A. o 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. ------- |