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Jehl Cooperage

 
Site Contact:
Steve Spurlin
OSC

(spurlin.steve@epa.gov)

Site Location:
4 East Virginia Avenue
Memphis, TN 38106
 response.epa.gov/JehlCooperage
NRC#: 1100830

The site consists of a former drum reconditioner that went out of operation in the 1990's. An EPA fund lead removal action was conducted in 2000 to address the numerous drums left on the property by the former operator.

Recent changes in land use in the areas near the property prompted the Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation (TDEC) to re-visit the site. TDEC sampling confirmed the presence of elevated heavy metals, primarily lead, in what is suspected to be ash residues from the former incinerator operations at the facility. TDEC has referred the site to EPA for a removal assessment.


Ash debris on southwest portion of site. Vault discovered on site with liquid and sludge. ERRS pumping out vault. ERRS resuming pumping out vaults. Post vault pumping.
For additional information, visit the Pollution/Situation Report (Pol/Sitreps) section.