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Fact Sheet

September 2007

Additional Round of Chemical Oxidation Remediation to Begin, 10th Street Superfund Site, Columbus, Nebraska

INTRODUCTION

In late September 2007, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will begin an additional round of chemical oxidation remediation of the 10th Street Superfund Site in Columbus, Nebraska. The activities will last approximately one month and will be located generally in the area of 23rd Street and 25th Avenue. The first round of chemical oxidation activities, which was completed in April 2007, occurred on 20th Street between 22nd and 24th avenues. The second round of chemical oxidation activities, which should be completed within a few weeks, is occurring on 16th Street between 20th and 22nd avenues. Sampling will be performed at regular intervals to monitor the concentrations of the contamination.

PLANNED WORK

The planned activities are to drill approximately 100 holes into the ground spaced approximately 5 feet apart. Once the holes are drilled, a chemical called Permanganate will be injected at depth into each hole. This chemical is a strong oxidizer which will neutralize the trichloroethylene (TCE) and tetrachloroethylene (PCE), both of which are in the contaminant plume that threatens Columbus' drinking water supply.

During these activities, EPA's contractor might have several workers and pieces of equipment along the street as they move from hole to hole. EPA will work with the contractor to minimize any disruptions to the community, but there might be some times when traffic flow along the street could be interrupted. We ask for your patience while we work to clean up the contaminant plume.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Site-related documents provide details of the nature and extent of contamination and the work that has been completed at the 10th Street site. These documents are part of the Administrative Record File, available during normal business hours at the following locations:

Columbus Public Library
2504 14th St.
Columbus, Nebraska

EPA Region 7
Records Center
901 N. Fifth St.
Kansas City, Kansas

If you have questions or need additional information, please contact:

Beckie Himes
Community Involvement Coordinator
EPA, Region 7,
Office of External Programs
901 N. Fifth St.
Kansas City, Kansas 66101
913-551-7253
Toll-free 1-800-223-0425
E-mail:  himes.beckie@epa.gov

 

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