Community Update #89 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 89th 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 9th): ~ Completed mechanical placement of the eco-layer (i.e. sand) material in the ABD. ~ Continued restoration work associated with Uplands Soil Areas, ABD shoreline and Acid Brook. ~ Removed turbidity curtain in the ABD. ~ Completed plantings in Island Area. ~ Continued demobilization of equipment no longer needed on-site. ~ Completion of lake turbidity/ perimeter air (dust) monitoring as water work is complete and there is no impacted material on-site. ~ Monitoring data posted at www.pomptonlakesworks.com/pompton- lake-project/environmental-monitoring Activities scheduled (week of July 16th): ~ Continue activities on-site for restoration of Upland Soil Areas, ABD shoreline, and Acid Brook. ~ 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. Notes: WORK ON SATURDAY, JULY 14TH (8 A.M. TILL 5 P.M.) IN- VOLVES WATERING OF PLANTS, AS NEEDED. GATES WILL BE CLOSED TO THE EXTENT PRACTICABLE. PHOTOS: THE FIRST PHOTO IS THE PLANTING OF TREES ON THE SOUTHWESTERN SIDE OF ACID BROOK. THE SEC- OND PHOTO SHOWS THE POURING OF CONCRETE FOR THE SIDEWALK ALONG LAKESIDE AVENUE. ------- |