Heavy rains continue to cause ponds to overflow, eventually reaching Days Creek. The plant is l,200 feet from the nearest residence. The site is unfenced. Approximately l90 people live within 3 miles. Contamination may be entering ground water, which is only 4 to 8 feet below the surface.
Ground water is used for domestic, irrigation, industrial, and agricultural purposes.
The plant is 800 feet from Days Creek, the nearest downstream surface water. The plant received three citations from the State for unauthorized discharges of process waste water into the Days Creek drainage system. Since the company ceased operations, State enforcement actions ceased and the project was turned over to Superfund for cleanup. The description may change as additional information is gathered on the sources and extent of contamination.