Elevated levels of iron and sodium have been detected at several other off-site drinking water supply wells. A potential exposure pathway of concern is ingestion of contaminated groundwater. Other exposure pathways of concern include contact with contaminated soil, surface water and sediment and possible exposure to landfill gas through inhalation of contaminated ambient air and soil gas intrusion to basements of nearby residences. About 500 people reside within 1 mile of the site. Five or six families live within 500 feet of the site.
All residences depend on groundwater for domestic uses.
Local residents are concerned primarily about potential groundwater contamination at the site and the flow of leachate into adjacent surface waters. Residents are also concerned about the lack of fencing around the site to prevent people from entering the site. The site is an indeterminate public health hazard . Additional investigation is needed to determine if ambient air is contaminated on site and the extent, if any, of soil gas migration from the landfill. The Panel determined that community health education is needed for the site.