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The Site is a former orchard area that has had residential development. Prior to an EPA ban in 1972, a variety of pesticides including lead-arsenates and DDT compounds were applied.
EPA conducted a removal action at one property at the Crozet Arsenic Site in Crozet, Virginia. Historical sampling indicated that additional properties may need removal work.
ERRS continued fern prepping and planting activities. All twenty-three fern planting grids are complete.
Irrigation installation activities resumed this week. Seven grids are fully installed and on-line.
Excavation of grid 050-04 was completed on 5/21. Excavation of grid RASB-13 began on 5/21 and was completed on 5/22.
START sent 6 samples to Air, Water, and Soil Laboratories in Richmond, VA for total arsenic analysis.
ERRS completed backfill activities for all 3 excavation grids.
ERRS continued to dispose of arsenic contaminated soil at an appropriate facility.
All Site personnel demobilized on Friday May 25th for the Memorial Day holiday.
All Site personnel will mobilize to the Site on Tuesday May 29th.
EPA will continue to meet with residents
EPA will schedule removal actions in the Orchard Acres Subdivision.
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