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Home My WebLink Aboutpublic meeting notice - 7/25/2002E J 8 f 3j:�� i 7 {. 3� 8 E. ? l �'. 3 y i jv -. + ., y . ✓ .ss 3 n 3 N ., U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Hatheway & Patterson Community Update #2 July 2002 Mansfield, MA Preliminary Site Testing Completed EPA completed preliminary site testing of ground water from beneath the site as well as sediment and surface water from the Rumford River, Fulton Pond and Glue Factory Pond. Testing was conducted during the fall of 2001. Ten surface water samples were collected from the Rumford River between Fulton Pond and Glue Factory Pond. A total of 34 sediment samples were also collected from 19 locations in the Rumford River. Over 300 individual laboratory tests were performed on these samples. Testing was performed for contaminants that are suspected to be present or were detected in prior sampling investigations. IJl a •, i Ili 1i •, -: a a ,_ on s Park R• floor,Room * 'R Ground water testing was also performed using ground water monitoring wells that were previously installed on the Site property. Samples were obtained from 15 wells on the site. Each sample was shipped to an off - site laboratory and tested for over 100 different chemicals, including those suspected or known to be present at the site. Photo of Sampling Technicians collecting water samples for EPA Study. A wetlands and wildlife survey was also completed to determine what type of organisms and plants might be affected by site contamination. A vernal pool survey was also conducted to determine if there were any of these sensitive habitats in the wetlands and forest on the site. An inspection of the site was conducted to evaluate the need for additional safety measures at the site to protect neighbors from dust and to discourage trespassers from entering the site. Page 1 /E�,s �EDSIgf\ ® f@• may, / 51 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Hatheway & Patterson Community Update #2 ,July 2002 Mansfield, MA Preliminary Site Testing Results The figure above summarizes the findings of the preliminary testing performed by EPA. • Soil contaminated with arsenic and pentachlorophenol (PCP) is located in the areas where wood was treated, dried and stored. This contamination is currently covered with asphalt or gravel to prevent dust and to eliminate contact by trespassers. • A plume of contaminated ground water containing arsenic and PCP extends from the former process area to the Rumford River. • The sediments of the Rumford River contain elevated concentrations of arsenic, dioxin, lead and PCP. Elevated concentrations of lead are also present in the sediment of the Rumford River upstream and downstream of the site, and may not be site related. • Surface water at the site contains elevated concentrations of PCP The study also found that there are eight vernal pools on the site. Vernal pools are potentially important habitats for certain organisms. Testing results of sediment and surface water from two of these vernal pools will be available soon. The results of this testing program were recently compiled into a Data Report. A copy of this report is available for review at the Mansfield Public Library. A copy of the Report on compact disk can also be obtained from EPA upon request. Page 2 Aej•��, II�Af°' , U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Hatheway & Patterson Community Update #2 July 2002 Mansfield, MA This fall, EPA will begin conducting a Remedial Investigation at the site to determine the nature and extent of contamination at the site. Two phases of field work are anticipated (fall 2002, spring 2003) and the final report should be ready in the spring of 2004. The Remedial Investigation will include sampling of soil, ground water, sediment and surface water at the site, and will contain an assessment of the projected risks to human health and the environment. A reuse assessment of the site will also be conducted to determine the most likely future use of the site after cleanup is completed. The Remedial Investigation will be followed by a Feasibility Study to determine the best strategy for cleaning up the site. Assessment Questions about the Site testing? EPA Contacts: Chet Janowski EPA Remedial Project Manager (617)918-1324 janowski.elneWepa.gov Pamela Harting-13arrat EPA Community Involvement Coordinator (617) 918-1318 li,irtivig-barrat.1),,iiiiel-,i@ep,i.gov State of Massachusetts Contact: Scott Sayers Massachusetts DEP Project Manager (508)946-2780 scott.sayers@stateana.us EPA asked the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) to investigate public health concerns related to the Hatheway & Patterson Superfund Site. This request is routinely made at new and proposed Superfund Sites to evaluate whether there are any existing public health hazards. The Public Health Assessment will be conducted by the Massachusetts Department of Health, on behalf of ATSDR. ATSDR and Massachusetts Department of Health officials have visited the site and nearby surroundings, and have begun their analysis. A Public Health Assessment gathers available information about hazardous substances at a site and evaluates whether exposure to the substances might cause harm to people. ATSDR will conduct their study using existing site testing data, including the most recent test results from EPA, community concerns, and health outcome data. The Public Health Assessment is a mechanism to respond to community health concerns associated with human exposure to hazardous substances at a site. Internet users may access general Superfund information on EPA's Superfund web page at: htlp:Hhvww.epa.gov/superfuntl/sites/siteclass/news pl, lit The ATSDR study is scheduled to be completed by fall 2002, and will be released to the public. You may contact the Massachusetts Department of Health (Rebecca A. Robateau) at (617) 624-5757 if you have any comments or concerns about the Public Health Assessment. Page 3 i U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Hatheway & Patterson Community Update #2 July 2002 Mansfield, MA Copies of technical and public information publications pertaining to the Hatheway & Patterson Site are available for review at these site information repositories: Mansfield Pubfic Library 255 Hope Street Mansfield, Massachusetts (508) 261-7380 Hours: Open daily during the week. Call ahead for schedale EPA Records Center 90 Canal Street Boston, MA 0211 (617) 573-572 Hours: 9:00 pm.-5:00 pia EPA will occasionally mail information directly to anyone who wishes to be included on our mailing list. If you would like to be included on the EPA mailing list for the Hatheway & Patterson Site, please provide your name and address below, and return this form. Name: Street Address: City: Telephone (optional) e-mail (optional) Please return this form to Pamela Harting-Barrat EPA - New England, Region 1 1 Congress Street Suite 1100 Boston, MA 02114-2023 State: ZIP Code: