Community Update #87 Pompton Lakes Study Area Pompton Lakes, New Jersey Pompton Lake Dredging Community Update June 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 87th 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 June 25th): ~ 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. ~ Continued eco-layer placement and 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 2nd): ~ Continue 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 eco-layer placement/restoration grading at Island Area. ~ Remove turbidity curtain at Island Area. ~ Continue planting activities at Island Area. ~ 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, JUNE 30TH (8 A.M. TILL 5 P.M.) IN- VOLVES EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AND WATERING OF PLANTS. GATES WILL BE CLOSED TO THE EXTENT PRACTI- CABLE. THERE WILL BE NO WORK ON JULY 4TH. PROGRESS OF THE ECO-LAYER PLACEMENT IS POSTED ON THE AFOREMENTIONED WEBSITE IN A FORMAT SIMILAR TO THE DEPICTION OF THE DREDGING PROGRESS. PHOTOS: THE FIRST PHOTO IS PLANTING IN THE ISLAND AREA. THE SECOND PHOTO SHOWS RESTORATION ACTIVI- TIES ALONG THE LAKESIDE AVENUE SHORELINE. ------- |