The May 26, 2016 Woolwich Observer carried the following story titled "Environmental assessment the first step in development plan for former Varnicolor site". Keith Metzger, an engineer with Peritus Environmental Consultants stated "The findings were that, although the site used to be quite contaminated, the contamination has been mostly removed, and it is just trace contaminations that are remaining on site, and that is the focus of the risk assessment". The upper soils were not only excavated but a shallow pump and treat system did a reasonable job of cleaning the shallow aquifer. "However, the upper municipal aquifer still had a number of contaminates that are above drinking water standards." Further discussions between Elmira Pump, the current owner, and Chemtura and the Min. of Environment are scheduled so as not to conflict with their cleanup plans beneath Elmira.
Supposedly the full report of the Risk Assessment was to be made public for review in the coming months. Eight years later and I still haven't been gifted a copy. Hence the ongoing lying and deception.
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