At one time, this facility consisted of four large waste water lagoons, two sand filters, four treatment tanks, two 20,000-gallon tanks, various piles, and drip yards. Numerous spills also occurred on the site. In the 1970s, the company constructed a berm to control run-off and installed a new waste water treatment system. Analyses conducted by EPA indicate that soil and shallow ground water are contaminated with creosote and PCP constituents. The facility is located less than 0.25 mile from the South Fork of the Forked Deer River, where shallow ground water is believed to discharge.
Wetlands lying along both sides of the river support a large variety of wildlife species.
Several public and private wells are located within 3 miles of the site. American Creosote is under reorganization in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court. The description may change as additional information is gathered on the sources and extent of contamination.