Community Update #93 Pompton Lakes Study Area Pompton Lakes, New Jersey Pompton Lake Dredging Community Update August 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's 93rd 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 August 6th): ~ Continued restoration work associated with Island Area, Uplands Soil Areas, ABD shoreline and Acid Brook. ~ Continued demobilization of equipment no longer needed on-site. ~ Lake turbidity/ perimeter air (dust) monitoring is complete as water work is complete and there is no impacted material on-site. ~ Monitoring data posted at www.pomptonlakesworks.com/pompton-lake- proj ect/environmental -monitoring Activities scheduled (week of August 13th): ~ Continue activities on-site for restoration of Upland Soil Areas, ABD shoreline, and Acid Brook. ~ Continue demobilization equipment. ~ Continue routine inspection of site work areas per approved permits and for safety purposes. Notes: WORK ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 11TH (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 SHOWS INSTALLATION OF THE WOOD CHIP PATH FROM ROTARY PARK TO THE WATER'S EDGE. THE SECOND PHOTO IS SEEDING AND MATTING IN THE ROTARY PARK AREA. EPA CONTINUES ITS PRESENCE AT BOROUGH HALL THURS- DAYS FROM 10A.M. TILL 4P.M. ------- |