On the basis of the information reviewed, IDPH concludes that the Parson's Casket Hardware site poses no apparent public health hazard at this time. No adverse health effects or increased risk of cancer would be expected from estimated exposures presently associated with this site. The potential exists for area residents to be exposed to site-related contamination through use of contaminated groundwater in the future. Area private wells have not been affected by the contamination, although future contamination is possible since contaminants appear to be migrating toward the wells. Illinois EPA should ensure that access to on-site soils remain restricted.
Plans are in place to continue the monitoring and to maintain site restrictions.
This Parson's Casket Hardware public health assessment was prepared by the Illinois Department of Public Health under a cooperative agreement with the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. It is in accordance with approved methodology and procedures existing at the time the public health assessment was begun. Draft Toxicological Profile for Creosote. Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. Draft Toxicological Profile for 1,1-Dichloroethylene.