The Belcher/Robinson Foundry, located in Alexander City, is an abandoned ductile iron/grey iron foundry. EPA ERRB responded to a request from ADEM to address releases emanating from leaking drums and tanks on site. Initial reports from ADEM indicate the presence of an AST containing oil, several dozen drums containing hydraulic oil and sulfuric acid, plastic totes of various sizes, and paint cans. OSCs Alyssa Hughes and Stephen Ball deployed with START contract resources to assess the extent of contamination and ensure stabilization.
The site consists of 3 parcels of land totaling approximately 10 acres. There are 2 large warehouses, one smaller storage building, and one office building. A fence surrounds the property, but there are several locations where the fence line is breeched. The facility is located in a mixed residential/commercial area. There is an unnamed small creek that leads to the Carlisle Branch located along the northeastern border of the Site. A group of drums labeled Sulfuric Acid are located approximately 20 feet from the Creek. There is substantial staining along the runoff pathway leading to the creek.
The facility filed for bankruptcy in 2006. The county took ownership of the three parcels of land composing the property following failure to pay taxes.
Awaiting analysis of waste stream samples. Once the results are returned, all material will be disposed of at CERCLA approved facilities.
The Site will be stabilized under an Emergency Action Memorandum, and evaluated for a future Removal Action to address all site concerns.
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