Health assessment for Butterworth Landfill, Kent County, Michigan, Region 5. CERCLIS No. MID062222997. Preliminary report

Technical Report · Fri Mar 10 04:00:00 EST 1989

OSTI ID:5220575

The Butterworth Landfill is currently listed on the National Priorities List. The Butterworth Landfill was owned and operated by the City of Grand Rapids until ordered closed by the State of Michigan in 1973 for improper operations. Prior to closure, the landfill accepted industrial waste, including plating wastes, cyanide, organic solvents, inert materials and medical wastes. On-site soil samples indicate that phthalate esters, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are the organic contaminants of concern. Included in these three chemical groups are the following specific compounds and maximum concentrations in parts per billion (ppb): bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate, 66,000; butylbenzylphthalate, 29,000; Araclor 1254 (PCB), 730,000; Araclor 1260 (PCB), 800,000; pyrene, 7,500; chrysene, 3,600; benzo(a)anthracene, 2,900; anthracene, 2,000; and phenanthrene, 7,100. Results showed maximum concentrations in ppb of the following metals in on-site soils: chromium, 43,000,000; cadmium, 280; and lead, 67,500. The site is of potential public health concern because of the risk to human health that could result from possible exposure to hazardous substances at levels that may result in adverse health effects over time. Human exposure to organic and inorganic chemicals may occur via direct contact, ingestion, or inhalation.

• Research Organization: Michigan Dept. of Public Health, Lansing, MI (USA)
• OSTI ID: 5220575
• Report Number(s): PB-90-106899/XAB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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