The drums were washed with a strong caustic agent as part of the reconditioning process. The wastewater from this process was then discharged into unlined lagoons and allowed to evaporate. In 1980, the company cleaned out and backfilled the lagoons and now stores the wastewater in a holding tank before it is disposed of off-site. Osborne Creek crosses the northern part of the site.
Local residents use surface water downstream of the site for recreation.
Approximately 3,500 people obtain drinking water from wells within 3 miles of the site. This site is being addressed through federal and potentially responsible parties' actions. The ground water contains polychlorinated biphenyls, volatile organic chemicals, semi-volatile organic chemicals and heavy metals. The soil is contaminated with a variety of organic compounds and heavy metals. Direct contact with or ingestion of contaminated ground water or soils may pose a health threat.