Health Assessment for Wide Beach, Wide Beach, New York, Region 2. CERCLIS No. NYD980652259

摘要

In 1964, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) collected samples of carpet soil from homes in Wide Beach, New York. Analysis of the samples revealed levels of Arochlor 1254 polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) as high as 770 ppm. EPA began a removal action in May 1985. Fifty-eight homes were decontaminated by having their carpets shampooed. Of these, six homes were tested before and after decontamination. They were retested in mid-September to evaluate possible recontamination. Resampling revealed no concentrations above 4.62 ppm in soil from carpets. With the information at its disposal, EPA is in the best position to determine if this is due to recontamination of the carpet, residual PCB, or some other source. It is believed these levels in carpet soil are not likely to constitute a significant risk to the health of the residents.