Fletcher Paint Superfund Site Overview

The video discusses the history of chemical use and the lack of regulations in the past, leading to contamination at sites like Fletcher Paint. The EPA's involvement in identifying and addressing contamination through the Superfund Program is detailed, including risk assessments and community engagement. The cleanup process and eventual transformation of the site into a public park are highlighted.

What was the primary reason for the initial investigation into the Fletcher Paint Site?

• Complaints from local residents

• Routine environmental sampling found contaminants in the Keyes Municipal Well

• Discovery of PCBs in the soil

• A fire at the site

Which company was the largest supplier of scrap pyranol to Fletcher Paint?

• Dow Chemical

• General Electric

• DuPont

• BASF

What was one of the main concerns about the 800 drums of hazardous substances at the site?

• They were buried underground

• They were leaking close to a river

• They were being transported to another location

• They were stored in a secure facility

When was Fletcher Paint listed on the National Priorities List (NPL)?

• 1985

• 2000

• 1989

• 1993

What is the purpose of a remedial investigation in the Superfund process?

• To demolish contaminated buildings

• To sample and summarize the contamination

• To remove contaminated soil

• To list the site on the NPL

What does the feasibility study evaluate in the Superfund process?

• The community's opinion on the site

• The historical significance of the site

• The various options for cleaning up the site

• The cost of the cleanup

Who is responsible for paying for the remediation of a Superfund site?

• The state government

• The local government

• The residents living near the site

• The polluters identified by EPA

What was one of the additional engineering controls used to manage high levels of PCBs in the air during soil excavation?

• Installing air purifiers

• Spraying vapor suppressing foam

• Building a containment wall

• Using water sprinklers

What role does the community play in the cleanup process of a Superfund site?

• They are responsible for monitoring the site

• They provide financial support

• They participate in the cleanup activities

• They are encouraged to participate and provide feedback

What has the former Fletcher Paint Superfund site been transformed into?

• A shopping mall

• A residential area

• A public park

• An industrial complex