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Can Norwood residents be exposed to contamination if we grow and eat our own vegetables from gardens in our yards?
To date, contamination has not been found on residential properties that would pose a risk. In addition, the concentrations of the contaminants found at the Norwood Site are often found in urban communities. Studies show that exposure to contaminants via vegetable gardens is negligible. With the exception of some root…
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If EPA finds any contamination associated with the Norwood Landfill site that “exceeds” what is considered safe, will EPA clean up that contamination - even if the Agency cannot find any “pathways” for that contamination to reach humans or sensitive environments?
If the sampling data shows an exceedance of a screening level, EPA will consult with the site Toxicologist and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) to conduct a human health risk screening assessment to determine any potential threat to human health. EPA will also consult with the…
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How do we know our drinking water has not been affected over the past 40+ years when the landfill was operating and after it closed since there were no regulations governing its operation or closure?
The Norwood community is serviced by a public drinking water source. The public water supply must meet federal and state Safe Drinking Water Act Standards. Public water systems are required to share annual reports that describe what, if anything, is found in the water supply.
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Vapor Intrusion
Vapor intrusion is the term used to describe the migration of volatile chemicals from contaminated groundwater and soils into the indoor air spaces of overlying buildings through openings in the building foundation. Vapors that accumulate in buildings could cause health risks or other safety concerns.
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Exposure Pathway
The way in which a person can come into contact with a hazardous substance. Three common routes of exposure are breathing (inhalation); eating or drinking (ingestion); or contact to the skin (dermal contact).
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Contamination
A physical, chemical, biological, and/or radiological substance or matter that has an adverse effect on air, water, or soil quality.
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National Priorities List (NPL)
The NPL is a list of hazardous waste sites identified by EPA as warranting further investigation into the extent of the risk they pose and whether cleanup of the site under EPA’s Superfund Remedial program is warranted. NPL listing does not promise remedial action, only detailed investigation.
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Guidance: Liability Reference Guide for Siting Renewable Energy on Contaminated Property
Reference document provides answers to renewable energy developers' common questions with liability and potentially contaminated property
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Greer Industries, Inc., Deckers Creek Limestone Co., Pikewood, Inc. Clean Water Act Settlement
This is the cwa settlement for Greer Industries, Inc., Deckers Creek Limestone Co., Pikewood, Inc.Clean Water Act Settlement
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MPRSA Dredged Material Permits
Permits and authorizations for the ocean dumping of dredged material is issued by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Information is provided about where to dispose dredged material and the process for obtaining an MPRSA permit for dredged material.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)
A Federal law (commonly known as “Superfund”) passed in 1980 and modified in 1986 by the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA). The law gives EPA the authority to investigate sites where there is a suspected threat to public health, or the environment caused by the release or potential release…
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2023 Draft National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System General Permit for Offshore Oil and Gas activities in the Eastern Gulf of America and Supporting Documents
Provides the National Environmental Policy Act determination for the draft general permit.
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Project Location for Minnesota Department of Transportation Trunk Highway 200 Improvement Project
Enbridge Energy, Limited Partnership (Enbridge) plans to inspect and make any necessary repairs on segments of existing pipeline identified through Enbridge’s pipeline integrity program
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Tribal Resource Directory Matrix of Federal Assistance for Water and Wastewater Treatment Services
Summary matrix of funding sources for water and wastewater infrastructure in Indian country and Alaskan Native Villages.
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National Nutrient Strategy
National Nutrient Strategy
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Documents related to Proposed RCRA permit, Lamps Inc. dba Environmental Recycling
hazardous waster permit located in bowling green, ohio
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Frequently Asked Questions About the Clean Air Act Title V Permit for Veolia in Sauget, Ill.
Technical Solutions for the Request for Renewal of the Clean Air Act Title V Permit for Veolia’s Sauget Facility
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EPA and California Air Resources Board Approve Remedy to Reduce Excess NOx Emissions from “Generation 1” 2.0-Liter Diesel Vehicles
EPA and CARB approve an emissions modification proposed by Volkswagen (VW) to reduce nitrogen oxides emissions from model year 2009-2014, generation 1, 2.0 liter diesel Jetta, Golf, Beetle, and Audi A3 vehicles.
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EPA and California Air Resources Board Approve Remedy to Reduce Excess NOx Emissions from Automatic Transmission “Generation 2” 2.0-Liter Diesel Vehicles
On May 17, 2017, EPA and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved an emissions modification proposed by Volkswagen that will reduce NOx emissions from automatic transmission diesel Passats for model years 2012-2014.
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Drinking Water Infrastructure Grant: Tribal Set-Aside Regional Guidelines
Tribal Drinking Water Infrastructure Program Guidelines