This classification is based on sampling data gaps and no available community-specific health outcome data to indicate that the site has had an adverse impact on human health. Currently available information indicate that persons are not being exposed to levels of contaminants at this site that could result in adverse health effects. This classification may change if additional data should show contaminants of concern have reached the population living in the vicinity of the site. When chromium was detected, an alternate water supply was used. The house has been abandoned and no current or future exposures from this well are anticipated.
Municipal water is available.
Contamination at the Palmetto Wood Preserving site has occurred as the result of the general spillage and uncontrolled dripping of wood treating solutions during the period that the site was operational. Since operations ceased in 1985, there is no new source of contamination at the site. The soil remediation was completed for this site in 1989, and groundwater remediation is underway. It is not likely that air contamination is a problem. A health concern regarding the site is from exposure to contaminated groundwater.