| Abstract |
The 4-acre Chem-form site is a former electrochemical machine design, manufacturing, and marketing facility in Pompano Beach, Broward County, Florida. From 1967 to 1985, Chem-form used the site as a certified repair station for refurbishing turbine engine components related to the aerospace industry and also provided services to utility companies that used turbine power plants. Additionally, they were involved in the design, manufacture, and marketing of electrochemical machines for other industries involved in the fabrication of metal parts. These operations resulted in substantial waste generation. Spent cutting oils were stored in stainless-steel vats and were routinely collected by reprocessing contractors. Organic solvents were used for metal cleaning and painting operations. Process wastewaters were discharged to an onsite septic tank/drain field system. Other wastewaters were discharged to an open trench. Prior to 1975, about 50 gallons of wastewater per day were disposed of in this manner. As a result of EPA investigations, a removal action was performed to remove approximately 3,000 cubic yards of soil from the field and trench areas at the site. The ROD addresses a final remedy for the ground water at the site, as OU1. Previous removal actions have now reduced contamination in ground water to below significant levels; therefore there are no contaminants of concern affecting this site. |
