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CURRENTLY:
• CLEAN-UP EFFORTS HAVE STOPPED
• CHECKLIST OF ENHANCED MITIGATION MEASURES UNDERWAY PRIOR TO
RESTARTING REMEDIATION WORK.
• AIR MONITORING CONTINUES: CURRENT TESTING HAS NOT FOUND ANY
CHEMICAL LEVELS THAT PRESENT A PUBLIC HEALTH CONCERN.
• ASBESTOS TESTING RECENTLY COMPLETED BY CERTIFIED SITE
SURVEILLANCE TECHNICIAN: ALL TEST RESULTS WERE NON-DETECT.
• DTSC COMPLETED REVIEW TO DETERMINE ANY OFF-SITE SOIL OR
GROUNDWATER CONTAMINANT IMPACTS: RESULTS CONFIRM THAT
CONTAMINATION IS CONTAINED WITHIN THE SITE BOUNDARY AND NO
OFF-SITE SOIL OR GROUNDWATER IMPACTS HAVE BEEN DETECTED OR
ANTICIPATED.
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ASCON LANDFILL SITE UPDATE
NEXT STEPS BY DTSC & ASCON:
• Surveyors will be working on the Ascon site and perimeter of the site for planning of
potential enclosure alternatives and use of equipment near public streets.
• Preparation for 16 foot tall barrier fence. (Hamilton and Magnolia).
• Investigation of feasibility of tenting or enclosure of excavation areas.
• Additional Excavation Cover to seal excavated areas and reduce odors.
• Additional air quality monitoring areas planned including: 2 locations in the
community + Edison Park + Edison High School + Eader Elementary School.
• Will provide updated information on the enhancements and project schedule in the
next two weeks.
• DTSC will host a public meeting before restart of remediation work.
• NEXT STEPS BY CITY:
• City of Huntington Beach to contract with Third Party Technical Advisor for city,
school, and community assistance.
ASCON LANDFILL SITE UPDATE
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