INDUSTRIAL DR
This site, located in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, began as an unlined landfill in 1961, and accepted miscellaneous wastes. It was later taken over by the Chrin Brothers, and operated as a permitted landfill until 1988. Groundwater contamination has been documented since 1980. Contaminants detected in groundwater at the Industrial Lane site include the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) vinyl chloride, trichloroethene, perchloroethene, and benzene from the former disposal activities. Past industrial uses that may have contributed to site contamination include iron ore extraction and iron works operations. The Industrial Lane site includes a zoned industrial area and a 30-acre sanitary landfill. There is a permitted, lined landfill continuing to operate on top of and adjacent to the site. Local residences obtain their drinking water supplies formal combination of groundwater and local municipal water authorities. The Easton City Suburban Water Authority obtains its raw water from the Delaware River. There are 1,140 people living within one mile of the site. Lucy's Crossing, Glendon Borough, and the Morgan Hill area contain 152 residences, with more development occurring in the area. All of the residences affected by the contamination have been connected to the public water system. Site Responsibility Cleanup of this site is the responsibility of Federal and State government, and parties potentially responsible for site contamination.
5,545 |
People living within a 1 mile radius |
$59,216 |
Average Income |
2,081 |
Occupied homes |
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