Community Update #81 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 81st 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 14th): ~ Continued mechanical and hydraulic placement of the eco-layer (i.e. sand) material in the ABD. ~ Performed work associated with eco-layer placement and restoration at Island Area. ~ Lake turbidity/ perimeter air (dust) monitoring continues for eco-layer placement/restoration — monitoring data posted at www.pomptonlakesworks.com/pompton-lake-project/environmental- monitoring. Activities scheduled (week of May 21st): ~ Complete placement of ecological layer (4-inch lift) via hydraulic means within the ABD. ~ Continue placement of eco-layer material (4-inch lift) via mechanical means in ABD ~ Initiate activities associated with demobilization of hydraulic equip- ment used during eco-layer placement in ABD ~ Initiate activities associated with restoration along the shoreline near the school ~ Continue eco-layer placement and restoration activities at Island Area ~ Receive trucks for delivery of material (eco-layer, backfill, top soil) 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 WORK ON SATURDAY, MAY 19TH FROM 8 a.m. TILL 5 p.m. WORK WILL INVOLVE EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE. GATES WILL BE CLOSED WHEN POSSIBLE. THE PROGRESS OF THE ECO-LAYER PLACEMENT IS POSTED ON THE AFOREMENTIONED WEBSITE IN A FORMAT SIMI- LAR TO THE DEPICTION OF THE DREDGING PROGRESS. PHOTOS: THE FIRST PHOTO SHOWS MECHANICAL PLACE- MENT OF THE ECO-LAYER AT THE ISLAND AREA. THE SEC- OND PHOTO SHOWS RESTORATION ACTIVITIES BEGINNING AT THE ISLAND AREA. ------- ------- |