Radiological survey of the West Lake Landfill, St. Louis County, Missour. Final report Apr 81-Feb 82

Technical Report · Sat May 01 00:00:00 EDT 1982

OSTI ID:6571899

Booth, L F; Groff, D W; McDowell, G S; Adler, J J; Peck, S I

This report presents the results of a radiological survey of the West Lake Landfill, St. Louis County, Missouri, performed by Radiation Management Corporation during the spring and summer of 1981. Measurements were made to determine external radiation levels, concentrations of airborne contaminants and the identity and concentrations of subsurface deposits. Results indicate that large volumes of uranium ore residues, probably originating from the Hazelwood, Missouri, Latty Avenue site, have been buried at the West Lake Landfill. Two areas of contamination, covering more than 15 acres and located at depths of up to 20 feet below the present surface, have been identified. There is no indication that significant quantities of contaminants are moving off-site at this time.

• Research Organization: Radiation Management Corp., Northbrook, IL (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6571899
• Report Number(s): NUREG/CR-2722
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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