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Crozet Arsenic Site

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Crozet, VA - EPA Region III
POLREP #20 		Printer Friendly  |   PDF
 
On-Scene Coordinator - Myles Bartos 7/31/2008
Time-Critical - Removal Action Pollution Report (POLREP) #20
Site Description
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.  

To date, twelve properties have had removal work due to arsenic concentrations above 58 mg/kg.

One property continues to have removal work done.  Phytoremediation is being used to remove the arsenic contamination.


Current Activities
EPA continued to monitor fern growth and the adequacy of the irrigation system.  

Planned Removal Actions
EPA will activate ERRS to provide additional water to the irrigation system should the springs run dry during a drought.