The site is bounded on the north by a dirt road and on the south by Ox Creek. Generally, it consists of wooded areas and wetlands. PCBs are present in soil samples, according to analyses conducted by the State. The contamination threatens ground water and surface water.
Nearby residents use private or municipal wells.
The site drains into a marsh area that drains north into Ox Creek and then to the Oswego River, which is used for recreational activities. The State brought suit against the owner in November l976 for operating without a permit. As a result, the State granted the owner a temporary permit and a period of l year to clean up the site. However, the case was dismissed in January l978. The description may change as additional information is gathered on the sources and extent of contamination.