Health assessment for Kimberton Site, Kimberton, Pennsylvania, Region 3. CERCLIS No. PAD980691703. Preliminary report
The Kimberton Site (KS) is located in Kimberton (Chester County), Pennsylvania. KS consists of unlined lagoons that were used for the disposal of trichloroethylene (TCE) and related process waste. Removal actions have consisted of excavation and removal of contaminated soil to an off-site area. In addition, 57 drums were removed. Preliminary on-site groundwater sampling results have identified various volatile organic compounds. They include: TCE, 1,2-dichloroethylene, dichloroethylene (DCE), vinyl chloride, and tetrachloroethylene. In addition, sediment, soil, and sludge samples on-site identified TCE, DCE, lead, and chromium. Preliminary off-site groundwater sampling results identified DCE and TCE. In addition, polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) were identified in sediment off-site. The site is considered to be of potential public health concern because of the risk to human health caused by the possibility of human exposure to hazardous substances via direct contact with contaminated soil and sludge from on-site lagoons by on-site employees and by persons who have unauthorized access to the site. In addition, direct contact with and ingestion of contaminated groundwater by area residents are other exposure pathways of potential health concern. Other possible pathways of exposure include ingestion of bioaccumulated contaminants in the food chain and inhalation of site-related contaminants by on-site workers and/or area residents.
- Research Organization:
- Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Atlanta, GA (USA)
- OSTI ID:
- 6984451
- Report Number(s):
- PB-90-144098/XAB
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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