HOME PRODUCTS ABOUT US LEAD MANAGEMENT VIDEOS CONTACT US BLOG Home » Blog » Price Battery Plant Lead Contaminated Soil Case Study Price Battery Plant Lead Contaminated Soil Case Study AUGUST 16, 2021 The Price Battery plant operated in the Borough of Hamburg, Berks County, Pa., from approximately 1940 to the mid-1990s. The site, about 1.2 square miles in size, is located in a mixed commercial/residential area in the vicinity of the former Price Battery facility. During operations, battery casings were broken open and the lead plates were removed for smelting. The on-site battery plant lead smelter, which was dismantled in 1971, produced emissions from its stack that contaminated the residential areas around the facility. In November 2002, EPA started cleanup of residential properties. EPA completed the cleanup of approximately 555 residential properties in Hamburg, Berks County, PA that were determined to be contaminated with lead. Both interior and exterior cleanups were performed to protect people from exposure to lead in soils and lead dust in residences. The remedial design for the facility cleanup was completed in June 2018. Remedial cleanup work at the former facility began in September 2018. Soil sampling and testing indicated that lead was present at 110,000 (11%)mg/kg. A lead fixation reagent, Blastox 215, was used to stabilize the lead concentrations to non-hazardous levels with a low dose of only 3%. This allows for disposal of a non-hazardous material saving a large sum of money for the project. The cleanup of the former Price Battery lead contaminated property was completed in September 2019. During this work, 7,975 cubic yards of lead-contaminated soils were excavated and disposed of in an approved off-site disposal facility. The excavated area was then backfilled with clean material. Removal of lead-contaminated sediment from the facility portion of Kaercher Creek, stabilization of the creek bed, and installation of a new sheet pile wall were also completed. Blastox® 215 is a versatile heavy metals stabilization reagent that is effective across a wide variety of waste types and metal concentrations and soil sampling methods. Because of its effectiveness, Blastox® 215 has been used successfully on thousands of tons of battery plant lead contamination. Its chemistry has a proven long-term stability benefit. You can apply it at low dose rates and have peace of mind knowing that the soil remediation waste will remain stable, always. Typically, the Blastox 215 dosage averages 2% – 5% by weight. The higher hotspot areas get the higher dosage, the lower TCLP areas get a lower dose. Linkedin YouTube Contact us What is Lead Fixation Soil Remediation Metals Treatment Technology RECENT POSTS Lead Contamination in Soil Information Price Battery Plant Lead Contaminated Soil Case Study Soil Remediation Case Studies Proper Contaminated Soil Mixing Method Contaminated Soil Sampling Method CATEGORIES Industrial Waste Stabilization Lead Paint Abatement Soil Remediation CASE STUDIES TDJ Group focuses on results as a pioneer and innovative in environmental solutions. VIEW CASE STUDIES PERFORMANCE TESTING RESEARCH While meeting the EPA definition of a preferred stabilization technology might sound impressive, research by several, highly trained and reputable agencies proving the long-term performance of our chemistries is even more remarkable. LEARN MORE 18 E. Dundee Rd, Barrington IL, 60010 Phone: 800.252.7869 Fax: 847.639.0499 Site Map © 2021 The TDJ Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.