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NPL Site Narrative for Fisher-Calo
FISHER-CALO
LaPorte, Indiana
Federal Register Notice: September 8, 1983Conditions at listing (December 1982): Fisher-Calo Chemicals and Solvents Corp. (Fisher-Calo) has reclaimed solvents on a 34-acre site near LaPorte, Indiana since late 1972. Wastes were buried on-site in over 10,000 drums. As a result of spills, burial of drums and wastes, and a large fire in March 1978, ground water became contaminated.
In July 1980, the Department of Justice, on behalf of EPA, brought a Federal civil suit seeking injunctive relief against the owner and operator for improper disposal of drummed waste. The drums were excavated immediately prior to the suit. The company entered into a Consent Agreement on August 4, 1982, to monitor quarterly to determine if contaminants, including 1,1-dichloroethene, trichloroethene, and tetrachloroethene, have naturally dissipated to acceptable levels.
Status (July 1983): Fisher-Calo is continuing to monitor three wells and report the results to EPA. After four quarters of monitoring, EPA will determine if there is a need for further remedial action.
For more information about the hazardous substances identified in this narrative summary, including general information regarding the effects of exposure to these substances on human health, please see the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) ToxFAQs. ATSDR ToxFAQs can be found on the Internet at http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxfaq.html or by telephone at 1-888-42-ATSDR or 1-888-422-8737.