It accepted 70 million gallons of various industrial wastes from about 1971 through 1976, when the State revoked its permit. The pond also holds aqueous leachate that contains chlorinated organic compounds and is believed to be coming from the landfill.
Ground water is contaminated.
The Department of Justice, on behalf of EPA, is continuing a Federal civil action seeking injunctive relief against parties potentially responsible for wastes associated with the site. The description may change as additional information is gathered on the sources and extent of contamination.