north penn - area 6

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The North Penn Area 6 site is largely a groundwater contamination problem encompassing the area in and around the Borough of Lansdale, Pennsylvania. Trichloroethene (TCE) and perchloroethene (PCE) are the primary contaminants in the groundwater, the chemical components of solvents and degreasers, although several other contaminants are present. Twenty-six facilities in the Lansdale area were originally identified as possible sources of contamination due to their use of site-related solvents. Groundwater contamination exists at levels as high as 68,000 parts per billion at the worst locations, and decreases with distance from the site. An unnamed tributary to Towamencin Creek is about a mile from the site. Approximately 100,000 people obtain drinking water from public and private wells within three miles of the site. The closest home is next to the site, and the nearest well is 200 feet away. Approximately 45,000 people live within a three-mile radius of the site. Groundwater is still used as a source of drinking water in this area. Site Responsibility Cleanup of this site is the responsibility of the federal government and parties potentially responsible for site contamination.

Hazardous Ranking Score

36 / 100

A score of 28.5 or higher qualifies a site for the Superfund National Priority List.

Regional Contact

Region 3
Within the region: (800) 438-2474
Outside the region: (215) 814-5000

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Timeline

Discovery
Site Inspection
Preliminary Assessment
Final Listing On NPL
Removal

Contaminants & Health Effects

      Carcinogen
      Endocrine Disrupter
      Neurotoxic
      Sensitiser
      Reproductive Toxin
      Persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic
      VOC
      Mutagen

        Census

        White
        African American
        Asian
        American Indian and Alaska Native
        Native Hawaiian
        Other

        14,683

        People living
        within a 1 mile radius

        $95,600

        Average Income

        6,137

        Occupied homes

        Potentially Responsible Parties

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