U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
POLLUTION/SITUATION REPORT
Elwood Mystery Response - Removal Polrep
Final Removal Polrep
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Region V
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Subject:
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POLREP #3
Final PolRep
Elwood Mystery Response
Summitville, IN
Latitude: 40.3502853 Longitude: -85.6034629
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To:
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From:
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Shelly Lam, On-Scene Coordinator
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Date:
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4/22/2013
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Reporting Period:
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April 13 - 19, 2013
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1. Introduction
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1.1 Background
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Site Number: |
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Contract Number: |
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Action Memo Date: |
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Response Authority: |
CERCLA |
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Response Type: |
Emergency |
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Response Lead: |
EPA |
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Incident Category: |
Removal Assessment |
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NPL Status: |
Non NPL |
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Operable Unit: |
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Mobilization Date: |
4/10/2013 |
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Start Date: |
4/10/2013 |
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Demob Date: |
4/12/2013 |
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Completion Date: |
4/19/2013 |
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1.1.1 Incident Category
Emergency Response - Spill or other one time event
1.1.2 Site Description
Information on the site location, description of threat and removal assessment results are provided below.
1.1.2.1 Location
The site is a farm at 3726 West 1700 North in Summitville, Madison County, Indiana. The property is 5.4 acres and contains a burned-out house, four barns, and several silos. The property is in a rural area approximately 5 miles north-northwest of Summitville. Site coordinates are 40.3502853 degrees north latitude and 85.6034629 degrees west longitude.
1.1.2.2 Description of Threat
On April 9, 2013, various state and local agencies responded because of reports of dead animals on the property. In the process of assessing and removing animals, the Madison County Hazardous Material (Hazmat) Team reported that their decontamination water had a high pH (alkaline) reading and water from a drinking water well on the property had a pH of 12 standard units (SU).
1.1.3 Preliminary Removal Assessment/Removal Site Inspection Results
As stated above, the Madison County Hazmat Team reported that drinking water at the site had a high pH (up to 12 SU).
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2. Current Activities
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2.1 Operations Section
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2.1.1 Narrative
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) responded on April 10-12, 2013 to provide assistance and technical support with highly alkaline drinking water at the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM).
2.1.2 Response Actions to Date
EPA received analytical results collected from two drinking water spigots. Samples were analyzed for total metals, mercury, fluoride, pH, total phosphorus, sulfide, sulfate, total cyanide, ammonia, nitrate, nitrite, pesticides, and organophosphates. With the exception of arsenic, all analytes were below EPA's Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCL), national secondary drinking water regulations, or other relevant screening levels.
EPA consulted with the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) about arsenic detections. Arsenic concentrations ranged from 11 to 12.8 micrograms per liter (ug/L). The MCL for arsenic is 10 ug/L. After reviewing the data and consulting with the Purdue Extension Service, ATSDR did not find anything in the water analysis that would be of a health concern to either humans or animals. Elevated arsenic levels are likely to be a reflection of background levels. Arsenic is naturally occurring in the area.
EPA and the Superfund Technical Assessment and Response Team (START) contractor demobilized from the site on April 12, 2013. EPA concluded response activities after reviewing the analytical data and receiving a consultation from ATSDR.
2.1.3 Enforcement Activities, Identity of Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs)
Information on the PRP is in the site file.
2.1.4 Progress Metrics
| This is an Integrated River Assessment. The numbers should overlap. |
Miles of river systems cleaned and/or restored |
0 |
| Cubic yards of contaminated sediments removed and/or capped |
0 |
| Gallons of oil/water recovered |
0 |
| Acres of soil/sediment cleaned up in floodplains and riverbanks |
0 |
| Stand Alone Assessment |
Acres Protected |
0 |
| Number of contaminated residential yards cleaned up |
0 |
| Human Health Exposures Avoided |
4 |
| Number of workers on site |
100 |
| Contaminant(s) of Concern |
| Contaminant(s) of Concern |
Corrosive materials, arsenic |
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2.2 Planning Section
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2.2.1 Anticipated Activities
No additional activities are planned.
2.2.1.1 Planned Response Activities
None
2.2.1.2 Next Steps
None
2.2.2 Issues
None
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2.3 Logistics Section
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Not applicable (NA)
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2.4 Finance Section
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No information available at this time.
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2.5 Other Command Staff
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2.5.1 Safety Officer
EPA's START contractor prepared a health and safety plan to cover sampling activities.
2.5.2 Liaison Officer
NA
2.5.3 Information Officer
There was extensive media coverage of this site. The Madison County Sheriff's Office provided media interviews for the response.
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3. Participating Entities
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3.1 Unified Command
NA
3.2 Cooperating Agencies
IDEM
EPA
ATSDR
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4. Personnel On Site
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None
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5. Definition of Terms
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| ATSDR |
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry |
| EPA |
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
| ERRB |
Emergency Response and Removal Branch |
| Hazmat |
Hazardous materials |
| IDEM |
Indiana Department of Environmental Management |
| MCL |
Maximum Contaminant Level |
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Not applicable |
| OSC |
On-Scene Coordinator |
| PolRep |
Pollution Report |
| PRP |
Potentially Responsible Party |
| START |
Superfund Technical Assessment and Response Team |
| SU |
Standard units |
| ug/L |
micrograms per liter |
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6. Additional sources of information
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6.1 Internet location of additional information/report
For additional information, refer to www.epaosc.org/elwoodmystery.
6.2 Reporting Schedule
The OSC will not submit additional PolReps.
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7. Situational Reference Materials
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NA
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