Between 1950 and the mid- 1970's, at least four pits were constructed for the disposal of hydraulic oils, solvents, paint wastes, enamel powder, lint from brass polishing, and plating sludges. Approximately 1,600 people live within three miles of the landfill. The Sheboygan River is located within 300 feet of the site. This site is being addressed through Federal, State, and potentially responsible parties' actions. Runoff water and sediments contain heavy metals, phenols, and PAHs.
Leachate samples contain VOCs and heavy metals.
Design of the selected remedy began in mid-1992, and was completed in on November 28, 1995. Construction of the source control remedy began in May 1997, concurrently with construction of the Ground Water Management Unit remedy. The cap construction over a portion of the fill area was completed in the Fall of 1997, with the rest of the cap to be completed in Spring, 1998. Contaminated groundwater and leachate collected by the perimeter drain will be pumped to the city of Sheboygan's publically-owned treatment works for treatment and eventual discharge. Construction of this system is complete.