Such an exposure can cause an increased cancer risk . Both water supply wells on this property have been abandoned and the home is no longer occupied. There are no other known exposures to contamination from this site. Other private wells in the area have been tested and are not impacted by the site. A public health hazard could exist in the future if contaminated groundwater migrated to other private wells and were present at levels of health concern.
Future exposures to the leachate seeps on-site pose an indeterminant public health hazard.
A monitoring plan should be developed that will provide the nearby well users warning of exposure to contamination above levels that could cause health effects. Leachate in the landfill should be controlled to prevent the potential for exposure to seeps and additional contribution of groundwater contamination. Site access should be limited to prevent contact with the leachate. The WDOH will continue to review remedial actions at this site to ensure the protection of public health. WDOH will also continue to address community health concerns as they arise.