Community Update #82 Pompton Lakes Study Area Pompton Lakes, New Jersey Pompton Lake Dredging Community Update May 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 10a. nt till 4p.m. EPA's 82nd 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 May 21st): ~ Completed hydraulic placement of eco-layer material in ABD and de- mobilized that equipment. ~ Continued mechanical placement of eco-layer material in ABD. ~ Continued work associated with eco-layer placement and restoration at Island Area. ~ Initiated activities onsite to prepare for restoration of Uplands and ABD shoreline. ~ Continued air (dust) monitoring and lake turbidity monitoring in ac- cordance with work plan. ~ Continued work activities in accordance with NJDEP-issued permits. Activities scheduled (week of May 28th): ~ Continue placement of ecological layer (4-inch lift) within the ABD. ~ Continue eco-layer placement/restoration activities at the Island Area. ~ Continue activities onsite for restoration of Uplands and ABD shore- line. ~ 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. ~ Continue demobilization of equipment. ~ Link contains perimeter monitoring (dust), turbidity, and wind direction plots, http://pomptonlakesworks.com/environmental-monitoring/ Notes: There will be NO WORK conducted on Saturday, May 26th or on Me- morial Day, May 28th. PHOTO: THE PHOTO SHOWS EQUIPMENT BEING DEMOLILIZED FROM THE SITE. ------- |