Contamination of air, soil, surface
water, and ground water has been documented.
In July 1979, a stipulation and judgment entry was filed in State court
requiring, among other things, that all material be removed from the site by
July 1980. In February 1980, the State court appointed a receiver to direct,
manage, and control the assets and business activities of Chem-Dyne and to
carry out the stipulation.
In May 1980, EPA used $22,000 made available under Section 311 of the Clean
Water Act to stabilize, remove, and dispose of 17 potentially explosive drums.
The State has spent $300,000 on site cleanup.
This is the top priority site in Ohio.
Status (July 1983); In November 1981, the receiver informed the court that
he lacked the funds to eliminate the inventory, as required by the stipulation.
In 1982, EPA approved $3.8 million for site cleanup, part of it for a Superfund
State Contract with Ohio to remove surface wastes, including 9,000 drums and
200,000 gallons of liquid and solid waste in 33 storage tanks. On August 26,
1982, EPA reached a settlement with 112 companies who had generated wastes on the
site. They are contributing $2.4 million to the surface cleanup, which is being
managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and a study of ground water, scheduled
to be completed in the fourth quarter of 1983. On the same day, the Department of
Justice, on behalf of EPA, brought a Federal civil action seeking injunctive relief
against the owners and operators of Chem-Dyne, as well as the major waste generators
who declined to participate in the cleanup.
The surface cleanup is scheduled to be completed in the fourth quarter of
1983. A remedial investigation and feasibility study are underway to determine
alternatives for cleanup of contaminated soil and ground water. The work is
scheduled to be completed in the second quarter of 1984.
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COSHOCTON LANDFILL
Franklin Township, Ohio
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Coshocton Landill covers 50 acres
in Franklin Township, Coshocton County, Ohio. From 1969 to 1979, the site was
operated by the City of Coshocton as a sanitary landfill. It also accepted indus-
trial wastes, including (reportedly) paints, sewage, oily wastes, chlorinated
organic solvents, PCBs, caustics, and various organic compounds and metals. After
landfill operations stopped, surface coal mining started. Leachate is discharging
to a tributary of the Muskingum River.
Status (July 1983): EPA is preparing a Remedial Action Master Plan outlining
the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required at the
site.
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E.H. SCHILLING LANDFILL
Hamilton Township, Ohio
Conditions at listing (December 1982): E.H. Schilling Landfill covers 5
acres in Hamilton Township, 4.5 miles downriver from Ironton, Ohio. The site,
which was privately owned and operated, was licensed by the State to receive
industrial waste. It operated from April 1972 until July 1980, when its license
was revoked because it accepted liquid waste and failed to cover waste properly
with soil. While the landfill was operating, hazardous substances entered surface
water. After the landfill closed, the site was covered. Leachate is still migrat-
ing from the landfill, although the owner has attempted to contain the flow.
Status (July 1983): EPA is preparing a Remedial Action Master Plan outlining
the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required at the
site. It will guide further actions at the site.
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FIELDS BROOK
Ashtabula, Ohio
Conditions at listing (October 1981): Fields Brook is located in Ashtabula in
the northeastern corner of Ohio. It meanders for approximately 4 miles, first
though a diversified chemical industrial complex and then through a residential area
in Ashtabula, before emptying into the Ashtabula River. The site consists of the
brook plus the 14 industries bordering it. Both point and non-point sources adjacent
to Fields Brook have contaminated its sediments with a variety of toxic chemicals,
including PCBs and other chlorinated organics, mercury, chromium, and arsenic. The
contaminated sediments threaten drinking water intakes of Lake Erie. Analyses of
fish flesh indicate the bioaccumulation of chlorinated organics, posing a secondary
threat to people who consume contaminated fish.
Status (July 1983): In September 1982, EPA approved $450,000 for a remedial
investigation to identify the existing and potential sources of contamination, as
well as routes of contamination, and a feasibility study to identify alternatives
for remedial action at the site. For the remedial investigation/feasibility study,
the site also includes the Ashtabula River and harbor, since contamination in those
sediments can be linked to the brook. However, any remedial action will be limited
to the brook and surrounding industrial sites, since the Ashtabula River and harbor
are maintained by the Corps of Engineers for navigation purposes. The work is
scheduled to be completed in the fourth quarter of 1984.
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FULTZ LANDFILL
Jackson Township, Ohio
Conditions at listing (December 1982); The Fultz Landfill covers 40 acres in
Jacksonville Township, Guernsey County, Ohio. It is a privately-owned landfill that
accepts a variety of industrial and commercial wastes. Contaminants (including
ethylene glycol and methylene chloride) have been found in nearby Will's Creek.
A trace of methylene chloride has also been found in Byesville's municipal water.
Status (July 1983); EPA is preparing a Remedial Action Master Plan outlining
the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required at the
site. It will guide further actions at the site.
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LASKIN/POPLAR OIL CO.
Jefferson Township, Ohio
Conditions at listing (July 1982): The Laskin/Poplar Oil Co. Site covers 10
acres in Jefferson Township, Ashtabula County, Ohio. It is an abandoned greenhouse
and waste oil recovery operation. Liquids stored in ponds and tanks contain heavy
metals, PCBs, and other organics. The tanks and ponds have the potential to
overflow, leak, or collapse because of poor construction and maintenance. Any
contaminants released would enter Cemetery Creek, which runs adjacent to the site.
The creek, a tributary of the Grand River, is the source of drinking water for
24,000 Ashtabula County residents.
In late 1980, following a discharge of oil into Cemetery Creek, emergency
response funds under Section 311 of the Clean Water Act were used for cleanup and
containment activities. In early 1981, emergency funds were needed to prevent oil
from spilling into the creek. The cost of the two actions was $479,000.
The Department of Justice, on behalf of EPA, brought a Federal civil action
seeking injunctive relief against parties responsible for wastes at the site.
This resulted in a suit in 1979 under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.
A Consent Decree in 1980 committed the company to clean up the site. When it did
not, $1.2 million in CERCLA emergency funds were allocated to eliminate the threat
posed by two open storage tanks and two large lagoons containing contaminated oil.
This site was once listed under the name "Poplar Oil Co.".
Status (July 1983): In May 1983, EPA approved $430,000 for a (1) remedial
investigation to determine the type and extent of contamination both on-and off-
site and (2) a feasibility study to identify exposure pathways and alternatives
for remedial action at the site. '
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund")
NEASE CHEMICAL
Salem, Ohio
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Nease Chemical Site occupies 20
acres in Salem, Mahoning County, Ohio. It manufactured chemicals such as pesti-
cides and fire retardants from 1961 until 1973, when the State closed it because it
discharged waste water illegally. While the plant was operating, process wastes
were put into drums, which were then buried on-site. Also, wastes were placed in
unlined lagoons as part of waste water treatment. The drums are leaking, and the
lagoons are leaching. An on-site well and leachate from a lagoon contain organic
compounds, including chlorinated organics.
Status (July 1983): EPA is considering various alternatives for this site.
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NEW LYME LANDFILL
New Lyme, Ohio
Conditions at listing (December 1982) New Lyme Landfill occupies 40 acres
in New Lyme, Ashtabula County, Ohio. Detailed plans for the site to operate as a
sanitary landfill were approved in May 1971. The county closed the site in 1978
because it was not complying with several landfill regulations. While in opera-
tion, the privately-owned site accepted some industrial wastes, including cyanide
sludge in drums. Leachate containing organics discharges from two sides of the
fill area, threating surface waters. There is also concern that ground water
might be contaminated by leachate from the landfill.
Status (July 1983)? In July 1983, EPA approved $360,000 to proceed with (1)
a remedial investigation to determine the type and extent of contamination both
on- and off-site and (2) a feasibility study to evaluate alternatives for con-
troling source(s) of contamination.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund")
SKINNER LANDFILL
West Chester, Ohio
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Skinner Landfill covers 85 acres
in West Chester, Ohio, on a ridge about 30 feet above the East Fork of Mill Creek.
The privately-owned facility, which was never licensed, closed in the early 1970s.
On-site are (1) about 100 drums containing a variety of chlorinated organics,
other organics, and heavy metals and (2) a lagoon once used to dispose of similar
bulk wastes. The owner indicated that old demolition bombs were also disposed of
on-site.
Although no contaminants have been detected leaving the site at this time,
the potential exists for contamination of private drinking wells and surface water.
Status (July 1983): EPA is considering various alternatives for the site.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund">
PRISTINE, INC.
Reading Ohio
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Pristine, Inc., Site covers 3
acres in Reading, Ohio. It borders on a railroad track with an adjacent trailer
park and on the well field supplying Reading's water. Between November 1974 and
June 1980, an incinerator for liquid wastes operated on the site. In April 1979,
an inspection revealed the presence of 8,000 to 10,000 drums and 13 bulk storage
,tanks containing a wide variety of hazardous substances. Soil was contaminated,
and there was the potential for contamination of ground water and surface water as
well as for fires and explosions.
After the facility closed in June 1980 as a result of State enforcement
actions, responsible parties reduced the wastes to 15 drums and some bulk wastes.
Threats posed by the facility have been greatly reduced, but contaminated run-off
to Mill Creek may still be a problem.
Status (July 1983): EPA is preparing a Remedial Action Master Plan outlining
the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required at the
site. It will guide further actions at the site.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
OLD MILL
Rock Creek, Ohio
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Old Mill Site in Rock Creek,
Ashtabula County, Ohio, consists of two adjacent areas: a former potting soil
processing operation (1 acre) and a drum storage area (5 acres). About 1,400
drums of flammable hazardous substances, including resins, solvents, oils, and
aqueous/acid materials, accumulated at the site. In 1980, the owner filed for
bankruptcy. PCBs have been detected on the site, which is close to a school and
several houses. The possibility of fire or explosion is a concern.
This site was first listed under the name "Rock Creek/Jack Webb."
Status (July 1983): EPA negotiated with responsible parties for removal of
about 550 drums. EPA removed the remaining drums and 80 cubic yards of con-
taminated soils using $110,000 in CERCLA emergency funds.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
SUMMIT! NATIONAL
Deerfield Township, Ohio
Conditions at listing (October 1981): The Summitt National site occupies 11
acres near Deerfield Township, Portage County, Ohio. From late 1972 to March
1978, it incinerated liquid wastes from about 60 companies. When it closed , an
estimated 16,000 drums and 300,000 gallons of wastes, including flammable solvents,
paints sludges, waste oil, and C-56 (a pesticide by-product), remained on-site.
Run-off from the facility threatened to contaminate the Berlin Reservoir, a backup
water supply for Youngstown. Ground water and soils were contaminated. In October
1980, under Section 311 of the Clean Water Act, EPA spent $160,000 to remove
material contaminated with C-56, which threatened the Berlin Reservoir. Between
February 1980 and January 1981, the State spent $788,000 to control on-site pollu-
tion and to minimize public health hazards.
Status (July 1983): In November 1981, the State reached a settlement with a
number of potentially responsible parties to finance a $2.4 million cleanup of the
materials stored on the surface.
EPA recently completed a Remedial Action Master Plan outlining the investiga-
tions needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required at the site. It
will guide further actions at the site.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
VAN DALE JUNKYARD
Marietta, Ohio
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Van Dale Junkyard covers about 10
acres northeast of Marietta, Ohio, on a ridge near Duck Creek, a tributary to the
Ohio River. In addition to nonhazardous solid wastes, hundreds of drums containing
waste dyes and organic chemicals were disposed of in the junkyard, which was
licensed by the county. As a result of geological conditions and poor management
practices, the stream, sediments, and an adjacent marshy area are contaminated
with a mixture of hydrocarbons, dioctylphthalate, and dimethylbenzene. The poten-
tial exists for contamination of private wells.
Status (July 1983); EPA is preparing a Remedial Action Master Plan outlining
the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required at the
site. It will guide further actions at the site.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
ZANESVILLE WELL FIELD
Zanesville, Ohio
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Zanesville Well Field covers 1
acre northeast of Zanesville, Ohio, on the east side of Muskingum River. It
supplies water to the city. In late 1981, the State found that 3 of the 13 pro-
duction wells were highly contaminated. A ground water study conducted by EPA
identified trichloroethylene (TCE) as a primary contaminant; lesser concentrations
of dichloroethylene and chloroform were also present. The city took the three
contaminated wells out of service and began flushing to remove contaminants
remaining in the water lines. By August 1982, the contaminated wells were still
not in use but were being continually pumped to reduce the contamination and
prevent its further migration into the well field. A nearby production well was
also not in use because of the danger of contamination.
Status (July 1983): The city is conducting a regular monitoring program at
the site. A neighboring industry, after studying its operations, began to excavate
buried wastes and treat local ground water.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
HARDAGE (CRINER)
Criner, Oklahoma
Conditions at listing (October 1981): The Hardage (Criner) Site covers 40 to
60 acres near Criner, McClain County, Oklahoma. The site consists of several surface
impoundments and a drum burial area. More than 18 million gallons (bulk and
containerized liquids and solids) were disposed of at the site, which was licensed
by the State to accept industrial wastes. It started operating in late 1972 and
continued until late 1980.
Substances found on-site include pesticides, solvents, alcohols, waste oils,
paints, acids, caustics, and metal sludges. In 1976, the State found that on-site
monitoring wells were contaminated. Subsequently, the State initiated an adminis-
trative enforcement action against the owner. An EPA inspection in 1979 also
detected contamination of ground water and surface water.
In September 1980, the Department of Justice, on behalf of EPA, brought a
Federal civil action seeking injunctive relief against Mr. Hardage, the owner of
the site.
Status (July 1983): The trial was held in September 1982, and in December 1982
the judge ruled that an imminent and substantial endangerment existed at the site
and Mr. Hardage is liable for all costs of removal or remedial actions at the site.
A second trial will be held in the near future on the costs associated with response
actions at the site.
In June 1983, EPA allocated $200,000 for a feasibility study to identify
alternatives for remedial action at the site.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
TAR CREEK (OTTAWA COUNTY)
Ottawa County, Oklahoma
Conditions at listing (October 1981); The Tar Creek Site, near Picher, in
Ottawa County, Oklahoma, covers 40 square miles. It is a portion of the Tri-State
Mining District, which covers 100 square miles and extends into Missouri and Kansas.
The area produced significant quantities of iron and zinc in the 1920s and 1930s.
When major mining operations ceased in the early 1970s, ground water accumulated
in the mines. In 1979, acid mine water with high concentrations of heavy metals
began to discharge to the surface, contaminating surface water. This problem,
along with the potential for contaminating the drinking water aquifer under the
mining area, prompted the U.S. Geological Survey and the State to investigate the
site. In 1981, the State declared the site its number one pollution problem.
Status (July 1983); In June 1982, EPA awarded a $435,368 Cooperative Agree-
ment to Oklahoma for a remedial investigation to determine the type and extent of
contamination at the site and a feasibility study to identify alternatives for
remedial action. The work is scheduled to be completed in the fourth quarter of
1983.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund")
GOULD, INC.
Portland, Oregon
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Gould,Inc., Site covers about 10
acres in Portland, Oregon. The site was a battery recycling and disposal facility
which Gould acquired in 1979. It also handled large quantities of lead wastes.
The battery facility is no longer active, but a pile of more than 10,000 tons of
battery casings remains on the site. Air, surface water, and ground water are
contaminated with lead.
Status (July 1983): The State has cited Gould for water quality violations.
The company and the State are negotiating to develop a plan for cleaning up the
site.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund")
TELEDYNE WAH CHANG (ALBANY)
Albany, Oregon
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Teledyne Wah Chang Site covers
100 acres in Albany, Linn County, Oregon. The company is the largest producer in
the Western world of zirconium and other rare earth metals and alloys. Production
began in 1957. Wastes have generally been disposed of on-site. Process wastes
contain a large volume of solids that contribute radiation, heavy metals (barium.
cadmium, chromium, and lead), and chlorinated solvents to ground water, surface
water, and air. Radiation off-site is generally below established limits. Until
1980, sludges were taken to unlined storage ponds on company property adjacent to
the Willamette River. In 1979, the plant added a process to reduce radiation in
sludges and waste water. Sludges now have lower levels of radiation than previously
and are taken to lined dewatering ponds about 1 mile from the plant.
Status (July 1983); Wah Chang had requested permission from the State to
cover the old storage ponds to minimize percolation that could contribute to
possible leachate into the Willamette. In January 19P.3, the State drafted a permit
indicating its preference for moving the sludges to another location on company
property farther from the river. This action has been appealed. .
EPA recently completed a Remedial Action Master Plan outlining the investiga-
tions needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required at the site. It
will guide further actions at the site.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
BLOSENSKI LANDFILL
West Cain Township, Pennsylvania
Conditions at listing (December 1982); Blosenki Landfill, now inactive,
covers 20 acres in West Cain Township, outside of Coatesville, Pennsylvania.
While in operation in the 1970s, the site, which is privately owned, reportedly
disposed of industrial and chemical wastes along with demolition and municipal
wastes. Sampling of on-site wells shows that trichloroethylene has entered ground
water, along with other organic and inorganic chemicals.
Status (July 1983); Private wells were sampled in May 1983, and the results
will show if contamination has moved off-site. Pennsylvania has taken a number of
enforcement actions against the landfill operator, but the site has not been satis-
factorily cleaned up.
EPA is planning a remedial investigation/feasibility study to determine
the type and extent of contamination at the site and identify alternatives for
remedial action. When the work is completed, EPA will negotiate with the responsi-
ble parties regarding cleanup of the site.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liab'lity Act of 1980(CERCLA)("Superfund")
BRODHEAD CREEK
Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
Conditions at listing (December 1982); The Brodhead Creek Site covers 12
acres in Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Pennsylvania. From 1888 to 1944, a coal
gasification plant operated there, disposing of 3 to 8 million gallons of coal
tar. In 1981, the tar was found to be seeping into Brodhead Creek, a heavily
used trout fishing stream. Ground water near the site was also contaminated
with toxic organic chemicals associated with coal tar.
In fall 1981, using about $450,000 in CERCLA emergency funds, EPA took steps
to stop the seepage. These actions included, in part, construction of filter
fences and an underflow dam, construction of an underground slurry wall to contain
the wastes and prevent uncontaminated ground water from entering, and partial
excavation of coal-tar-contaminated soil. In addition, the current landowner
pumped about 10,000 gallons of coal tar out of the ground.
Status (July 1983); On May 23, 1983, the Federal Government filed a complaint
in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania to recover
costs incurred by EPA and the Coast Guard in the response.
EPA and the current landowner have installed monitoring wells to determine
the extent of ground water contamination. EPA is also preparing a Remedial Action
Master Plan outlining the investigations needed to determine the full extent of
cleanup required at the site. It will guide further actions at the site.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund")
BRUIN LAGOON
Bruin Borough, Pennsylvania
Conditions at listing (October 1981): Bruin Lagoon covers about 4 acres
adjacent to the western bank of the South Branch of Bear Creek in a highly
industrialized narrow valley in Bruin Borough, Butler County, Pennsylvania. Homes
adjoin the site. Bruin Lagoon is approximately 7 stream miles above where Bear
Creek meets the Allegheny River, an important water supply source for many industries
and communities, including Pittsburgh. The site consists of: (1) a 1-acre open
sludge lagoon contained by a 22-foot earthen dike, (2) a 2-acre closed lagoon, (3)
an effluent pond, (4) abandoned storage tanks and equipment, and (5) an area of
contaminated soil on adjacent private property. The wastes on-site are primarily
from the white oil manufacturing industry. They contain sulfuric acid, heavy
metals, and other materials. Contamination of ground water, surface water, and air
has been documented. Failure of the dike containing the open lagoon is the foremost
concern.
In September 1981, $300,000 were made available under the Resource Conservation
and Recovery Act for a remedial investigation to determine the type and extent of
contamination at the site, for a feasibility study to identify alternatives for
remedial action, and for design of the cost-effective remedy selected.
Status (July 1983); The feasibility study, completed in February 1982, calls
for: removing the liquid floating on top of the open lagoon and disposing of it
off-site, containing the remaining wastes on-site, stablizing the lagoons and
dikes, building a channel to prevent ground water from entering the site, and
covering the site with an impermeable multilayer cap.
In September 1982, EPA signed a $3,073,000 Superfund State Contract with
Pennsylvania for implementation of the remedial action. The work will be managed
by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Another $58,000 for additional studies were
approved in December 1982. The corps advertised for bids in late May 1983.
Construction is expected to begin in late summer and is scheduled to be completed
in mid-1984.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
CENTRE COUNTY KEPONE
State College Borough, Pennsylvania.
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Centre County Kepone Site is a
batch chemical manufacturing plant near State College Borough, Pennsylvania. The
company manufactured Mi rex in 1973 and 1974, and Kepone in 1958, 1959, and 1963.
Process wastes were originally disposed of on-site in a spray irrigation field
and lagoon and stored in drums. The company later removed the drums and contaminated
soil, treated the material in the lagoon to harden it, and buried it on-site. The
material from the lagoon failed to harden properly, and contaminants were leaching
to ground water and surface water. In 1982, the company excavated and removed the
material and started to treat contaminated ground water.
Status (July 1983): EPA is planning additional sampling to determine the
need for further remedial action at the site.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund'
CRAIG FARM DRUM
Parker, Pennsylvania
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Craig Farm Drum Site in Parker,
Pennsylvania, is a combination of several areas totaling 8 to 10 acres located on
one property owned by a chemical manufacturer. Five sites (number 2, 3a, 3b, 3c,
and a lagoon) have been investigated. From 1958 to 1963, Site 2, which is of most
concern, was used for disposal of drums of hydroxy diphenyl wastes. Subsequently,
the drums were covered with dirt. Ground water contamination is of the greatest
concern. Also, a stream draining the site and flowing to the Allegheny River
shows signs of contamination by the wastes.
Status (July 1983); As a result of negotiations with the State, the responsible
party has agreed to make a study of the site. The study began in April 1983 and
is scheduled to be completed late in the year. It will identify the wastes present,
estimate the amounts, examine any contamination leaving the site, estimate the
environmental effects, and assess remedial measures necessary to clean up the site.
The study involves monitoring of ground water and testing throughout the site.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund"
DOUGLASSVILLE DISPOSAL
Douglassville, Pennsylvania
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Douglassville Disposal Site covers
50 acres adjacent to the Schuylkill River in Douglassville, Pennsylvania. The
company reclaims waste oils. From 1941 to 1972, waste oil sludge was placed in
on-site lagoons. The contents were washed into the Schuylkill River during flood-
ing in 1970 and 1972. After the 1972 flood, the sludge remaining in the lagoons
was removed, and the lagoons were filled in and seeded. Sludge generated in the
oil recovery process was land farmed on the site. From 1979 to 1982, about 700
drums, many leaking, were stored on the site. Pennsylvania ordered the facility to
remove the drums and surface soil contaminated by their storage. This was done in
April 1982. A 50,000-gallon tank that may contain water contaminated with solvents
remains on-site. Sampling on the site indicates that ground water and soil in a
drainage ditch have been contaminated with organic compounds and lead. In addition,
some pollutants are being released into the Schuylkill River. The drinking water
intake for the City of Pottstown is 2.3 miles downstream from the site.
Status (July 1983): EPA is preparing a Remedial Action Master Plan outlining
the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required at the
site. It will guide further actions at the site.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
DRAKE CHEMICAL
Lock Haven, Pennsylvania
Conditions at listing (July 1982); Drake Chemical formerly manufactured
chemical intermediates for pesticides and other organic compounds on an 8-acre site
in Lock Haven, Clinton County, Pennsylvania. Operations started in the 1960s and
closed when Drake filed bankruptcy in the fall of 1981. On-site are 1,700 drums
(many leaking and some labeled "cyanides"), numerous tanks, three large unlined
lagoons filled with demolition debris, two lined lagoons, and a small feeder lagoon.
The feeder lagoon is believed to be the source of a leachate stream flowing through
a municipal park (which had to be closed) into Bald Eagle Creek, a major tributary
of the Susquehanna River. Drums are emerging from unlined lagoons. Air, soil,
and ground water are also contaminated. Sediment in the creek contains high con-
centrations of a herbicide and other chlorinated organic compounds.
In March and April 1982, EPA used $950,000 in CERCLA emergency funds to remove
the 1,700 exposed drums and to drain and neutralize the tanks.
Status (July 1983); In January 1983, EPA signed a $475,000 Superfund State
Contract with Pennsylvania for a remedial investigation to determine the type and
extent of contamination at the site and a feasibility study to identify alternatives
for remedial action. The work is in two phases. The first deals with the migrating
leachate stream and the second with the other wastes on the site. The remedial
investigation/feasibility study is scheduled to be completed in the first quarter
of 1984.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
ENTERPRISE AVENUE
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Enterprise Avenue Site covers
about 57 acres along the Delaware River in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. From 1971
to mid-1976, the city operated the site as a municipal landfill. At least 10,000
drums of hazardous wastes were dumped there without permission of the city. In
1978, the city discovered that various toxic wastes were being disposed of illegally
at the site. In 1982, the city started cleanup actions, including removal of
drums and soil. In October 1982, after spending $7 million cleaning up the site,
the city ran out of money, leaving on-site 20,000 tons of contaminated soil.
Status (July 1983): EPA and the State are reviewing the site for potential
CERCLA funding.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund")
FISCHER & PORTER CO.
Warminster, Pennsylvania
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Fischer & Porter Co. Site occupies
about 6 acres in Warminster, Pennsylvania. It is an active facility that produces
scientific equipment and chlorinators. In 1979, trichloroethylene and polychloro-
ethylene were detected in local ground water. This contamination reached some
wells of the Hatboro and Warminster Heights Water Authorities, forcing several to
be closed in 1979.
Status (July 1983): A suit filed by EPA against the company in October 1980
is proceeding. Currently, EPA is in the final stage of negotiation.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
HAVERTOWN PCP
Haverford, Pennsylvania
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Havertown PCP Site is located in
Haverford, Pennsylvania. From 1947 to 1963, National Wood Preservers, Inc., dis-
posed of waste liquids, primarily oil contaminated with pentachlorophenol (PCE),
in a well that drained into ground water below the plant. This waste liquid event-
ually leached into Naylor's Run, a tributary of Cobbs Creek and the Delaware River.
In 1976, EPA took emergency action to contain the leaching.
In 1973, the State took legal action against National Wood and others in the
area to require a cleanup of the wastes. After seven years of litigation, the
courts required National Wood to clean up the site.
Status (July 1983): The State and National Wood are negotiating a schedule
for removing the wastes. Meanwhile, EPA is preparing a Remedial Action Master
Plan outlining the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup
required at the site. If the States is unsuccessful in obtaining adequate cleanup
of the site, EPA will determine what additional measures are required.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund"
HELEVA LANDFILL
North Whitehall Township, Pennsylvania
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Heleva Landfill covers 93 acres
in North Whitehall Township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. The site, which is
privately owned, is believed to be the source of contamination of residential and
public wells. Several were closed when high concentrations of trichloroethylene
were found in the ground water near the site. The landfill closed early in May
1982.
Status (July 1983): The State is attempting to negotiate an agreement with
the owner for cleanup of the site.
EPA is preparing a Remedial Action Master Plan outlining the investigations
needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required at the site. It will
guide further actions at the site.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund")
HRANICA LANDFILL
Buffalo Township, Pennsylvania
Conditions at listing (October 1981); The Hranica Landfill is a 10-acre drum
disposal and landfill facility located in a fanning community in Buffalo Township,
Bulter County, Pennsylvania. The privately-owned landfill stopped accepting
industrial waste in 1974. The site contains about 7,700 55-gallon drums and larger
vessels of waste composed of solvents, paint pigments, and metal sludges. A pre-
liminary investigation of the site by the generator of most of the waste showed
that local soil, surface water, and ground water may be contaminated with organic
and inorganic compounds.
Status (July 1983): The State is attempting to negotiate with two parties
potentially responsible for wastes at the site.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund'
KIMBERTON
Kimberton Borough, Pennsylvania
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Kimberton Site occupies about 1
acre in Kimberton Borough, Chester, Pennsylvania. A local chemical company placed
waste solvents in several unlined lagoons that later were covered with soil. In
spring 1982, ground water in the borough was found to be contaminated.
Above-background levels of trichloroethylene (TCE) and dichloroethylene (DCE)
were detected in wells near the site. In addition, suspected carcinogens such as
benzo(u) fluoranthene and benzo(a)orthracene were detected in a tributary to French
Creek, which is used for recreation.
Status (July 1983): The State is negotiating a consent order with the sus-
pected generator of the TCE and DCE wastes.
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LACKAWANNA REFUSE
Old Forge Borough, Pennsylvania
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Lackawanna Refuse Site covers 258
acres in Old Forge Borough, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. In 1978, the State
closed the privately-owned site for accepting industrial waste without a permit.
One 5-acre strip pit contains 10,000 to over 100,000 drums of hazardous substances.
Wastes were also disposed of on other parts of the property, but it is not known
if they contained hazardous substances. Leachate flows from the site into an
intermittent stream and drainage ditches and into the nearby St. John's Creek,
which flows to the Lackawanna River. Organic vapors have been detected in the air
near the 5-acre pit.
Status (July 1983): EPA recently completed a Remedial Action Master Plan
outlining the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup
required at the site. In summer 1983, EPA is scheduled to start a remedial
investigation to determine the type and extent of contamination at the site. It
will be followed by a feasibility study to identify alternatives for remedial
action.
In 1983, the owners and operators of the site pleaded guilty to failing to
notify EPA that hazardous substances were disposed of, paid a $30,000 fine, and
agreed to use the proceeds from any sale of the land to help finance a cleanup at
the site. They were also convicted on criminal charges in a State action arising
from operation of the landfill. The potential penalty associated with the State
conviction is a fine of up to $100,000, 4 years imprisonment, or both.
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LEHIGH ELECTRIC & ENGINEERING CO.
Old Forge Borough, Pennsylvania
Conditions at listing (October 1981) The Lehigh Electric & Engineering Co.
Site, in Old Forge Borough, Pennsylvania, occupies approximately 5.4 acres
adjacent to the Lackawanna River. The company operated a storage and repair
facility for electrical equipment from the mid-1970s until March 1981. On-site
are 4,000 pieces of equipment, some contaminated with PCBs. Analyses indicate
that extremely high levels have accumulated in the soil due to the indiscriminate
disposal of dielectric fluids containing PCBs. Contamination of ground water and
surface water is possible because the soil is highly permeable and the site is in
the floodplain.
In April 1981, with $40,000 made available under Section 104 of the Clean
Water Act, EPA fenced the site and analyzed soil and water samples. In September
1981, using $350,000 made available under the Resource Conservation and Recovery
Act, EPA started a remedial investigation to determine the type and extent of
contamination at the site and a feasibility study to identify alternatives for
remedial action.
Status (July 1983): Early in 1982, an additional $148,000 were approved for
the remedial investigation/feasibility study. In July 1982, EPA signed a $1,271,000
Superfund State Contract with Pennsylvania for removal of surface equipment and
other materials containing PCBs. The work was completed in October 1982. In
January 1983, EPA added $300,000 to design the plan for excavation of contaminated
soil and its disposal off-site. The design is scheduled to be completed in mid-1983.
The Department of Justice(DOJ), on behalf of EPA, has brought a Federal civil
action seeking injunctive relief and recovery of government cleanup costs from
parties potentially responsible for wastes associated with the site. In May 1983,
EPA obtained access to the site to perform the remaining work. This, together
with the cleanup performed thus far, eliminates any need for injunctive relief.
The cost-recovery action is pending until the remaining cleanup is completed.
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LINDANE DUMP
Harrison Township, Pennsylvania
Conditions at listing (October 1981); Lindane Dump covers about 30 acres in
Harrison Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. About 400 tons of powdered
Lindane pesticide waste and other industrial waste were dumped at the site, which
is privately owned. Parties potentially responsible for the wastes did a study
indicating that Lindane is leaching continuously from seeps at the edge of the
landfill.
Status (July 1983): The sible
parties for a leachate treatat tment
and disposal alternatives.
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LORD-SHOPE LANDFILL
Girard Township, Pennsylvania
Conditions at listing (October 1981) The Lord-Shope Landfill covers 4 to 5
acres in Girard Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania. About 4 million cubic feet
of waste were disposed of on this privately-owned site between 1959 and 1979.
Contaminants identified in ground water include chloroform, benzene, toluene,
vinyl chloride, and trichloroethylene.
Status (July 1983): A party responsible for wastes at the site funded an
investigation/feasibility study and undertook remedial action at the site, which
is expected to be completed in summer 1983. Recently, both EPA and the State took
samples of ground water, surface water, and soil. Results are due in late summer
1983.
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MALVERN TCE
Malvern, Pennsylvania
Conditions at listing (December 1982); The Malvern TCE Site occupies a 2-
acre wooded area in Malvern, Pennsylvania. From 1952 to 1976, drums of wastes
contaminated with various organic compounds, including PCBs, were dumped in pits
on the site, which was owned by a solvent reclamation plant that is still in opera-
tion. Soil in the pits is contaminated with the same chemicals, and ground water
in the area is contaminated with trichloroethylene and tetrachloroethylene.
Status (July 1983); The owner of the solvent reclamation plant has provided
carbon filters to residents with contaminated wells, fenced the pits, and made
plans to clean up the pits and ground water. The work has fallen behind schedule,
and EPA and the State are re-evaluating the situation to determine what additional
government action may be needed.
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MCADOO ASSOCIATES
McAdoo Borough/Kline Township, Pennsylvania
Conditions at listing (October 1981): The McAdoo Associates Site consists of
two areas approximately 1.3 miles apart. One, in the Borough of McAdoo, Schuylkill
County, Pennsylvania, covers less than 0.2 acres. The other, in Kline Township,
covers 10 acres. Waste was stored at the site between May 1978 until April 1979,
when Pennsylvania revoked McAdoo's permit. Contamination of ground water, surface
water, and air has been documented. The McAdoo Borough facility has four under-
ground tanks containing hazardous substances. The Kline Township area, used as a
metal reclamation/incineration facility, consists of approximately 7,000 drums and •
six aboveground tanks.
This is the top priority site in Pennsylvania.
Status (July 1983): In July 1982, EPA approved $100,000 for a remedial in-
vest i'glirToirof~soiT~an"d ground water to determine the type and extent of
contamination at the Kline Township area. In September 1982, the owners of the
site and generators responsible for the wastes voluntarily removed all surface
waste. In January 1983, EPA signed a $350,000 Superfund State Contract to complete
the remedial investigation and to start a feasibility study to identify alternatives
for remedial action at Kline. The work is scheduled to be completed in the first
quarter of 1984.
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METAL BANKS
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Conditions at listing (December 1982); The Metal Banks Site covers 6 acres
in an urban/industrial neighborhood next to the Delaware River in Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania. After processing transformers and oil contaminated with PCBs there
for a number of years, Metal Banks closed the operation in 1972. In 1977, EPA
determined that periodic oil slicks found in the Delaware River adjacent to the
site were contaminated with PCBs. The site was subsequently identified as the
source of the slicks. A U.S. Coast Guard study revealed that up to 20,000 gallons
of PCB-contaminated oil were in the ground water under the site and were leaking
into the Delaware River.
Status (July 1983): Negotiations are now in progress on a suit filed by EPA
against Metal Banks in 1980. The company is currently pumping the contaminated
ground water and treating it to remove the contamination.
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MOYERS LANDFILL
Eagleville, Pennsylvania
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Mayers Landfill covers 50 acres
near Eagleville, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. From 1940 to 1981, it accepted
an unknown quantity of municipal and industrial wastes. In May 1982, the past
owner and operator of the landfill was convicted of negligently allowing leachate
to discharge to Skippack Creek. Among the pollutants were metals, including lead
and arsenic, and a variety of organic chemicals.
Status (July 1983): The court-appointed receiver in bankruptcy is supervising
the design and construction of a leachate collection system. This system, due to
be completed in summer 1983, is designed to control the flow of thousands of gallons
of leachate from the site each day.
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OLD CITY OF YORK LANDFILL
Seven Valleys, Pennsylvania
Conditions at listing (December 1982): Old City of York Landfill covers 176
acres just outside Seven Valleys, York County, Pennsylvania. The City of York
owned and operated the landfill from 1961 to 1975. In December 1981, EPA and State
investigators found that the landfill was contaminating ground water in the area
with volatile organic compounds. The State then advised nearby residents with
contaminated wells to obtain alternate sources of drinking water or to treat their
well water before drinking. The investigations also found that leachate was flow-
ing from the landfill into the nearby Codorus Creek, which is used for fishng and
other recreational activities.
In fall 1982, the State ordered the City of York to study the site in order
to take remedial action. The city appealed the order.
Status (July 1983): The State and city are now negotiating an agreement for
cleanup.
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OSBORNE LANDFILL
Grove City, Pennsylvania
Conditions at listing (July 1982); The Osborne Landfill covers 15 acres
about 0.5 miles east of Grove City in Pine Township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania.
In the 1950s, the privately-cwned landfill accepted various types of industrial
wastes. In 1978, the State closed the landfill for accepting industrial wastes
without a permit. EPA and the State found elevated levels of a wide range of
hazardous substances (including lead, arsenic, cadmium, benzene, benzo(a)pyrene,
and benzo(b)fluoran) in the soil and surface water at and near the site. An
adjacent swamp, which drains to a fishing stream, Swamp Run, is also contaminated.
Another concern is the potential for contamination of ground water, which supplies
all drinking water in the area.
Status (July 1983): As a result of negotiations with EPA and the State,
Cocper Industries, Inc., which is responsible for some wastes at the site, is
voluntarily fencing the site, as well as removing surface drums, other containers,
and contaminated soil.
EPA recently completed a Remedial Action Master Plan outlining the investiga-
tions needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required at the site. It
will guide further actions at the site.
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PALMEPTON ZINC PILE
Palnerton, Pennsylvania
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Palmerton Zinc Pile occupies
about 200 acres in Palmerton, Pennsylvania, on the north slope of Blue Mountain
along Aquashicola Creek. During the past 70 years, New Jersey Zinc Co.'s nearby
zinc smelter deposited 33 million tons of residue, creating a cinder bank that
extends for 2.5 miles and measures about 200 feet high and 500 to 1,000 feet
wide. Zinc and cadmium were detected in Aquashicola Creek and nearby drinking
wells. Air pollution from the smelter has also resulted in area-wide contamina-
tion, and very high concentrations of zinc and cadmium have been detected in
soil and garden vegetables.
Status (July 1983); New Jersey Zinc Co. is controlling run-off from the
cinder bank by placing material containing large amounts of lime at the base of
the bank, which precipitates the heavy metals. The company has also graded and
seeded the cinder bank to help reduce run-off.
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PRESQUE ISLE
Erie, Pennsylvania
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Presque Isle Site is located in
the City of Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania. In the early 1970s, a foul-smelling,
sulfur-laden, black liquid began discharging from an abandoned gas well at Presque
Isle State Park. The source of the discharge was a deep underground formation,
the Bass Island Formation. The color of the material and its composition indicated
it was not natural to the formation. The discharge released dangerous levels of
hydrogen sulfide in the air and other hazardous substances in the soil. EPA is
continuing to investigate the sources of contamination in the Bass Island Formation.
In fall 1982, the State plugged the Presque Isle well. EPA and the U.S. Geological
Survey are concerned that the same material could rise in additional abandoned
wells and contaminate ground water over a wide area.
Status (July 1983); EPA is preparing a Remedial Action Master Plan outlining
the investigations needed to determine if material similar to that discharged at
the Presque Isle well can affect other wells, causing environmental or public
health problems that would require remedial action.
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RESIN DISPOSAL
Jefferson Borough,Pennsylvania
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Resin Disposal Site covers 40
acres near the Monongahela River in Jefferson Borough, Allegheny County,
Pennsylvania. The privately-owned site consists of two unlined, diked ponds situated
in a gully between two residential areas. Between 1949 and 1964, these ponds
received about 77,000 tons of industrial waste containing organic solvents, resins,
and oils. Once filled, the ponds were covered with local soil. Leachate is seeping
along the base of the second dike. Monitoring wells on-site and at the edge of
the disposal area are contaminated by naphthalene, benzene, toluene, phenol, lead,
and nickel. Leachate leaving the site is similarly contaminated.
Status (July 1983): The State is negotiating with a party potentially respon-
sible for wastes at the site regarding collection and treatment of the leachate, a
program to recover resins and solvents from the ground, and sampling of ground
water.
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STANLEY KESSLER
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
Conditions at listing (December 1982); The Stanley Kessler Site is in King of
Prussia, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. From 1962 to 1978, solvent wastes were
disposed of via a floor drain into a septic tank-cesspool system. This practice
resulted in contamination of ground water with organic compounds such as chloroform
and trichloroethylene. The ground water in the area feeds the Upper Merion Reser-
voir, which supplies drinking water to approximately 170,000 people.
Status (July 1983); The company removed the septic tank and cesspool. EPA
is negotiating with the company for complete site cleanup.
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VOORTMAN FARM
Upper Saucon Township, Pennsylvania
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Voortman Farm Site in Upper Saucon
Township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, is a sink hole 48 feet in diameter and 120
feet deep. In the mid-1970s, an estimated 10,000 battery casings were dumped on
the privately-owned property. The State detected elevated concentrations of various
heavy metals in the sink hole. Analysis of nearby domestic wells shows heavy
metals at below the maximum permissible limits.
Status (July 1983): By January 1983, inspections by the State revealed that
the battery casings were no longer in the sink hole. EPA plans to inspect the
site later in 1983.
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WADE (ABM)
.Chester, Pennsylvania
Conditions at listing (October 1981): The Wade (ABM) Site covers 3 acres on
the bank of the Delaware River in Chester, Pennsylvania. The site was originally
a rubber reclamation facility, but has been used as an industrial waste storage
and disposal facility since the early 1970s. Several thousands drums of toxic
industrial waste were stored on the property, or the contents were poured directly
onto the ground. In addition, thousands of gallons of waste were discharged
directly from tank trailers onto the ground. The site is contaminated with toxic
and carcinogenic compounds.
This site was first listed under the name "ABM-Wade."
Status (July 1983): EPA and the State have conducted a partial cleanup of
this site.The State will be the lead agency for the remainder of the cleanup.
The next phase will include inventorying, categorizing, and staging of waste
currently on-site. This work should begin in the summer of 1983 and may take
several months to complete.
EPA has reached a settlement with 34 waste generators who have agreed to
contribute $1.9 million to the site cleanup. A current civil action against 9
other responsible persons (other generators, transporters, and owner) seeks court-
ordered cleanup and recovery of costs incurred.
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WESTLINE
Westline, Pennsylvania
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Westline Site covers about 40
acres in Westline, McKeon County, Pennsylvania. The privately-owned site consists
of a series of abandoned lagoons once used to hold sludge and other residues from
a wood chemical plant that operated from the late 1800s to 1952. The lagoons have
contaminated local ground water with phenol and other organic compounds. Low
levels of organic compounds have also been identified in nearby Kinzua Creek.
Status (July 1983); After an investigation by EPA, the present owners of the
properties on which the lagoons are located fenced the lagoons to prevent direct
contact with the wastes. EPA is preparing a Remedial Action Master Plan outlining
the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required at the
site. It will guide further actions at the site.
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BARCELONETA LANDFILL
Florida Afuera, Puerto Rico
Conditions at listing (December 1982); Barceloneta Landfill accepts industrial
wastes on a 20-acre site in Florida Afuera, Puerto Rico. The wastes are placed in
sink holes, sane of which are 100 feet deep. There is no natural or artificial
barrier to prevent migration of contamination. Ground water is used for municipal
drinking water.
Status (July 1983); Later in 1983, EPA plans to start a Remedial Action
Master Plan outlining the investigations needed to determine the full extent of
cleanup required at the site. It will guide further actions at the site.
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FRONTERA CREEK
Rio Abajo, Puerto Rico
Conditions at listing (December 1982); Frontera Creek in Rio Abajo, Puerto
Rico, is a small creek that receives industrial waste discharges and drains into
the Caribbean Sea 2 miles downstream. Adjacent to the creek are two large fresh
water lagoons totaling about 640 acres. They are hydraulicly connected to the
creek. EPA has found that mercury and pesticides are discharged into the creek.
There is concern that these contaminants could enter the aquatic food chain,
contaminating finfish, shellfish, and the endangered brown pelican. Local
residents use the lagoons for fishing and recreation. The finfish and shellfish
trapped in the lagoons are significant in the local diet.
The land in the immediate vicinity of the lagoon is used for agriculture
(cattle, sugar cane). A community of sane 100 homes is adjacent to Frontera Creek.
At this time no wells are known to be used for public water or irrigation within 3
miles of the site. Access to the lagoons is limited by barbed wire fence and a
security guard. However, EPA inspectors saw a number of local residents on the
property during two site inspections.
Status (July 1983); Later in 1983, EPA plans to start a Remedial Action
Master Plan outlining the investigations needed to determine the full extent of
cleanup required at the site. It will guide further actions at the site.
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GE WIRING DEVICES
Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico
Conditions at listing (December 1982); The General Electric Co. Wiring
Devices Site in Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico, is a 5-acre facility that formerly
manufactured mercury light switches. On the property is a 0.5-acre inactive open
dump for off-specification products. It is possible for contaminants to erode
from the dump, which is uncovered, onto a farm. The site, located in a residential
area, is fenced. A small amount of debris from the dump is just outside the fence.
A public water supply well is located within 1,200 feet of the site. EPA has not
detected mercury in the air or well. Testing by the company for the Puerto Rico
Environmental Quality Board (EQB) has found mercury in the open dump.
Status (July 1983); The company plans to clean up "the site. It has hired a
consultant to determine the extent of ground water and soil contamination and to
present evidence that a continuous clay layer underlies the open dump. EPA is
working with EQB and the company in efforts to clean up the site.
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JUNCOS LANDFILL
Juncos, Puerto Rico
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Juncos Landfill covers 2 acres in
Juncos, Puerto Rico. Thermometers containing mercury may have been dumped on the
site, a closed municipal landfill. A small underground fire is burning at the
landfill. A small leachate seep and soil erosion were evident during two site
inspections. The site rises approximately 20 feet above grade. Of greatest concern
is a new housing development built over the landfill. Although most of the homes
are not yet occupied, there is concern about potential impact when they are occu-
pied. The new community will be served from a public water supply. Soil and air
contain higher-than-background concentrations of mercury. No barriers exist to
prevent local residents or animals entering the site.
Status (July 1983); In February 1983, EPA conducted field studies at the
site to ascertain the health hazard posed to local residents. Late in 1983, EPA
plans to start a Remedial Action Master Plan outlining the investigations needed
to determine the full extent of cleanup required at the site. It will guide
further actions at the site.
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RCA DEL CARIBE
Barceloneta, Puerto Rico
Conditions at listing (December 1982); RCA Del Caribe manufactures masks
for television screens on an approximately 20-acre site in Barceloneta, Puerto
Rico. This process generates wastes containing chromium, selenium, and iron.
They were discharged into four holding lagoons. Limestone formations below the
site are highly susceptible to development of sink holes. The sink holes resulted
in discharge of the contents of two lagoons into ground water. Sampling of lagoon
sediments detected significant concentrations of chromium and selenium. Limited
sampling of a public water well immediately downgradient of the site shows no
contaminants that would be attributed to the site. Other public supply wells
serving a population of 12,000 people are located within 1.5 miles of the site.
Status (July 1983); EPA is working with the Puerto Rico Environmental Quality
Board and RCA to clean up the site.
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DAVIS LIQUID WASTE
Smithfield, Rhode Island
Conditions at listing (October 1981): The Davis Liquid Waste Site occupies 10
acres near a residential area of Smithfield, Rhode Island. The site was used as a
hazardous waste disposal facility until 1977, when it was closed by court order.
Hazardous materials handled on the site include paint pigments, oils, halogenated
and nonhalogenated solvents, acids, caustics, pesticides, phenols, and laboratory
wastes. Liquid wastes in both drums and tank trucks were dumped into at least
three unlined pits. Contaminated soils and wastes in drums and tanks remain on-
site. Monitoring verified that both surface water and ground water are contaminated,
A plume of contaminated ground water is migrating northward through highly fractured
bedrock. The main point of discharge appears to be into Latham Brook.
Status (July 1983): In August 1982, EPA awarded a $336,182 Cooperative
Agreement to Rhode Island for a remedial investigation to determine the type and
extent of contamination at the site and for a feasibility study to identify alterna-
tives for remedial action. The work is scheduled to be completed in the fourth
quarter of 1983. The next step, if approved, would be to select the cost-effective
remedy and begin design activities.
The State has an enforcement action underway against the site owner.
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LANDFILL & RESOURCE RECOVERY, INC. (L&RR)
North Smithfield, Rhode Island
Conditions at listing (December 1982); Landfill & Resource Recovery, Inc.,
(L&RR) occupies 36 acres in North Smithfield, Rhode Island. The area, originally
a sand and gravel pit, has been used for refuse disposal since 1927. In 1969, the
site began accepting solid waste for disposal. This snail-scale operation was
sold in 1974 to L&RR, which developed it into a large-scale facility accepting
commercial, domestic, and industrial wastes. Between 1978 and September 1979,
from 0.5 million to 2.0 million gallons of hazardous waste were accepted at the
site. In December 1979, a plastic liner was placed over the hazarodus waste to
protect it from precipitation.
The L&RR Site is located in a recharge area of an aquifer with the potential
to be developed for municipal drinking water. Ground water and the Slatersville
Reservoir (both dcwngradient) are being used for drinking water. The site is
bisected by a tributary of Trout Brook that drains to the Slatersville Reservoir.
On-site and off-site monitoring wells show low levels of organic and metal
contamination.
Status (July 1983): EPA recently completed a Remedial Action Master Plan
outlining the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required
at the site. It will guide further actions at the site.
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PETERSON-PURITAN, INC.
Lincoln/Cumberland, Rhode Island
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Peterson-Puritan, Inc., Site
covers 920 acres in the well fields of Lincoln and Cumberland, Rhode Island.
Organic contamination was first detected in October 1979 in three Lincoln wells on
the west bank of the Blackstone River and in a Cumberland well on the east bank of
the river. These wells were closed and remain out of service. Although Lincoln
received Federal funds for an alternate water supply, the town made several attempts
from October 1979 through June 1980 to flush contaminants from its wells by pumping
them. However, long-term pumping increased contaminant levels.
In March 1982, EPA completed a study of an area 2 miles in length along the
Blackstone River, extending 2,000 feet east and west of the main channel. The
northeastern corner of the site, on the Cumberland side of the river, is occupied
by a small industrial area that includes Peterson-Puritan. The study concluded
that Peterson-Puritan was the most probable source of contamination of the Lincoln
wells and that the Cumberland well was contaminated by some of the same compounds
found in the Lincoln wells.
Status (July 1983): EPA has met with Peterson-Puritan and its parent
company, CPU International, Inc. Peterson-Puritan conducted an initial study to
determine the source or sources of contaminants leaving its property. EPA received
the report in late June 1983, at which time EPA started to negotiate a Consent
Decree with Peterson-Puritan for remedial action at the site.
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PICILLO FARM
Coventry, Rhode Island
Conditions at listing (October 1981): The Picillo Farm Site covers 7.5 acres
in Coventry, Rhode Island. The area is sparsely populated. All nearby residences
are served by private wells, and a large recreation reservoir is about 1.5 miles
east. The site was discovered in 1977 when several drums containing water-reactive
material exploded and started a fire. Subsequently, the State found four trenches
filled with about 15,000 drums containing wastes, including solvents, oils,
pesticides, PCBs, paint sludges, and explosives. There is evidence of bulk discharge
of liquid chemical wastes. Air, soil, ground water, and surface water are contaminated.
In Spring 1980, EPA began emergency removal of 10,000 buried drums from two
trenches, using $560,000 provided under Section 311 of the Clean Water Act. In
September 1981, EPA added $410,000 in CERCLA emergency funds.
This is the top priority site in Rhode Island.
Status (July 1983): The State completed the excavation and off-site disposal
of all buried wastes in mid-1982. Since 1979, the State has spent $1.5 million on
the site. EPA's Office of Research and Development spent $68,000 on a pilot study
to detoxify PCBs in two large piles on-site. In February 1982, EPA awarded a
$4,938,570 Cooperative Agreement to Rhode Island to (1) excavate and dispose of
drums in two remaining trenches (completed in July 1982) and (2) do a remedial
investigation and feasibility study to identify alternatives for cleaning up
contaminated soil and ground water (to be completed in the third quarter of 1983).
The next step, if approved, would be to select the cost-effective remedy and start
design activities.
The State has identified parties potentially responsible for wastes associated
with the site, and litigation to recover cleanup costs is pending against them and
the site owner.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund"
STAMINA MILLS, INC.
North Smithfield, Rhode Island
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Stamina Mills, Inc., Site covers
50 acres in North Smithfield, Rhode Island. In 1969, to reduce water pollution
from its textile weaving and finishing mill, the company adopted a solvent scour-
ing system to replace a water/detergent system, which discharged untreated waste
waters into the nearby Branch River. Spent solvents from the system were recycled
in on-site stills. Oils and other contaminants removed from the fabric remained
in the still bottoms, and these were deposited in an on-site landfill at a rate of
about 1 barrel per day. In the early 1970s, about 800 gallons of trichloroethylene
solvent spilled in the process of transferring a load from a tanker truck. Shortly
thereafter, Stamina detected an odor and "sweet taste" in its drinking water and
began to use bottled water. In 1974, Stamina discontinued all wet processing,
including the solvent scouring system. From 600 to 700 gallons of solvent remain
in storage tanks on-site. The mill was later sold. A fire in 1977 destroyed the
mill, and the storage tanks could not be found. The State detected organic sol-
vents in 41 of 53 wells in Forestdale, including a community well serving 12 homes
and approximately 50 people.
A hydrogeological investigation was commissioned by EPA in 1981.
This site was first listed under the name "Forestdale-Stamina Mills, Inc."
Status (July 1983): The hydrogeological study concluded that the most pro-
bable source of trichloroethylene contamination of the Forestdale wells is the
former Stamina Mills Site. A public water supply has been installed to serve the
contaminated area. EPA is now reviewing enforcement alternatives.
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WESTERN SAND & GRAVEL
Burrillville, Rhode Island
Conditions at listing (October 1981): The Western Sand & Gravel Site covers
20 acres in a rural residential area in Burrillville, Rhode Island. Originally, it
was a sand and gravel quarry. From 1975 to April 1979, various liquid wastes and
sewage were dumped into 12 lagoons or pits concentrated on a hill that slopes down
to Tarkiln Brook. The soil is highly permeable. Organic chemicals infiltrated
ground water and are flowing into Tarkiln Brook. Some private wells show low levels
of contamination.
The State closed the disposal operation because nearby residents complained
of odors. The quarrying operation continues. Early in 1980, the State started to
remove and dispose of waste in the lagoons. In March 1980, under Section 311 of
the Clean Water Act, EPA pumped and removed chemicals in four open pits at a cost
of about $575,000. This was supposed to remove all major sources of contamination.
The State, however, found evidence that some sludges may have been buried at the
site and then contracted for a hydrogeological study. These actions cost the
State almost $300,000.
Status (July 1983): In July 1982, EPA awarded a $292,000 Cooperative Agreement
to Rhode Island for a remedial investigation to determine the type and extent of
contamination at the site and a feasibility study to identify alternatives for
remedial action. The work is scheduled to be completed in the first quarter of
1984. The next step, if approved, would be to select the cost-effective remedy and
begin design activities.
EPA has identified parties potentially responsible for waste associated with
the site and is seeking their cooperation in the cleanup.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund")
CAROLAWN, INC.
Fort Lawn, South Carolina
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Carolawn, Inc., Site is an aban-
doned 3-acre waste storage and disposal facility located near Fishing Creek, west
of Fort Lawn, South Carolina. Several hundred drums of chemical wastes (including
acids, bases, organic solvents, and contaminated soil) were stored both outside and
inside the site, which is surrounded by a chain-link fence. Also on-site was a
diked lagoon filled with sludge. Heavy metals, phenols, and numerous volatile
organic compounds have been detected. A significant amount of contaminated run-off
from the site has migrated into a tributary of the Catawba River, which supplies
drinking water for Lugaff. Air contamination affects the nearest homes, which are
located 100 yards from the site.
In late 1981 and early 1982, $600,000 in CERCLA emergency funds were approved
to bulk and dispose of all liquids in drums, remove remaining drums, and dispose
of contaminated water from the lagoon. However, ground water is contaminated, and
on-site soil may also be.
Status (July 1983): EPA recently completed a Remedial Action Master Plan
outlining the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup re-
quired at the site. EPA is planning a remedial investigation/feasibility study to
determine the type and extent of contamination at the site an'd a feasibility study
to identify alternatives for remedial action.
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SCRDI BLUFF ROAD
Columbia, South Carolina
Conditions at listing (October 1981): The South Carolina Recycling and Disposal,
Inc. (SCRDI) Bluff Road Site is on State Highway 48 (Bluff Road) about 7 miles
southeast of downtown Columbia, South Carolina. The property covers about 7 acres,
of which 2 acres are actually used for waste storage. About 7,200 drums of toxic,
flammable, and reactive wastes are on-site, as well as numerous smaller containers.
Two small ponds at the northern end of the site are remnants of lime slurry disposal
ponds used by an acetylene manufacturer that once occupied the property. The
storage area is partially fenced. Air, ground water, and surface water are
contaminated.
This is the top priority site in South Carolina.
Status (July 1983): During early 1982, a group of generators contracted with
one of the generators, TRI, Inc., to clean up 75 percent of the surface of the
site at a cost of $1.6 million. The cleanup was completed in late 1982. In June
1982, EPA awarded a $1,078,292 Cooperative Agreement to South Carolina to clean up
the remaining surface waste and conduct a remedial investigation and feasibility
study for cleanup of ground water. In August 1982, EPA approved $100,000 for
remedial design activities. The surface cleanup is scheduled to be completed in
the third quarter of 1983, and the feasibility study in the third quarter of 1984.
The Department of Justice, on behalf of EPA, has brought a Federal civil
action against those generators who failed to participate in the surface cleanup
by TRI.
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SCRDI DIXIANA
Cayce, South Carolina
Conditions at listing (July 1982); The South Carolina Recycling and Disposal,
Inc. (SCRDI) Dixiana Site covers 2 acres near Cayce, South Carolina. At one time,
the site contained over 1,100 drums of materials such as paints, solvents, acids,
waste oils, phenols, and dyes. In August 1978, the State filed a suit against the
site owners. The resulting court order specified that the site no longer receive
wastes and that the wastes on-site be contained. In May 1980, as a result of
SCRDI's failure to contain the wastes, a State court found SCRDI in contempt,
which resulted in the company being placed in receivership. Shortly thereafter,
SCRDI removed all drums and .some contaminated soil.
As a result of spillage of a dye (a suspected carcinogen), shallow ground
water is contaminated, and the State advised two families living nearby not to use
their well water.
Status (July 1983): Conditions at this site are currently being addressed
through a State enforcement action against parties responsible for wastes at the site.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
WHITEWOOD CREEK
Whitewood, South Dakota
Conditions at listing (October 1981): Over 100 years worth of gold mining and
mill tailings have discharged into approximately 20 miles of Whitewood Creek near
Whitewood in the Black Hills area of South Dakota. Heavy metals contaminate soil,
ground water, and surface water.
This is the top priority site in South Dakota.
Status (July 1983): Under a voluntary agreement, EPA, the State, and Homestake
Mining Co., which has operated in the area, are proceeding with a remedial investiga-
tion along the contaminated segment of the creek. The investigation will identify
the location and condition of tailings materials, the existence and forms of the
contaminants, and the potential for human health or environmental problems. The
work is scheduled to be completed in the fourth quarter of 1984.
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National Priorities List Site Tennessee TN
Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund">
AMNICOLA DUMP
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Conditions at listing (December 1982): Amnicola Dump covers 18 acres, with 12
acres filled, near the Tennessee River in Chattanooga, Tennessee. It was operated
by the city as a municipal dump (on private property) from 1970 to 1973. Primarily
brush and demolition wastes were disposed of, but same industrial wastes were
disposed of as well. When the site closed, it was covered, graded, and
revegetated.
Seasonal leachate streams containing low concentrations of trichloroethylene
leave the site and enter the adjacent Tennessee River. Water quality downstream
has not been affected but will need to be carefully monitored.
Status (July 1983); The State is monitoring water quality near the site.
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GALLAWAY PITS
Gall away, Tennessee
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Gall away Pits cover 10 acres near
Gallaway, Tennessee. They are a series of old gravel pits used for unpermitted
dumping of municipal and industrial wastes. Illicit dumping of pesticide-containing
waste was discovered in 1981. In February 1982, the State ordered dumping to
stop. The responsible party failed to comply with a State-ordered cleanup. The
types and quantities of waste at this site, principally pesticides, indicate a
potential for ground water contamination, although State samples from residential
wells in the area show no contamination. While the waste material appears to be
contained in the ponds, any migration could pass through the underlying sand and
gravel and enter the aquifer.
Status (July 1983): EPA is considering an emergency action to deal with the
most highly contaminated areas and a remedial investigation/feasiblity study to
determine the type and extent of contamination at the site and identify alterna-
tives for remedial action.
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LEWISBURG DUMP
Lewisburg, Tennessee
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Lewisburg Dump covers 20 acres in
Lewisburg, Tennessee. For 20 to 25 years until it officially closed in 1979, it
was Lewisburg's municipal dump. It also accepted industrial wastes, including
inorganics and solvents. The dump partially filled a former limestone quarry that
contains a lagoon fed by ground water. There is a potential for ground water
contamination. Run-off enters an unnamed tributary to Big Rock Creek, but samples
show no contamination to date.
Status (July 1983); The State is working with Lewisburg to control access to
the site to eliminate illicit dumping and provide for routine monitoring.
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MURRAY-OHIO DUMP
Lawrenceburg, Tennessee
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Murray-Ohio Dump near Lawrenceburg,
Tennessee, has been receiving company wastes since 1964, including electroplating
sludge and paint wastes. Ground water beneath the site and a tributary of Shoal
Creek are contaminated with chromium.
Status (July 1983): The State is trying to bring the site into compliance
with the Tennessee Hazardous Waste Management Act, although no deadline for compliance
has been set.
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NORTH HOLLYWOOD DUMP
Memphis, Tennessee
Conditions at listing (October 1981); North Hollywood Dump occupies 100
acres in the floodplain of the Wolf River in Memphis, Tennessee. It received
municipal and industrial wastes from 1930 to 1967, when it was closed by the city.
Pesticide-related compounds and heavy metals have been detected on the site.
Nearby soils and surface water are contaminated, and there is a potential for
ground water contamination.
In March 1980, using $215,000 made available under Section 311 of the Clean
Water Act, EPA took emergency action to reduce run-off from the site. In addition,
a fence was put up and a monitoring program started. In February 1981, the Technical
Action Group (TAG), consisting of representatives from the State, the City of
Memphis, Shelby County, local industry, and EPA, removed some of the chemical
wastes from the surface.
In March 1981, EPA aproved $184,000 for a remedial investigation to determine
the type and extent of contamination at the site and to initially screen alterna-
tives for remedial action. This amount was matched by the non-Federal parties to
IAG.
This is the top priority site in Tennessee.
Status (July 1983); The remedial investigation is scheduled to be completed
in the fourth quarter of 1983. The next step, if approved, would be to decide the
need for and select the cost-effective remedy.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund")
VELSICOL CHEMICAL CORP. (HARDEMAN COUNTY)
Toone, Tennessee
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Velsicol Chemical Corp.'s Hardeman
County Dump, near Toone, Tennessee, accepted the company's process wastes in the
1960s and 1970s. Detection of organic contaminants in local wells in 1978 resulted
in extensive sampling and geologic and hydrological assessments. Velsicol capped
the site and agreed to monitor until December 1983 to determine the effectiveness
of the action.
Status (July 1983): When the monitoring period ends, Velsicol, the State,
and EPA will review the effectiveness of the cap. Any additional measures to
control the site will be discussed at that time, as well as the possible need for
decontaminating area ground water.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
PCB WASTES
Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands
Conditions at listing (October 1981): The Trust Territory of the Pacific
Islands (Palau, Yap, Truk, Ponape, Kosrae, and Majuro) has areas for storing trans-
formers contaminated with PCBs. The storage sites, which hold more than 2,000
gallons of wastes, are unprotected and could contaminate ground and surface water
used.as drinking water. Contamination of marine resources used for food could
also result. Wastes migrating from some of these sites may already have contamin-
ated the surrounding area.
This is the top priority site in the Trust Territory.
Status (July 1983): In July 1982, EPA approved $75,000 for studies of four
sites — Ordot Landfill, PCB Wastes, PCB Warehouse, and Taputimu Farm -- located
on islands of the Insular Territories. Another $65,000 were added in November
1982. The funds are for two separate projects. One is to review and compile
existing data for the Ordot Landfill, where ground water and surface water may be
threatened by hazardous wastes mixed in with municipal wastes. The second is for
the other three sites, where wastes are containerized. The funds are for a reme-
dial investigation to determine the type and extent of contamination at each site
and a feasibility study to identify alternatives for remedial action. The work
is scheduled to be completed in the third quarter of 1983. The next step, if
approved would be to select the cost-effective remedy and begin design activities.
In January 1983, EPA awarded $10,000 to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for
technical assistance to the project.
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National Priorities List Site Texas TX
Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980(CERCLA)("Superfund")
BIO-ECOLOGY SYSTEMS, INC.
Grand Prairie, Texas
Conditions at listing (October 1981): The Bio-Ecology Systems, Inc., Site
covers 11.2 acres in a floodplain in Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas. The
site was used for incineration, chemical treatment, biological oxidation of
waste waters, and landfilling of solids resulting from treatment processes. The
site operated from June 1972 through June 1978, when Bio-Ecology filed bank-
ruptcy. The State recovered available assets from the company and spent them
for a limited site closure. Wastes present at the site include mixed oils,
solvents, and ketones (all in tanks), in addition to buried chromium, cyanide,
and heavy metal sludges. Shallow ground water is contaminated.
Status (July 1983): In April 1982, EPA awarded a $328,000 Cooperative
Agreement to Texas for a remedial investigation to determine the type and extent
of contamination at the site and a feasibility study to identify alternatives
for remedial action. In March 1983, EPA added $29,090 to the award. The work
is scheduled to be completed in the third quarter of 1983. EPA is also moving
forward with plans for an initial remedial measure at the site to remove the
tanks. A Superfund State Contract for $200,000 is being negotiated.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
CRYSTAL CHEMICAL CO.
Houston, Texas
Condition at listing (July 1982): Crystal Chemical Co. started to produce
arsenic-based pesticides on a site in Houston, Harris County, Texas, in 1968.
During plant operations, containers of both raw and finished materials were
stored in the open on the ground. The materials subsequently spilled and
leaked into the soil. Arsenic materials spread outside of the process areas
in June 1976 when rain caused waste water ponds to overflow. In 1980, the
State issued Crystal a "no discharge order." Crystal responded by building a
dike around the plant and took other remedial actions. However, when EPA
imposed a civil penalty of $112,600 for violations of the Resource Conservation
and Recovery Act, Crystal determined that taking corrective action to prevent
further incidents would be too expensive. Crystal declared bankruptcy in
October 1981.
Status (July 1983): Between September 1981 and late 1982, EPA used
$276,000 in CERCLA emergency funds to: (1) dewater the site, (2) fill in the
ponds with contaminated soils, (3) temporarily cap most of the plant site with
6 inches of clay, and (4) add topsoil and seed.
In November 1982, EPA awarded a $369,900 Cooperative Agreement to Texas
for a remedial investigation to determine the type and extent of contamination
at the site and a feasibility study to identify alternatives for remedial action.
The work is scheduled to be completed in the second quarter of 1984. In September
1983, EPA filed with the bankruptcy court to recover Federal funds expended at
the site.
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FRENCH, LTD.
Crosby, Texas
Conditions at listing (October 1981): The French, Ltd., Site is an
abandoned waste pit on 15 acres in Crosby, Harris County, Texas. It is in the
floodplain of the San Jacinto River and has been flooded on several occasions.
The site received approximately 100,000 barrels of industrial waste per year
between 1966 and 1972. Wastes included heavy metals, phenols, PCBs, oil,
grease, acids, and solvents. During litigation with the State over violation
of environmental law, the company declared bankruptcy and deeded the site to
the State in 1973. No wastes have been disposed of at the site since then.
The pit is located in permeable sands, and ground water is contaminated, as
well as adjacent drainage ditches which discharge to the San Jacinto River.
Low levels of contamination were measured in the air in the immediate vicinity
of the pit.
Status (July 1983): In April 1982, EPA awarded a $437,000 Cooperative
Agreement to Texas for a remedial investigation to determine the type and
extent of contamination at the site and a feasibility study to identify
alternatives for remedial action. The work is scheduled to be completed in
the fourth quarter of 1983. In March 1983, EPA added $29,668 to the award.
In June, using about $83,000 in CERCLA emergency funds, EPA removed
PCB-contaminated sludge from the pit and sent it to an approved landfill for
disposal.
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HARRIS (FARLEY STREET)
Houston, Texas
Conditions at listing (July 1982): The Harris (Farley Street) Site, an
abandoned landfill containing tars and sludges, is located in Houston, Harris
County, Texas. Records indicate that a transporter leased the site in 1958 and
disposed of over 550 tons of liquids and sludges from local chemical industries
in two trenches, each 120 by 40 feet. Following complaints, a thin layer of
soil was placed over the disposal area. Subsequent owners discovered the waste
as it migrated into a swimming pool and appeared in other construction activity.
Air, soil, ground water, and surface water are contaminated with organic chemicals,
All residents in the immediate area depend on ground water for drinking water.
Status (July 1983): In November 1982, EPA awarded a $325,563 Cooperative
Agreement to Texas for a remedial investigation to determine the type and extent
of contamination at the site and a feasibility study to identify alternatives
for remedial action. The work is scheduled to be completed in the second quarter
of 1984.
In January 1983, EPA was notified that parties potentially responsible for
wastes at the site had declined to participate in the remedial investigation and
feasibility study. The potentially responsible parties will again be notified
of the opportunity to participate in the next phases of remedial activities,
prior to the design phase.
In June 1983, EPA and Dow Chemical, U.S.A., signed an Administrative Order
on Consent. Dow will investigate possible contamination of soil, surface water,
and ground water and develop any remedial alternatives that may be necessary.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund"
HIGHLANDS ACID PIT
Highlands, Texas
Conditions at listing (July 1?82): The Highlands Acid Pit is located on
the bank of the San Jacinto River in Highlands, Harris County, Texas. The
18-acre site appears to be an excavated sand pit in which spent sulfuric acid
sludges from an unknown chemical process were dumped in the early 1950s. The
highly acid sludge contains heavy metals and organic chemicals. Strong odors
emanate from the site during hot, dry weather. Contaminants have been discovered
in run-off as well as in ground water at the site. The area is subsiding, and
portions of the property are under water.
Status (July 1983): In September 1982, EPA awarded a $402,864 Cooperative
Agreement to Texas for a remedial investigation to determine the type and extent
of contamination at the site and a feasibility study to identify alternatives
for remedial action. The work is scheduled to be completed in the first quarter
of 1984.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980(CERCLA)("Superfund")
MOTCO, INC.
La Marque, Texas
Conditions at listing (October 1981): The Motco Site, known originally as
Petro Processors Site No. 1, is located near La Marque, Galveston County, Texas.
It consisted of seven unlined open pits on 11 acres of flat coastal plains near
Galveston Bay. The site, opened in 1959 to reclaim styrene tars, was devastated
in 1961 by Hurricane Carla. For several years thereafter, it was used for waste
disposal by independent haulers. One pit originally was used to receive a wide
variety of wastes. The others were used to reclaim waste oil. Both organic and
inorganic (copper, mercuric chloride, elemental mercury, and lead) waste was
received at the site. Surface water, ground water, and air are contaminated.
The site had a State permit to operate a series of "salvage ponds" between 1964
and 1968, when the city restricted open pit disposal. Motco, Inc., attempted to
recycle wastes at the site from 1974 to 1976, when it went bankrupt. The site
then went into receivership.
In 1980, and again in 1981, the Coast Guard, with EPA assistance, undertook
emergency cleanups at the site, funded by $450,000 under Section 311 of the Clean
Water Act. About 100 drums were removed, over 5 million gallons of wastes in the
pits were treated and discharged, the dikes were reinforced, and the site was
fenced. In mid-1981, using about $421,000 made available under the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act, EPA started a remedial investigation to determine
the type and extent of contamination at the site and a feasibility study to identify
alternatives for remedial action.
This is the top priority site in Texas.
Status (July 1983): The remedial investigation is complete, and the
feasibility study is scheduled to be completed in the third quarter of 1984. In
February 1983, $52,418 in CERCLA emergency funds were used to treat and discharge
2 million to 3 million gallons of contaminated liquids, providing 25 feet of free
board. In June 1983, EPA signed a Superfund State Contract with Oklahoma for an
initial remedial measure involving removal of the tanks and their contents.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
SIKES DISPOSAL PITS
Crosby, Texas
Conditions at listing (October 1981): The Sikes Disposal Pits are located on
a 40-acre site in Crosby, Harris County, Texas, in the floodplain of the San Jacinto
River. The entire area has flooded twice in the recent past. During the late
1960s and early 1970s, the site owner dumped unsegregated chemical wastes from
area petrochemical companies into four major pits. A large number of drums are
on the site. Chromium and various organic chemicals have been identified. A
large area of sludge extends eastward from the site and flows into the San Jacinto
River bottom lands. Surface waters are contaminated, and ground water is suspected
of being contaminated.
Status (July 1983): In June 1982, EPA awarded a $476,000 Cooperative
Agreement to Texas for a remedial investigation to determine the type and extent
of contamination at the site. In March 1983, EPA entered into an interagency
agreement with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and awarded $30,000 to
relocate the Sikes family. The relocation was completed in early May. In March
1983, EPA added $19,078 to the Cooperative Agreement. The work is scheduled to be
completed in the fourth quarter of 1983. In June 1983, EPA used $36,164 in CERCLA
emergency funds to remove sands and phenolic wastes from the site.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
TRIANGLE CHEMICAL CO.
Bridge City, Texas
Conditions at listing (December 1982): Triangle Chemical Co. produced anti-
freeze, windshield wash solvent, industrial cleaning compounds, handcleaners, and
brake fluids on a 4.5-acre site in Bridge City, Orange County, Texas. Operations
started in the early 1970s. In 1981, the company discontinued operations, declared
bankruptcy, and abandoned the facility. About 900 drums and several large tanks
of hazardous substances were left at the facility. In April 1982, using $8,082 in
CERCLA emergency funds, EPA fenced the site. In August 1982, using $74,755 in
CERCLA emergency funds, EPA removed the drums and some contaminated soil and sent
them to an approved disposal site. A cost recovery action has been filed with the
bankruptcy court.
Status (July 1983); Conditions at the site are currently being addressed
through response actions funded by CERCLA, as well as by an enforcement action
against parties potentially responsible for waste at the site.
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National Priorities List Site Utah UT
Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
ROSE PARK SLUDGE PIT
Salt Lake City, Utah
Conditions at listing (October 1981): The Rose Park Sludge Pit covers 5
acres in Salt Lake City, Utah. It was used for the disposal of petroleum wastes
from the 1920s until 1957. Sludges were placed into unlined pits and sometimes
covered with lime and soil. The site has been fenced, but the sludge exposed at
this site can directly contact park users.
This is the top priority site in Utah.
Status (July 1983): EPA, the State, the city, and Amoco (which had purchased
the company that deposited the wastes on the site) reached an agreement for clean-
up. Amoco constructed a slurry wall and will construct a clay cap to isolate the
sludge. Construction of the clay cap is scheduled for completion in July 1983.
Amoco and Salt Lake City each contributed $45,000 to pay for ground water monitor-
ing around the outside of the slurry wall for 30 years.
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National Priorities List Site Virginia VA
Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
CHISMAN CREEK
York County, Virginia
Conditions at listing (October 1981): The Chisman Creek Site covers 27 acres
in a suburban area of York County, Virginia. From about 1957 to 1980, fly ash
from a nearby power station was dumped on the site in a series of pits adjacent to
Chisman Creek. In 1980, nearby shallow residential wells became contaminated with
vanadium and could no longer be used. The homes now must use public water.
Status (July 1983): The Virginia Institute of Marine Sciences has studied
contamination at the site and is expected to release its draft report shortly.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund")
MATTHEWS ELECTROPLATING
Roanoke County, Virginia
Conditions at listing (October 1981): The Matthews Electroplating Site is 4
miles west of Salem, in Roanoke County, Virginia. An electroplating plant operated
at the 1.7-acre site from 1972 to 1977. The plant's process wastes contaminated
local ground water with chromium. There is no public water supply in the area,
and residents rely on wells for drinking. The property was purchased by the cur-
rent owner in 1977. Under an agreement with the State Water Control Board, the
owner'took several steps to control the flow of rain water and storm run-off
through the contaminated portion of the site. The ground water remains contamin-
ated, however, and there is evidence that the plume of contamination is spreading.
This is the top priority site in Virginia.
Status (July 1983): In November 1981, $340,000, available under the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act, was approved for-a remedial investigation to determine
the extent and type of contamination at the site and a feasibility study to identify
alternatives for remedial action. The work was completed in January 1983. The
cost-effective remedy has been tentatively selected, and a Superfund State Contract
for cleanup is in the final stage of negotiation.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund'
SALTVILLE WASTE DISPOSAL PONDS
Saltville, Virginia
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Saltville Waste Disposal Ponds
Site consists of two ponds adjacent to the North Fork of the Holston River, at
Saltville, Smyth County, Virginia. Between 1951 and 1972, chlorine and caustic
soda were produced at a plant near the ponds. Although the plant itself has been
demolished, the ponds remain, with approximately 11 million tons of mercury-
contaminated waste. Discharges from past operation of the plant and leachate from
the ponds have contaminated 50 miles of the North Fork of the Holston River with
mercury. Since September 1970, this portion of the river has been closed to fishing
for eating purposes (game fishing is allowed on a "catch and release" basis).
A task force comprised of EPA (Region III), Virginia State Water Control
Board, Tennessee Valley Authority, and the Tennessee Department of Public Health
was organized in 1979 to study the mercury contamination problem. Several steps
have already been taken under a State order to stop discharges from the waste
ponds, and portions of the river were dredged in 1982 to remove mercury-contaminated
sediments.
Status (July 1983); The river is being monitored to measure the effectiveness
of the cleanup measures.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
U.S. TITANIUM
Piney River, Virginia
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The U.S. Titanium Site covers 80
acres near the village of Piney River, Nelson County, Virginia. Between 1931 and
1971, a mine and ore-refining plant at the site produced titanium dioxide for
paint pigments. About 80,000 cubic yards of acidic wastes from the ore-refining
process were left at the site when the plant closed. Storm run-off from this
waste caused several large fish kills in the Piney River in the late 1970s. In
1980, the acidic wastes were removed from the original exposed location and buried
in a clay-lined cell. In summer 1982, the State completed a grading and revegetation
project at the site.
Status (July 1983); Although the recent work has improved conditions at the
site, acidic run-off still threatens the Piney River. EPA recently completed a
draft Remedial Action Master Plan outlining the investigations needed to determine
the full extent of cleanup reguired at the site. It will guide further actions at
the site.
The State is currently pursuing an enforcement action against the present
and former owners of the site.
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National Priorities List Site Vermont VT
Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
OLD SPRINGFIELD LANDFILL
Springfield, Vermont
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Old Springfield Landfill, in
Springfield, Vermont, is on a terrace above and 0.3 miles west of the Black
River. On the 80-acre site now are a trailer park and a few homes. From 1946 to
1968, the privately-owned site was the principal disposal place for Springfield's
domestic and industrial wastes, including waste oils, solvents, paint sludges,
plating and etching wastes, and strong acids. Leachate flows to the Black River
and Seaver Brook. Neither is used as a drinking water source. Of 10 private
drinking wells tested in the immediate area, one had low levels of volatile organics
and two had metals. Metal contamination in two private wells has been determined
to cause no immediate health risks, but has rendered the water aesthetically
undrinkable. Alternate water supplies have been suggested for the one residence
with a well contaminated by organics.
Status (July 1983): The State is monitoring the residential wells in the
area on a quarterly basis.
EPA recently completed a Remedial Action Master Plan outlining the investigations
needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required at the site. It will guide
further actions at the site.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund'
PINE STREET CANAL
Burlington, Vermont
Conditions at listing (October 1981): The Pine Street Canal Site covers
30 acres of partially filled wetland bordering an abandoned shipping canal (Pine
Street Canal) and Lake Champlain in Burlington, Vermont. In 1906, a coal gasification
plant began operating on Pine Street, southeast of the canal. There is evidence
that residual oil and wood chips saturated with organic compounds were disposed of
in the Pine Street Canal wetland. During the 1960s and early 1970s, an> oil-like
material was detected seeping from the wetland into Pine Street Canal, Barnes
Basin, and Maltex Pond. The State detected high levels of organic compounds associated
with coal tar at several locations on the site, which is along the proposed location
of a portion of a major highway. The State is concerned that construction will
release organic compounds to the canal and possibly to Lake Champlain, the source
of Burlington's drinking water.
This is the top priority site in Vermont.
Status (July 1983): EPA is preparing a Remedial Action Master Plan outlining
the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required at the
site. At the same time, it is searching for parties potentially responsible for
wastes associated with the site.
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National Priorities List Site Washington WA
Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980(CERCLA)("Superfund")
COLBERT LANDFILL
Colbert, Washington
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Colbert Landfill,.owned and
operated by Spokane County, is located in Colbert, 10 miles north of Spokane,
Washington. For 5 years, the 40-acre landfill accepted liquid solvent wastes and
buried them in unlined pits in permeable soil. The surrounding rural area depends
on nearby ground water for drinking water and irrigation. No alternative supply
is readily available. Some wells are contaminated by the same organic solvents
that were dumped at the landfill, which continues to accept municipal wastes.
In September 1981, EPA awarded an $80,000 Cooperative Agreement to Washington,
using funds available under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, for a
remedial investigation to determine the source of ground water contamination. The
work was completed in July 1982.
Status (July 1983): Among options being considered for the future are: capping
the landfill, conducting long-term monitoring studies of ground water, and providing
alternate water supplies to those families using contaminated wells.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
COMMENCEMENT BAY, NEARSHORE/TIDEFLATS
Pierce County, Washington
Conditions at listing (October 1981); The Commencement Bay, Nearshore/
Tideflats Site covers about 16 acres in Pierce County around Tacoma, Washington.
The area is heavily industrialized and includes a copper smelter, pulp mill, and
several chemical industries. About 50,000 people live nearby. High levels of
arsenic and aluminum are found in soils in heavily populated residential areas,
and high levels of arsenic have been found in the urine of nearby school children.
A wide range of pollutants is found in the waterways of the tideflats. The land
is predominantly privately owned, although a Port Authority is on-site, and an
Indian tribe claims much of the area. The extent of past versus on-going
contamination is unknown.
This is one of two Commencement Bay Sites. They were considered one site
when they were first listed.
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Status (July 1983); In April 1983, EPA awarded a $1,357,751 Cooperative
Agreement to Washington for a remedial investigation to determine the type and
extent of contamination at the site. The work is scheduled to be completed in the
first quarter of 1985. In addition EPA and the State are considering a number of
legal actions under other environmnetal laws.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980(CERCLA)("Superfund")
COMMENCEMENT BAY, SOUTH TACOMA CHANNEL
Tacoma, Washington
Conditions at listing (October 1981); The Commencement Bay, South Tacoma
Channel Site covers 2.5 square miles in Tacoma, Washington. It has been an
industrial center for more than 100 years. It includes the South Tacoma Swamp
the American Surplus Sales Co. site, and the Tacoma Municipal Landfill. Wells
supplying drinking water to Tacoma are contaminated with chlorinated organic
chemicals.
This is one of two Commencement Bay sites. They were considered one site
when they were first listed.
Status (July 1983): On March 24, 1982, a fire occurred at American Surplus.
Using $125,000 in CERCLA emergency funds, EPA cleaned up the site, removing 645
drums of flammable solvents and other chemical wastes, as well as 400 cubic yards
of debris. In April 1982, EPA signed a $100,000 Superfund State Contract with
Washington to gather information for planning future remedial,action in the South
Tacoma Swamp. The work is scheduled to be completed in the third quarter of 1983.
In April 1982, EPA signed a $228,000 Superfund State Contract for a remedial
investigation of municipal Wells 12A and 9A to determine the extent and type of
contamination and the feasibility study to identify alternatives for remedial action.
In March 1983, EPA authorized $1.3 million for construction of five aeration towers
to remove organic .solvents from Well 12A. The towers, which are essentially complete,
improve the quality of the ground water so that it can be used for public drinking
water or discharged to Commencement Bay. Pumping and treating Well 12A protects
the remaining 12 wells in the field from contamination.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
FMC CORP. (YAKIMA)
Yakima, Washington
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The FMC Corp. Site covers about 4
acres in Yakima, Washington. From 1952 to 1959, FMC and other firms disposed of
agricultural pesticides in a "poison pit" on FMC's property. 'The unlined pit
contains at least 44 cubic yards of mixed chemicals and residues, and the surround-
ing soil appears contaminated. A high potential exists for contamination of
ground water, which supplies residential wells in the area.
Status (July 1983): Samples of soil were taken in June 1983. Results are
expected soon. The State is working with FMC to determine what other actions are
needed and to schedule them.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the ,~-r^i AH..O ^ -i«>
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980(CERCLA)( Superfund )
FRONTIER HARD CHROME, INC.
Vancouver, Washington
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Frontier Hard Chrome, Inc., Site
covers 2 acres in Vancouver, Washington. For a number of years in the middle to
late 1970s, the company discharged chromium-contaminated waste water from electro-
plating operations into a "dry well" on-site. There is no impervious layer between
the dry well and ground water beneath. Chromium, including the more toxic hexava-
lent chromium, has been detected in a well supplying industrial and drinking water
about 0.3 miles from the site. Drinking water for 10,000 Vancouver residents is
drawn from the same aquifer; the nearest city well is about 1 mile from the
contaminated well.
Status (July 1983): The State has issued an order to Frontier to stop its
discharge and to prepare a plan for remedial action. Monitoring wells are
necessary to determine the extent of contamination of the aquifer.
EPA is preparing a Remedial Action Master Plan outlining the investigations
needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required at the site.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
HARBOR ISLAND (LEAD)
Seattle, Washington
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Harbor Island (Lead) Site covers
about 350 acres and is an industrial area in Seattle, Washington, at the mouth of
the Duwamish Waterway where it empties into Elliott Bay. Air monitoring has re-
corded lead at levels several times the national standard established to protect
human health. There is also concern that run-off has carried lead-laden dust and
accumulations of lead in the Harbor Island soil into nearby surface water and, by
percolation, into ground water.
Status (July 1983): The City of Seattle has paved areas where concentrations
of airborne lead are the highest. In addition, one company that is a source of
airborne lead has taken measures to reduce fugitive lead-laden dust and emissions
of lead from its process. The city is paving more areas and will then evaluate if
additional paving is still needed. More information is required to determine how
much of the lead problem on Harbor Island is caused by current emissions from one
or more industrial sources and how much by re-suspension of accumulated lead
in soil.
EPA recently completed a draft Remedial Action Master Plan outlining the
investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required at the
site. It will guide further actions at the site.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLAJC'Superfund")
KAISER ALUMINUM (MEAD WORKS)
Mead, Washington
Conditions at listing (December 1982): Kaiser Aluminum's Mead Works is
located near the town of Mead in Spokane County, Washington. Cyanide, originating
from a 6-acre pile of spent pot liners on the plant property, was first noticed in
several drinking water wells in 1978. The cyanide has contaminated an aquifer
which is a tributary to the Little Spokane River. The company provided alternative
water supplies to 27 homes with contaminated wells and paved the old pot-liner
pile with impervious asphalt. Since 1980, the pot liner wastes being generated
have been placed in a specially constructed building.
Status (July 1983): Kaiser continues to take corrective actions, including
the elimination of a retention pond. Water in the pond was infiltrating the
contaminated soil beneath the storage pile and probably carrying cyanide' into the
aquifer. Kaiser reports that the elimination of the pond has significantly reduced
the cyanide levels in certain test wells near the pile. Kaiser expects that
improvements will continue and that the aquifer will eventually be cleaned by
normal inflow of uncontaminated ground water.
No additional remedial actions are scheduled. Kaiser will continue monitoring
for an extended period to determine if the cyanide is being contained effectively.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
LAKEWOOD
Lakewood, Washington
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Lakewood Site covers about 1
square mile, including a 1-acre laundry identified as a source, in Lakewood,
Pierce County, Washington. In 1981, two major wells of the Lakewood Water
District, which serves more than 10,000 people, were found to be contaminated by
chlorinated organic compounds. The district closed the wells and used other
uncontaminated wells to satisfy its needs.
Status (July 1983): EPA determined that the contaminants are components of
degreasers, solvents, and other substances in common industrial use. EPA drilled
25 test wells in the Ponder's Corner-McChord Air Force Base area. Of the 25, only
three were contaminated. A plume was found in ground water indicating one source
and the direction from which the contaminants were coming. The State ordered a
commercial dry cleaners to remove the contaminated soil from its property and
cease discharging solvents. Future options include keeping the wells closed or
treating and restoring them to use. Ground water monitoring in the area is
expected to continue for the foreseeable future.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
PESTICIDE LAB
Yakima, Washington
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Pesticide Lab Site covers about
40 acres in Yakima, Washington. The site is leased by the Department of Agricul-
ture (USDA). Over the years, wastes from the pesticide storage/formulation/mixing
facility at the Central Washington Experimental Laboratory of the USDA have been
discharged into an on-site septic tank disposal system. As a result of this
disposal, pesticides have permeated the soils and may have contaminated ground
water. The site is about 3 miles from the backup sources for Yakima's drinking
water. Irrigation is the primary use of downstream surface water and ground water.
Contaminants in the water could be taken up by crops.
Status (July 1983); The State and USDA are working together to determine
what actions are needed and to prepare a schedule for doing them. USDA has started
sampling the soil. Preliminary results are expected in late summer 1983.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
WESTERN PROCESSING CO., INC.
Kent, Washington
Conditions at listing (July 1982): The Western Processing Co., Inc., site
covers 10 acres south of Seattle in Kent, Washington. The principal operations
are recovery of solvents, neutralization of acid and basic wastes, and precipitation
of heavy metals. Other chemical and/or physical processes are used on a batch
basis. Hazardous materials are stored directly on the ground and have entered the
environment from leaks and spills. In the past, as a means of disposal, wastes
were buried on-site. In 1981 and again in 1982, EPA ordered Western Processing to
meet the hazardous waste requirements of the Resource Conservation and Recovery
Act. The company did not comply.
Status (July 1983): Recent EPA studies indicate that hazardous contaminants
have migrated off-site in surface water and that soil and ground water beneath the
site are grossly contaminated. As a result, in April 1983, EPA ordered the company
to stop accepting or processing hazardous substances and to remedy the contamina-
tion. The company stated it was unable to undertake the remedy. EPA, using $1.5
million in CERCLA emergency funds, undertook measures to stabilize the site.
Further investigation is now underway to more completely assess the extent of
contamination on and off the site and to determine an appropriate remedy.
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National Priorities List Site West Virginia WV
Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
FIKE CHEMICAL, INC.
Nitro, West Virginia
Conditions at listing (December 1982); The Fike Chemical, Inc., Site, in
Nitro, Kanawha County, West Virginia, occupies about 12 acres next to the Kanawha
River in an urban/industrial setting. The site contains an active chemical manu-
facturing facility, spray lagoons used for the evaporation of water from solvents,
a drum burial area, and tank storage areas. Two of the lagoons have been filled.
Contamination of ground water and air has been documented, and fires have occurred.
Surface water contamination is suspected. An EPA suit against Fike resulted in
a Consent Decree filed in November 1982.
Status (July 1983): Cleanup at the site is proceeding under the terms of the
decree.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980(CERCLA)("Superfund")
FDLLANSBEE
Follansbee, West Virginia
Conditions at listing (December 1982); The Follansbee Site covers 26.5 acres
on the Ohio River in Follansbee, West Virgina. Ground water under the site is
contaminated with high concentrations of phenol. The site is owned by Koppers Co.
and has been operating for over 50 years.
Status (July 1983): Koppers has installed a trench to intercept the contaminated
ground water as it leaves the plant site. The ground water is pumped to the company's
waste water treatment facility. The company has installed a second pump in an
attempt to prevent the contaminated ground water from reaching the Ohio River, as
well as to control the flow of ground water. The company and EPA are negotiating
further cleanup at the site, and several possibilities are being considered.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund"
LEETOWN PESTICIDE
Leetown, West Virginia
Conditions at listing (December 1982); The Leetown Pesticide Site in Leetown,
Jefferson County, West Virginia, may be a case of midnight dumping. A pile
containing about 1,200 cubic yards of material is contaminated with several
pesticides. Contamination of ground water, the only source of drinking water for
the area, is the major concern. Possible contamination of Bells Spring, which
supplies the Federal Fish Hatchery and National Fish Research Laboratory, is also
of concern.
Status (July 1983); In April 1983, the contaminated pile was removed and
properly disposed of by a potentially responsible party. The removal was conducted
under the supervision of the State and EPA. Further testing is underway to check
for possible residual contamination.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980(CERCLA)("Superfund'
WEST VIRGINIA ORDNANCE
Point Pleasant, West Virginia
Conditions at listing (October 1981): The West Virginia Ordnance Site in
Point Pleasant, Mason County, West Virginia, was originally an 8,000 acre ordnance
works run by the U.S. Army during World War II. Presently, the State owns and
operates the land as the McClintic Wildlife Refuge, open for public hunting and
fishing. Portions of the site that contain buried lines associated with the manu-
facturing of trinitrotoluene (TNT) may be filled partially with crystalline TNT.
Surface water (Pond 13) is contaminated with dinitrotoluene (DNT), a chemical
precursor of TNT.
This is the top priority site in West Virginia.
Status (July 1983): EPA recently completed a Remedial Action Master Plan
outlining the investigations needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required
at the site. Initial remedial measures recommended for this site include posting
and fencing of open manholes leading to the buried lines and fencing of Pond 13.
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National Priorities List Site Wyoming WY
Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund")
BAXTER/UNION PACIFIC TIE TREATING
La ramie, Wyoming
Conditions at listing (December 1982): The Baxter/Union Pacific Tie Treating
Facility covers 100 acres just southwest of Laramie, Wyoming. It has been operat-
ing since the 1880s. The site includes unlined surface impoundments that contain
approximately 1 million cubic feet of waste. Pollutants, including pentachloro-
phenol, benzene, naphthalene, toluene, and phenol, have migrated from the ponds,
contaminating the shallow ground water beneath the site and the Laramie River.
Status (July 1983): The State and both companies agreed to conduct investiga-
tions to define the contamination problem. The work is scheduled to be completed
in the fourth quarter of 1983.
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