Community Update #74 Pompton Lakes Study Area Pompton Lakes, New Jersey Pompton Lake Dredging Community Update March 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 presence at Bor- ough Hall Thursdays from 10 a.m till 4p.m. EPA's 74th 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 March 26th): ~ Continued demobilization/disassembly of remaining water treatment equipment. ~ Completed mobilization of equipment for ecological layer placement. ~ Performed mechanical and hydraulic placement of initial two-inch lift of ecological layer material along shoreline. ~ Turbidity/dust monitoring in progress for ecological layer placement/ restoration — monitoring data posted at www.pomptonlakesworks.com/pompton-lake-project/environmental- monitoring). Activities scheduled (week of April 2nd): ~ Complete demobilization/disassembly of equipment. ~ Continue placement of ecological layer along shoreline of ABD. ~ 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. Note: EPA WILL BE A VAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON TUESDA Y, APRIL 24THAT THE CARNEVALE CENTER TO DISCUSS THE SCOPE OF WORK/ANSWER QUESTIONS REGARDING ACTIVITIES ON POMPTONLAKE FOR 2018 INCLUDING ECOLOGICAL PLACE- MENT AND RESTORATION ACTIVITIES. WE WILL LET YOU KNOW THE TIME ONCE IT'S BEEN CONFIRMED. THIS PHASE OF WORK IS "CLEAN" WORK MEANING THAT THE PLACEMENT OF THE ECOLOGICAL LAYER AND SITE RESTORATION DO NOT INVOLVE THE HANDLING OR TRANSPORT OF CONTAMINATED SEDIMENT. 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. PHOTOS: THE FIRST PHOTO SHOWS INSTALLATION OF FLOATS ON THE CONVEYANCE LINE FOR THE ECOLOGICAL LAYER PLACEMENT BARGE. THE SECOND PHOTO IS ME- CHANICAL PLACEMENT OF THE ECOLOGICAL MATERIAL ------- |