Topic 3. Public Health Action Plans

• If exposure is occurring, how can it be reduced or eliminated?
• If exposure is occurring, can the site be distinguished as the source rather than other sources (e.g., lead paint in homes)? 
• If no exposure is found, will that change the site conclusion category?

Actions undertaken 

• On-site residents were provided with an alternate safe water supply (municipal water) in 1989 when contamination was first identified. 
• In 1992, the PRPs installed a "pump and treat" system to clean up groundwater and prevent the migration of contaminated groundwater. 
• EPA's Record of Decision (ROD) for the site requires quarterly groundwater monitoring at and downgradient of the site. 

Actions under way

• The PRPs, under EPA oversight, will continue to monitor groundwater on a quarterly basis until cleanup goals are met. 
• The site owner will maintain the fencing and site security until cleanup actions are completed. 

Actions planned 

• The PRPs, under EPA oversight, will sample residential surface soil (top 3 inches) during its next round of groundwater sampling. 
• The PRPs, under EPA oversight, will remediate site soils in 2004. 
• The state health department will hold public availability sessions (for community members and health care providers) to discuss the findings of the cancer cluster study before the end of the year. 
• ATSDR will review new groundwater and soil monitoring data as they become available and modify the conclusions of this public health assessment as necessary.