Superfund Record of Decision (EPA Region 5): Bofors-Nobel site, Muskegon, MI. (First remedial action), September 1990

Technical Report · Mon Sep 17 04:00:00 EDT 1990

OSTI ID:5203351

The 85-acre Bofors Nobel site is an active specialty chemical production plant in Edelston Township, Muskegon County, Michigan. An inactive landfill is also located in the eastern portion of the site. Onsite wetlands lie within the floodplain of Big Black Creek, which runs through the southern portion of the site. The site overlies a lacustrine aquifer, a potential drinking water source, which has been contaminated as a result of site activities. During the 1960s and early 1970s, sludge, wastewater, and waste liquids from plant operations were discharged into 10 onsite lagoons. The Record of Decision (ROD) addresses remediation of the lagoons, as well as upgrading the current ground water treatment system. A subsequent final ROD will address other contaminated soil and complete restoration of the aquifer. The primary contaminants of concern affecting the soil, sludge, and ground water are VOCs including benzene.

• Research Organization: Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC (United States). Office of Emergency and Remedial Response
• OSTI ID: 5203351
• Report Number(s): PB-91-921466/XAB; EPA/ROD/R--05-90/150
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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CHEMICAL INDUSTRY
CONTAMINATION
DEVELOPED COUNTRIES
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FEDERAL REGION V
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HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
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HYDROGEN COMPOUNDS
INDUSTRIAL WASTES
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MONITORING
NATIONAL GOVERNMENT
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ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
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POLLUTION
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WASTE MANAGEMENT
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