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Lawrence McFadden Company
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EPA ID:PAD002279008
Location:
7430 State Road
Philadelphia, PA 19136
Property Area 1.6 acres
Congressional District: 3
Other Names:
Last Updated:December 2011
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Contacts
EPA Project Manager
Mr. Griff Miller
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Region III
1650 Arch Street
Mail code: 3LC30
Philadelphia, PA 19103-2029
(215) 814-3407
Email: miller.griff@epa.gov
Bulletin Board
Cleanup Status
- Corrective Action Status:
To Be Assessed - Human Exposure Controls
To Be Determined - Ground Water Controls
To Be Determined
Status
- An Environmental Indicator (EI) inspection was conducted in November 2010 to determine whether human exposures to contamination and the migration of contaminated groundwater were under control. Although it appears that contamination from the facility is not widespread, further investigation will likely be necessary in order to determine whether both EIs are under control.
- In August 2011, most of the process materials that remained at the facility were removed from the facility and disposed of properly. The outdoor above-ground storage tank (AST) farm has also been decommissioned and removed from the facility. In addition, a Phase II investigation was performed in June 2010 that included the collection of soil borings throughout the facility. Localized impacts from volatile organic compounds (VOC) were identified, mainly in the loading dock area. It is anticipated that remediation of these areas will proceed under the One Cleanup Program.
Background
- From 1937 to 2009, the Lawrence McFadden Company manufactured stains, lacquers, varnishes, and other industrial finishes for various wood and metal products. Prior to 1937, the facility was used for sandpaper manufacturing. In 2009, Lawrence McFadden declared bankruptcy and ceased operations at the facility. The facility is presently vacant.
- Environmental investigations at the facility began in 1991 with a Preliminary Assessment that identified several solid waste management units (SWMU) at the facility. In 1993, soil samples from the loading dock area and the drum storage area were taken, with only one of the loading dock samples exhibiting an elevated level of VOCs
Contaminants and Risks
- Primary contaminants at the facility include VOCs from past finishing operations. Potential risks to workers or trespassers include direct contact with contaminated surface soil and inhalation of vapors from contaminated soil and/or groundwater. Additionally, construction workers may also be exposed to contaminated subsurface soil and groundwater. Remediation and/or institutional controls may be required to prohibit certain exposure scenarios or minimize exposure to contamination.
Documents and Reports
- Some of the site’s key documents of interest are accessible below:
- Corrective Action Factsheet [ 1 page, 25 KB, About PDF]
- Documents and reports regarding this facility also can be reviewed in person at these locations:
U.S. EPA Region III
Land & Chemicals Division
1650 Arch Street-11th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 814-3407
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Photos, Maps and Diagrams
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Reuse Information
- The facility is presently unused.
Questions
- The EPA is dedicated to providing you with timely and accurate information about our work at this site. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact EPA Project Manager:Mr Griff Miller (215) 814-3407