The site is relatively flat to the south and west, with variable topography to the north and east. Residential and commercial areas are largely to the west and south, and relatively undeveloped land lies adjacent to the site to the north and east. Many surface water bodies, including lakes and basins that recharge ground water, are downgradient. An estimated l30 wells within 3 miles of the site serve a minimum population of 7l,000. Other public and private supply wells are also downgradient.
Ground water is the only source of water supply in the area.
The State issued a number of Consent Orders to Goldisc between l979 and l98l for numerous violations of Article l2 of the Suffolk County Sanitary Code and the State's Environmental Conservation Law. The description may change as additional information is gathered on the sources and extent of contamination.