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NPL Site Narrative for South Valley
SOUTH VALLEY
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Federal Register Notice: September 8, 1983Conditions at listing (July 1982): The South Valley Site covers about 2 square miles south of Albuquerque, New Mexico. In 1979, wells in the San Jose well field became contaminated by organic compounds, forcing closing of one private well and two Albuquerque municipal wells. Numerous sources are suspected of contributing to the problem.
This is the top priority site in New Mexico.
Status (July 1983): The State, with a grant of $80,200 made available through the Clean Water Act, is attempting to determine the extent of ground water pollution and possible specific sources of contaminants. In addition, EPA is evaluating methods of restoring the capacity of the Albuquerque wells lost due to contamination.
EPA is starting a remedial investigation/feasibility study to determine the type and extent of contamination at the site and identify alternatives for 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.