EPA 2020 Soil Cleanup of Northport, Washington
During the next couple of months, the EPA will clean up the soil on 16 properties located within Northport town limits. EPA has determined that this cleanup is warranted to address a threat to people’s health from exposure to lead in their soil. EPA is working with property owners, the Mayor of Northport, and the Northport Town Council to schedule and conduct soil cleanup activities.
CLEANUP PLANS
In August, EPA will begin the soil cleanup in the town of Northport. With the consent of property owners, cleanup will begin at residential properties and common use areas. Common use areas include the Lyn Kaste Gould Memorial Park, the lawn at the Northport Community Library, the play area at the Northport Community Garden, the lawn at the Northport American Legion vacant lot, and the lawn at the Northport Welcome Center. EPA estimates the entire cleanup to take 8 to 10 weeks. Work will be done during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. While the cleanup is taking place, you will see construction equipment such as dump trucks, excavators, graders, and water trucks working in town. EPA and its contractors will make every effort to be a good neighbor while the project is underway
CONTROLLING DUST
EPA and its contractors will control dust where cleanup activities are taking place. They will apply water to surfaces and air monitoring instruments will be placed at the properties being cleaned up to ensure dust is controlled effectively.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
If you have questions or concerns, please contact the following people:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
- Monica Tonel, EPA On-Scene Coordinator
- Call: 206-348-2692 (mobile)
- Email: tonel.monica@epa.gov
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Kay Morrison, Community Involvement Coordinator
- Call: 800-424-4372, ext. 8321
- Email: morrison.kay@epa.gov