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Gilberts/Kedzie Site

All POLREP's for this site Gilberts/Kedzie Site
Gilberts, IL - EPA Region V
POLREP #7 		Printer Friendly  |   PDF
 
On-Scene Coordinator - Mike Ribordy 6/23/2005
Time-Critical - Removal Action Pollution Report (POLREP) #7
Start Date: 11/15/2004
Pollution Report (POLREP) #7
Site Description
See Initial POLREP dated 12/8/2004.

Current Activities
From May 20, 2005, through June 23, 2005, the Emergency Rapid Response Service (ERRS) contractor continued with the excavation, treatment and off-site disposal of lead-contaminated soils at the site.  All excavation activities for the site have been completed.  An X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) unit was used to confirm the limits of excavation.  The Superfund Technical Assessment and Response Team (START) collected samples to be analyzed by the lab to support the XRF readings.  

On-site treatment of the excavated soils was also completed during this reporting period.  Samples of the treated soil were taken and analyzed to verify that the soil met the appropriate treatment standards.  A total of 17,757 tons of treated soil has been sent to a CERCLA compliant landfill.

Backfilling and final grading of the site is ongoing.  Most of the perimeter fence has been removed since the site no longer presents an unacceptable risk and the fence was located on several different properties.



Planned Removal Actions
Complete backfilling and final grading of the site. Hydroseed excavated areas.  

Next Steps
Procure landscaper/hydroseeder for seeding operations.  Demob trailer and remaining heavy equipment.

Key Issues
Lead contamination above the site cleanup level of 700 ppm was found to extend into a wetland like area.  A small area of the wetland was excavated before the full extent of contamination was determined. A sampling investigation was conducted to determine the extent of lead contamination. Elevated levels of lead up to 2040 ppm were found in the upper six inches of organic material over several acres. Due to the extent of contamination, further remediation of the wetland like area was determined to be beyond the scope of this removal action.    
 
Disposition Of Wastes


Waste Stream Quantity Manifest # Disposal Facility
Non-hazardous treated lead and arsenic contaminated soil 1100 Tons 5-18-05 Onyx Orchard Hills Landfill, Davis Junction, Illinois
Non-hazardous treated lead and arsenic contaminated soil 597 Tons 5-23-05 Onyx Orchard Hills Landfill, Davis Junction, Illinois
Non-hazardous treated lead and arsenic contaminated soil 1080 Tons 5-24-05 Onyx Orchard Hills Landfill, Davis Junction, Illinois
Non-hazardous treated lead and arsenic contaminated soil 900 Tons 5-25-05 Onyx Orchard Hills Landfill, Davis Junction, Illinois
Non-hazardous treated lead and arsenic contaminated soil 729 Tons 5-31-05 Onyx Orchard Hills Landfill, Davis Junction, Illinois
Non-hazardous treated lead and arsenic contaminated soil 671 Tons 6-01-05 Onyx Orchard Hills Landfill, Davis Junction, Illinois
Non-hazardous treated lead and arsenic contaminated soil 772 Tons 6-02-05 Onyx Orchard Hills Landfill, Davis Junction, Illinois
Non-hazardous treated lead and arsenic contaminated soil 665 Tons 6-03-05 Onyx Orchard Hills Landfill, Davis Junction, Illinois
Non-hazardous treated lead and arsenic contaminated soil 913 Tons 6-08-05 Onyx Orchard Hills Landfill, Davis Junction, Illinois
Non-hazardous treated lead and arsenic contaminated soil 696 Tons 6-09-05 Onyx Orchard Hills Landfill, Davis Junction, Illinois
Non-hazardous treated lead and arsenic contaminated soil 185 Tons 6-16-05 Onyx Orchard Hills Landfill, Davis Junction, Illinois
Non-hazardous treated lead and arsenic contaminated soil 665 Tons 6-17-05 Onyx Orchard Hills Landfill, Davis Junction, Illinois
Non-hazardous treated lead and arsenic contaminated soil 101 Tons 6-18-05 Onyx Orchard Hills Landfill, Davis Junction, Illinois
Non-hazardous treated lead and arsenic contaminated soil 861 Tons 6-20-05 Onyx Orchard Hills Landfill, Davis Junction, Illinois
Non-hazardous treated lead and arsenic contaminated soil 293 Tons 6-21-05 Onyx Orchard Hills Landfill, Davis Junction, Illinois