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Public health assessment for reilly tar and chemical, St. Louis park, Hennepin County, Minnesota, Region 5. CERCLIS No. MND980609804. Final report

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6718962
The Reilly Tar and Chemical Corporation Site (Site) is listed on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) National Priorities List. The Site is located in the city of St. Louis Park, in eastern Hennepin County, Minnesota. The spilling of coal tar and creosote on-Site, and the discharge of contaminated wastewater off-Site during plant operations resulted in the contamination of soil and area aquifers with polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and phenolic compounds. Local residents use municipal water drawn from aquifers contaminated with low levels of PAHs. Exposure to these compounds may occur via ingestion of and dermal contact with potable water. The data and information developed in the public health assessment have been evaluated by the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) Health Activities Recommendation Panel for follow-up health actions.
Research Organization:
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Atlanta, GA (United States)
OSTI ID:
6718962
Report Number(s):
PB-93-135838/XAB
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English