3-EPA
United States
Environmental Protection
Agency
Otfice of Solid Waste and September 198-
Emergency Response (WH-562A) HW 8.3
Washington DC 20460
Hazardous Waste Sites
Descriptions of Sites
on Update #1
to National Priorities List,
September 1984
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540R84004
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 is scheduled to get about $1.38 billion
from taxes on producers and importers of petroleum and 42 basic chemicals. Another
$220 million will cone 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).
CERCLA defines two types of responses that may be taken when a hazardous substance
is released (or threatens to be released) into the environment:
o 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.
o 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 September 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:
o Superfund can pay for the cleanup.
o The party or parties responsible for the wastes can clean them up
voluntarily.
o The responsible party or parties may be forced to clean up by legal action.
o 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:
o Taking any measures needed to stabilize conditions, which involve, 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.
o Undertaking initial planning activities, which involve collecting all the
information needed to develop a coherent strategy and to assist in selecting
an appropriate course of action.
o Conducting remedial planning activities, which, involve:
— Carrying out a remedial investigation to determine the type and.extent
of contamination at the site.
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— 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 $800,000 and take fron
9 to 18 months to complete.
— Selecting the "cost-effective" remedy—that is, the alternative that
provides the most protection to human health and the environment at the
least cost.
o Designing the remedy. Typically, the design phase costs $440,000 and
takes 6 to 12 months.
o Implementing the remedy, which might involve, for example, constructing
facilities to treat ground water or removing contaminants to a safe disposal
area away from the site. The implementation phase typically lasts 6 to 12
months.
The State government can participate in cleaning up a site under Superfund in
one of two ways:
o 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 progress
throughout the project.
o EPA can taken the lead, with the State having an advisory role. EPA,
generally 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 implementation
phase of cleanup. EPA expects remedial actions to average out at about $12.6 million
per site. This includes $4.1 million in operation and maintenance costs over 30 years,
the maximum period EPA believes is necessary to ensure that the cleanup meets its goal.
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National Priorities List Site A|_ Alabama
Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
CIBA-GEIGY CORP. (MCINTOSH PLANT)
Mclntosh, Alabama
Conditions at listing (September 1983); Ciba-Geigy Corp. produces industrial
organic chemicals, pesticides, agricultural chemicals, and synthetic resins on a
1,500-acre site in Mclntosh, Alabama, 50 miles north of Mobile. In the past,
waste was disposed of in several on-site landfills and an open burning area located
on a bluff line on the eastern side of the plant complex. The Tombigbee River and
associated fresh water wetlands are situated to the east of the plant within 100
feet of several former waste disposal areas. These wetlands are subject to periodic
flooding by the Tombigbee River.
DDT and DDT derivatives have been detected in soils and sediments downgradient
of the old burn area, and lindane has been detected in a drinking water well on the
site, according to analyses conducted by EPA. This well serves the 1,500 employees
of Ciba-Geigy and Olin Corp., which is located just south of Ciba-Geigy. About
2,200 residents of Mclntosh receive drinking water from a public well within 3
miles of the plant.
Status (June 1984); EPA is considering various alternatives for 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")
OLIN CORP. (MCINTOSH PLANT)
Mclntosh, Alabama
Conditions at listing (September 1983); Olin Corp.'s Mclntosh Plant is in
Washington County near Mclntosh, Alabama. The Olin facility, constructed in the
early 1950s, originally manufactured chlorine and caustic soda, using the mercury
cell process. In 1956, Olin constructed a pesticide and organic chemical plant on
the site. In 1981, Olin closed the organic plant and switched from the mercury
cell process to the diaphragm cell process. Additional products still manufactured
on-site include sodium chlorate, sodium hypoehlorite, and sodium chloride.
Olin's past waste disposal practices have contaminated ground water, according
to EPA. On-site wells that once provided the plant's drinking water are known to
be contaminated. In August 1982, Olin installed a monitoring system of 75 wells.
Analyses of samples from some of the wells have detected chromium, lead, mercury
and chlorinated aromatic compounds. Nearby wells supply the cotinunity of Mclntosh
and the Ciba-Geigy and Olin plants (1,500 employees). Within 1 mile of the site
is a sizeable wetlands area. To the east of the site is the Tombigbee River.
Olin is continuing to study the ground water problem and regularly reports to
the State.
Status (June 1984); EPA is considering various alternatives for 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")
STAUFFER CHEMICAL CO. (COLD CREEK PLANT)
Bucks, Alabama
Conditions at listing (September 1983); Stauffer Chemical Co.'s Cold Creek
Plant manufactures pesticides in Bucks, Mobile County, Alabama. The facility has
operated three on-site landfills for disposal of process wastes, including liquids
and solids contaminated with pesticides, solvents, and heavy metals. According
to Stauffer, the wastes in the oldest landfill were excavated, placed in drums,
and disposed of in the two newer landfills. The exact location of the oldest
landfill is unknown. Stauffer reports that the two newer landfills are lined with
natural clay and are covered with plastic caps. These landfills are now graded,
grassed, and fenced.
Stauffer maintains both upgradient and downgradient monitoring wells at the
two newer landfills. Arsenic and lead have been detected downgradient from one of
the landfills. No monitoring data are available on nearby surface waters and air.
Status (June 1984); EPA is considering various alternatives for 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")
STAUFFER CHEMICAL CO. (LEMOYNE PLANT)
Axis, Alabama
Conditions at listing (September 1983): Stauffer Chemical Co.'s LeMoyne Plant
began operations in the early 1950s in Axis, Mobile County, Alabama. At first it
manufactured carbon disulfide. In 1964, it started to produce chlorine and caustic
soda, using the mercury cell process. In 1974, the plant expanded again, producing
additional industrial inorganic compounds.
During the 1950s and 1960s, Stauffer used an on-site landfill located east of
the manufacturing facility and between the facility and the Mobile River. Stauffer
reports that the landfill contains drums of wastes that may include organics,
solvents, heavy metals, acids, and bases. The exact quantities and types of wastes
are not known. The landfill was constructed in native clay and covered with a
20-mil vinyl plastic cap. Topsoil was spread over the cap, and the area was
revegetated and fenced.
Ground water is the sole source of drinking water in this area. About 4,000
people (employees of local industries and residents of Falco) are served by wells
within 3 miles of the Lemoyne Plant landfill. Ground water in the vicinity of the
landfill is contaminated with lead, chromium, cadmium, chloroform, and carbon
tetrachloride, according to analyses conducted by EPA.
Status (June 1984); EPA is considering various alternatives for the site.
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National Priorities List Site f^Z. ArJZODd
Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'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 have exceeded the maximum level set by EPA for chromium in drinking
water.
Status (June 1984): EPA deferred rulemaking on this site in September 1983 to
allow more time for resolving issues related to its inclusion on the NPL. In its
review of the Kingman Airport Industrial Area, EPA determined that the chromium
occurs naturally in ground water and is probably not related to any industrial or
other human activity. EPA believes that CERCLA is not intended to correct undesirable
natural conditions. Therefore, the Kingman site is not included on the NPL at this
time.
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National Priorities List Site QA California
Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
ATLAS ASBESTOS MINE
Fresno County, California
Conditions at listing (September 1983); The Atlas Asbestos Mine operated from
1963 to 1980 on a 16-acre site about 19 miles northwest of Coalinga, Fresno County,
California. The abandoned site consists of the asbestos mine, a processing mill,
support buildings, and extensive asbestos tailings. Drainage from the site is
directly downslope into White Creek, then into the Los Gatos Creek. Los Gatos
Creek is a tributary to the Arroyo Pasajero, a flood area along the California
Aqueduct. During the rainy season, the California State Department of Water Resources
drains the Arroyo into the aqueduct. Analysis of water in the aqueduct, conducted
by the Southern California Metropolitan Water District and the Department of Water
Resources, indicates high concentrations of asbestos fibers.
Status (June 1984); EPA has conducted initial planning activities for this
site. The purpose was to gather and review existing data on the site, define areas
of insufficient data, and define the scope of any remedial investigation. The plan
also examined what remedial actions would be necessary to respond to the release
or substantial threat of release of asbestos into the environment. Remedial
investigation activities are being formulated and are expected to begin soon.
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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"
OOALINGA ASBESTOS MINE
Fresno County, California
Conditions at listing (September 1983); The Coalinga Asbestos Mine operated
from 1963 to 1978 on a 3-acre site about 17 miles northwest of Coalinga, Fresno
County, California. The abandoned site consists of the asbestos mine, a processing
mill, support buildings, and asbestos tailings. Pine Canyon Creek drains the site
into Los Gates Creek, a tributary to the Arroyo Pasajero, a flood area along the
California Aqueduct. During the rainy season, the California State Department of
Water Resources drains the Arroyo into the aqueduct. Analysis of the water in the
aqueduct, conducted by the Southern California Metropolitan Water District and the
Department of Water Resources, indicates high concentrations of asbestos fibers.
Status (June 1984); EPA has conducted remedial planning activities for this
site. The purpose was to review the scope of a remedial action plan being proposed
by the owner of the site, define areas of insufficient data, and review the proposed
remedial action for consistency with the National Contingency Plan. EPA and the
Regional Water Quality Board are continuing review of the proposed remedial action
plan.
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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")
DEL NORTE COUNTY PESTICIDE STORAGE AREA
Crescent City, California
Conditions at listing (September 1983); The County of Del Norte owns land
south of the county airport approximately 1 mile northwest of Crescent City,
California. Portions of the land are occupied by county office buildings. In the
early 1970s, an area about 150 by 200 feet was fenced to provide a collection site
for a coordinated county-wide program for the interim storage of empty pesticide
drums. The drums had contained pesticides, including dichloropropenes, dichloro-
propanes, 2,4-D and 2,4,5-T. The county removed about 1,500 drums in January
1982. Sampling by the State has confirmed the presence of 1,2-dichloropropane,
2,4-D, and 2,4,5-T in the ground water at levels that equal or exceed the suggested
maximum contaminant levels for these compounds. To date, there has been no evidence
that off-site residential wells have been contaminated.
Status (June 1984); EPA is conducting a remedial investigation/feasibility
study to determine the nature, cause, and extent of contamination at the site and
to identify alternatives for remedial action.
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National PHorttto Ust Site
Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund")
KOPPERS 00., INC. (OROVILLE PLANT)
Oroville, California
Conditions at listing (September 1983); Koppers Co., Inc., preserves wood
with chemical solutions on a 40-acre site in Oroville, Butte County, California.
The facility is partially situated on dredge tailings. Both shallow and deep
aquifers exist below the site and are connected. According to analyses done by
the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board, the shallow aquifer is
contaminated with pentachlorophenol (PCP), isopropyl ether, various polynuclear
aromatics, copper, chronium, and arsenic, all of which Koppers uses or has used in
its processes. The Koppers facility has been contaminated by chemicals spilled
during treatment or storage of lumber over unpaved areas, as well as leakage from
underground piping. In September 1982, the State issued a Cease and Desist Order.
Working with the State, Koppers prepared a workplan, which identified the contamin-
ated areas of the plant and proposed actions to clean them up.
Status (June 1984); In January 1984, PCP contamination was discovered in
nearby residential drinking water supply wells. Preliminary sampling indicates
that this contamination may be a result of off-site migration. Koppers is currently
supplying the affected residents with bottled water and is formulating a sampling
plan to further characterize the extent of contamination. When the extent and
causes of contamination are defined, the State and Koppers will begin negotiations
on the remedial action plan.
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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")
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY (AREA 1)
El Monte, California
Conditions at listing (September 1983); San Gabriel Valley (Area 1) is a
ground water plume that runs along the axis of the Rio Hondo Wash and the Salt Pit
Wash in the San Gabriel ground water basin in El Monte, Los Angeles County,
California. The plume also parallels the San Gabriel River to the east. It is
approximately 4 miles long and 1.5 miles wide.
Ground water is contaminated with trichloroethylene (TCE), perchloro-
ethylene (PCE), and carbon tetrachloride (CTC) according to analyses by State
agencies and local water companies. Many public wells in this area exceed the EPA
Suggested No Adverse Response Levels (SNARL) for TCE and PCE. Approximately
200,000 people are affected. Cities and public water companies in the area have
tested to ensure that their water supplies contain less than 5 parts per billion
(ppb) of TCE and 4 ppb PCE, levels considered safe for human consumption. When
alternative methods of reducing the TCE and PCE levels below such levels are not
effective, wells are removed from service.
Currently, three small mutual water companies have no alternate water supply
and have advised their customers to use bottled water.
Status (June 1984); As a result of EPA's analysis of initial remedial
measures, completed in December 1983, EPA will install water treatment systems to
provide clean water to two of the three companies that have no alternate supply.
The third company has already purchased a treatment system and will begin operation
of the system soon.
A supplemental sampling program of contaminated wells will begin soon
to get a "snapshot" view of the degree of contamination. The State Department of
Health Services and EPA are preparing to initiate a remedial investigation/feasibility
study to determine the aerial and vertical extent of contamination and to develop
alternatives for treatment and management of the problem.
EPA continues its investigation to identify sources of contamination.
This site,along with the three other San Gabriel Valley sites, was added to
the NPL in May 1984 because it involves a serious problem that required taking
immediate 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"|
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY (AREA 2)
Baldwin Park, California
Conditions at listing (September 1983); San Gabriel Valley (Area 2) is a ground
water plume that parallels the San Gabriel River to the west in the San Gabriel
ground water basin in the Baldwin Park area of Los Angeles County, California. The
plume is about 7.5 miles long and 1.5 miles wide.
Ground water is contaminated with trichloroethylene (TCE), perchloroethylene
(PCE), and carbon tetrachloride, according to analyses by State agencies and local
water companies. Many public wells in the area exceed the EPA Suggested No Adverse
Response Levels (SNARL) for TCE and PCE. Approximately 100,000 people are affected.
Cities and public water companies in the area have tested to ensure that their
water supplies contain less than 5 parts per billion (ppb) of TCE, a level considered
safe for human consumption. When alternative methods of reducing the TCE level
below 5 ppb are not effective, wells are removed from service.
Status (June 1984); A supplemental sampling program of contaminated wells
will begin soon to get a "snapshot" view of the degree of contamination. The
State Department of Health Services and EPA are preparing to initiate a remedial
investigation/feasibility study to determine the aerial and vertical extent of
contamination and to develop alternatives for treatment and management of the
problem.
EPA continues its investigation to identify sources of the contamination.
This site,along with the three other San Gabriel Valley sites, was added to
the NPL in May 1984 because it involves a serious problem that required taking
immediate remedial action.
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National Priorities List Site
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Hazardous waste site listed under the - ,
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY (AREA 3)
Alhambra, California
Conditions at listing (September 1983); San Gabriel Valley (Area 3) is a ground
water plume that runs along the axis of the west fork of the Alhambra Creek, in the
San Gabriel ground water basin in Alhambra, Los Angeles County, California. The
plume is about 2 miles long and 1 mile wide.
Ground water is contaminated with trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene
(PCE), according to analyses by State agencies and local water companies. Many
public wells in the area exceed the EPA Suggested No Adverse Response Levels (SNARL)
for TCE and PCE. Approximately 100,000 people are affected. Cities and public
water companies in the area have tested to ensure that their water supplies con-
tain less than 5 parts billion (ppb) of TCE, a level considered safe for human
consumption. When alternative methods of reducing the TCE level below 5 ppb are
not effective, wells are removed from service.
Status (June 1984): A supplemental sampling program of contaminated wells
will begin soon to get a "snapshot" view of the degree.of contamination. The
State Department of Health Services and EPA are preparing to initiate a remedial
investigation/feasibility study to determine the aerial and vertical extent of
contamination and to develop alternatives for treatment and management of the
problem.
EPA continues its investigation to identify sources of the contamination.
This site, along with the three other San Gabriel Valley sites, was added to
the NPL in May 1984 because it involves a serious problem that required taking
immediate 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"|
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY (AREA 4)
La Puente, California
Conditions at listing (September 1983); San Gabriel Valley (Area 4) is a ground
water plume that runs along the axis of the San Jose Creek in the San Gabriel
ground water basin in La Puenta, Los Angeles County, California. The plume is
about 1 mile long and 1 mile wide.
Ground water is contaminated with trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene
(PCE), according to analyses by State agencies and local water companies. Many
public wells in the area exceed the EPA Suggested No Adverse Response Levels (SNARL)
for TCE and PCE. Approximately 100,000 people are affected. Cities and public
water companies in the area have tested to ensure that their water supplies contain
less than 5 parts per billion (ppb) of TCE, a level considered safe for human
consumption. When alternative methods of reducing the TCE level below 5 ppb are
not effective, wells are removed from service.
Status (June 1984); A supplemental sampling program of contaminated wells
will begin soon to get a "snapshot" view of the degree of contamination. The
State Department of Health Services and EPA are preparing to initiate a remedial
investigation/feasibility study to determine the aerial and vertical extent of
contamination and to develop alternatives for treatment and management of the
problem.
EPA continues its investigation to identify sources of the contamination.
This,site along with the three other San Gabriel Valley sites, was added to
the NPL in May 1984 because it involves a serious problem that required taking
inroediate remedial action.
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National Frioritiat Ust Stta CO Colorado
Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund")
BRDDERICK WOOD PRODUCTS
Denver, Colorado
Conditions at listing (September 1983): Broderick Wood Products occupies 64
acres in an industrial section of Denver, Colorado. It operated from 1946 to
1981, using pentachlorophenol and creosote to treat and preserve wood. Wastes were
disposed of primarily in two lagoons.
EPA has documented contamination of soils, ground water, and surface water.
Recent data show that the ground water north of the facility contains at least
10,000 micrograms per liter of pentachlorophenol, making it unsafe for human
consumption. An unlined irrigation ditch along the northern boundary of the site
shows trace levels of pentachlorophenol.
Status (June 1984); EPA is considering various alternatives for 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")
LINCOLN PARK
Canon City, Colorado
Conditions at listing (September 1983); Ground water supplies in the Lincoln
Park section of Canon City, Colorado, have been affected by the waste disposal
activities of a nearby uranium mill operated by Cotter Corp. since 1958. Liquid
waste containing both radionuclides and heavy metals from the mill was discharged
for years into unlined tailings ponds. Cotter is in the process of transferring
this material into lined impoundments. The company's monitoring data indicate a
plume of contaminants, including molybdenum, uranium, and selenium, extending from
the mill along Sand Creek and affecting private wells serving about 200 people in
Lincoln Park. Sand Creek is an intermittent tributary to the Arkansas River.
Status (June 1984); Cotter reports that it has completed transferring the
tailings.
Cotter has taken several actions challenging the proposed listing on the NPL
of Lincoln Park. In August 1983, Cotter filed suit in U.S. District Court seeking
injunctive and declaratory relief to prevent listing in the September proposal.
The Court denied the preliminary injunction request. Cotter appealed the denial to
the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals. A hearing on EPA's motion to dismiss Cotter's
request for permanent injunction and declaratory relief from the U.S. District
Court was held on March 6, 1984. EPA's motion was granted in April 1984.
On Dec. 7, 1983, Cotter filed a formal petition in the District of Columbia
Circuit Court of Appeals to review the September proposed listing of Lincoln Park.
No dates for argument have been scheduled.
Cotter's Radioactive Materials License, issued by Colorado under delegation
from the Nuclear Regulatory Ccmnission, is subject to renewal the summer of 1984.
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National Priorities List Site
Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfurid")
DOWRY LANDFILL
Arapahoe County, Colorado
Conditions at listing (September 1983); Lowry Landfill covers 250 acres in
Arapahoe County, 15 miles southeast of Denver, Colorado. From 1967 to 1980, the
landfill, owned and operated by the City and County of Denver, was the major disposal
site for municipal and industrial wastes generated by the Denver metropolitan
area. An estimated 100 million gallons of liquid chemical wastes, including
chlorinated solvents and oily wastes, were disposed with municipal refuse in
unlined trenches excavated into surface soils and bedrock. Monitoring data collected
by EPA, the State, and Denver indicate that volatile organic compounds (including
benzene, toluene, tetrachloroethylene, and chloroform) have migrated from the
trenches into shallow and bedrock ground water. The shallow contaminated plume
extends at least 1 mile past the disposal areas.
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.
In June 1983, under CERCLA Section 106, EPA ordered Denver to control and
treat the contaminated shallow ground water.
Status (June 1984); Pursuant to an Administrative Order on Consent under
CERCLA 106 issued in January 1984, Denver is constructing a compacted clay barrier
and a carbon adsorption treatment system. They are scheduled to be completed in
July 1984.
The remedial investigation/feasibility study is underway.
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National Priorities List Site CT Connecticut
Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund")
KELLOGG-DEERING WELL FIELD
Norwalk, Connecticut
Conditions at listing (September 1983); The Kellogg-Deering Well Field covers
10 acres in Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut. It contains four wells that
supply Norwalk's 45,000 residents. In 1975, routine monitoring by the Norwalk
First Taxing District Water Department detected elevated levels of trichloroethylene
in the wells. Since then, the State and private parties have investigated the
site extensively to define the problem and identify source(s) of contamination.
The water department blends water from the wells and nearby reservoirs to provide
water that is safe for human consumption.
Status (June 1984); EPA is working with the water department to clean up
the site. EPA has obligated $475,000 for remedial planning activities and 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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National Priorities List Site
Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund")
OLD SOUTHINGTON LANDFILL
Southington, Connecticut
Conditions at listing (September 1983); Old Southington Landfill covers 6
acres in Southington, Connecticut. It is suspected of contaminating the town's
Production Well Number 5, which is 500 to 600 feet away and about 3,500 feet east
of the Quinnipiac River. The landfill, which the town operated from 1947 to 1967
as a municipal landfill, also accepted hazardous waste. An industrial park and
several homes have been built on top of the old landfill. Well Number 5 contains
significant concentrations of volatile organic compounds, particularly 1,1,1-
trichloroethane, according to analyses done by the State. Volatile organics are
also present in nearby surface waters. A hydrogeologic investigation conducted by
EPA suggests that the abandoned landfill is a source of volatile organics entering
area ground water. An intensive hydrogeologic study is needed to determine flow
patterns of local ground water, which will help further define the source(s) of
contamination.
Status (June 1984); The State has discussed with the town issuance of an
order to require the town to hire a contractor to conduct a remedial investigation/
feasibility study. The work would include the intensive hydrogeologic study. The
town is presently soliciting proposals for the study.
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National Priorities List Site DE Delaware
Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
OLD BRINE SLUDGE LANDFILL
Delaware City, Delaware
Conditions at listing (September 1983): The Old Brine Sludge Landfill covers
55 acres north of Delaware City, Delaware, adjacent to Red Lion Creek and the
Delaware River. The site includes two inactive lagoons, which are dry and capped,
and two landfills, which have also been capped. The wastes contain vinyl chloride
and mercury sludge. Shallow ground water and Red Lion Creek Sediment are contamin-
ated. The shallow ground water is not used as drinking water.
Status (June 1984): In its review of Old Brine Sludge Landfill, EPA and the
State evaluated new information developed by the State and the potentially responsi-
ble party. This information indicates that the shallow ground water is not connected
to deeper ground water in the site area. The deeper groundwater is a source of
drinking water. This new information lowered the site's score to below the cut-off
point EPA has established for inclusion on the NPL.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
CABOT/KOPPERS
Gainesville, Florida
Conditions at listing (September 1983): The Cabot/Koppers Site covers about
38 acres in Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida. The Cabot portion covers about
25 acres; the Koppers portion, adjacent on the west, covers the remainder. Both
Cabot Corp. and Koppers Co., Inc. are still on-going businesses. Over the years,
the two companies built an unknown number of settling ponds for holding process
wastes containing phenols and coal tar products. In 1966, Cabot sold its property
to a new owner, who, in 1967, dumped the contents of two of the ponds into shallow
ground water and a ditch leading to Hogtown Creek. Subsequently, local citizens
began to complain that clumps of tar were being carried downstream from the site.
About two-thirds of Gainesville (population of 81,000) is drained by Hogtown Creek.
Seepage from the ponds over an extended period and subsequent development
activity at the site have led to widespread contamination of ground water and
surface water, EPA has detected various organics, including aromatic and polynuclear
aromatic compounds in ground water and soil. Ground water is contaminated 0.3
miles east and north of the site, and soil 30 feet below the surface is highly
contaminated.
Status (June 1984); The State has selected a contractor to conduct 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")
HIPPS ROAD LANDFILL
Duval County, Florida
Conditions at listing (September 1983); The Hipps Road Landfill occupies 9
acres in the Jacksonville Heights area of Duval County, Florida. In 1983, the
State found that a number of residential wells near the abandoned site were con-
taminated with organics, including chlorinated compounds. The city advised the
owners not to drink the water. Because of the danger of more widespread con-
tamination in the area, the U.S. Geological Survey, the State, the St. John's
Water Management District, and the City of Jacksonville started a study to evaluate
the problem. Studies made by the State in May 1983 indicate that about 30 of the
100 or so residential wells in the area may be affected by the leachate plume from
the landfill. The City Water Department is in the process of providing alternate
water supplies to the affected area.
Status (June 1984); In December 1983, EPA completed a search for parties
potentially responsible for wastes associated with the site. The State conducted
additional well tests and expects the results to confirm the original results. The
City Water Department has installed lines to the affected homes and has completed
the hookups to homeowners in the area. The City Legislature adopted special rules
to defer some of the cost of the hookups and has funded further off-site water
sampling. In February 1984, the State requested that EPA take the lead in a remedial
investigation/feasibility study to determine the type and extent of contamination
at the site and identify alternatives for remedial action. In early June 1984, EPA
sent letters to potentially responsible parties notifying them of possible legal
action under CERCLA.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund")
PEPPER STEEL & ALLOYS, INC.
Medley, Florida
Conditions at listing (September 1983); Pepper Steel & Alloys, Inc., has
processed scrap metals since the early 1970s on a 10-acre site in Medley, Dade
County, Florida. A portion of its business has been the recycling of transformers
and other electrical equipment. The company reportedly disposed of transformer
oil containing PCBs on the site and on two adjacent sites.
In 1975, a county inspector sampled an area of oil-soaked ground at Pepper
Steel. Results showed high levels of oil and grease. In December 1982, the county
observed an oily layer up to 6 inches deep in six pits, each 2 to 4 feet deep, on
the site. Analyses of the oil revealed high concentrations of PCBs.
Early in 1983, EPA conducted a geophysical survey of the site and identified
about a dozen zones requiring further investigation. Soil sampling determined
that PCBs were present in at least two zones. Using approximately $250,000 in
CERCLA emergency funds, EPA removed soil in "Zone A" and oil floating on the shallow
aquifer underlying the site. EPA also drilled observation wells and sampled on-site
wells and surface water in the immediate area. Florida Power and Light Co., which
allegedly sent electrical equipment to Pepper Steel for recycling, has agreed to
perform further sampling and analysis outside of "Zone A" and to recommend remedial
alternatives.
Status (June 1984); EPA is conducting 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")
TRI-CITY OIL CONSERVATIONIST, INC.
Tampa, Florida
Conditions at listing (September 1983); Tri-City Oil Conservationist, Inc.,
recycles waste oil at a 0.25-acre site in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida. The
site is about 3,000 feet from the Hillsborough River and within 3 miles of the
public well field serving the community's 16,000 residents. About 35 people served
by nine private wells live within one block of the site.
About 260 cubic yards of oil and sludge cover the ground at the site. An
above-ground storage facility holds 16,000 gallons of waste oil. Sampling performed
by the State indicates high levels of heavy metals in the oily wastes.
Status (June 1984); In February 1984, EPA used $40,000 in CERCLA emergency
funds to remove all surface wastes. Also in February, EPA issued an Administrative
Order to the responsible parties informing them that their activities represent an
imminent and substantial danger to public health and the environment and that
they must act promptly to stop those activities.
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National Priorities list Site GA Georgia
Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund")
HERCULES 009 LANDFILL
Brunswick, Georgia
Conditions at listing (September 1983); The Hercules 009 Landfill covers 16.5
acres several miles north of Brunswick, Georgia. Hercules, Inc., has used 7 acres
for disposal of wastewater treatment sludge containing toxaphene, a pesticide,
from its Brunswick plant. Fran 1975 to 1980, the landfill operated under a State
permit. The permit was revoked in July 1980 when the State discovered elevated
levels of toxaphene in drainage ditches around the site. Hercules reports disposing
of 19,300 tons of contaminated sludge at the site.
The landfill is in a marshland and is about 1 mile east of coastal wetlands.
The site is underlain by several feet of peat and marshland deposits over a shallow
sand aquifer. The nearest residential area is 500 feet away. Residential wells
in the area generally tap the shallow aquifer, while municipal and industrial wells
usually tap the deeper limestone Principal Artesian Aquifer. The two aquifers are
separated by a 500 to 600 foot thick confining layer; consequently, only the shallow
aquifer is threatened at this time.
Status (June 1984): In October 1983, Hercules installed six monitoring wells
around the site in accordance with a State plan for closing the landfill. Since
that time, the company has sampled the wells several times and submitted a full
geotechnical report and proposed closure plan to the State. The geotechnical data
are currently under review to determine adequacy at the closure plan.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
MONSANTO CORP. (AUGUSTA PLANT)
Augusta, Georgia
Conditions at listing (September 1983); Fran 1966 to 1974, Monsanto Corp.
used two areas at its Augusta, Georgia, plant to bury phosphoric acid sludge con-
taminated with approximately 5 percent arsenic trisulfide. The two areas cover
about 0.2 acres, are about 6 feet deep, and are covered by a highly permeable
gravel-base material. Landfill No. 1, active fron 1966 to 1971, was used to dispose
of phosphoric acid sludge containing more than 700 pounds of arsenic. Landfill
No. 2, active between 1972 and 1974, received primarily plastic drums of sludge
containing sane 800 pounds of arsenic.
In June 1979, Monsanto began collecting data from two monitoring wells, one
downgradient fron each area. Fran June to November 1979, arsenic levels in the
wells ranged from 51 to 165 parts per billion (ppb). The drinking water standard
for arsenic is 50 ppb.
There are two aquifers in the area: the shallow Cretaceous Aquifer and the
deeper Tuscalcosa Aquifer, which supplies most local drinking water. Most residents
use private wells. Gracewood, about 2.5 miles from the site, uses the Tuscalcosa
Aquifer to supply its 1,500 residents. Water in the shallow aquifer probably can
move to the deeper aquifer because the two appear to be separated by layers of sand.
Status (June 1984); In November 1983, Monsanto completed the removal of
contaminated soil from both areas. The State then collected soil samples from the
excavated areas and found that arsenic, cobalt, cadmium, barium, and lead are not
present in toxic concentrations. In January 1984, after receiving State approval,
Monsanto backfilled the excavation. In April 1984, Monsanto expanded the monitoring
well system to include several new upgardient wells and began a monthly monitoring
program.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund")
OLIN CORP. (AREAS 1,2, & 4)
Augusta, Georgia
Conditions at listing (September 1983); Olin Corp.'s plant in Augusta, Richmond
County, Georgia, manufactures chlorine and caustic soda, generating a mercury-
contaminated brine sludge in the process. Since the early 1970s, Olin has disposed
of the sludge in two unlined disposal pits and in a lined surface impoundment
(Areas 1,2,and 4). The liner in the impoundment may have been damaged by dumping
of construction rubble. About 32,000 tons of mercury-contaminated wastes have
been disposed of in the three areas. All three areas, plus a retort ash and filter
cake dump, occupy about 5 acres on the southern portion of the plant property. In
.April and July 1981, the company's on-site monitoring wells near the disposal
facilities detected mercury in groundwater.
Within 3 miles of the disposal areas are 11 Richmond County drinking water wells.
More than 10,000 people use groundwater in this area. Large areas of fresh water
wetlands are within 1.5 miles of the Olin plant.
Status (June 1984); A State Consent Order executed in January 1984 requires
Olin to cease waste disposal in the two pits and to retain a consultant to fully
define the extent of contamination. The company submitted the resulting Groundwater
Assessment Program Report to the State, where it is currently under review.
EPA is deferring rulemaking on this site because appropriate scoring documents
were not in the public docket and so were not available during the comment period.
Thus EPA is providing an additional comment period for this site.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
POWERSVILLE SITE
Peach County, Georgia
Conditions at listing (September 1983); The Peach County Sanitary Landfill,
commonly refered to as the "Powersville Site," covers 15 acres in Peach County,
Georgia. It accepted hazardous waste from Woolfolk Chemical Co. from the early
1960s until 1983. Records indicate that wastes containing various pesticides have
been disposed of at the site. The site itself is now separated into two portions:
a hazardous waste area, which is fenced and posted, and a larger municipal waste
landfill. However, the State suspects that hazardous wastes have been buried in
both sections.
In April 1983, the State analyzed samples collected from a nearby church well
and detected lindane, benzene hexachloride (BHC), and dieldrin. The State requested
the church to discontinue use of the well.
The Powersville Site is located in the recharge zone of the Cretaceous Aquifer,
the Providence Sand (a major aquifer for local water supplies), and the Gosport
Sand. Furthermore, the sandy surface soils permit practically all of the 5 inches
of net annual precipitation in the area to go directly into the ground. About 15
private water wells are within 0.3 miles of the site.
Status (June 1984); EPA completed a topographic, geologic, and geophysical
study of the site in November 1983. In April 1984, EPA completed installation of a
network of monitoring wells. Samples were collected from these wells as well as
many private wells. Results are pending.
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National Priorities List Site |Q Idaho
Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comjjrehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
PACIFIC HIDE & FUR RECYCLING CO.
Pocatello, Idaho
Conditions at listing (September 1983); The Pacific Hide & Fur Recycling Co.
occupies about 10 acres near a residential area in Pocatello, Idaho. For several
years prior to 1983, the company buried PCS capacitors (previously there) and PCB
oils fron transformers on this property. In March 1983, EPA conducted an emergency
cleanup of the site at a cost of $350,000. A large number of buried PCB capacitors
were recovered and incinerated, and PCB contaminated soil was disposed of. The
area where the PCBs were found has been fenced. The site sits over an aquifer
that feeds private drinking wells and an industrial well of a nearby malt mill.
Pocatello has seven drinking water wells within 3 miles of the site.
EPA made a preliminary survey of the entire site to assess PCB contamination
of soils and collected samples fron nearby drinking and industrial wells.
Status (June 1984); EPA is pursuing both civil and criminal enforcement
actions against the company. A criminal jury trial reached a guilty verdict against
two of three defendants. Sentences were passed on June 29, 1984. Motions for
discovery in the civil action for cost recovery have begun.
Any actions to be taken at this site will be coordinated with actions at the
Union Pacific Railroad Co. Site, which is adjacent.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund")
UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD CO.
Pocatello, Idaho
Conditions at listing (September 1983); For an unknown number of years, Union
Pacific Railroad Co. has dumped sludge from its oil/water separation plant into
what appears to be a 150-foot by 40-foot unlined man-made pond, in Pocatello,
Idaho. The pond, which covers 0.5 acres, is just north of Union Pacific's West
Pocatello Railroad Yard, which covers a few hundred acres. For some time, Union
Pacific has said it plans to construct a sludge-thickening facility to replace the
pond. Several years ago, Union Pacific also treated rail ties, probably with
pentachlorophenol (PCP), at an unknown location in the yard.
In 1980, the State sampled wells in the vicinity, detecting PCP in parts per
trillion, and oils and grease in parts per million (ppm). PCBs were not detected.
In March 1983, EPA found 9 ppm PCP in the sludge in the pond and 4.5 ppm in the
liquid. These levels are considered a potential source of ground water contamination,
but no PCP has been found in drinking water samples. Samples collected at the
same time from private wells adjacent to the site were contaminated with PCBs.
Additional information is needed to further evaluate the yard's contribution, if
any, to soil and ground water contamination.
Status (June 1984); Any actions to be taken at this site will be coordinated
with actions at Pacific Hide & Fur Recycling Co. which is adjacent.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund")
AMERICAN CHEMICAL SERVICE, INC.
Griffith, Indiana
Conditions at listing (September 1983); American Chemical Service, Inc.,
recycled chemicals in Griffith, Indiana, from 1958 to 1975, when it voluntarily
stopped using two disposal areas on-site and covered them. The State has responded
to complaints about the company since 1972. The site contains buried drums
(estimated at 20,000) and sludges (primarily pigment and resins); the amounts,
nature, and source are unknown.
The shallow aquifer beneath the site is contaminated with pentachlorophenol,
benzene, toluene, vinyl chloride, 1,1,1-trichloroethylene, and other organic
compounds, according to analyses conducted for the State. The majority of the
10,000 people residing within 3 miles of the site obtain drinking water from the
lower aquifer. No contamination of drinking wells has been documented to date.
The aquifers are separated by a supposedly continuous 15-to-25 foot layer of clay.
The site is entirely mantled by sandy soil with high permeability. Ground water
flows primarily to the northwest.
Status (June 1984); EPA has completed 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")
BENNETT STONE QUARRY
Bloonington, Indiana
Conditions at listing (September 1983); The Bennett Stone Quarry is about 1
mile northwest of Bloomington, Indiana. In April 1983, the Monroe County Health
Department defined an area of several acres that had been used for dumping of
electrical parts, including a large number of PCB-contaminated capacitors. Labels
identified them as Westinghouse Type FP Outdoor capacitors. Soils adjacent to the
capacitors are stained with oil, and the entire fill area is generally void of
vegetation. Two ponds along the west border of the site have oil sheens. Both
drain into Stout Creek. The State detected PCBs in soil (maximum of 38% Aroclor
1248), stream sediments, and surface water. Pond sediments on the west side contain
high levels (102 parts per million) of Aroclor 1242. This site is located in a
region where limestone is extensively quarried for building stone. The population
immediately surrounding this site generally depends on wells, but no drinking
water contamination has been documented to date.
In July 1983, EPA completed a three-phase emergency cleanup, which involved 1)
removal and disposal of capacitors on the surface and contaminated soils, 2) an
aerial photographic survey, geophysical study, and soil sampling, 3) placement of an
impervious cap over the site to prevent run-off of contaminants, and 4) construction
of security fencing around the site. The total cost was $225,000 in CERCLA
emergency funds.
Status (June 1984): Negotiations are underway with Westinghouse to determine
what further remedial measures are necessary at this site and four other PCB disposal
sites in the Bloomington area. A trial originally scheduled for January 1983 has
been stayed pending negotiations. Negotiations concerning a Consent Decree are
underway.
The extent of the contamination was established in May 1984.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund )
NORTHSIDE SANITARY LANDFILL, INC.
Zionsville, Indiana
Conditions at listing (September 1983); The Northside Sanitary Landfill, Inc.,
Site covers 131 acres in Zionsville, Indiana. Over 16 million gallons of hazardous
wastes have been deposited in the landfill. It opened in the 1950s as an open
dump, and was permitted by the State in 1971 to accept hazardous wastes.
EPA (under Section 311 of the Clean Water Act), and the State have responded
to complaints about the site. In response, the owner installed a leachate collection
system, but leachate is still not totally contained. Analysis of surface water and
soil by the State detected organic chemicals, including benzene, acetone, xylene,
phenol, and chloroform, as well as lead. If the leachate collection system is not
pumped out properly, it can overflow into ground water. The clay liner of the
landfill may not be continuous, thus threatening ground water. About 1,750 residents
within 3 miles of the site use wells for drinking water.
In June 1983, the State ordered the site to close. The corporation has appealed
the action.
Status (June 1984): EPA has started a remedial investigation/feasibility
study to determine the type and extent of contamination at the site and to identify
alternatives for remedial action.
Administrative hearings are underway regarding the State's closure order.
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Hazardous wast* site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLAM'Superfund )
POER FARM
Hancock County, Indiana
Conditions at listing (September 1983): Poer Farm covers 5 acres on a slight
knoll between two streams near Wilkinson in Hancock County, Indiana. In 1973-74,
the site received and stored on the ground 275 drums of paint wastes. The drums
are leaking, and vegetation nearby is dead. EPA analyzed the drums and soils
and detected toluene, xylene, ethylbenzene, chromium, arsenic, and lead. Ground
water provides drinking water for about 2,400 people within 3 miles of this site.
An on-site well is contaminated by arsenic, cadmium, and lead.
In June 1983, EPA used about $100,000 in CERCIA emergency funds to alleviate
the fire and explosion hazard at the site. All of the drummed materials and con-
taminated soils were removed and properly disposed of. Ttie on-site well was
resampled.
Status (June 1984); 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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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund")
REILLY TAR & CHEMICAL CORP. (INDIANAPOLIS PLANT)
Indianapolis, Indiana
Conditions at listing (September 1983); The Reilly Tar & Chemical Corp. Site
covers about 125 acres in a densely populated residential and industrial part of
Indianapolis, Indiana. Between the 1920s and 1972, the company operated, on the
south portion of the site, a coal-tar refining and wood-treatment facility using
creosote. On-site are a trench, landfill, and lagoons used to dispose of wastes
containing pyridine, a toxic organic chemical. Citizens have complained frequently
of headaches, general ill health, and increased cancer and birth defects. Ground
water is contaminated with pyridine, according to analyses conducted by EPA. About
5,200 residents within 3 miles of the site use ground water for drinking.
Status (June 1984); EPA has prepared a workplan 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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National Priorities List Site KY Kentucky
Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
AIROO
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 compounds, which were
not in containers when buried in the landfill. In 1971, Air Products and Chemicals
purchased Airco1s 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 (June 1984); EPA recently completed a plan outlining the investigations
needed to determine the full extent of cleanup required at the site. The plan
will guide further actions at the site.
EPA deferred rulemaking on this site in September 1983 to allow more tune for
reviewing the comments received and resolving technical issues related to its
inclusion on the NPL. After further review, EPA placed the site on the NPL.
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National Priorities List Site U\ Louisiana
Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'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 and ground water are
contaminated with organic and inorganic pollutants.
Status (June 1984); EPA is conducting a remedial investigation/feasibility
study to determine the type and extent of contamination at the site and identify
alternatives for remedial action.
EPA deferred rulemaking on this site in September 1983 to allow more time for
reviewing the comments received and resolving technical issues related to its
inclusion on the NPL. After further review and investigative work, EPA placed the
site on the NPL.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund")
PETRO-PROCESSORS OF LOUISIANA, INC.
Scotlandvilie, Louisiana
Conditions at listing (September 1983); The Petro-Processors of Louisiana,
Inc., Site covers a total of about 55 acres near Scotlandville, East Baton Rouge
Parish, Louisiana. It is comprised of two disposal areas on the banks of Bayou
Baton Rouge in and/or near the floodplain of the Mississippi River. Although the
two areas are about 1.5 miles apart, they both threaten the same surface waters
and aquifer systems. Both areas were operated by the same management and equipment,
and personnel were used interchangeably. The areas were operated concurrently
from approximately 1969 until 1972. Generators in the area contracted with Petro-
Processors for disposal of hazardous wastes, and the truck drivers took the wastes
to the closest pit or the one with the most capacity at the time.
EPA filed suit against the owners and 10 waste generators in July 1980, alleging
that toxic organic compounds and heavy metals had been released into local waterways,
eventually finding their way to the Mississippi River, and were posing a threat to
an underground drinking water supply.
The Scenic Highway disposal area is a pit in an area of permeable to semi-
permeable soils. Monitoring by EPA and the defendants detected a variety of organic
chemicals in ground water outside the pit area. In addition, leachate is travelling
through the banks of the bayou and rising to the surface of the closed pits. The
U.S. Geological Survey has expressed concern that the area poses a serious threat
to the "400 foot aquifer," a major aquifer in the area. The Scenic Highway disposal
area was filled and closed around 1974. Liquid wastes were solidified, fill dirt
added, a partial plastic cap installed, and a vegetative cover established. The
primary problem is the potential for leachate migration and for exposure of toxic
materials by erosion. About 3.5 million cubic feet of contaminated materials may
be at the Scenic Highway area.
Brooklawn, the larger of the two areas, opened in the late 1960s. It did
not completely cease operation until July 1980, when EPA filed suit. Brooklawn is
believed to hold about 8 million cubic feet of contaminated materials. The area
has three ponds—upper, lower, and cypress—and several disposal pits that have
been covered. In June 1983, the cypress pond was inundated by the Mississippi
River, and the floodwaters came within 4 inches of overtopping the lower pond.
An old channel of the bayou runs through part of the area and may be a conduit for
subsurface migration of wastes. Analysis of samples taken from downgradient
wells reveals the presence of a separate phase containing up to 90 percent of
various organic constituents.
Status (June 1984); On Feb. 16, 1984, a Federal judge approved a Consent
Decree requiring the 10 generators to clean up the site. The cleanup must meet the
substantive standards of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, and the
defendants are responsible for perpetual maintenance. There is no monetary limit
on the clean up. The estimates for ultimate cost start at $50 million. In mid-May,
the companies submitted a work plan for the remedial planning phase of the cleanup.
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National Priorities List Site MA Massachusetts
Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
IRON HORSE PARK
Billerica, Massachusetts
Conditions at listing (September 1983); Iron Horse Park is a 1,300-acre
industrial park in Billerica, Massachusetts, about 30 miles northwest of Boston.
EPA is investigating five industries within the park and two adjacent to it. The
industries have historically disposed of their by-products, which include asbestos,
PCBs, and miscellaneous organic chemicals, in lagoons or landfills on their pro-
perties. The park is located within the drainage basins of two rivers. A canal,
stream, and wetlands are capable of carrying contaminants into both river basins.
Air pollution is also of concern because about 8,300 people live within 1 mile of
the site.
Status (June 1984); EPA is developing a 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.
Preliminary sampling by EPA indicates that ground water and surrounding surface
water contain a number of pollutants, including asbestos, volatile organic chemicals,
acids, and pesticides.
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SULLIVAN'S LEDGE
New Bedford, Massachusetts
Conditions at listing (September 1983); Sullivan's Ledge is an abandoned
granite quarry about 10 acres in size, located in New Bedford, Massachusetts. The
site, owned and operated by the city, was used for decades as an industrial dump.
In 1982, EPA detected high levels of PCBs in antoient air and soil. Additional
EPA investigations in the spring of 1983 found significant levels of PCBs, vinyl
chloride, and chlorinated industrial solvents in soil and ground water. Runoff
from the site drains into nearby Appanogansett Swamp.
Status (June 1984); EPA is considering various alternatives for the site.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the :
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of ,1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund")
BURROWS SANITATION
Hartford, Michigan
Conditions at listing (September 1983): The Burrows Sanitation Site covers
4 acres in a mostly rural area about 1 mile from Hartford, Michigan. The privately-
owned company accepted industrial sludges from 1970 to 1977. Six lagoons contain-
ing metal hydroxide sludge remain on-site. Sampling of the lagoons by the State
indicates high levels of lead, chromium, zinc, and nickel. Monitoring wells on-site
are contaminated with heavy metals, but private wells nearby show no contamination
- as yet. The berms around the lagoons have been breached in places, and the lagoons
overflow during heavy rains. The State estimates that 2,000 "to 4,000 gallons of
sludge have been lost to surrounding areas. Flow from the site is toward the Paw
Paw River.
Status (June 1984): On June 8, 1984, EPA issued an Administrative Order
requiring the parties responsible for wastes associated with the site to start an
immediate cleanup of the site.
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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 increases production
of its uncontaminated well and is using an aeration system to volatilize the
contaminants in the other two wells. The State has identified potential sources
of ground water contamination. EPA installed monitoring wells in the Clare area
in August 1982.
Status (June 1984); EPA deferred rulemaking on this site in September 1983 to
allow more time to resolve technical issues related to its inclusion on the NPL.
After further review and investigative work, EPA placed the site on the NPL.
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ELECTPQVOICE
Buchanan, Michigan
Conditions at listing (December 1982); Electrovoice operates an electroplating
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 link 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, the State detected toluene and xylene in two of the four
monitoring wells around the lagoons and trichlorethylene in one of the lagoons.
Status (June 1984); EPA deferred rulemaking on this site in September 1983 to
allow more time to resolve technical issues related to its inclusion on the NPL.
After further review and investigative work, EPA placed the site on the NPL.
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LITTLEFIELD TOWNSHIP DUMP
Oden, Michigan
Conditions at listing (December 1982); The Littlefield Township Landfill
occupies 40 acres near Oden, Emnet 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 hydrogeological
conditions at the site have contaminated ground water. A private well in the area
is contaminated with trichloethylene, perchloroethylene, and other chlorinated
organics. Wells were installed to monitor the contaminated plume, which is moving
toward Oden and Crooked Lake.
Status (June 1984); 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.
EPA deferred rulemaking on this site in September 1983 to allow more time for
resolving technical issues related to its inclusion on the NPL. In its review of
the Littlefield Township Dump, EPA found that an error had been made in the estimate
of the population affected. Population is an important factor in the system EPA
uses to score hazards associated with waste sites. The relatively small number of
people affected by this site lowers its score below the cut-off point EPA established
for inclusion on the NPL.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund")
METAMDRA LANDFILL
Metaitora, Michigan
Conditions at listing (September 1983): The Metamora Landfill occupies about
80 acres (about 50 actually landfilled) in a mostly rural area in Metaitora, La'peer
County, Michigan. The privately-owned site operated from 1966 to 1980. The gener-
ators, amounts, and types of wastes buried at the site are unknown. A magnetometer
survey conducted by the State indicated as many as 35,800 drums could be buried.
The 100 exposed drums contain ethyl benzene, chloroform, toluene, xylene, and
other organic chemicals. Ground water is contaminated with heavy metals, according
to the State,although no residential wells have been contaminated to date. Several
fires occurred at the site in 1972 and 1979.
Status (June 1984); EPA is considering various alternatives for the site.
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STURGIS MUNICIPAL WELLS
Sturgis, Michigan
Conditions at listing (September 1983); During routine sampling, the
State determined that two of the four municipal wells that serve 13,000 people in
Sturgis, Michigan, are contaminated with trichloroethylene, perchloroethylene, and
other solvents. The two contaminated wells are used only as a standby source of
water during peak demand periods. The State has advised against using contaminated
wells.
Status (June 1984); The City of Sturgis has increased the capacity of one of
the uncontaminated wells and is exploring sites for a new well.
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WHITEHALL MUNICIPAL WELLS
Whitehall, Michigan
Conditions at listing (December 1982); The Whitehall Municipal Wells provide
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 PCE and 1,1-dichlorethane.
Sampling of residential wells northeast of Well Number 3 detected PCE, 1,1-dich-
loroethane, and 1,1,1-trichloroethane. The several suspected sources of contamination
are spread over a relatively wide area because of uncertainty about the direction
of groud water flow.
Status (June 1984); EPA deferred rulemaking on this site in September 1983 to
allow more time to resolve technical issues related to its inclusion on the NPL.
After further review and investigative work, EPA placed the site on the NPL.
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ARROWHEAD REFINERY CO.
Hermantown, Minnesota
Conditions at listing (September 1983); Arrowhead Refinery Co. reclaimed
waste oil in Hermantown, St. Louis County, Minnesota, from 1945 to February 1977.
The operations generated 7,000 cubic yards of a highly acidic, metal-laden sludge,
which was disposed of in a 2-acre lagoon on the property. Analyses conducted by
the State indicate that the ground water and surface water near the site are
contaminated with PCBs, phenols, cyanide, lead, barium, arsenic, cadmium, chromium,
and selenium.
Several residents living as close as 0.3 miles from the site have drinking
wells that tap the ground water contaminated by the Arrowhead site. Recent analysis
of monitoring wells and surface water by the State confirms that contaminants
continue to migrate from the site. For example, the closest monitoring well to
the site contained about 25 percent oil when it was sampled in June 1980. In
November 1982, it contained more than 75 percent oil contaminated with 25 parts
per million PCBs.
In 1980, EPA, using $36,806 made available under Section 311 of the Clean
Water Act, diverted surface water and installed a fence around the site. EPA also
completed an investigation of the site's impact on soil, ground water, and surface
water.
Status (June 1984); 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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BOISE CASCADE/ONAN/MEDTRDNIC
Fridley, Minnesota
Conditions at listing (September 1983); Fran the mid-192Os to the early
1960s, Boise Cascade preserved railroad ties and poles with creosote and penta-
chlorophenol on a 170-acre site in Fridley, Minnesota. The northern portion of
the site is now owned by Onan Corp., and the remainder by Medtronic, Inc. Waste
water containing creosote and oil collected in two lagoons on what is now Medtronic
property. Soil and ground water on both properties have been extensively studied
by consultants representing the two owners. Monitoring wells on-site have detected
elevated levels of polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons and phenolic compounds.
Sediments from Rice Creek and Norton Creek contain the same contaminants, as do
soil borings throughout the site. Creosote sludge was also found at the bottom of
a deep multiaquifer well on the site. Ground water is the route of major concern
because Moundsview and Fridley municipal wells are nearby. Ground water contamination
could affect nearly 20,000 people.
Status (June 1984): Medtronic has entered into a Consent Decree with the
State for its portion of the site. The cleanup is scheduled to be completed by
the end of summer.
For the Onan portion of the site, Onan, Boise and two railroads are in court
now to decide responsibility and remedy.
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GENERAL MILLS/HENKEL CORP.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Conditions at listing (September 1983); The Henkel Corp. operates in an
industrial and residential area of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Before selling the
site to Henkel, General Mills Corp. operated a research laboratory there from
about 1947 to 1962. During that time, General Mills disposed of about 1,000
gallons per year of laboratory solvents in a dry well to a depth of 10 feet.
The State's analyses of soil, shallow ground water, and the deeper bedrock Prairie
du Chien-Jordan aquifer detected volatile organic compounds. Both aquifers
recharge the Mississippi River, from which Minneapolis obtains its drinking water.
The Town of St. Anthony (population 8,000) obtains its drinking water from the
Prairie du Chi en-Jordan aquifer, but its wells are about 2.5 miles upgradient from
the site.
The State has been working with General Mills to complete the investigation
and cleanup of the site.
Status (June 1984): The State is developing a Consent Order for General
Mills to complete the investigation and cleanup of the site.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund")
JOSLYN MANUFACTURING & SUPPLY 00.
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota
Conditions at listing (September 1983); Joslyn Manufacturing & Supply Co.
treated wood on a 93-acre site adjacent to Twin Lakes in the urban conmunity of
Brooklyn Center, Hennepin County, Minnesota. The plant, which operated from 1920
to 1980, used processes involving creosote, pentachlorophenol, and copper-arsenic
solution. Before the 1960s, the plant was called Consolidated Pole Treating Co.
and before the 1940s, Naugle Pole and Tie Co.
In 1944, this facility discharged its waste water to a marshy area connected
to Twin Lakes. Later, an unlined surface impoundment adjacent to the marsh was
used. In the 1970s, an oil reclamation unit preceded the surface impoundment. In
1976, 216,000 gallons were discharged to the surface impoundment. Waste sludge
has also been buried on the site. Sampling and analysis conducted for Brooklyn
Center in 1961 and by the State in 1980 showed that a number of nearby residential
wells are contaminated by phenol and pentachlorophenol.
Joslyn completed a ground water investigation in October 1981.
Status (June 1984); In September 1983, the State issued a Request for Response
Action to Joslyn, which requires the company to conduct a remedial investigation/
feasibility study to determine the type and extent of contamination at the site and
identify alternatives for remedial action. The company continues to negotiate
with the State.
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MACGILLIS & GIBES CD./BELL LUMBER & POLE CO.
New Brighton, Minnesota
Conditions at listing (September 1983): MacGillis & Gibbs Co. and Bell Lumber
& Pole Co. operate separate wood-treatment facilities on adjacent parts of a 44-acre
site in New Brighton, Ramsey County, Minnesota. These processes involve a number
of materials, including creosote (not used since 1960), pentachlorophenol,and a
chrome-copper-arsenic solution (used by MacGillis from 1970 to the present).
Between 1920 and 1974, sludges from these operations were discharged to a surface
impoundment in a wetland on the site. Contaminants from the disposal site have
migrated from the impoundment into the surrounding ground water, according to
analyses conducted by the two companies. Nearby wells into the aquifer periodically
contain low levels of the chemicals used at the site.
Status (June 1984); The State is negotiating a Consent Order with the two
companies.
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MORRIS ARSENIC DUMP
Morris, Minnesota
Conditions at listing (September 1983): Morris Arsenic Dunp covers 5 acres in
a rural area outside Morris, Stevens County, Minnesota. In the late 1930s, burlap
bags of arsenic-laced grasshopper bait were buried in a Minnesota Department of
Transporation gravel pit. Tests by EPA have detected arsenic in the shallow ground
water. No private drinking water wells in the area have been affected to date.
Status (June 1984); EPA will soon be starting a remedial investigation/feasi-
bility study to determine the type and extent of contamination at the site and
identify alternatives for remedial action.
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PERHAM ARSENIC SITE
Perham, Minnesota
Conditions at listing (September 1983): The Perham Arsenic Site is a small
burial area covering abour 0.25 acres in Perham, Minnesota. It was discovered in
1972 when employees from a land construction company were poisoned by arsenic in
the company's well. The State did extensive sampling of soil and ground water,
which helped to define the boundaries of the site and to establish the extent and
magnitude of ground water contamination. The source of the contamination is
apparently the remains of a program in the 1930s and 1940s to control grasshopper
infestations. There are probably 25 sites in Minnesota where arsenic-containing
materials are buried and another 50 to 100 where they are stored above-ground.
The arsenic issue remained dormant, except for monitoring of wells, until the late
1970s. Public concern with hazardous waste renewed efforts by the State to resolve
the issue. The State has concluded that the arsenic and contaminated soil must be
excavated to solve the ground water problem.
In May 1982, the City capped the site with a plastic film and soil to limit
infiltration of rain and snow into the wastes.
Status (June 1984); A remedial investigation to determine the type and
extent of contamination at the site has been completed. A feasibility study to
identify alternatives for remedial action is scheduled to be completed in the summer
of 1984.
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ST. LOUIS RIVER SITE
St. Louis County, Minnesota
Conditions at listing (September 1983); The St. Louis River Site near Duluth,
St. Louis County, Minnesota, includes the U.S. Steel Corp.'s Duluth Works and the
Interlake Iron/Duluth Tar Site, as well as that portion of the St. Louis River
with related contaminants.
From 1915 to 1979, the Duluth Works generated wastes containing polynuclear
aromatic hydrocarbons and heavy metals from its coke, iron, steel, and wire operation.
The plant covers 450 acres adjacent to the St. Louis River, an estuary to Lake
Superior. Waste water from the coke and wire mill was discharged to settling
basins, which in turn discharged to the St. Louis River. Ground water and surface
water are contaminated, according to analyses conducted by the State, EPA, and U.S.
Steel. Cloquet's municipal drinking water intake in Lake Superior, near the mouth
of this river, is contaminated with varying, but low, levels of polynuclear aromatic
hydrocarbons from the St. Louis River.
Interlake Iron sold coal tar and coal tar distillates to Duluth Tar, which
made roofing paper. They discharged their wastes directly to the St. Louis River.
Duluth Tar burned down in the last few years. Interlake Iron was in business
from the 1920s to the 1950s. There is little waste apparent on-site. Sludge
in the river from the operation of the two companies is the main concern.
Status (June 1984); An enforcement action was initiated by the State on
Sept. 27, 1983, requiring U.S. Steel to conduct a remedial investigation/feasibility
study to determine the type and extent of contamination at the Duluth Works and
identify alternatives for remedial action
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ST. REGIS PAPER 00.
Cass Lake, Minnesota
Conditions at listing (September 1983); The Wheeler Division of St. Regis
Paper Co. has operated a 125-acre wood-treatment facility in the rural cotmunity
of Cass Lake, Cass County, Minnesota, since 1957. The site is in the Chippewa
National Forest and between Pike Bay and Cass Lake. The company once used creosote
in its operations but now uses pentachlorophenol and a chrome-copper-arsenic
solution. The waste waters and sludges generated were buried in pits or a landfill
or discharged to surface impoundments. Contamination has migrated from these
disposal areas into the surrounding ground water and surface water, according to
tests conducted by St. Regis. Monitoring wells on the site are contaminated, but
Cass Lake municipal wells are not as yet. A private well has a low level of
contamination.
St. Regis has presented a proposal to the State that includes sampling of
residential wells, construction and sampling of additional monitoring wells,
further investigation of soil conditions, and investigations into the feasibility
of remedial measures.
Status (June 1984); St. Regis is investigating site conditions and submits
quarterly monitoring reports.
The State is negotiating with responsible parties to conduct 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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UNION SCRAP IRON & METAL CD.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Conditions at listing (September 1983): Union Scrap Iron & Metal Co. sorted
and crushed lead battery fragments on a 1-acre site in Minneapolis, Minnesota, from
1973 through 1980. Lead was separated and sold for recycling. The plastic and
rubber fragments remaining, which also contain lead, accummulated in piles, which
are partially covered with tarpaulins. Presently, an estimated 30,000 tons of these
fragments are on the site. According to the State, airborne leacl levels adjacent
to the site significantly exceed background levels. There is also potential for
ground water and surface water contamination.
In a Stipulation Agreement signed with the State on Aug. 22, 1983, Union
Scrap agreed to remove the piles by December 1984 and conduct a soil contamination
study.
Status (June 1984); Union Scrap submitted plans for removal of the piles and
for the soil contamination study. The plastic and rubber fragments will be sieved
to remove lead fragments, which will be recycled at Poly Metals, Inc., in St.Paul,
Minnesota. The sieved plastic will be sold for recycling. The rubber fragments
will be used as an additive in asphalt paving material.
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WASHINGTON COUNTY LANDFILL
Lake Elmo, Minnesota
Conditions at listing (September 1983): The Washington County Landfill is
located south of Lake Jane in Lake Elmo, Washington County, Minnesota. It operated
on a 40-acre site from 1969 to 1975, when it was closed and covered. The facility,
owned and operated by Washington and Ramsey Counties, was not licensed to accept
hazardous substances. Analyses by the State indicate that on-site monitoring
wells and residential wells along the southwestern edge of the property are con-
taminated with chlorinated solvents. The State has closed three residential wells
because of excessive levels of these solvents and is closely monitoring others
nearby.
Status (June 1984): The two counties are funding a barrier control well on
the southwestern portion of the site to intercept contaminated ground water before
it reaches the residential wells. The State is negotiating a Consent Agreement
with the counties regarding a solution to the ground water problem.
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WHITTAKER CORP.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Conditions at listing (September 1983): The Whittaker Corp. site contains
several contaminated areas within a 10-acre Whittaker property, which is in an
industrial area of northeast Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. The
Mississippi River flows about 1,200 feet to the west. A residential area begins
several blocks to the south.
Industrial operations have been conducted at the site from the mid-1940s
through 1981. Whittaker has owned most of the site since 1957, when it acquired
American Petrochemical Co., the site's previous owner. Tool Tech, a manufacturer
of rotary drill pipe, purchased a portion of the site in 1977. Materials manu-
factured and/or packaged at the site included paints, industrial coatings, and
antifreezes. Paints, paint sludges, paint pigments, solvents, and still bottoms
are among the wastes that may have been buried or spilled in several areas of the
site. Suspicious materials were unearthed during a 1978 excavation for installation
of a parking lot on Tool Tech property. The State learned of the materials in
1981.
At the request of the State, Whittaker and Tool Tech have compiled records and
interviewed former employees to gather information on previous activities at the
site. They have compiled some corporate records regarding past ownership and
disposal practices on their properties. Whittaker has commissioned a study to
determine what, if any, impacts the site has on area ground water.
Status (June 1984); The State has requested that Whittaker (1) undertake
additional investigations of ground water contamination at or near the site,
including resampling of existing monitoring wells and installation of three
additional monitoring wells and (2) establish more clearly the types and amounts
of materials buried on-site. The State is contacting other parties in the vicinity
of the site for additional information.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund")
QUAIL RUN MOBILE MANOR
Gray Summit, Missouri
Conditions at listing (September 1983): Quail Run Mobile Manor is a trailer
park located 2 miles east of Gray Summit, Missouri. In the early 1970s, the road
through the park was sprayed with an unknown quantity of dioxin-contaminated waste
oil. In 1974, seme of the soil was excavated from the road and deposited in the
area between the road and a lagoon.
Early in 1983, EPA identified dioxin in soil samples frcm numerous locations
on the site, one as high as 1,100 parts per billion. As a result, the U.S. Centers
for Disease Control (CDC) issued a health advisory warning that the more than 100
residents were at risk of developing adverse health effects from dioxin if they
remained in their hones. Some of the residents had come to the trailer park fron
Times Beach, Missouri, which also has a dioxin problem.
In May 1983, EPA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and the State
briefed the residents on the findings and explained FEMA's offer of temporary
relocation. Of 33 families, 29 applied for relocation.
Status (June 1984): A few families are still residing at Quail Run. The
site is scheduled to be cleaned up as part of a planned removal using CERCLA
emergency funds. The project involves excavating and restoring several areas
on-site contaminated with dioxin. The contaminated soil will be stored temporarily
on-site.
EPA is deferring rulemaking on this site because it does not meet the criteria
currently specified to place a site on the NPL. EPA is considering modifying the
National Contingency Plan, the Federal regulation by which CERCLA is implemented,
in such a way that Quail Run and similar sites will qualify for the NPL.
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FL3WOOD SITE
Flowood, Mississippi
Conditions at listing (September 1983); The Flowood Site covers about 2 acres
approximately 500 feet behind two large industrial facilities in Flowood, Mississippi,
The site consists of a ditch that drains into Neely Creek. Industrial waste water
was discharged without a State permit into the ditch from the 1950s until 1972.
The discharge consisted of ceramic wastes, waste inks, and oil. Samples collected
by the State from the ditch have high levels of lead. The primary threat from the
site appears to be to Neely Creek, a tributary of the Pearl River. There are no
surface water intakes downstream within 3 miles. Contamination of ground water
has not been documented to date.
This is the top priority site in Mississippi.
Status (June 1984); EPA is considering various alternatives for the site.
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EAST HELENA SITE
East Helena, Montana
Conditions at listing (September 1983); The East Helena Site (proposed
for listing as the East Helena Smelter) covers 8.4 square miles near East Helena,
Montana. A primary lead and zinc smelter now owned by ASARCO has operated on
the site since about 1888. The smelter has emitted particulates containing
metals (including lead, cadmium, and arsenic) into the air throughout its history.
Recent data obtained by EPA and the State indicate that the upper soil on the
site contains at least 1,000 parts per million (ppm) of lead. The EPA Lead
Smelter Study Task Force has recommended that values of 1,000 ppm or greater
warrant further investigation. There are concerns that the soil can be re-
entrained into the air as inhalable particulates, can be directly ingested
(especially by young children), and can contaminate surface water and ground
water. Analyses in 1975 indicated that children in East Helena had elevated
levels of lead in their blood.
Several activities are underway at the site: (1) EPA has signed a Cooperative
Agreement with the Montana office of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to develop
a plan to investigate ground water flows and possible metal contamination in the
study area; (2) the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and EPA have awarded
money to the State for a health screening study of East Helena children in July-
August 1983; and (3) EPA is preparing a contract to have Montana State University
develop a plan to gather soils and vegetation data, which will better define the
extent and nature of the area's soil contamination and its effects on the
environment.
Status (June 1984): USGS has completed a preliminary survey involving
sampling of area domestic wells. No wells sampled were above drinking standards
for the target metals — arsenic, cadmiumm, and lead. The screening study by
the State and CDC found only one East Helena child with a mean blood lead level
over the level at which CDC recommends treatment. East Helena children do have
levels higher than those of the control group in the study. Nearly 2,000 environ-
mental samples, plus hair and stool samples, remain to be analyzed. Results are
expected in late summer of 1984.
A workplan to guide the remedial investigation/feasibility study has been
completed and was released to the public on June 1, 1984. This plan includes:
(1) surface water investigations; (2) ground water investigations; (3) soil
studies to better determine the extent of metals contamination and their mobility;
and (4) crop and livestock sampling. Asarco has agreed to participate by
undertaking studies of ground water and surface water.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
KEARSARGE METALLURGICAL CORP.
Conway, New Hampshire
Conditions at listing (September 1983): Kearsarge Metallurgical Corp. produced
cast metal parts for industry on a 5-acre site in Conway, New Hampshire, from 1964
until it went out of business in January 1982. It appears that over 5 years of
operation, the owner discharged hazardous materials into the ground at the rear of
the facility. Sampling by the State detected 1,1,1-trichloroethane, toluene,
chromium, and cadmiun in ground water and chlorinated solvents in surface water
near the facility. The degree of contamination is not known at this time.
Indian Head Bank North (security bank for the facility) arranged for removal
of 300 drums and quantities of contaminated soil and for installation of eight
monitaring wells around the site.
.e State filed a Civil Action in Superior Court, Carrol County, on April 23,
V , asking for civil penalties for disposal of hazardous waste and ordering the
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund")
SAVAGE MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY
Milford, New Hampshire
Condition at listing (September 1983); The Savage Municipal Wells in Milford,
New Hampshire, encompass an area of about 30 acres. Routine sampling of the well
field by the State detected volatile organic chemicals, including tetrachloroethylene,
trichloroethylene, 1,1-dichloroethane, and 1,1,1-trichloroethane. Similar compounds
were detected in adjacent surface waters. Alternative water supplies had to be
installed to maintain service to existing residential and commercial units. Further
investigation is needed to determine the source and extent of contamination in and
adjacent to the well field.
The State has previously issued cleanup orders to parties alleged to be
responsible for the discharge of volatile organic chemicals in the general area of
the well field. In response, seme of the parties have started hydrogeologic studies
to determine the extent of contamination possibly caused by earlier industrial
activities at their respective facilities.
Status (June 1984); The parties are scheduled to submit their reports to the
State by fall of 1984. The State is planning to conduct a limited hydrogeologic
investigation during the simmer of 1984.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund")
SOUTH MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY WELL
Peterborough, New Hampshire
Conditions at listing (September 1983); The South Municipal Water Supply Well
in Peterborough, New Hampshire, serves about 4,600 people. Routine sampling of
the water supply by the State detected volatile organic compounds, including 1,1,1-
trichloroethane, carbon tetrachloride, 1,1-dichloroethane, and trichloroethylene.
Similar compounds were detected in adjacent surface waters. Further investigation
is needed to identify the source(s) and determine the extent of contaminant migration.
Status (June 1984); The State is planning to conduct a limited hydrcgeologic
investigation at the site during the surmer of 1984.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund")
CHEMICAL LEAMAN TANK LINES, INC.
Bridgeport, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (September 1983); Chemical Leaman Tank Lines, Inc.
(proposed for listing as Chemical Leaman Tank Liners, Inc.) has operated a tank-
washing facility (including cleaning the interior and exterior of trailers) since
1960 on a 2-acre site in Bridgeport, New Jersey. The waste water generated was
placed in a series of six lagoons and ultimately discharged to Moss Creek. In
1975, sludge in the settling lagoons was excavated and disposed of off-site.
They were then filled in. The aeration lagoons were filled in, but no sludge
was removed. In 1980-81, the State found carbon tetrachloride and other organics
in ground water on the site, as well as in private wells.
The State is currently negotiating with the owner for cleanup of the site.
Status (June 1984): 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)( Supertund
COOPER ROAD
Voorhees Township, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (September 1983): The Cooper Road site covers 85 acres
in Voorhees Township, New Jersey. It is the result of "midnight" dumping by
unknown persons. An unknown quantity of vials containing numerous hazardous
substances, including hexachlorocyclopentadiene, 1-3 dichlorobenzene, and other
solvents, are visible, and many more are probably buried under sand. Several
private and municipal wells are within 500 feet of the site. The nearest surface
water, North Branch River, empties into the Delaware River. Ground water and
surface water have not yet been sampled.
Status (June 1984): EPA is considering various alternatives for the site.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund")
DE REWAL CHEMICAL CO.
Kingwood Township, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (September 1983): De Rewal Chemical Co. is a waste
disposal operation that covered 1.4 acres in Kingwood Township, Hunterdon County,
New Jersey. From about 1973 to 1976, the company accepted wastes containing chromium
and copper. Soil in parts of the site, now a private residence, is contaminated
with the two metals, according to analyses conducted by the state. Ground water
on-site is also contaminated. Ground water is the source of drinking water for
the area. Storm run-off from the site flows into the Delaware River, about 150
feet to the west. The site is located in the floodplain of the river, which is
used for recreation.
Status (June 1984): EPA is considering various alternatives for the site.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLAX Superfund )
DELILAH ROAD
Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (September 1983): The Delilah Road Site covers 40 acres
in Egg Harbor Township, Atlantic County, New Jersey. The site, an old sand-mining
operation, is filled with municipal wastes, construction waste,and lead and tri-
chloroethylene sludges.
In 1980, a State case against Liyhtman Drum Co., Inc., went to trial, and
the defendants were found guilty of illegally dumping a truckload of drums of
chemical wastes at the site.
In August 1982, EPA discovered that ground water at the site is contaminated
with mercury, chromium, lead, and methylene chloride.
Status (June 1984): 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)("Superfund")
DIAMOND ALKALI CO.
Newark, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (September 1983): The Diamond Alkali Co. Site occupies
about 1 acre immediately adjacent to the Passaic River, in Newark, Essex County,
New Jersey. Frcm 1943 through 1968, the company manufactured numerous chemicals
on the site, including 2,4,5-trichlorophenol,which is likely to contain dioxin as
an impurity. Extensive sampling conducted by EPA and the State has detected extremely
high concentrations of dioxin on and off the site. EPA and the State have covered
the area of major contamination with plastic tarpaulins. Adjacent transportation
routes and residential areas were swept and vacuumed. Workers may have been exposed
to dioxin during normal operations, as well as during renovations conducted during
the summer of 1982. Another company has since purchased the land.
The area is both densely populated and heavily industrialized. Municipal
water is drawn from the Wanaque Reservoir, roughly 35 miles from the site.
Status (June 1984): On March 13, 1984, the State and Diamond entered into an
Administrative Order on Consent for a remedial investigation/feasibility study and
for on-site cleanup.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLAX Superfund )
EWAN PROPERTY
Shamong Township, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (September 1983): The Ewan Property is a 43-acre,
privately-owned property located in Shamony Township, Burlington County, New Jersey.
An estimated 400 to 500 drums of hazardous waste containing various solvents,
heavy metals, and polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons have been buried on an
approximately 4-acre section of the property. The state has detected those
chemicals in the aquifer currently supplying drinking water to about 1,000 area
residents, single-family residences are located as close as 2,000 feet away.
Status (June 1984); EPA is conducting a search for parties potentially
responsible for wastes associated with 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")
FLORENCE LAND RECONTOURING, INC., LANDFILL
Florence Township, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (September 1983); The Florence Land Recontouring, Inc.,
Landfill covers 39 acres in Florence Township, Burlington County, New Jersey, it
was licensed by the State as a municipal waste landfill, in 1981, it ceased
operations in response to a 1980 Administrative Order issued by the State denying
an application to expand and requiring it to close.
On-site wells are contaminated with hazardous substances, including toluene,
according to analyses conducted by the State. The landfill has a history of water-
ponding problems. In 1979, the State issued a final Consent Order requiring that
the owner rehabilitate the dikes, cover, and leachate collection system. The operator
has been unable to meet the requirements of the order, and standing water is routinely
found on the site.
The area, largely rural/agricultural, is highly dependent on ground water for
drinking water — 16 public wells and over 1,800 private wells are within 3 miles
of the landfill. Development of a 1,500-home complex is proposed within 0.5 miles
of the site.
Status (June 1984): 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 (CERCIA)( Superfund )
HOPKINS FARM
Plumstead Township, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (September 1983): The Hopkins Site covers 57 acres in
Plumstead Township, New Jersey. It is one of seven "Plumstead" sites in Ocean and
Monmouth Counties, of which four were placed on the National Priorities List in
September 1983. All sites are within about a 20-square-mile rural fanning area.
The site was used for disposal of an unknown number of drums, and there is evidence
that bulk liquids were dumped. The State detected heavy metals and other hazardous
chemicals in concentrations above drinking water standards in two of the six monitoring
wells on-site. Also, State inspectors noted chemical odors on-site.
Status (June 1984): EPA is considering various alternatives for the site.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)I Supertund I
LANDFILL & DEVELOPMENT CD.
Mount Holly, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (September 1983): Landfill & Development Co. operates a
210-acre landfill in Mount Holly, New Jersey. It is adjacent to Rancocas Creek and
surrounded by residential developments. The site, originally a sand and gravel
pit, accepts municipal refuse, industrial and commercial- solid waste, and treated
sewage sludge. It may have accepted hazardous substances in the past. The local
health department has documented that monitoring wells and some private wells are
contaminated with volatile organic chemicals.
In September 1977, the State issued an Administrative Order requiring the
company to replace the private wells, install a liner at the landfill, and pump
and treat contaminated ground water. The pumping, which is currently underway,
involves 15 wells downgradient of the landfill. The water from these wells is
aerated and sprayed over a 5-acre wooded area on the site.
Status (June 1984): The State is involved in an administrative hearing
process to force the facility to obtain a new and revised registration.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the „,.„.,.»,.*. _, .,.,
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLAM Superfund )
NASCOLITE CORP.
Millville, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (September 1983); Nascolite Corp. operated an acrylic
sheet manufacturing plant on 15.5 acres in Millville, Cumberland County, New Jersey,
from 1953 to 1980, when it closed in response to an Administrative Order issued
by the State. The order required Nascolite to stop discharging waste water into a
nearby ditch, install monitoring wells, and draw up a plan for disposal of waste
water in the future and removal of all waste water and sludges on the site. In
September 1981, Nascolite entered into an Administrative Consent Order with the
State. The order repeated the requirements of the previous Administrative Order
and added a provision for removal of contaminated soil. The company, which still
owns the site, has not complied fully with the two orders.
Solvents stored in drums and both above- and below-ground tanks have caused
extensive contamination of ground water, according to analyses done by the State.
The area is highly dependent on ground water for drinking supplies.
Status (June 1984): 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 „,.-,,.. ..,.,. « ^-M
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)I Supertund )
RADIATION TECHNOLOGY, INC.
Rockaway Township, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (September 1983); Radiation Technology, Inc., manufactures
plastics on a 15-acre site close to Lake Denmark in Rockaway Township, Morris
County, New Jersey. The area is totally dependent upon ground water for drinking
supplies. Analyses by the State indicate that ground water is contaminated
by plasticizers and chlorinated solvents, which were released through dumping of
wastes or burial of drums. These pollutants also pose a threat to nearby streams
and Lake Denmark.
Two on-site wells were condemned by the local health department in March
1981, and the State issued directives of various types in 1981, instructing the
company to remedy the situation. When the company did not comply, the State filed
a Verified Complaint and Order to Show Cause in March 1982. On July 7, 1983, the
State issued a Consent Order requiring the company to monitor ground water to
determine the source of contamination.
Status (June 1984): The monitoring program continues.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLAM'Superfund")
SHIELDALLOY CORP.
Newfield Borough, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (September 1983): Shieldalloy Corp. manufactures specialty
alloys, particularly chromium, on 61.6 acres in Newfield Borough, Gloucester County,
New Jersey. The plant now treats its process waste water before discharging it.
In the past, however, the plant released the water directly to an unlined lagoon
and to surface water. Analyses conducted by the state detected extensive hexavalent
chromium contamination in ground water and surface water. The area is totally
dependent upon ground water for drinking supplies.
The State has issued numerous directives to the company since 1970. In 1972,
the State condemned Newfield Borough Well #2A due to chromium contamination. The
company is under a state directive to prepare a detailed proposal for decontaminating
ground water.
Status (June 1984): 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 „..„-. All.e ^ w-.
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLAH Superfund )
TABERNACLE DRUM DUMP
Tabernacle Township, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (September 1983): The Tabernacle Drum Dump covers 1
acre in a farmland and wooded area in Tabernacle Township, Burlington County, New
Jersey. In 1977, 120 55-gallon drums and several 5-gallon pails of solvents,
paint, and paint sludges were dropped off trucks, with the resident's permission,
for a fee of $2.00 per drum.
The State has found toluene and ethylbenzene in drums. Several have rusted
and released their contents. Carbon tectrachloride is present in soil on the
site, according to the State.
There is the potential to contaminate ground water serving 6,000 residents.
Status (June 1984); On Feb. 17, 1984, EPA issued a unilateral Administra-
tive Order, under CERCLA Section 106 to one of the responsible parties. The order
requires the party to remove the drums and start a ground water monitoring program.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLAH'Superfund")
UPPER DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP SANITARY LANDFILL
Upper Deerfield Township, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (September 1983): The Upper Deerfield Township Sanitary
Landfill is an active 14-acre sanitary landfill operated by Upper Deerfield
Township in a rural area of Cumberland County, New Jersey. On-site monitoring
wells and five private wells are contaminated with mercury and chlorinated
solvents, according to analyses conducted by the state. The wells tap the Cohansey
Aquifer, the major source of drinking water for the area. The contamination is
traveling south toward other residential wells. There are no substantiated
reports of hazardous material being disposed of at the landfill, so the amount
and sources remain unknown. Further contamination of the aquifer is of concern.
The State and local health department advised affected residents not to
drink their water and are monitoring other hones in the immediate area for signs
of contamination.
Status (June 1984); The State is negotiating with the township for cleanup
of the site.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the ^i-n/~i AU»O ^ *~\
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLAM Supertund )
VENTRON/VELSICOL
Wbod-Ridge Borough, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (September 1983): The Ventron/Velsicol Site was a
chemical-processing operation from before 1953 until it closed in 1974. The site
is on 19 acres bordering Berry's Creek and the Hackensack Meadowlands in Wood-Ridge
Borough, Bergen County, New Jersey. The region is densely populated and industri-
alized. Heavy metals are leaving the site in ground water and air, threatening
extensive wetlands and a very large population, according to the State. There is
also a significant direct contact hazard from wastes dumped on the ground.
The State filed suit in 1976 against the company seeking a judgment of lia-
bility and funds to clean up the site. The Chancery Division found for the State
in 1979. Following appeal by the defendants, the Appellate Division found for the
State in 1981. The case is now before the Supreme Court of New Jersey.
The State is considering various remedial actions; costs are expected to be
at least $4 million.
Status (June 1984): 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 (CERCLAH Supertund )
VINELAND CHEMICAL CO., INC.
Vineland, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (September 1983); Vineland Chemical Co., Inc., has
manufactured arsenic-based herbicides since before 1966 on 26 acres in suburban
Vineland, Cumberland County, New Jersey. Prior to 1977, the company stored by-
product arsenic salts in open piles and chicken coops. As a result, contaminated
ground water and run-off have entered the Blackwater Branch of the Maurice River,
according to the State. The area is highly dependent upon ground water for drinking
supplies.
In 1979, the company, under a State Administrative Order, began operating a
ground water decontamination system and currently recycles all its process water
in a closed system. Under an Administrative Consent Order in December 1981, the
company maintains an 11-well ground water monitoring system. However, the decon-
tamination system can treat only 25,000 to 35,000 gallons of ground water per day,
while an estimated 600,000 gallons leave the site daily.
Status (June 1984): 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")
W. R. GRACE & CO. (WAYNE PLANT)
Wayne Township, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (September 1983); W.R. Grace & Co. extracted thorium
and rare earths frcm monazite ore on a 6.5-acre site in Wayne Township, Passaic
County, New Jersey, from 1948 to 1971. First the operation was under the supervision
of Rare Earth, Inc., and then Davison Chemical, a division of W.R. Grace. Grace
ceased processing monazite ore in 1971 and amended its license to cover only storage
of radioactive materials.
The company and its consultant decontaminated the site in 1974, and in 1975
the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission released the site for unrestricted use
provided the land deed indicated that radioactive material was buried on the property.
The waste consists of residues from processing monazite ore and from the decontamina-
tion. An aerial survey performed by EPA in May 1981 indicated elevated radiation
levels at the plant site and an area to the west. As a result of extensive soil
contamination, the overburden covering the waste disposal area on the site may be
insufficient to prevent further movement of the contaminated soil by run-off.
Status (June 1984); The U.S. Department of Energy is addressing the site
under a $2 million appropriation as part of its Formerly Utilized Site Remedial
Action Program (FUSRAP).
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund")
WILSON FARM
Plumstead Township, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (September 1983): The Wilson Farm Site covers 438 acres
in Plumstead Township, New Jersey. It is one of seven "Plumstead" sites in Ocean
and Monmouth Counties, of which four were placed on the National Priorities List
in September 1983. All sites are within a 20-square-mile rural farming area. The
site was used for the disposal of 620. cubic yards of contaminated soil and hazardous
materials during the late 1960s and early 1970s. In September 1980, the State
removed the contaminated soil and hazardous materials, but surface water and ground
water are still threatened.
Status (June 1984): EPA is considering various alternatives for the site.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund")
WOODLAND ROUTE 532 DUMP
Woodland Township, New Jersey
Conditions at Listing (September 1983); The Woodland Route 532 Dump covers
about 35 acres of relatively flat land in Woodland Township in rural Burlington
County, New Jersey. In the early 1960s, the owner accepted wastes from several
chemical manufacturers for open burning, dumping, and burial of drummed and bulk
chemical wastes. This location came into use after complaints from nearby residents
forced abandonment of a nearly identical site along Route 72. On-site are several
sludge mounds, numerous sandy depressions containing drums, and a pond filled with
thick oil. Sampling by the State and EPA indicates heavy contamination with organic
solvents, heavy metals, and suspected carcinogens. These materials threaten ground
water, surface water, and air, and show potential for harm through direct contact.
Status (June 1984): 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)rSuperfuncT)
WOODLAND ROUTE 72 DUMP
Wbodland Township, New Jersey
Conditions at listing (September 1983): The Woodland Route 72 Dump occupies
about 15 acres of relatively flat land in Woodland Township, in rural Burlington
County, New Jersey. During the 1950s, the owner accepted wastes from several
chemical manufacturers for open burning, dumping,and burial of druimed and bulk
chemical wastes. The site closed in 1959. On-site are several sludge mounds,
numerous sandy depressions containing drums, and a pond filled with thick oil.
Sampling by the State and EPA indicates heavy contamination with organic solvents,
heavy metals, and suspected carcinogens. These materials threaten ground water,
surface water, and air, and show potential for harm through direct contact.
Status (June 1984); 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 (CERCLAX'Superfund")
GENERAL MOTORS (CENTRAL FOUNDRY DIVISION)
Massena, New York
Conditions at-listing (September 1983); The General Motors (Central Foundry
Division) Site is a 165-acre aluminum casting facility on the St. Lawrence River,
in Massena, St. Lawrence County, New York. The site contains two areas that have
received an estimated 30,000 cubic yards of PCB-contaminated sludges generated
from recycling of hydraulic oil formerly used in the plant's machinery. A portion
of the waste lies below the water table. An additional 9,000 gallons of contaminated
oil are stored in an abandoned pump house. Analyses by the State indicate that
ground water and surface water are contaminated on the site. Run-off is towards
the Raquette River, St. Lawrence River, and the St. Regis Indian Reservation; all
are about 1,000 feet from the site. The company's response to an information request
letter indicates there are other areas of concern at the facility.
Status (June 1984): EPA and the State are 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")
HUDSON RIVER PCBs
Hudson River, New York
Conditions at listing (September 1983): The Hudson River PCBs Site is a
40-mile stretch of the Hudson River between Mechanicville and Fort Edward, New
York. General Electric Co. discharged an estimated 1.1 million pounds of
PCBs into this stretch of river. The State has identified 40 "hot spots," defined
as sediments contaminated with greater than 50 parts per million (ppm) of PCBs.
Also included in the site are five "remnant" areas, which are river sediments
exposed when the level of the river was lowered due to removal of the Fort Edward
Dam. The State has taken initial measures to stabilize the remnant areas from
erosion.
In September 1980, Congress passed an amendment to the Clean Water Act (CWA)
that included the Hudson River PCB Reclamation Demonstration Project. Under this
legislation, the EPA Administrator could authorize a 75 percent grant, not to
exceed $20 million. EPA issued a final Environmental Impact Statement in October
1982 evaluating various dredging alternatives for a demonstration project. EPA
has prepared a feasibility study to evaluate alternative remedial actions under
CERCLA. The Administrator has determined that CERCLA funds may be used for
remedial action at the remnant areas and for evaluating the effectiveness of the
water supply system at Waterford, N.Y.
Status (June 1984): EPA has completed a draft feasibility study identifying
alternatives for remedial action. A search for parties potentially responsible
for wastes associated with the site has been completed, and EPA has sent letters
to two potentially responsible parties notifying them of possible legal action
under CERCLA.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
MIAMI COUNTY INCINERATOR
Troy, Ohio
Conditions at listing (September 1983); The Miami County incinerator and its
associated landfill are located in Miami County, Ohio, 2 miles north of Troy. The
complex represented the first county-wide solid waste management program in Ohio
when it opened in 1968 on county-owned land. It was envisioned to be an environ-
mentally safe, cost-effective disposal method for residential, commercial, and
industrial wastes for 20 years. The incinerator was designed to burn 150 tons per
day of combustible rubbish. Nonburnables and incinerator residue were to be
landfilled.
A combination of poor geologic location and environmentally unsound disposal
practices resulted in significant contamination to one of the most productive and
valuable aquifers in Ohio. Solid wastes were landfilled within 6 feet of the
water table. Scrubber water from the incinerator stacks and quench water from the
ashes were discharged to an infiltration lagoon. Bulk liquid wastes (estimates-
vary from 104,000 to 150,000 drum equivalents) were allowed to percolate directly
into the ground until this practice was stopped in 1974. All landfilling operations
stopped in 1978, and the site now serves as a transfer station for wastes that are
disposed of elsewhere.
Heavy metals, chlorinated hydrocarbons, and aromatic solvents contaminate the
aquifer, according to tests conducted by the State. The nearest residential wells
are about 1,000 feet downgradient of polluted wells. Municipal wells serving
19,000 people are within 3 miles of the site.
Status (June 1984): EPA is reviewing a draft work plan for a remedial investi-
gation/feasibility study to determine the type and extent of contamination and
identify alternatives for remedial action. EPA is also conducting a search for
parties potentially responsible for wastes associated with the site.
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POWELL ROAD LANDFILL
Dayton, Ohio
Conditions at listing (September 1983); Powell Road Landfill covers 67 acres
in Dayton, Ohio. The privately-owned operation began in 1959 and is still active.
Records indicate that for approximately 2 years at least 250 druns of wastes,
including strontium chronate and benzidine, were delivered to the site every month.
The wastes, in solid, sludge, and liquid form, are toxic, persistent, flammable,
and highly volatile. There is no evidence of the landfill being lined, and sane
containers are leaking.
Ground water nearby supplies private wells. The surface water is used for
recreational purposes. The site is filled to about 30 feet above the surrounding
area. The top and sides of the inactive area of the landfill are seeded, and
vegetation is beginning to grow.
Status (June 1984); EPA is considering various alternatives for the site.
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SOUTH POINT PLANT
South Point, Ohio
Conditions at listing (September 1983): The South Point Plant covers 75
acres on the Ohio River flcodplain in South Point, Lawrence County, Ohio. From
1943 to 1979, Allied Chemical produced airmonia, urea, nitrogen fertilizer, melamine,
and formaldehyde at the site. During operations, several landfills and surface
impoundments were used for disposal of process wastes. An extraordinary number
of leaks and spills in production areas, plus run-off from a large fire, have
contaminated the aquifer under the site with nitrates and ammonia, according to
analyses conducted by the State. The South Point well field is near the plant and
is in jeopardy. Contaminants also have reached the Ohio River where Ashland,
Kentucky, draws its water.
The present owner, Ashland Chemical, is monitoring the production wells on-site.
Status (June 1984); EPA is considering various alternatives for the site.
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UNITED SCRAP LEAD 00., INC.
Troy, Ohio
Conditions at listing (September 1983); The United Scrap Lead Co., Inc., Site
covers 10 acres south of Troy, Ohio. Between 1948 and 1980, the company reclaimed
lead batteries, generating an estimated 32,000 cubic yards of crushed battery
cases, which were used as fill material. The battery acid and rinse water were
disposed of in a 12-foot by 8-foot by 9-foot infiltration pit. State files suggest
that 500 to 1,000 gallons per day of water containing 14.6 percent sulfuric acid
and 20 to 100 milligrams per liter of lead were discharged to the pit. Monitoring
wells on-site are contaminated with lead, according to tests conducted by the
State. Two residential water wells contain lead above background levels, but
within the standards for drinking water.
Status (June 1984); EPA is considering various alternatives for the site.
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COMPASS INDUSTRIES (AVERY DRIVE)
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Conditions at listing (September 1983): The Compass Industries (Avery Drive)
Site (originally listed as Compass Industries) is in an abandoned limestone quarry
near the Arkansas River in Tulsa, Oklahoma. From 1972 to 1976, the 108-acre site
was owned and operated by Compass Industries. Although permitted as a sanitary
landfill, it may also have received an unknown quantity of hazardous wastes.
Underground fires are a problem at the facility. Liquid waste seeping to the
surface at the landfill contains PCBs, according to analyses conducted by the
State. Surface run-off and possible ground water contamination are a concern, as
are air releases from the fires.
Status (June 1984): The State and EPA are planning 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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SAND SPRINGS PETROCHEMICAL COMPLEX
Sand Springs, Oklahoma
Conditions at listing (September 1983): The Sand Springs Petrochemical Complex
covers about 235 acres in Sand Springs, Oklahoma, adjacent to the Arkansas River.
The site consists of all the former Sinclair Oil Refinery south of Adams Road,
including the Wynn area and the old Sinclair refinery acid pits. The Wynn area is
a waste oil and spent solvents recycling storage, and disposal facility covering
about 6 acres adjacent to the Arkansas River levee. Groups of operators are involved
in the Wynn area: (1) the Wynn Group (various companies, but chiefly Vacuum &
Pressure Tank Truck Services, Inc.) and (2) the Recyclon Group (Recyclon Corp.,
Resource Recovery & Refining Corp., and various individuals who control and operate
those entities).
The acid pits date back to when the refinery was in operation (1930-1944).
Several thousand cubic yards of sulfuric acid sludge containing heavy metals
(including lead and chromium) are stored in two unlined pits, perhaps as deep as
20 feet. Over the years, sludge has seeped into the Arkansas River levee, releas-
ing contaminants to the river. Contamination of ground water is also likely from
the pits.
Several additional industries have leased tracts of land on the refinery
property. Over the years, hazardous substances were stored or disposed of in
drums, tanks, and unlined pits, or were simply buried on-site. These substances
include volatile and nonvolatile organics, acids, caustics, chlorinated solvents,
and sludges containing heavy metals. Poor operations have contaminated local
ground water, according to tests conducted by EPA, and there is the potential for
contaminants to leave the site in run-off.
Status (June 1984): EPA and the State are preparing a Cooperative Agreement
for a remedial investigation/feasibility study to determine the type and extent
of contamination at the site and to identify alternatives for remedial action.
EPA issued two Administrative Orders concerning an immediate removal in the Wynn
area. The orders were issued on March 2 and March 13, 1984, to Recyclon Corp.,
Resource Recovery & Refining Corp., Vacuum & Pressure Tank Truck Services, Inc.,
Vacuum Refining, Inc., Solvents Recovery, Inc., Sand Springs Home, Inc., and certain
individuals who control and operate, or who are involved with these entities. The
immediate removal consists of removal and disposal of approximately 400 drums of
hazardous substances, fence repair, sampling and analysis of pits and soil on-site,
and sampling and analysis of on-site monitoring wells. Further action may be
required depending upon sampling results.
EPA is deferring rulemaking on this site because appropriate scoring documents
were not in the public docket and so were not available during the comment period.
Thus EPA is providing an additional comment period 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")
UNITED CHROME PRODUCTS, INC.
Corvallis, Oregon
Conditions at listing (September 1983); Fran 1960 through 1977, United Chrome
Products, Inc., discharged an unknown quantity of chrome plating waste water into
a dry well on a 2.5-acre site in Corvallis, Oregon. The facility continues plating
operations on the site. Soil on the site, as well as sediments and water in adjacent
surface drainages, including Booneville Slough, are contaminated with chromiun,
according to analyses conducted by the State and EPA. The level in Booneville
Slough exceeds Oregon water quality standards and EPA recommended water quality
criteria. An aquifer is beneath the site at 30 feet. The City of Corvallis supplies
drinking water from this aquifer to the Airport Industrial Park. The effects of
United Chrome's waste disposal practices on the aquifer are unknown at this time.
In early 1983, the State conducted a field investigation, which included
sampling of soil and run-off at the facility, surface water and sediment in local
drainages leading to the Willamette River, and four nearby wells. In June 1983,
EPA drilled five additional deep wells into the aquifer to determine ground water
flow.
Status (June 1984): Analyses of ground water samples taken last summer and
in January 1984 show significant levels of chromiun in the shallow zone around the
dry well and lower levels in tvro of the five deep wells. Local city and private
drinking water wells were also sampled in January 1984 and showed levels of chromiun
and lead well below maximun contaminant levels. Additional studies will begin this
spring to further define the extent of contamination.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund")
BERKS SAND PIT
Longswamp Township, Pennsylvania
Conditions at listing (September 1983): The Berks Sand Pit covers 0.5 acres
in Longswamp Township near the Village of Huffs Church in Berks County, Pennsylvania,
The privately-owned sand pit was used for disposal of chemical waste before it was
filled in and regraded. Nearby residential wells serving three hones have been
severely contaminated with organic compounds such as trichloroethane and 1,2-
dichloroethane, as well as some metals, according to tests conducted by EPA and
the State. Contaminated ground water is discharging into the headwaters of the
north branch of the Perkiomen Creek, which is a major public water source for the
Philadelphia Suburban Water Co. and is also used for recreational fishing.
In April 1983, EPA allocated $782,000 in CERCLA emergency funds to provide
temporary drinking water to nearby residents, install a collection and treatment
system, and remove contaminated material from the pit.
Status (June 1984): The State and EPA have signed 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. Also,
EPA will assess the site to determine if any additional immediate response is
necessary.
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DORNEY ROAD LANDFILL
Upper Macungie Township, Pennsylvania
Conditions at listing (September 1983); The Dorney Road Landfill covers 37.5
acres in Upper Macvngie Township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, near the Lehigh
County-Berks County border. The privately-owned site operated as an open dunp
from 1952 to 1966. From 1966 to 1978, it was leased and operated as a sanitary
landfill. However, a variety of municipal and industrial waste is believed to
have been buried at the site over the years. In 1980 and 1983, the State detected
benzene, phenol, 1,1,1-trichloroethane, and lead in on-site monitoring wells.
Pools of surface water are similarly contaminated.
Status (June 1984); The State and EPA have signed 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. Also,
EPA will assess the site to determine if any immediate response is necessary.
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EAST MOUNT ZION
Springettsbury Township, Pennsylvania
Conditions at listing (September 1983); The East Mount Zion Site clovers 10
acres in Springettsbury Township, York County, east of Mount Zion, Pennsylvania.
It is on a wooded ridge whose southern and western slopes average 70 to 80 percent
grade. The privately-owned site was never permitted, according to the State. It
accepted both municipal and industrial wastes, including electroplating sludges,
between 1947 and 1972, at which time it was deeded to a new owner. The land changed
hands again in 1982.
The State detected vinyl chloride and benzene in ground water; trichloro-
ethylene, phenol, and zinc in leachate; and cyanide, chromium, cadmium, nickel,
zinc, and copper in the electroplating sludges. .Residents within 1 mile of the
site depend on ground water for their drinking water. '
Status (June 1984): The State and EPA have signed 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. Also, EPA
will assess the site to determine if any immediate response is necessary.
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HENDERSON ROAD
Upper Merion Township, Pennsylvania
Conditions at listing (September 1983); The Henderson Road Site in Upper
Merion Township, Pennsylvania, is a well that contains such chemical wastes as
benzene, chloroform, and 1,1-dichloroethane, according to tests conducted by
Philadelphia Suburban Water Co. and EPA. These wastes pose a major threat to
ground water and surface water. The Upper Merion Reservoir about 0.3 miles north
of the site provides between 8 and 12 percent of the water annually distributed
by the water company to its more than 800,000 customers. EPA drilled monitoring
wells on- and off-site in January 1981, and took samples then and in February
1983. The results confirmed ground water contamination.
Status (June 1984); Using CERCIA funds, the State is undertaking 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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INDUSTRIAL LANE
Williams Township, Pennsylvania
Conditions at listing (September 1983); The Industrial Lane Site is in Williams
Township, south of Easton, Pennsylvania. It includes a zoned industrial area and
a 29-acre sanitary landfill located south of Industrial Lane. The landfill has
been in operation since the late 19th century. The current owners purchased the
Industrial Lane Site in 1958 at which time it was operating as an open dump. The
owners are currently operating under a State sanitary landfill permit, and are
negotiating with the State for closure of a portion of the landfill and opening of a
new area.
Several residences get drinking water from individual wells located between
the landfill and the Lehigh River. In July 1982, EPA detected hazardous substances,
including lead, benzene, chloroform, and carbon tetrachloride, in three private
wells. The State and EPA are conducting a water sampling program of these and
other private wells in the area and are also continuing their investigation of all
potential sources of ground water contamination in the area.
Status (June 1984): EPA is beginning a remedial investigation to determine
the type and extent of contamination at the site and will discuss plans for the
investigation at a public meeting.
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MILL CREEK DUMP
Erie, Pennsylvania
Conditions at listing (September 1983); The Mill Creek Dump operated on a
60-acre site in Erie, Pennsylvania, fran 1941 through 1981, when it was closed by
the State because of illegal dumping activities. Reportedly, 1,000 to 2,000 drums
containing degreasers, foundry sands, furnace slag, oils, and solvents are buried
on the site. One portion of the site was once a 43-acre swamp that has been filled
with foundry sands and slag, which cover much of the area. The site is located in
a commercial and residential area immediately east of the Erie Airport. About
10,000 people live within 0.3 miles of the site, which is unfenced.
Investigations conducted by EPA, the State, and the County Health Department
have detected contaminants, including heavy metals, solvents, and polynuclear hydro-
carbons, in ground water, soil, and Marshalls Run, a stream that is adjacent to the
site and flows into Lake Erie. Two municipal wells about 0.3 miles upgradient of the
site are not contaminated as yet.
Status (June 1984); Late in 1983, EPA used $50,000 in CERCLA emergency funds
to remove and dispose of about 100 surface drums.
EPA has prepared a workplan for a remedial investigation/feasibility study,
to determine the type and extent of contamination at the site and identify alterna-
tives for remedial action.
EPA is completing the initial phases of the remedial investigation. Well
drilling and environmental sampling are scheduled for mid-June 1984.
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TAYLOR BOROUGH DUMP
Taylor Borough, Pennsylvania
Conditions at listing (Sepbeniber 1983); The Taylor Borough Dump covers about
60 acres in Taylor Borough, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It is near a residential
area and a community park. The privately-owned site served as a municipal dump in
the mid-1960s. Over 1,000 drums are piled and scattered over the surface. Records
indicate materials containing hazardous substances were dunped on-site. Extensive
sampling of the drums by EPA has found elevated levels of a range of metals and
organic compounds. EPA has also detected organic compounds such as chloroform and
trichloroethylene in the air around the druns.
Status (June 1984); Late in 1983, EPA removed the surface druns using $375,000
in CERCLA emergency fundsJ Approximately 253 tons of hazardous solids and 1,595
gallons of liquids were removed. • In addition, security gates were erected at the
access roads to prevent midnight dumping.
EPA has also begun a remedial investigation aimed primarily at defining the
extent of soil contamination and determining if buried waste poses a threat to
human health and/or the environment. After the remedial investigation is completed,
EPA will conduct a feasibility study to determine the need for additional cleanup
and, if needed, the type of cleanup measures.
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TffiONS DUMP
Upper Merion Township, Pennsylvania
Conditions at listing (September 1983); Tysons Dump is located near a
residential area in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The
privately owned site consists of seven unlined lagoons covering about 5 acres. In
the 1970s, it accepted sludges and liquid wastes, primarily chlorinated and other
organic solvents, and dumped them into the lagoons. Leachate from the site flows
into the nearby Schuylkill River, which provides drinking water to over 30,000
people in Nbrristown and other nearby coranunities. The State detected organic
compounds in the air, which pose a potential threat to the heavily populated
residential area nearby.
In March 1983, EPA used $235,000 in CERCIA emergency funds to fence the site
and to construct a leachate collection and treatment system. In August 1983,
EPA prepared a remedial action plan for the site.
Status (June 1984); EPA has completed a remedial investigation and is now
working on 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)("Superfund")
WALSH LANDFILL
Honeybrook Township, Pennsylvania
Conditions at listing (September 1983); The Walsh Landfill operated on an
8-acre site in Honeybrook Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania. Operations at
the unpermitted site reportedly began prior to 1971 and continued until the State
forced the- landfill to close in 1976. The owner accepted both municipal and
industrial wastes. Samples obtained by the State from on-site monitoring wells
(installed by the State as part of the closure plan) contained organic compounds.
Nearby residential wells sampled by the State and county are also contaminated
with organic compounds.
Status (June 1984): The State and EPA have signed 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. Also, EPA
plans to inspect the site in mid-June 1984 to determine if any immediate response
is necessary.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund")
FIBERS PUBLIC SUPPLY WELLS
Jobos, Puerto Rico
Conditions at listing (September 1983): The Fibers Public Supply Wells serve
4,300 residents of Jobos, Puerto Rico. Two of the five wells in the field have
been closed due to contamination from chlorinated solvents. One additional well
with low-level contamination is still open. The U.S. Geological Survey detected
the contamination in 1977 during a survey of public water wells. The source has
not yet been established.
Status (June 1984); EPA is conducting 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)("Superfund")
UPJOHN FACILITY
Barceloneta, Puerto Rico
Conditions at listing (September 1983): The Upjohn Site in Barceloneta, Puerto
Rico, is the result of a spill of 15,300 gallons of a mixture of 65 percent carbon
tetrachloride and 35 percent acetonitrile. In September 1982, a buried tank holding
this mixture leaked, releasing its contents into ground water. EPA and the U.S.
Geological Survey have documented contamination of ground water. A large portion
of the spilled material remains in the soil. A public well serving more than
12,000 people is less than 1 mile from the site.
Upjohn has taken a number of remedial measures at the site, including (1)
installing a grid of monitoring wells to define the plume of contaminated ground
water; (2) installing a water line to the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority
supply line to Tiborones; (3) providing emergency water supplies to Garrochales;
(4) cleaning, inspecting, and testing the remaining underground tanks (no other
leaks were found); and (5) installing a pilot extraction plant to remove the carbon
tetrachloride from the soil. Upjohn says it has already recovered 800 gallons of
carbon tetrachloride from the soil by vapor extraction. Upjohn plans to install
an extraction well to recover a plume containing 2,000 parts per billion of carbon
tetrachloride.
Status (June 1984): EPA is currently negotiating an agreement with Upjohn to
ensure that the remedial actions are completed in accordance with CERCLA requirements.
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VEGA ALTA PUBLIC SUPPLY WELLS
Vega Alta, Puerto Rico
Conditions at listing (September 1983); The well field supplying 28,500
residents of Vega Alta, Puerto Rico, consists of five wells. All are contaminated
with chlorinated solvents. One, the Ponderosa well, was closed in January 1983
when a survey of public water wells made by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
detected high levels of trichloroethylene. The Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer
Authority is trucking and/or piping in drinking water to the residents. The source
of the contamination has not been identified.
Status (June 1984): Through an Interagency Agreement with EPA, USGS plans
to undertake a preliminary hydrogeological assessment of the site. The study will
be integrated into a remedial investigation/feasibility study EPA is planning to
identify the source(s) of contamination and alternatives for remedial action.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
GEIGER (C & M OIL)
Rantowles, South Carolina
Conditions at listing (September 1983); The Geiger Site, previously known as
the C & M Oil Site, occupies about 5 acres in the small community of Rantowles,
South Carolina. The site, an abandoned waste oil facility, consists of 7 unlined
pits (each roughly 50 feet wide, 100 feet long, and 1 to 2 feet deep) containing
about 35,000 gallons of a waste oil/water mixture. EPA analysis of the mixture
indicated the presence of trichloroethane and dimethylbenzene. To the east of the
pits is a pond with an outlet to the north. Run-off from the site flows through
substantial hardwood swamps and estuarine marshes before emptying into Wallace
River.
Status (June 1984): EPA has completed a search for parties potentially
responsible for wastes associated with the site. A financial assessment of the
parties is pending.
A remedial investigation/feasibility study is under consideration. It would
determine the type and extent of contamination at the site and identify alternatives
for remedial action.
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INDEPENDENT NAIL CO.
Beaufort, South Carolina
Conditions at listing (September 1983); The Independent Nail Co. manufactures
metallic screws on a site 3 miles north of Beaufort, Beaufort County, South Carolina.
The company bought the site from Blake and Johnson in 1980. There is a 1-acre
lagoon on the site into which Blake and Johnson placed waste water containing
cyanide, chrcnuun, cadmium, lead, nickel, zinc, copper, and iron. When Independent
Nail bought the site, it asked Blake and Johnson to investigate the quality of
ground water. In response, Blake and Johnson installed three monitoring wells of
intermediate depth. Analyses revealed that ground water has been impacted by the
lagoon. Further tests conducted by the State showed that the contaminated ground
water has moved outside of the area covered by the monitoring wells. Surface
water has been locally contaminated by the lagoon, but it is not used as a source
of drinking water.
Status (June 1984); EPA is considering various alternatives for the site.
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KALAMA SPECIALTY CHEMICALS
Beaufort, South Carolina
Conditions at listing (September 1983); The Kalama Specialty Chemicals Site
covers about 16 acres in a coastal environment in Beaufort, Beaufort County, South
Carolina. The company is no longer in business. Its primary product was Krinite,
a herbicide. Wastes present on the site include methanol bottoms, laboratory
wastes, distillation bottoms, phosphorus oxychloride, phosphorus trichloride,
xylene wastes, Krinite wastes, spent oil, and methyl methacrylate. On-site is a
lagoon that at one time overflowed into a tile field. In January 1979, an explosion
of one of the reactors caused extensive spilling of various organic chemicals.
State data indicate that the explosion, as well as the tile field operation, has
contaminated shallow ground water with lead, benzene, ethylbenzene, and toluene.
The site is in the recharge zone of a primary aquifer. State analytical data also
indicate surface water is contaminated with the same chemicals. In January 1980,
the State issued a Consent Order requiring the company to (1) upgrade a treatment
system on the site and (2) develop a plan to study ground water.
Status (June 1984): In accordance with an amended Consent Order, the company
has submitted a proposal to the State for a study of ground water and soil
contami na ti on.
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KDPPERS CD., INC. (FLORENCE PLANT)
Florence, South Carolina
Conditions at listing (September 1983); Koppers Co., Inc., treats and preserves
wood with creosote and pentachlorophenol on a 20-acre site in Florence, Florence
County, South Carolina. The company has had numerous difficulties in the past
with contaminated run-off. The primary problem at this site, however, is an old
evaporation lagoon closed since 1979. It has led to contamination of six of nine
monitoring wells on-site, according to company data. The State has detected con-
tamination in private wells off-site. At least 1,200 people use the shallow aquifer
for drinking water. Surface water contamination has not been documented to date.
In October 1981, the State issued a Consent Order requiring the company to conduct
a ground water study.
Status (June 1984); The State is reviewing the company's response to an
amended Consent Order which calls for the company to (1) complete installation of a
monitoring well, (2) report on the progress of a sampling program, (3) submit a
hydrological report, and (4) submit a plan for remedial action.
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LEONARD CHEMICAL CO., INC.
Rock Hill, South Carolina
Conditions at listing (September 1983); Leonard Chemical Co., Inc., stored
wastes and disposed of process residues (mainly distillation bottoms and chemical
wastes) on a 7-acre site in Rock Hill, York County, South Carolina. About 3,400
drums and 11,500 gallons of various chemicals wastes in surface tanks were stored
on the site. Numerous spills and leaks have occurred, threatening ground water.
The State ordered Leonard Chemical to install three monitoring wells at the site.
The company's data indicate low levels of organic contamination in a shallow
aquifer. In May 1983, a group of generators, in response to a State Consent Order,
retained a contractor to remove surface wastes from the site. The operation was
completed in June 1983. However, due to low estimates in the generators' bid
proposal, not all of the surface wastes were removed.
Status (June 1984); The generators of wastes at the site have voluntarily
moved more than 80 percent of the waste. The State is negotiating a Consent Order
to complete the cleanup.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund"
PALMETTO WOOD PRESERVING
Dixianna, South Carolina
Conditions at listing (September 1983): Palmetto Wood Preserving occupies
about 10 acres in Dixianna, Lexington County, South Carolina. Since about 1980,
the company's process of pressure treating luriber has resulted in excess chrcmated
copper arsenate solution being drained to the ground. The shallow aquifer, which
supplies drinking water to some l.,000 to 2,000 people, has been contaminated. The
State has detected high levels of chromium in nearby private wells. Surface water
contamination has not been documented to date.
Status (June 1984); Under a State Consent Order, the company implemented a
monitoring plan in late 1983.
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WAMCHEM, INC.
Burton, South Carolina
Conditions at listing (September 1983); Until the late 1970s, Wamchem, Inc.,
synthesized organic chemicals and formulated color concentrates on 200 acres in
Burton, Beaufort County, South Carolina. It disposed of its wastes (including
phenols, lead, cadmium, and solvents) in an evaporation lagoon. Then it switched
to spraying its wastes onto tvro fields. State monitoring of wells on-site has
detected lead, chromium, toluene, dichloronitroethane, and benzene. Sane 1,000
to 2,000 people get drinking water from the shallow aquifer within 3 miles of the
site. Surface water is contaminated with the same chemicals but it does not supply
drinking water at this time.
Status (June 1984); The company is conducting further ground water studies
to determine the. impact of the spray fields and disposal lagoon.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)("Superfund")
GENEVA INDUSTRIES/FUHRMANN ENERGY CORP.
Houston, Texas
Conditions at listing (September 1983); The Geneva Industries/Fuhnnann Energy
Corp. Site covers 13 acres in Houston, Texas. It is an abandoned petrochemical
manufacturing and reprocessing facility. Five companies have owned the site since
it began operation in 1970. The present owner (Fuhrmann) is salvaging the remaining
equipment on-site. At least one of the previous owners used the facility to manu-
facture chlorinated biphenyls, PCBs, and phenoxy phenol. State and county officials
have cited previous and/or present owners for permit violations, spills, and
discharges.
EPA and State testing has confirmed contamination of the shallow aquifer with
PCBs, xylene, and other organic compounds, and releases of PCBs in surface run-off
to an adjacent flood control channel.
In June 1983, using $75,000 in CERCLA emergency funds, EPA fenced an area
adjacent to the site where drums had been buried and tested an abandoned chlorine
tank, which was confirmed to be empty.
Status (June 1984): In February 1984, EPA completed a planned removal at
the site, removing deteriorating drums, PCB-contaminated waste piles, waste water
from lagoons and tanks, and 3,800 tons of PCB-contaminated sludge, soil, and
sediments. Lagoons and ponds were backfilled and capped, and a diked tank area
was stabilized and capped. Cost of the project was $1.6 million.
The State and EPA have signed a Cooperative Agreement covering a remedial
investigation/feasibility study to determine the type and extent of contamination
at the site and identify alternatives for remedial action. On-site field work
began June 18, 1984.
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PIG ROAD
New Waverly, Texas
Conditions at listing (September 1983): The Pig Road Site in New Waverly,
Texas, is a series of six interconnected surface inpoundments each about 60 feet
by 70 feet and 4 feet deep. The 1-acre site, which is privately owned, is the
result of an apparent one-time dumping in 1961. The pits are filled with a black
acid tar having a pungent odor. Run-off fron the site has killed vegetation. The
nearest drinking well is 500 yards to the southeast.
Status (June 1984); The State is negotiating a final cleanup agreement with
the responsible party, Occidental Chemical. During March and April, Occidental
removed the contents of the six pits.
EPA is deferring rulemaking on this site to resolve technical issues related
to the site's score on the Hazard Ranking System, which evaluates the relative
hazards associated with waste sites.
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UNITED CREOSOTING CO.
Conroe, Texas
Conditions at listing (September 1983): United Creosoting Co. operated a
wood-preservation facility prior to 1975 on a 50.7-acre site in Conroe, Montgomery
County, Texas. The original site was subdivided and later sold to Conroe Construction
Co., Clarke Bottling Co., and developers of Tanglewood East Subdivision.
Aerial photographs dated 1958, 1968, 1975, and 1979 show the sequence of
events from the wood-treating operations to abandonment and then redevelopment.
The photos clearly outline the boundary of two ponds used in the wood-preservation
process. The major portion of the larger pond lies on property now owned by Clarke
Bottling Co. A portion of the pond appears to be under several lots of a new
subdivision.
EPA has identified pentachlorophenol and toluene in the pond. Ground water
is contaminated with naphthalene, methylene naphthalene, and dibenzofuran, and
run-off from contaminated areas moved through Tanglewood Subdivision to the west.
Status (June 1984); In January 1984, Clarke Distributing Co., under an
Administrative Order by EPA, constructed a clay cap and drainage diversion berms
to mitigate the run-off problem. EPA has awarded a Cooperative Agreement to 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.
Soil sampling in December 1983 indicated levels of dibenzo-p-dioxins of the
octa, hepta, and hexa varieties. These were further analyzed for three isomers of
the hexa variety. The laboratory reported only the presence of the 123678 isomer
at a range of 0.7 to 3.7 parts per billion. Dust samples from homes were taken
March 12, 1984, and analyzed for pentachlorophenol (PCP) and three isomers of
the hexa variety dioxin under a sampling plan coordinated with the Centers for
Disease Control. The interior samples indicated the presence of up to 1 parts per
million PCP and no detectable levels of dioxin.
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Hazardous waste site listed under the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
AMERICAN LAKE GARDENS
Tacona, Washington
Conditions at listing (September 1983); In January 1983, a resident of
American Lake Gardens in Tacona, Washington, complained to EPA about family
health problems, which she blamed on bad drinking water. She claimed that
contamination resulting from disposal practices at McChord Air Force Base, which
borders her property on three sides, were polluting her wells. EPA and the
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department found high levels of iron, trichloroethylene,
and 1,2-transdichloroethylene in her wells. Subsequent sampling identified
several more contaminated wells nearby. In all, 20 of the 57 wells in American
Lake Gardens were tested. The Health Department advised owners of several wells
serving about 25 people to use bottled water.
Because of the discovery of this well contamination, plus the contamination
of two large public wells adjacent to another part of McChord, the Air Force
accelerated its Installation Restoration Program at the base. As part of this
effort, the Air Force has sampled existing wells on-site, drilled a number of
monitoring wells, and reviewed records of disposal practices and spills on the
base. However, the information covering the area adjacent to American Lake
Gardens is incomplete EPA is now drilling four monitoring wells along the boundary
of the most contaminated property and will drill up to six additional wells to
determine the extent of contamination and to locate the source. The Air Force
has agreed to drill at least two monitoring wells on the base to help locate the
source and to continue its general investigation of ground water contamination.
Status (June 1984): EPA drilled and sampled eight monitoring wells in
American Lake Gardens and sampled three monitoring wells constructed by the Air
Force on adjacent property. The lab results showed contamination of the American
Lake Gardens wells to be coming fron McChord Air Force Base. Accordingly, on
March 1, 1984, EPA turned the site investigation over to the Air Force. The Air
Force has agreed to perform a remedial investigation/feasibility study to determine
the type and extent of contamination at the site and identify alternatives for
remedial action. The Air Force is now providing bottled water to American Lake
Gardens' residents dependent on contaminated wells. In addition, the Air Force
recently sampled approximately 20 wells in the subdivision and constructed several
additional monitoring wells on the McChord Air Force Base.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund"
GREENACRES LANDFILL
Spokane County, Washington
Conditions at listing (September 1983): The Greenacres Landfill covers 40
acres in Spokane County, Washington. The county operated the facility from 1968
to 1972. A drinking well immediately downgradient of the landfill is contaminated
with chlorinated organic solvents, according to EPA data. This area is part of
the Spokane Aquifer, which is the sole source of drinking water for 350,000 people
in the region. Since 1980, EPA has collected data showing that the aquifer is
becoming more contaminated. EPA plans additional sampling, especially in the
immediate vicinity of the landfill.
Status (June 1984): EPA is planning a site investigation to define the problem
more clearly. Several monitoring wells are scheduled for installation in the fall
of 1984.
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QUEEN CITY FARMS
Maple Valley, Washington
Conditions at listing (September 1983); Queen City Farms, Inc., owns a site
(by the same name) which covers 320 acres about 2.5 miles north of Maple Valley,
Washington, and south of King County's Cedar Hill Landfill. The site includes a
wooded area, Queen City Lake, six ponds, a gravel pit, an airstrip, and several
residences. Fran about 1955 to the late 1960s, at least three of the six ponds
were used for disposal of industrial wastes.
In November 1980, EPA detected significant concentrations of a number of
heavy metals and organic chemicals in water and soil from the six ponds. In
March 1981, EPA found very low concentrations of PCBs in five drinking wells in
the vicinity of the ponds, but not the same type of PCB found in the ponds. In
June 1983, EPA was granted access to the site to drill test wells. Also in June,
the company submitted to EPA a plan to investigate shallow ground water and
take over the investigation EPA had started.
Status (June 1984); The company is beginning development of a second phase
of the investigation at the site. This phase will include construction of several
more deep wells to establish the gradient of the lower regional aquifer and determine
if any contaminants are present in this aquifer. Work is also underway to develop
a remedial investigation and focused feasibility study to determine the appropriate
interim remedial measures to remove and/or contain the wastes in the three main ponds.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980(CERCLA)("Superfund")
RGSCH PROPERTY
Roy, Washington
Conditions at listing (September 1983); The Rosen Property covers about 13
acres of wooded land in Roy in rural Pierce County, Washington. A cleared portion
of the site is used for open storage for a salvage operation involving surplus
equipment, boxes, containers, and miscellaneous material. The inventory includes
transformers and 200 to 300 drums of unknown contents. They are generally rusted
and their labels unreadable. The county has ordered the owner to remove hazardous
materials from the site.
Status (June 1984): In its review of the Rosch Property, EPA found no evidence
that the drums were leaking, as was originally reported. This fact lowered the
site's score to below the cut-off point EPA established for inclusion on the NPL.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)C'Superfund")
CITY DISPOSAL CORP. LANDFILL
Dunn, Wisconsin
Conditions at listing (September 1983); City Disposal Corp. (owned by Waste
Management of Wisconsin, Inc.') filled about 35 acres of a 58-acre landfill in the
Town of Dunn, Dane County, Wisconsin, from 1969 to 1978. In a separate area, the
operator buried an estimated 5,000 to 10,000 drums of industrial wastes (including
solvents from the plastic fabrication industry and a water-lube oil mixture) and
smaller quantities of paint waste. The site is less than 400 feet from a branch
of Bad' Fish Creek, and there is a potential to contaminate ground water. The
landfill, now closed and covered, is unlined and rests on silty soils.
• Status (June 1984); EPA is negotiating for cleanup of the site by a party
potentially responsible for wastes associated with the site.
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DELAVAN MUNICIPAL WELL NO. 4
Delavan, Wisconsin
Conditions at listing (September 1983); Municipal Well No. 4 supplying
Delavan, Walworth County, Wisconsin, is contaminated with traces of trichloroethylene
and smaller amounts of three other solvents. The city closed the well in July
1982, when it discovered the contamination. Sta-Rite Industries, located less
than 2 miles from the well, is working with the city to determine if the
contamination may come from a buried tank in which the company formerly stored
waste solvents.
Status (June 1984); EPA is considering various alternatives for the site.
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EALJ CLAIRE MUNICIPAL WELL FIELD
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Conditions at listing (Septentoer 1983); The Municipal Well Field serving
residents of Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, is contaminated with trace
amounts of four chlorinated organic solvents, including trichloroethylene (TCE).
The well field serves over 45,000 persons. It is just north of the middle of town
and near the airport and a variety of industries. The source and extent of the
contamination are unknown.
Status (June 1984); EPA is considering various alternatives for the site.
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JANESVILLE ASH BEDS
Janesville, Wisconsin
Conditions at listing (September 1983); The City of Janesville, Wisconsin,
owns and operates a 5.3-acre ash filtration bed facility just west of its old
landfill. The first bed was opened in April 1974. The bottom of each bed is
covered with fly ash, then industrial sludges, including paint and clarifier sludges,
plating wastes, and petrochemicals (during first 6 months only) are added. In
theory, the sludge dries on top of the ash bed. The sludge-ash mixture is period-
ically cleaned out and disposed of, first at its old landfill (which closed in
1978) and later at its new landfill. From 1.5 million to 3 million gallons (7,500
to 15,000 cubic yards) of industrial sludges are accepted annually. Limited amounts
of leachate are collected to monitor the facility's performance.
In February 1980, the State acted to require the city to seek a license or
close the facility under the State's new hazardous waste code. In October 1982,
the city constructed three clay-lined ash beds to collect leachate but must also
satisfy other conditions to obtain a State interim license to continue to operate
for an additional 2 years. The city has started a comprehensive investigation of
soils and ground water. Preliminary results indicate both have been contaminated.
All data available will be evaluated to determine if additional remedial action is
necessary.
Status (June 1984); EPA has started a search for parties potentially responsible
for wastes associated with the site.
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JANESVILLE OLD LANDFILL
Janesvilie, Wisconsin
Conditions at listing (September 1983); The Old Janesville Landfill in
Janesville, Wisconsin, was owned and operated by the city. Fran 1950 to 1978,
the site, a 40-acre unlined gravel pit, accepted both municipal and industrial
wastes. Prior to 1974, the site received some General Motors (GM) wastes (paints,
petrochemicals, solvents, etc.), although it appears that most GM wastes went
elsewhere. In 1974, when Janesville started to operate an ash bed facility for
diposal of industrial sludges, the site also received a sludge-ash mixture generated
when the ash beds were cleaned out. As much as 12 million gallons (60,000 cubic
yards) of industrial sludges have been applied to the ash beds; the quantity of
sludge-ash mixture received at the landfill was smaller because of the water lost.
Ground water under the site is contaminated with chromium and lead, according to
analyses conducted by the city.
In late 1978, the county constructed an 18.2-acre landfill, with a 5-foot
clay liner and leachate collection system, adjacent to the old landfill. It is
still active.
Status (June 1984); The site has been closed and capped, and ground water is
being monitored. EPA has initiated a search for parties potentially responsible
for wastes associated with the site.
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KOHLER CD. LANDFILL
Kohler, Wisconsin
Conditions at listing (September 1983); The Kohler Co. Landfill in Kohler,
Wisconsin, is within 300 feet of the Sheyboygan River. In August 1976, the State
licensed 40 acres for disposal of industrial wastes. Kohler also operates two
4-mi 11 ion-gal Ion lagoons west of the landfill. The lagoons reduce the total
suspended solids in the company's process waste water before it is discharged to
the Sheboygan River.
In 1977 and in 1981, sludges (14,500 cubic yards and 21,413 cubic yards
respectively) frcm the lagoons were buried at the landfill. In addition, the
landfill received foundry sand, municipal waste residues, oils, and other wastes
from the Kohler foundry.
Ground water at the landfill is apparently contaminated with chromium, cadmiun,
and phenols from past landfilling operations, according to data collected by the
State.
Status (June 1984); EPA is considering various alternatives for the site.
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LAUER I SANITARY LANDFILL
Menononee Falls, Wisconsin
Conditions at listing (September 1983); The Lauer I Sanitary Landfill covers
56 acres in Menomonee Falls, Kaukesha County, Wisconsin. From the mid 1950s to
1972, the privately-owned landfill accepted a variety of municipal and industrial
wastes. Ground water beneath the site is shallow.
In 1973-74, State inspections revealed holes in the berm around the site,
allowing leachate from a collection pond to escape into a drainage ditch that
drains into the Menomonee River. In 1974, the State issued an order for the owner
to close the site properly. In 1981, the owner installed an underground wall of
clay materials between the landfill and the pond to stem the flow of leachate.
Presently, leachate accumulating behind the cutoff wall is going to a municipal
waste water treatment plant. Although the landfill has been covered and seeded
for recreational use, leachate continues to threaten ground water and nearby surface
waters, according to samples collected by the company and inspections by the State.
Status (June 1984); The State continues to work with the site owner to
provide for complete and proper closure of the site and resolution of the problem.
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LEMBERGER TRANSPORT & RECYCLING, INC.
Franklin Township, Wisconsin
Conditions at listing (September 1983); Fran 1969 to 1976, Lemberger Transport
& Recycling, Inc., operated an unlined landfill in Franklin Township, Manitowoc
County, Wisconsin. From 800,000 to 1 million gallons of tars and paint sludges
were buried at the site. Heavy metals (mainly cadmium and lead) and phenols have
leached into ground water, according to analyses conducted by the State. Large
quantities of aluminum dust are also buried nearby. Ground water connected to the
site supplies water for more than 900 people within 3 miles of the site.
The owner of the site farms property adjoining the site and has plowed portions
of the site, exposing bulk wastes and drums.
In 1982, the State signed a Consent Order with the company requiring a report
on site conditions, extent of ground water contamination, and preliminary remedial
actions.
Status (June 1984): The company has not fully complied with the Consent
Order, so the State has referred the matter to the State Attorney General's
Office for action.
EPA is conducting a search for parties potentially responsible for wastes
associated with the site.
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MASTER DISPOSAL SERVICE, INC., LANDFILL
Brookfield, Wisconsin
Conditions at listing (September 1983); Master Disposal Service, Inc., operated
a 40-acre landfill on the western edge of Brookfield, Waukehsa County, Wisconsin.
The site was licensed by the State to receive wastes in August 1977. Between 1962
and January. 1982, the company filled a 26-acre wetland near the banks of the Fox
River with in excess of 1.5 million gallons of industrial wastes — solvents, paints,
adhesives, oils, and foundry wastes. No wastes have been accepted for about 2
years.
State sampling established that ground water near the site is contaminated by
chromium, lead, phenols, and PCBs. A ditch drains from the site into the Fox
River.
In 1977, the State signed a Stipulated Agreement requiring the company to
develop and implement a proper site abandonment plan.
Status (June 1984): Wisconsin's Department of Natural Resources and the
Attorney General's Office have been dealing with the company to bring it into
compliance with the Stipulated Agreement.
EPA is conducting a search for parties potentially responsible for wastes
associated with the site.
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MID-STATE DISPOSAL, INC., LANDFILL
Cleveland Township, Wisconsin
Conditions at listing (September 1983); The Mid-State Disposal, Inc., Site
covers about 160 acres in Cleveland Township, Marathon County, Wisconsin. From
1971 to 1979, the company owned and operated a landfill and three lagoons on the
site; the area involved is about 30 acres. Between 1974 and 1976, the company
buried about 4,800 tons of asbestos wastes from a fire-door manufacturer in trenches
where ground water is shallow. The lagoons were used for disposal of significant
amounts of paper mill sludges.
The site has a history of overflowing lagoons, run-off to surface water, and
seepage. When the site closed, the landfill areas were covered with a clay cap,
graded, and seeded; the lagoons were covered with a fabric liner and gravel layer;
and a leachate collection system was installed. The system is overflowing, and
leachate continues to discharge from the site, according to inspections conducted
by the State.
In 1975, the State issued an order requiring the company to properly close the
landfill. In 1976, when the company failed to comply, the State went to court.
In 1983, the State terminated its legal action because Mid-State had no assets.
Status (June 1984): EPA is conducting 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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MOSS-AMERICAN CO., INC. (KERR-MCGEE OIL CO.)
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Conditions at listing (September 1983); Fran 1946 until 1976, Moss-American
Co., Inc., a division of Kerr-McGee Oil Co., treated railroad ties, telephone
poles, and building materials with preservatives such as creosote on a 90-acre
site in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Creosote-soaked logs were stored and coated at
several areas in the plant. As a result, creosote and other coal tar distillates
contaminated the site. The old factory buildings were demolished in 1978, and
creosote sludge and the most contaminated soils were excavated and sent to a
disposal site in Illinois. Creosote-like compounds from past operations, however,
continue to contaminate surface soil, ground water, and river sediments near the
site, according to analyses conducted by EPA.
The site, a portion of which is owned by the Milwaukee County Parks Commission,
is adjacent to the Little Menononee River.
Status (June 1984); EPA is considering various alternatives for the site.
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MUSKEGO SANITARY LANDFILL
Muskego, Wisconsin
Conditions at listing (September 1983); The privately-owned Muskego Sanitary
Landfill covers 56 acres in Muskego in southeastern Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
An active landfill operated by Waste Management of Wisconsin, Inc., and a rendering
plant are to the north of the property. The site was closed and covered in 1977.
Files indicate that prior to the early 1970s, the landfill accepted some hazardous
wastes, including paints and oils. After 1973, so far as is presently known, the
landfill accepted only municipal refuse. The present operator has detected lead
and zinc in on-site monitoring wells and nearby private wells. The State verified
the presence of only the zinc in private wells.
Status (June 1984); EPA is considering various alternatives for the site.
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Hazardous waste site usiea unaer me • '~rn,*, .w-c- ^ -i»>
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NORTHERN,ENGRAVING GO.
Sparta, Wisconsin
Conditions at listing (September 1983); Northern Engraving Co* owned and
operated an acid pit and a lagoon.from the early 1960s until 1983. The site,
is on the southwestern edge of Sparta, Monroe County, .Wisconsin. The company
disposed of wastes from its metal-finishing operations on the site. The lagoon
lies in sandy soil, intercepts the water table, and lies less than 500 feet from
the La Crosse River, which is used for recreational activities. About 4,400 cubic
yards of sludges containing heavy metals, cyanides, and arsenic were deposited in
the pit and lagoon, which were unlined and allowed wastes to seep into ground
water. The pit and lagoon were abandoned in the late 1970s. Sludge from the
lagoon was buried on-site on at least one occasion.
Status (June 1984): EPA is considering various alternatives for the site.
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OCONOMOWDC ELECTROPLATING CO., INC.
Ashippin, Wisconsin
Conditions at listing (September 1983); Oconomowoc Electroplating Co., Inc.,
operates an electroplating shop in Ashippin, Dodge County, Wisconsin. In 1972,
two waste water settling ponds were constructed on-site, each about 20 by 40 feet
and up to 8 feet deep. Metal-bearing sludges have accumulated in the ponds and
may have been removed at infrequent intervals through the early 1970s. During
this same period, the firm constructed a waste water treatment plant. Inefficient
operation of the ponds and the treatment plant, as well as discharges of untreated
waste water, have resulted in an accumulation of metal sludge in a wetland adjacent
to Davy Creek, according to inspections conducted by the State. The creek is a
tributary to the Rock River about 1 mile downstream. The extent and composition
of this accumulated sludge have not been determined.
Plant operations may also have contaminated ground water in the area. Plating
wastes, which typically contain nickel, chromium, copper, zinc, cadmium, tin, and
cyanide, have eaten through the concrete waste troughs in the plant floor and have
also seeped out of the ground near the plant walls. Drums of wastes are leaking
on-site, and sludges have spilled, according to the State.
Ground water in the area is shallow and supplies water for all inhabitants
in the immediate area.
In March 1981, the State court ordered the company to restrict its discharge
of metals into the wetlands.
Status (June 1984); In December 1983, the State ruled that the company was in
contempt. At present, the State and the company are negotiating a settlement that
would include improved equipment for treating the company's wastes.
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OMEGA HILLS NORTH LANDFILL
Germantown, Wisconsin
Conditions at listing (September 1983): Waste Management of Wisconsin, Inc.,
owns and operates the 83-acre Omega Hills North Landfill in Germantown, Wisconsin,
in the extreme southeastern corner of Washington County. An adjoining 83-acre
parcel (in Waukesha County) is the site of a proposed landfill. The Onega Hills
North Landfill is one of the largest landfills in Wisconsin, accepting 2,000 tons
per day of mixed municipal and industrial refuse (about 550,000 tons of wastes
annually). Fran 1977 to 1982, the site was licensed by the State to dispose of
hazardous wastes, including liquids. More than 12 million gallons of liquids
were accepted annually. The site stopped accepting hazardous wastes in November
1982 and liquid wastes in April 1983. The disposal of large volumes of liquid
wastes, precipitation, and the failure to remove and treat adequate amounts of
leachate have resulted in the accumulation of more than 200 million gallons of
liquid in the landfill, according to inspections conducted by the State.
Layers of sand that intersect the bottom and sides of the landfill, after
becoming saturated, serve as conduits, transmitting liquid wastes and leachate to
surrounding ground water. Monitoring wells around the landfill show that ground
water is contaminated, according to data collected by the State. Some nearby
wells tap the same aquifer.
Status (June 1984): The State is working with the owner to resolve the problems
at the site.
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ONALASKA MUNICIPAL LANDFILL
Onalaska, Wisconsin
Conditions at listing (September 1983): The Town of Onalaska owns and operated
a landfill an Onalaska, about 10 miles north of La Crosse, La Crosse County,
Wisconsin, from 1969 to 1980. The site is within 500 feet of the Black River,
near where it meets the Mississippi River. The landfill accepted residential,
ccflmercial, and industrial wastes. The site operators buried various laboratory
solvents from 1971 to 1974 and significant quantities of naphtha and PTL-1009, a
synthetic lubricant, from 1975 to 1978. The equivalent of 2,500 drums of solvent
wastes are estimated to have been disposed on-site. Soils underneath the unlined
disposal site are highly permeable, and ground water is believed to rise into the
waste during part of the year. As a result, although the landfill was covered in
1982, waste products are leaching through the soil. Sampling by the State
established that ground water and a nearby private well are contaminated with
various organic compounds.
Status (June 1984); EPA is considering various alternatives for the site.
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SCHMALZ DUMP
Harrison, Wisconsin
Conditions at listing (September 1983); The Schmalz Dump is a privately-owned
and unauthorized site in a 0.7-acre wetland in Harrison, Calunet County, Wisconsin.
The wetland empties into Lake Winnebago 0.3 miles downstream. A municipal water
supply intake for the City of Appleton is within 2 miles of the site.
While in use from 1971 to 1979, the site accepted demolition debris and power
plant ash. In late 1978 and early 1979, 2,500 cubic yards of demolition waste con-
taining PCBs were dumped. EPA has documented up to 1,600 parts per million PCBs
in soil and demolition waste at the site. PCBs have not been shown to be migrating
off-site. However, the high concentrations of PCBs could be a threat to nearby
residential wells, surface waters, and the water supply intake.
Status (June 1984); EPA plans to collect samples near the site to determine
if PCBs are migrating off-site.
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SCRAP PROCESSING CD., INC.
Medfbrd, Wisconsin
Conditions at listing (September 1983); Scrap Processing Co., Inc., operated
a salvage yard on a 2-acre site in Medfbrd, Taylor County, Wisconsin. Between
1955 and 1974, the company cracked lead/acid batteries on-site to reclaim lead.
The equivalent of 399,000 gallons of acid wastes contaminated with lead were
contained in a small, unlined pond. The pond has intermittently overflowed into
the nearby Black River, contaminating it with lead, cadmium, copper, and acids,
according to analyses conducted by the State. Acid wastes have seeped into the
soil and can potentially contaminate ground water. The area between the pond and
the river is almost devoid of vegetation.
Status (June 1984); As a result of an enforcement action brought by the State,
the company has been ordered to clean up the site.
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WASTE RESEARCH & RECLAMATION CO.
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Conditions at listing (September 1983): Waste Research & Reclamation Co. has
recycled oil and solvents fron industrial sources at a 19-acre site in Eau Claire,
Wisconsin, since 1975. Hazardous wastes were also treated and stored on the site,
which is privately owned and operated. It is located about 0.5 miles east of
Lowes Creek, a tributary of the Chippewa River. The techniques used to handle and
store drums allowed wastes to spill on the site. Run-off from waste processing
has been collected in unlined impoundments. Organic solvents from the site
contaminate ground water, according to analyses conducted by the State, but to date
no residential wells are contaminated.
In June 1980, the State ordered the company to monitor the ground water.
The company submitted a technical response, which the State evaluated.
Status (June 1984); In February 1983, the State signed a Consent Order with
the company for a long-term monitoring program. The results of the technical
investigation are due later this year.
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WHEELER PIT
Janesville, Wisconsin
Conditions at listing (September 1983); The Wheeler Pit covers 4 acres
near Janesville, Wisconsin. The unlined gravel pit, owned by the Chicago,
Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad, is about 30 feet above ground water in 200
feet of permeable soils. Wastes were accepted from 1956 until 1974. From 1960 to
1974, General Motors (GM) used the site to dispose of paint sludges and fly ash
from its Janesville auto assembly plant. GM indicates that about 22.3 million
gallons of organic and inorganic sludges containing solvents and heavy metals
were disposed of in the gravel pit. It was closed, covered, regraded, and seeded
in 1975.
Sampling by GM established that ground water under the site is contaminated
with arsenic, chromium, zinc, and barium. Six private and industrial wells for
drinking water in the area are contaminated.
Status (June 1984); EPA is considering various alternatives for the site.
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