Health Assessment for Hi-Mill Manufacturing Co., Highland, Oakland County, Michigan, Region 5. CERCLIS No. MID005341714

摘要

The Hi-Mill Manufacturing site is listed on the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) National Priorities List (NPL). Hi-Mill Manufacturing is an operating metal-working company. Former waste disposal practices by the company have apparently resulted in contamination of the soil and ground water on their property with metals and volatile organic chemicals. The wells serving the plant were found to be contaminated with volatile organic chemicals. The wells had already been replaced with bottled water for potable purposes; a new well has been drilled; and the contaminated wells have been abandoned and sealed with cement. The metals contamination in the groundwater may have migrated off-site. The site is considered an indeterminate public health hazard. Although there are indications of past exposure of workers in the plant to contaminated drinking water, information on contaminant levels and duration of exposures is unavailable at this time because of the preliminary nature of site-related information. Recommendations include further characterization of site conditions, monitoring of the ground water, and implementation of a health information program for the local residents.