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BIG JOHN SALVAGE - HOULT ROAD

WV | EPA ID WVD054827944

Human exposure is under control

About this site’s exposure pathways: The Big John Salvage Superfund site is considered Current Exposures Controlled since all current completed exposure pathways fall within the acceptable risk range. The pre-final draft human health risk assessment indicates that the only exposure route outside the secured area which may present an unacceptable risk to people would be recreational users of the Monongahela River, which is adjacent to the site, coming into contact with deep sediments contaminated with coal tar residues, including carcinogenic polyaromatic hydrocarbons (CaPAHs). Potential contact with deep sediment (>1feet) is considered under a future use scenario as local developers are considering construction of a marina along the river bank. As of November 2007, EPA removed contaminated sediment from the tributary and installed a seep collection system to prevent contamination from moving further. EPA is currently completing an investigation to determine what additional work should be conducted. EPA issues fact sheet updating the community on site progress in September 2006 and has assigned a Community Involvement Coordinator to answer community member questions and concerns.

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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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