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SOUTHSIDE CHATTANOOGA LEAD

TN | EPA ID TNN000410686

Human exposure is NOT currently under control

About this site’s exposure pathways: As of August 2023, Human Exposure is not under control at the Southside Chattanooga Lead Site due to potential direct contact with lead contaminated soil on residential properties. A total of 708 out of 1,258 properties identified for cleanup have been remediated. Approximately 2,278 properties remain to be sampled, and the project team estimates that approximately 1,900 properties will require cleanup at the current cleanup level. An early action ROD for site-wide soil was issued in February 2019. The contaminant of concern is lead in soil. The remedial action will excavate contaminated soil above 360 parts per million. The EPA is continuing to prioritize the clean-up of high-risk properties that are known to have child residents or frequent visitors. The site was listed on the National Priorities List in September 2018. The clean-up of all properties with lead above the clean-up goal are being addressed through the ongoing clean-up action.

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Data limitations: Proximity to a Superfund site boundary does not mean your property is contaminated. EPA site boundaries show the area designated for cleanup, not the full extent of contamination. Groundwater plumes can extend beyond site boundaries. This tool shows publicly available EPA federal data. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by EPA, and is not a substitute for a professional environmental assessment.

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