ChemServe was a manufacturer of dyes, soaps, drain cleaner, and conditioner. It was also believed to have stored off specification chemicals and wastes. Between 2005 and 2007, Michigan DEQ issued six Notices of Violation. In October and November 2007, EPA, Michigan DEQ, and City of Detroit Fire Department conducted two site visits which documented 1000s of drums and small containers unlabeled, mislabeled, and in various stages of leaking and rupturing.
On March 11, 2008, Michigan Department of Community Health issued an imminent and substantial hazard finding. On March 26, 2008, Michigan DEQ, with assistance from the Michigan Attorney General’s office, issued an imminent hazard order (closing the facility).
Between March 27 and April 1, 2008, EPA issued a Unilateral Administrative Order for cleanup, Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth issued citations for occupational safety and health violations, and the City of Detroit revoked ChemServe’s operations permit.
EPA continues Level B sampling/hazcating of staged drums and containers throughout multiple areas of the site. Areas 5,8,9,10,15 and 27 have been completed.
To date, 7 waste streams have been identified, 2,775 drums/containers sampled, and 2,250 samples hazcated.
EPA has chosen a vendor for lab pack work.
1) Continue to conduct sampling and hazcating
2) Continue to transport and dispose of wastes
3) Begin lab packing for an estimated 5,600 small containers in areas 16 and 26.
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