southwest ottawa county landfill

2901 N 160TH AVE

The 43-acre Southwest Ottawa County Landfill is located in Park Township, Michigan. It was operated as a state licensed landfill until its closure in 1981. The landfill was constructed by Ottawa County in 1968 and received solvents; heavy metals; sludges; oils; municipal refuse; and drums containing unspecified wastes. Lake Michigan is approximately one-half mile from the site. The site is located in a mixed agricultural and residential area. Degradation of the groundwater has occurred. This groundwater commingles with that from an adjacent Superfund site, Waste Management-Holland Lagoons. The major contaminants in the groundwater include: benzene, trichloroethylene (TCE), ethyl ether, chlorobenzene, xylene, and iron. Site Responsibility This site is being addressed through federal and state actions.

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