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Cayuga County Groundwater Contamination Site
Union Springs, NY
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EPA added the Cayuga County Groundwater Contamination site to the Superfund National Priorities List on September 5, 2002 because hazardous chemicals were found in the ground water. The site consists of a contaminated ground water plume from unknown sources in Cayuga County. The plume extends from the village of Union Springs to the Auburn City limits. The homes in the area use private wells for drinking water supply. Routine testing of the Village of Union Springs’ municipal drinking water supply revealed low levels of solvents. Over 300 drinking water supplies have been samples by the New York Departments of Health and Environmental Conservations and by EPA. EPA determined that 51 residential wells are contaminated with volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which are potentially harmful contaminants that can easily evaporate into the air.
As an immediate response, EPA began delivery of bottled water to the affected residents in 2000. EPA installed 54 treatment systems in some homes to ensure a safe supply of public water. EPA provides operation and maintenance of these systems. Two large dairy farms in the impacted area had treatment systems installed.
EPA is currently undertaking an investigation to identify the nature and extent of the contamination at the site. Once the investigation is complete, EPA will choose a cleanup plan to address the entire site. EPA is searching of partiers that might be responsible for the contamination.
