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PCE Former Dry Cleaners RV001

 
Site Contact:
Susan Fisher
OSC

(fisher.susan@epa.gov)

Site Location:
Atlantic, IA 50022
 response.epa.gov/pceformerdrycleaner

Analytical results from samples collected by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources indicate that hazardous substances have been released into the environment at the Site. Tetrachloroethene (PCE) and its degradation products including trichloroethene (TCE) are hazardous substances as defined in CERCLA section 101(14), 42 U.S.C. § 9601(14), and as designated in 40 CFR § 302.4. PCE has been detected in one city municipal well at concentration levels that exceed the EPA’s Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) of 5 micrograms per liter (ug/L).


January 2016 soil sampling January 2016 soil sampling January 2016 soil sampling January 2016 soil sampling Excavation area under Highway 6 Excavation area under Highway 6 Excavation area under Highway 6 Excavation area under Highway 6 Excavation area in parking lot - looking for anomaly Excavation area under Highway 6 Temporary staging area for excavated soil Excavation area under Highway 6 Excavation area under Highway 6 Excavation area under Highway 6 Site plume map
For additional information, visit the Pollution/Situation Report (Pol/Sitreps) section.