Pentachlorophenol (PCP), low-level dioxin, and associated/used total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPH) have contaminated the soils around the dip tanks, in the wood drying/storage areas of a former post and pole treatment area, and other dust suppressant areas. A Removal Action was conducted at the Site by the Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs) in 1991 when they erected a fence around the contaminated areas of the Site and placed six inches of gravel over and around the stained areas of the Site. At this time the fence is no longer present and the gravel capping has deteriorated to such an extent that there is substantial endangerment to employees/trespassers and the surrounding environment, including the immediate residential area to the west of the Site. PCP has been detected in monitoring wells.
