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Cardozo H.S. Hg Spill

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Washington, DC - EPA Region III
POLREP #3 - Cardozo HS Hg Spill
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On-Scene Coordinator - Charlie Fitzsimmons 2/28/2005
Emergency - Removal Action Pollution Report (POLREP) #3
Start Date: 2/23/2005 Completion Date: 2/27/2005
Pollution Report (POLREP) #3
Site Description
Refer to Special Bulletin/Polreps 1 and 2.

Current Activities
EPA and contractors continued work around the clock in attempt to allow for reoccupancy on Monday, 02/28/2005.  After 8 to 10 cleanings, Lumex results began to show consistent readings below the goal of 1ug/m3.  

On 02/26/2005 a Final Clearance Sampling Plan was forwarded to DCDOH for their review.  DCDOH provided approval after requesting that a sample location be added for a day care in the basement.  EPA agreed.  

Ten sample locations were set up with low volume samplers for a 6.5 hour run thru the night and morning of 02/25 and 02/26.  Samples were driven to lab in Middletown, Pa on 2/26/2005.

Results were returned later in the evening on 02/26/2005.  All samples results were well below the cleanup goal of 1ug/m3.

EPA OSC notified both DcDOH and the school officials.  

On 02/26/2005 the OSC manifested 20 drums containing mercury contaminated debris to Cycle Chem for disposal/retort.

On 02/26/2005 in the evening, EPA was requested by DcDOH,  to scan a residential location determined to be the home of the spiller.  This request followed DcDOH's total screening of the home.  No residual mercury was detected.  

On 02/27/2005 EPA participated in a press conference with DcDOH, school officials and MPD to announce the reopening of the school for 02/28/2005.


Planned Removal Actions
None

Next Steps
Final documentation and cost reports.