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Capris Industries Abandoned Drums

 
Site Contact:
Terry Tanner
OSC

(tanner.terry@epa.gov)

Site Location:
1401 Burkemont Ave
Morganton, NC 28655
response.epa.gov/CaprisDrums
NRC#: 939763

EPA encounters hundreds of abandoned containers during a removal site evealuation. Many of the containers are leaking hazardous materials and require emergency action to prevent further migration of contamination into the environment.


For additional information, visit the Pollution/Situation Report (Pol/Sitreps) section.