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Community Update #88
Pompton Lakes Study Area
Pompton Lakes, New Jersey
Pompton Lake Dredging
Community Update
July 2018
EPA CLEANUP ACTIVITIES
Basic Site Information—2018
The scope of work in 2018 involves
placement of the eco-layer in the
Island Area and the ABD as well as
site restoration. Hydraulic dredging,
processing and off-site disposal of
sediment containing mainly mercury
and lead in a 36-acre area within
Pompton Lake called the Acid
Brook Delta (ABD) is complete.
The work will be performed by The
Chemours Company FC, LLC.,
through its contractor, Sevenson
Environmental Services with EPA/
NJDEP oversight.
Further information/contacts:
Boroiiph of Pompton Lakes
http: //www .pomptonlake sgov .com
EPA Remedial Project Manager
Perry Katz
(212) 637-4426
katz.ira-perry@epa.gov
EPA Community Involvement
Coordinator
Pat Seppi
(646) 369-0068
seppi .pat@epa.gov
EPA continues its presence at
Borough Hall Thursdays from
10a. nt till 4p.m.
EPA's 88th update is to inform the community of the progress of activities
related to the dredging performed on the 36-acre portion of the Pompton
Lake Study Area known as the Acid Brook Delta (ABD).
Activities performed (week of July 2nd):
~	Continued mechanical placement of the eco-layer (i.e. sand) material in
the eastern portion of the ABD.
~	Continued restoration work associated with Uplands Soil Areas, ABD
shoreline and Acid Brook.
~	Completed eco-layer placement in Island Area.
~	Continued restoration (including plantings) in Island Area.
~	Continued demobilization of equipment no longer needed on-site.
~	Lake turbidity/ perimeter air (dust) monitoring continues for eco-layer
placement/restoration — monitoring data posted at
www.pomptonlakesworks.com/pompton-lake-project/environmental-
monitoring.
Activities scheduled (week of July 9th):
~	Complete placement of ecological layer (4-inch lift) via mechanical
means within the ABD.
~	Continue activities on-site for restoration of Upland Soil Areas, ABD
shoreline, and Acid Brook.
~	Complete restoration and plantings at Island Area.
~	Remove turbidity curtain at Island Area.
~	Begin removal of turbidity curtain at ABD (after completing placement
of eco-layer)
~	Continue demobilization equipment.
~	Receive trucks daily for delivery of eco-layer, backfill, top soil.
~	Continue routine inspection of site work areas per approved permits
and for safety purposes.
~	Continue lake turbidity/perimeter air (dust) monitoring.
Notes:
WORK ON SATURDAY, JULY 7TH (8 A.M. TILL 5 P.M.) IN-
VOLVES WATERING OF PLANTS, DISASSEMBLY OF FLOATS
AND SCOWS AND REMOVING THE TURBIDITY CURTAIN
AROUND THE ABD. GATES WILL BE CLOSED TO THE EX-
TENT PRACTICABLE.
FOR THOSE RECREATING ON THE LAKE, PLEASE NOTE
THERE WILL BE WORK ON THE WATER. USE CAUTION!!
PHOTO: SEEDING AND PLACEMENT OF EROSION CONTROL
MATTING ALONG THE LAKESIDE AVENUE SHORELINE.

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