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: ------- 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 ------- 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 ------- SITE REPOSITORY ra a 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 01iver/SUPR/R7/USEPA/U S Last Modified by: Hattie Last Modified Date: 12/22/2005 03:31 PM Thomas/OEP/R7/U SEP A/U S ------- |