Strube, Inc. is an aircraft instrument sales and refurbishment contractor with a main office in Marietta, Pennsylvania. The founder of Strube, Inc. (now deceased) had purchased large quantities of military surplus aircraft parts beginning soon after the end of World War II. As the company’s inventory grew, Strube purchased additional warehouse space in several nearby communities. Currently, Strube owns warehouses on seven properties located in the towns of Marietta, Columbia, Maytown, and Mt. Joy, all located in Lancaster County.
EPA continues to provide security and a fire watch until the threat is mitigated. EPA has acquired full access for sampling.
RERT completed preliminary sampling activities in one warehouse in Columbia. Air samples and swipes were analyzed. Air sample analysis results for alpha activity was detected below 5% of the 10CRF20 Table 1 DAC limits for Radium-226. Radon concentrations remain elevated but were lowered significantly by installing ventilation in the building. Sampling instruments will be moved to a different warehouse tomorrow.
Strube will be removing hazardous and non-hazardous subtances in containers during the week of 2/11. Strube is completing this removal activity under the DEP Administrative Order.
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