The consultant concluded that the site is one of the sources. However, the analytical results suggested that there may be a secondary source on private property adjacent to the landfill. Following the investigation, Salinas started to implement a system to clean up contaminated ground water. In June 1987, Salinas purchased the homes with contaminated wells and bulldozed them. The city also pumped water from wells in an attempt to stabilize the ground water contamination.
Some treated water is injected into the subsurface and some is used in dust control.
EPA continues to monitor the remedial work at the site. The description may change as additional information is gathered on the sources and extent of contamination.