WRIGHT GROUND WATER
CONTAMINATION
KANSAS
EPA ID# KSD984985929
The Wright Ground Water Contamination site was identified in 1988 following the collection
and analysis of a groundwater sample from a private well being tested for real estate purposes.
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) were detected in the groundwater samples and the Kansas
Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) was notified. In 1989, KDHE collected
groundwater samples from several wells throughout Wright and confirmed that the ground water
was contaminated. VOCs were detected in 16 private wells; pesticides and heavy metals were
also detected in several wells. Wright does not have a municipal water supply; residents
received water from private wells. In 1997, a municipal water line was provided to the citizens of
Wright. An addendum to the RI/FS is ongoing.
Site Responsibility:
This site is being addressed through Federal, State,
and local actions.
THREATS AND CONTAMINANTS
EPA Region 7	12/22/2005
City: Wright
County: Ford County
Other Names:
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date:
10/02/95
Final Date:
06/17/96
Deleted Date:


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Groundwater is contaminated with pesticides, heavy metals, and VOCs including
benzene, bromodichloromethane, and carbon tetrachloride. There are no bodies of
water located within 2 miles of the site and it is unlikely that the hazardous
substances in the groundwater would be released into the air or soil.
CLEANUP APPROACH
Response Action Status
r-N.	Site Studies: Entire Site: A full-scale investigation into the nature and extent of
groundwater contamination has been completed. A final cleanup remedy is being
__3 selected to address long-term cleanup goals.
Site Facts: A non-time critical removal, completed in 1997, provided a municipal water
system for the residents of Wright.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRESS
The provision of a municipal water system has reduced the risk of groundwater
contamination to residents. An addendum to the RI/FS is ongoing.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
02/04 Factsheet Re: Expanded site investigation
09/04 Factsheet Re: Bottle Water or Filtration Systems to residents
10/04 Factsheet Re Remedial Investigation and Feasibility Study
11/04 Community Involvement Plan
06/13/95 Factsheet Re: Engineering Evaluation and Cost Analysis
06/26/95 Factsheet Re: Proposed Remedial lAlternatives
7/13/95 Notice of Proposed Plan for public availability and comment period
09/95 Factsheet Re: Completion of Engineering Evaluation and Cost Analysis

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04/96 Factsheet Re: Action Memo commiting funds to implement design and construction of a
water supply system
10/05 Factsheet Re: Availability Session to discussion the site

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SITE REPOSITORY
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Contact the Region 7 Community
Involvement Coordinator at:
U.S. EPA, 901 N. 5th St.
Kansas City, KS,
(913)551-7598
Superfund Records Center
901 N. 5th St.
Kansas City, KS 66101
Mail Stop SUPR
(913)551-4038
REGIONAL CONTACTS
SITE MANAGER:	Shelley Brodie
E-MAIL ADDRESS:	brodie.shelley@epa.gov
PHONE NUMBER:	(913) 551-7706
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT	Dianna Whitaker
COORDINATOR:
PHONENUMBER:	(913) 551-7598
E-MAIL ADDRESS:	whitaker.dianna@epa.gov
STATE CONTACT:	Jim Anstaett
PHONE NUMBER:	(785) 291-3249
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION
STATE:	KS
07GF
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT:	01
EPA ORGANIZATION:	SFD-MOKS/SUPR
MODIFICATIONS
Created by:	Christina	Created Date:	12/08/97 11:39 AM
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Last Modified by: Hattie	Last Modified Date: 12/22/2005 03:31 PM
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