Project Update: June 8, 2010

In March, Phase II Sampling was completed and the results are now available. Olsson Associates collected more than 200 samples of soil and groundwater across the site. Olsson’s team compared the results of the sampling to the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality (NDEQ) Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP) standard for industrial sites. Based on the results, one area onsite was identified with soil contaminant levels above the NDEQ VCP industrial site standard. The site is former electrical substation located in the production area. 

After discussing the results of the sampling efforts with the EPA, the Sarpy County Administrator, and PCS Nitrogen representatives, the project team has decided to remobilize the sampling team and collect additional soil samples at the electrical substation site. The additional sampling efforts will help characterize the extent of soil contamination at the substation site. 

Currently, Olsson Associates is revising the sampling plan to include the additional soil sampling. Once the EPA has approved the revised plan, the sampling team will head out to the field and collect the additional soil samples. After the samples are analyzed and the summary report is reviewed by the EPA, meetings will be held to discuss the results of the sampling efforts and redevelopment plans for the site.

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Sarpy County
1210 Golden Gate Drive, Suite 1129
Papillion, NE 68046
402.593.2347

Olsson Associates
1111 Lincoln Mall, Suite 111
Lincoln, NE 68508
402.474.6311