Learn the Issues
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Questions and Answers: Previous Monitoring
Frequent questions and answers on previous monitoring
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Consent for Access to Properties in English/Spanish
follow up fact sheet for S.H. Bell, final consent order, and air monitoring for fugitive dust and manganese issues, september 27, 2017
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EPA Work Continues Near Southeast Chicago Facility Fact Sheet – English/Spanish
follow up fact sheet for S.H. Bell, final consent order, and air monitoring for fugitive dust and manganese issues, september 27, 2017
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EPA Contacts Pilsen Area Property Owners for Sampling: January 2016 English and Spanish Fact Sheets
Soil sampling requested for Pilsen area residents.
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North Pleasant Drive Closure Announcement
Pleasant Drive closure area highlighted in red.
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Where is the treated wastewater going?
The wastewater treatment system removes derailment contaminants using several steps, including sedimentation and filtration. The treated wastewater is then tested to verify vinyl chloride is below the drinking water standard. Once treated, water is sent to facilities certified to accept non-hazardous wastewater and that are regulated by federal and state…
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How is the sediment sampling in Leslie and Sulphur Run different than the eco-assessment?
The main purpose of sediment sampling is to understand the extent of sediment contamination in Sulphur and Leslie Run. The eco-assessment, however, focuses on the potential uptake of contaminants in fish and other organisms.
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What is the status of the sampling data from Leslie Run and Sulphur Run?
Sediment sampling in Leslie and Sulphur Run is complete. The data generated by this work are being evaluated and compared to human health and ecological risk threshold criteria. That will lead to a determination about whether additional actions will be required and what those actions should be.
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Soil and Sediment Sampling Results Quick Reference Guide
Quick reference guide to the soil sample results
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Full Characterization Workplan
Highlighting the Characterization Work Plan for Derailment-Area Soil
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How do I notify the EPA that I am interested?
You can let us know by calling 330-775-6517, or visiting the EPA Community Welcome Center or the Norfolk Southern Family Assistance Center. If you previously contacted EPA to inquire about interest in the program, there is no need to contact us again. Please note that there will be an end…
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Hazardous Waste Cleanup: Ansul Inc. Stanton St. Facility - Marinette, Wisconsin
RCRA Corrective Action Site, Tyco Safety Products, Ansul Inc. Stanton St. Facility - Marinette, Wisconsin
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EPA Response to Enbridge Spill in Michigan
EPA's response to the Enbridge oil spill in July 2010 near Marshall, Michigan, including documents, data, photos.
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Lindsay Light Superfund Sites
Lindsay Light is a group of Superfund removal sites in the Streeterville neighborhood of downtown Chicago. All excavations in the area require radiation testing to detect thorium-contaminated soil Streeterville neighborhood..
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Technical and Legal Documents
West Calumet Housing Complex East Chicago site
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Deer Lake AOC Boundary Map
Printable map from 2006 and GIS shapefile of the Deer Lake Area of Concern.
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Remediation and Restoration Projects for Kalamazoo River AOC
Table describing remediation work on the Kalamazoo River AOC.
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Lake St. Clair Coastal Marsh Restoration
Marsh restoration to Lake St. Clair near the Clinton River.
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Niagara River AOC Habitat Restoration and Sediment Remediation Work
Describes history of the AOC, beneficial use impairments and sources of pollution for the Niagara River AOC.
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Manistique River AOC
Background about the Manistique River in Michigan's upper peninsula, why it was named an AOC, and its beneficial use impairments.