Community Update #78 Pompton Lakes Study Area Pompton Lakes, New Jersey Pompton Lake Dredging Community Update April 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 10AM till 4PM. EPA's 78th update is to inform the community of the progress of activities related 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 April 23rd): ~ Final two loads of remnant material from demobilization activities transported off-site—2,817 loads transported off-site to date.. ~ Performed mechanical and hydraulic placement of ecological layer (i.e. sand) material in the ABD. ~ Six-inch eco-layer placement complete along shoreline in southern and western portion of ABD. ~ Lake turbidity/ perimeter air (dust) monitoring continues for ecological layer placement/restoration — monitoring data posted at www.pomptonlakesworks.com/pompton-lake-project/environmental- monitoring. Activities scheduled (week of April 30rd): ~ Continue placement of ecological layer within northern and eastern are- as of the ABD. ~ Mobilize to Island Area to begin eco-layer placement and restoration activities. ~ Receive trucks delivering ecological material on a daily basis. ~ Continue routine inspection of site work areas per approved permits and for safety purposes. ~ Continue lake turbidity/perimeter air (dust) monitoring. Notes: THERE WILL BE NO WORK ON SATURDAY, APRIL 28TH. THERE WILL BE INCREASED TRUCK TRAFFIC DURING THIS PHASE DUE TO THE DELIVERY OF ECOLOGICAL MATERIAL (i.e. SAND). TRAFFIC CONTROLS WILL BE IN PLACE. THANKS TO THOSE THAT ATTENDED EPA'S PUBLIC AVAILA- BILITY SESSION ON APRIL 24TH! THE PRESENTATION AND FACT SHEET WILL BE PLACED ON EPA'S WEBSITE. PHOTO: THE PHOTO SHOWS THE COVERING OF THE ECO- LOGICAL LAYER STOCKPILE AT THE END OF THE WORK DAY. ------- |