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Pooler Elementary Mercury Spill

 
Site Contact:
James Webster
OSC

(franco.benjamin@epa.gov)

Site Location:
308 Holly Ave
Pooler, GA 31405
 response.epa.gov/poolerelementaryhgspill
NRC#: 873821

On June 10, 2008, A student brought in a jar of mercury and spilled an undetermined amount of it in a classroom at Pooler Elementary School, Chatham County, Georgia. Georgia Department of Environmental Protection, requested EPA's assistance in conducting air monitoring assessment with the use of a mercury vapor analyzer. Phone Duty Officer dispatched OSC Webster to conduct the assessment. OSC Webster determined from his assessment the mercury levels were above health based levels and warranted a removal action.

In case of health questions, the public can call 912-201-5015 to talk to a medical trained person.


For additional information, visit the Pollution Report (POLREPS) section.