Background:
The Site is one of nine parcels of land which comprise the Creese and Cook Tannery (Former) NPL Site and is located near the southern edge of East Study Area (ESA) of Operable Unit 1. The Site is currently zoned for residential use and consists of a residential condominium complex that is occupied by children and adult residents.
The Site is currently privately owned by the Crane River East Condominiums, is approximately 3.45 acres, and is located in a mixed residential/commercial area. The Site (excluding Building D) includes three buildings each consisting of 28, two-story condominium units, (Buildings A, B, C). The remainder of the Site consists of paved roadways and parking areas, landscaped areas and grass lawn areas, and abuts the MBTA right of way. Vehicle and pedestrian access to the property is unrestricted. Each condominium unit is individually owned but manages operations pursuant to a condominium association, the Crane River East Condominiums. Arsenic, chromium and polycyclic aromatic
hydrocarbons (PAH) contaminated soil was identified in the lawn areas surrounding Buildings A, B and C in surface and subsurface soils. This removal action,
consistent with the 2019 Record of Decision (ROD) required remedy, will involved
an action in the 0-3 ft surficial soils which are contaminated with PAHs and
heavy metals. This parcel is an open recreation area and access is unlimited.
What Has Been Done to Cleanup the
Site?
EPA excavated
approximately 2400 tons of contaminated soils containing arsenic, chromium, and
polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) from beneath the surface of the asphalt
parking lots (in front of Buildings A, B, C and D); along the northwest corner
of Building D; and in the western yard areas.
What is the Current Site Status?
The excavation and disposal of
contaminated soil is complete. For information about additional work completed
at 33 Water, see Creese
and Cook Tannery (Former) NPL Site - 33 Water Street Superfund Site. EPA continues to work in the area on the Creese and Cook Tannery
(Former) Superfund Site.
The
Administrative Record is available for public review online at:
or using this QR code.
Locations to access the online Administrative Record
include:
- U.S. EPA SEMS Records and
Information Center, 5 Post Office Square, Suite 100, Boston, MA,
02109-3912, (617) 918-1440, by appointment
