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Saylor Way Mercury Site

 
Site Contact:
Robert Wise
OSC

(wise.robert@epa.gov)

Site Location:
1400 Saylor Way
Las Vegas, NV
response.epa.gov/Saylor_Way_Mercury

On January 10, 2004, USEPA ERS and ERT-W responded to a release of mercury at a residential property at 1400 Saylor Way, Las Vegas, NV. A 17-year old male had been playing with the mercury for an at least 2 months. The site was identified to Clark Co. Health Districts after the 17-year old was identified as a victim of severe acute mercury poisoning. The victim was reported playing with over a quart of mercury and contaminated his grandmother's home, backyard patio, pool and the sidewalk in front of the house. A CERCLA removal was subsequently conducted to decontaminate the residence, sidewalk and demolish the patio and pool.


DOGGY DECON Bagging Debris Removing Contaminated flooring START monitoring personal effects with Lumex Negative Ion Machine used to filter air inside the residence Cleaning pool bottom of free mercury START using Lumex with soil attachment to field screen soil Level C Jack Hammer Demolition of the pool Pool Demo Pool Demo Backyard after pool removal Backfilling backyard Completed backyard