Public health assessment for Outboard Marine Corporation, Waukegan, Lake County, Illinois, Region 5. Cerclis No. ILD000802827. Final report

Technical Report · Fri Sep 30 04:00:00 EDT 1994

OSTI ID:6701460

The Outboard Marine Corporation/Waukegan Harbor site consists of several areas contaminated by polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs): (1) Waukegan Harbor, (2) the North Ditch, (3) and the Parking Lot Area. It also contains the New Slip, which has high levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). Phenols, PCBs, and PAHs are the only known chemicals of concern at the site, with phenol and PAHs being of concern only at the New Slip. This site is a public health hazard because humans have probably been exposed to substances at concentrations that could result in adverse health effects. The primary human exposure pathway of concern is the consumption of PCB-contaminated fish from Waukegan Harbor or Lake Michigan. Others include dermal exposure to dust, groundwater, soil, and surface water; inhalation or aerosols, dust, and volatile chemicals; and ingestion of dust, soil and surface water.

• Research Organization: Illinois Dept. of Public Health, Springfield, IL (United States)
• OSTI ID: 6701460
• Report Number(s): PB-95-136602/XAB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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