9334 CANIFF RD
The approximately 13.5-acres Geneva Industries site is located at 9334 Canniff Road in Houston, Texas, less than one mile east of Interstate Highway-45 and approximately two miles east of Hobby Airport. The primary land uses near the site are industrial and residential. Approximately 35,000 people live within one-mile of the site and the closest residences are located less than 50-feet from the east and southwest site boundaries. The site is drained by the Harris County Flood Control District Channel, which runs along the eastern boundary of the site. Prior to 1967, the Geneva Industries site was used for petroleum exploration and production. Between 1967 and 1978, Geneva Industries operated a petrochemical production facility at the site. The facility produced a variety of organic compounds, including biphenyl, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), phenyl phenol, naphtha, and No, 2 and 6 fuel oils. Geneva Industries began production of PCBs in June 1972 before declaring bankruptcy in November 1973. Pilot Industries operated the facility from February 1974 to December 1976. Intercoastal Refining owned the facility from December 1976 to December 1980. The facility ceased operation in September 1978. As of 1981, the site and adjoining property to the south contained processing tanks and piping, a large wastewater lagoon, two smaller lagoons, a closed lagoon holding solid PCB-containing wastes, a tank area, several drum storage areas, a landfill, and a possible land farm. As a result of past operating practices, extensive soil and shallow groundwater contamination existed at the site
9,240 |
People living within a 1 mile radius |
$47,164 |
Average Income |
2,771 |
Occupied homes |
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