September 29, 2011
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Soil & Groundwater Newsletter September 29, 2011 |
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EPA orders $60 million groundwater cleanup at toxic ‘mega’ superfund site in Sacramento County
The U.S. Environmental Protection is ordering a $60 million clean-up of rocket fuel-polluted groundwater at the Aerojet Superfund Site in Sacramento County, Calif., the latest phase of a long-term decontamination project at the site. The extent of toxic pollution at the site makes it one of the largest and most comprehensive Superfund groundwater cleanups in California. A 27-square mile swath of groundwater underneath and around the former aerospace facility is polluted with several compounds, including very high levels of perchlorate -- a main component of rocket fuel -- and a known developmental ... | ||
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PA DEP Chief says Brownfields Redevelopment Boosts Economic Growth, Benefits Environment
Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Mike Krancer spoke today to Pennsylvania Brownfields Conference attendees about the agency`s recent reorganization, highlighting his and Gov. Corbett`s priority to redevelop brownfield sites across Pennsylvania. The conference, a partnership between the commonwealth and the Engineers` Society of Western Pennsylvania, is taking place at the Blair County Convention Center in Altoona ... | ||
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