Superfund Record of Decision (EPA Region 1): Baird and McGuire, Holbrook, Massachusetts (Third remedial action), September 1989
The Baird McGuire site is a former chemical manufacturing facility in northwest Holbrook, Massachusetts, approximately 14 miles south of Boston. From 1912 to 1983 the company operated a chemical manufacturing and batching facility on the property. Manufactured products included herbicides, pesticides, disinfectants, soaps, floor waxes and solvents. Waste disposal methods at the site included direct discharge into the soil, nearby brook and wetlands, and a former gravel pit (now covered) in the eastern portion of the site. Underground disposal systems were also used. EPA also conducted an Initial Remedial Measure at the site from 1985 through 1987 which involved constructing a new water main to direct water away from the site, removing building structures, and installing a temporary cap. In 1986 a Record of Decision (ROD) was signed to address onsite ground water treatment and incineration of contaminated soil. This ROD addresses the Cochato River sediment contamination. The primary contaminants of concern affecting the sediment are organics including PAHs and pesticides, and metals including arsenic. The selected remedial action for the site are included.
- Research Organization:
- Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC (USA). Office of Emergency and Remedial Response
- OSTI ID:
- 7068144
- Report Number(s):
- PB-90-149774/XAB; EPA/ROD/R--01-89/037
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
Similar Records
Superfund Record of Decision (EPA Region 1): Baird and McGuire/Alternate Water Supply, Holbrook, MA. (Third remedial action), September 1990. Final report
Superfund Record of Decision (EPA Region 1): Baird and McGuire, Holbrook, Massachusetts, September 1986. Final report
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