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ATSDR MEDIA
ANNOUNCEMENT
ATSDR releases final version of Tri-County Public Airport (TCPA)
public health assessment, Morris County, Kansas
For Immediate Release: January 2, 2003
ATSDR has reviewed available environmental data, exposure scenarios and community health concerns to determine whether exposure associated with the site can lead to adverse health effects. On the basis of this information, ATSDR concludes the following:
The proposed Tri-County Public Airport (TCPA) National Priorities List site is a former World War II Army Airfield. During its peak operating period, the airfield consisted of more than 300 buildings and housed approximately 2,000 personnel. The airfield had a wastewater treatment plant, a 200,000-gallon fuel storage tank, warehouse area, barracks, and a recreation area. The airfield was declared surplus in 1946. Most of the buildings and structures have been removed, but two hangars, a water tower, several water supply wells and a few small buildings remain.
From 1948 to present, the site has been leased to a number of companies. Operations at the site have included, but were not limited to, aircraft restoration, aircraft storage, and manufacturing of farm implements, black powder and roofing materials.
The nature and extent of environmental contamination at the site are still being determined. Presently, no one is now being exposed to site-related contaminants via drinking water at levels above the MCL. ATSDR saw no indication of trespassing at the site; however, the site is not fenced and areas of contaminated soil are still present. On-site workers potentially might be exposed to contaminated soils.
ATSDR makes the following recommendations about the site:
The PHA is available for public review at the following repository:
This page
updated January 3, 2003
For more information, contact ATSDR at:
770-488-0700 or e-mail
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