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Helena Chemical

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Mission, TX - EPA Region VI
POLREP #8 - Assessment Update 		Printer Friendly  |   PDF
 
On-Scene Coordinator - William Rhotenberry 10/21/2005
- Removal Assessment Pollution Report (POLREP) #8
Pollution Report (POLREP) #8
Site Description
This site is a former pesticide formulation and packaging facility, and was the subject of corrective action by USEPA in 1982.  Deterioration of the containment cap has raised concerns over potential health impacts from chlorinated pesticides.

Contamination of surrounding properties was addressed by previous TCEQ actions.

Current Activities
Draft analytical data from the assessment received.  Validation is underway, with the final report expected by mid-November.

Planned Removal Actions
As appropriate following assessment

Next Steps
Validate analytical data, interpret results and generate final report

Key Issues
Analytical delays