Public health assessment for Agriculture Street Landfill, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, Region 6: CERCLIS number LAD981056997. Final report

Technical Report · Wed Jun 02 04:00:00 EDT 1999

OSTI ID:6406187

Agriculture Street Landfill (ASL) is a former landfill that has been developed in part for residential use. Site contaminants have been detected in soil, dust, air, and garden produce. Residents may be exposed to site contaminants through ingestion, skin contact, or breathing. The primary contaminants are metals, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), volatile organic compounds, and pesticides. The undeveloped area of the site has been classified as a public health hazard. The highest levels of contaminants have been detected in the undeveloped area. The majority of the residential area and the Press Park Community Center have been classified as no apparent public health hazard since the levels of contaminants in the soil are generally below levels of health concern. Based on the data reviewed, it is recommended that measures be taken to limit residents' exposure to areas where soil is contaminated at levels of health concern.

• Research Organization: Louisiana State Office of Public Health, Baton Rouge, LA (United States); Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Atlanta, GA (United States)
• OSTI ID: 6406187
• Report Number(s): PB-99-152282/XAB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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LAND POLLUTION CONTROL
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SANITARY LANDFILLS
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