Health assessment for Sand, Gravel and Stone, Elkton, Maryland, Region 3. CERCLIS No. MDD980705099. Preliminary report
The Sand, Gravel and Stone site is located near Elkton in Cecil County, Maryland. It was reported that 3 acres of the northeast portion of the site were used for disposal of waste processing water, sludge, still bottoms, 90 drums of solid and semi-solid waste, and 700,000 gallons of wastes. Sampling identified wastes, predominantly in solid and semisolid form, containing acetone, benzene, bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate, butylbenzylphthalate, chlorobenzene, chloroform, diethylphthalate, di-n-butylphthalate, ethylbenzene, 1,1,1-trichloroethane, and xylenes. Concentrations of heavy metals, pesticides, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), exceeding USEPA Drinking Water Standards/Health Advisory Levels, were reported in the surface water on-site. Concentrations of heavy metals, pesticides, and VOCs were found in sediments. The shallow groundwater aquifer contained heavy metals and VOCs at concentrations above USEPA Drinking Water Standard levels. Lead concentrations measured in the deep groundwater aquifer were substantially above the USEPA proposed Maximum Contaminant Level for drinking water. In addition, several VOCs were detected, but at concentrations below their respective drinking water limits. 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. Potential environmental pathways include those related to human exposure to contaminated soil, sludge, surface water, groundwater, air, and the food chain.
- Research Organization:
- Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Atlanta, GA (USA)
- OSTI ID:
- 6984464
- Report Number(s):
- PB-90-143553/XAB
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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