Lately, in Corinna...

May 21, 2002
 
 

The EPA will release two reports on the Eastland Woolen Mill Superfund Site. The Remedial Investigation Report describes all work done since 1999 to determine the nature and extent of the contamination from the mill. The Feasibility Study Report presents what can be done about the contamination. 

The cleanup activities conducted so far in the village area of Corinna are part of an early cleanup action. These activities were started before the reports were completed because it was important to stop the spread of contamination in the ground water.

After the Feasibility Study is complete, a Proposed Plan will be issued describing actions to address the remaining contamination at the site. Part of the plan will address the area in the vicinity of the mill, another section will address the downstream sediments and floodplains. The public will have an opportunity to comment on the Proposed Plan this summer. 

The EPA will hold a public informational meeting on June 5, 2002 at the Corinna School cafeteria at 7:00 p.m. to discuss these findings and proposals for further cleanup. The public may also ask questions at SCCE TAG committee meetings. (Information and meeting times posted below.)