Health assessment for Sullivan's Ledge, New Bedford, Massachusetts, Region 1. CERCLIS No. MAD980731343. Final report

Technical Report · Mon Apr 10 04:00:00 EDT 1989

OSTI ID:7169107

The Sullivan's Ledge National Priorities List (NPL) Site is a former granite quarry used as an industrial landfill from around 1940 until the 1970's. Groundwater sampling was conducted immediately adjacent to the quarry pits. The migration of contaminants to off-site locations has been documented. Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) were the most prevalent contaminants detected and were found in surface soils and sediments both on-site and off-site, and as airborne contaminants above the site. Soil and sediment contamination by polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) also occurs. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs: benzene, vinyl chloride, trichloroethylene, and trans-1,2-dichloroethylene) present in groundwater have contaminated surface water through seepage to a stream along the eastern border of the site. The site is of public health concern because of the risk to human health resulting from probable exposure to hazardous substances at concentrations that may result in adverse health effects.

• Research Organization: Massachusetts Dept. of Public Health, Boston, MA (USA)
• OSTI ID: 7169107
• Report Number(s): PB-90-137985/XAB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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