Organization | • | Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Community Relations | [X] |
| | 141: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2003 March | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | For many years, this 124-acre site was the location of fertilizer manufacturing, which used naturally occurring phosphates found in gypsum. The process used acid to free the phosphates for use in fertilizer production, and it resulted in a 25 to 40 acre pile/stack of acidic gypsum waste. The gypsum waste was piled into a strip mine pond and now rises more than 60 feet above the pond surface. Illinois EPA placed a Seal Order (to prevent public access) on the site in 1988 and, in 1989, spent $500,000 to perform an Immediate Removal of hazardous waste at the site. In 2000, the Agency worked with Borden Chemical, Inc., a former site owner, to do emergency stabilization work to safeguard surrounding residents and the environment. After many years of dealing with obstacles and delays, visible progress is taking place on the site. The printable map referenced in this fact sheet was included as a pdf attachment to "Smith Douglas Site: Fact Sheet #4." | | | | Date Created: | 05 24 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | Fact Sheet 5 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000042457 Original UID: 21981 FIRST WORD: Smith | |
| 142: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2002 February | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Between 1904 and 1933, the St. Louis Smelting and Refining Company operated a lead smelter at the location that is now home to the Collinwoods and Pine Lake subdivisions. The smelting facilitys main building was located near the present intersection of Raintree Trail and Pine Lake Road. Other plant buildings were located in the area presently bounded by Banyon Tree Road, Lemontree Lane and Dogwood Trail. The company produced a variety of lead products including lead ingots, lead sheets and powdered lead. The lead smelting process also resulted in the production of large amounts of lead-bearing waste known as slag. Slag is a mixture of lead and other elements, impurities and ash. Lead slag for this facility was disposed of in large piles on the site. One such pile existed on the south side of Pine Lake Road starting across from the intersection of Lemontree Lane and extending to the Pine Lake Road cul-de-sac. | | | | Date Created: | 05 24 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | Fact Sheet #2 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000042458 Original UID: 21982 FIRST WORD: Collinwoods | |
| 143: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2002 May | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | In March and April of 2002, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) conducted a site investigation in the area of the former St. Louis Smelting and Refining Company lead smelter. Many factors, including the past operations at the site, influenced the Illinois EPAs decision to conduct this expanded site investigation. | | | | Date Created: | 05 24 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | Fact Sheet #3 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000042459 Original UID: 21983 FIRST WORD: St. | |
| 144: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2006 December | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The John Tarkowski property is 16 acres in unincorporated Lake County near the Village of Wauconda (map attached). Public records show that Mr. Tarkowski has been illegally receiving waste material at his property since the late 1960s, and Lake County as well as the State of Illinois and U.S. EPA have pursued legal actions against Mr. Tarkowski since that time. Although the judgment of more than one court determined that Mr. Tarkowski should remove various waste materials and adhere to deed restrictions, zoning ordinances and state laws regulating permitting of landfills, the problem persisted. Extensive litigation by the local, state and federal authorities has taken place relative to this site. The printable map referenced in the fact sheet will be included as a separate pdf attachment. | | | | Date Created: | 05 24 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | Fact Sheet #1 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000042461 Original UID: 21984 FIRST WORD: Tarkowski | |
| 145: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2005 September | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Based on the human health threat from exposure posed by the dilapidated, asbestos-containing school located at 7th and Oak Street in Thebes, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) will demolish the building and cleanup the site using both Federal and State funding. Due to the condition of this former school, it is highly likely that asbestos fibers are being released to the environment and coming in contact with trespassers. Health concerns for human exposure warrants corrective action at this location. | | | | Date Created: | 05 24 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | Fact Sheet #1 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000042464 Original UID: 21985 FIRST WORD: Former | |
| 146: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2007 October | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Based on the human health threat from exposure posed by the dilapidated, asbestos-containing school located at 700 Broadway in Venice, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) will abate the asbestos where safe to do so, and recycle the remaining building material using State funds. Due to the condition of this former school, it is highly likely that asbestos fibers are being released to the environment and coming in contact with trespassers or nearby residents. Health concerns for human exposure warrants corrective action at this location. | | | | Date Created: | 05 24 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | Fact Sheet #1 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000042465 Original UID: 21986 FIRST WORD: Former | |
| 147: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2001 May | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Located less than 1/4 mile south of the Sangamon River and north of Rock Spring Road, the landfill has significant erosion, with wide erosion gullies. Visible leachate is observed on three sides of the landfill and drains into a stream that flows into the Sangamon River. No groundwater monitoring has been performed at the site, where depth to groundwater is less than twenty feet. Financial assurance for the site, in the form of a letter of credit, has expired and has not been renewed. The case is currently under enforcement action by Illinois EPA and the Illinois Attorney General's Office. | | | | Date Created: | 05 24 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | Fact Sheet #1 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000042466 Original UID: 21987 FIRST WORD: Waste | |
| 148: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2002 May | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | This 40-acre landfill site southwest of Decatur in Macon County was developed in 1972 as a sanitary landfill. The site had a history of not complying with the newer landfill rules in the 1980s. The landfill also exceeded its permitted waste disposal limits by 40 to 50 feet, and the Illinois EPA eventually obtained a court order to close the landfill on May 6, 1992. Located less than 1/4 mile south of the Sangamon River and north of Rock Spring Road, the landfill has wide erosion gullies. Visible leachate seeps (leachate is water that has traveled through the landfill and contacted waste material) are observed on three sides of the landfill and drain into a stream that flows into the Sangamon River. | | | | Date Created: | 05 24 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | Fact Sheet #2 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000042467 Original UID: 21988 FIRST WORD: Waste | |
| 149: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2004 April | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | This 40-acre landfill site southwest of Decatur in Macon County was developed in 1972 as a sanitary landfill. The site had a history of not complying with the newer landfill rules in the 1980s. The landfill also exceeded its permitted waste disposal limits, and the Illinois EPA eventually obtained a court order to close the landfill on May 6, 1992. Located approximately 1/4 mile south of the Sangamon River and north of Rock Spring Road, the landfill had wide erosion gullies. Visible leachate seeps (leachate is water that has traveled through the landfill and contacted waste material) were observed on three sides of the landfill and drained into a stream that flows into the Sangamon River. | | | | Date Created: | 05 24 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | Final Fact Sheet | | | | ISL ID: | 000000042468 Original UID: 21989 FIRST WORD: Waste | |
| 150: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2008 February | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Illinois EPA has scheduled the first controlled prairie burn at the former Waste Hauling Landfill site for late February to mid-March 2008. The specific date of the event will depend on weather conditions. The site is located west of Decatur, approximately 1/4 mile south of the Sangamon River on the north side of West Rock Springs Road. The controlled burn is necessary to eliminate accumulated dead vegetation and to stimulate new growth and diversity in the plant life. It will also eliminate invasive plant species, which have more shallow root systems than the mix of prairie plants on the landfill cap. | | | | Date Created: | 05 24 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | Fact Sheet #4 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000042469 Original UID: 21990 FIRST WORD: Controlled | |
| 151: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2001 December | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Currently the property is vacant with evidence of ongoing unrestricted dumping. A scrap flatbed semitrailer, gas cylinders and other metals and glass are scattered throughout the site. The site is overgrown and a small pond is located in the central part of the property; however, it is not known whether this water body is present throughout the year or intermittently due to seasonal rainfall and snowmelt. | | | | Date Created: | 05 24 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | Fact Sheet #1 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000042470 Original UID: 21991 FIRST WORD: Wasteland | |
| 152: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2006 July | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) began a sampling program in 2005 to test private wells in the county for potential chemical threats. In consultation with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA or Agency) and U.S. Geological Survey, the health department developed a scientific strategy for randomly testing a representative number of wells across the county for the presence of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). These are common chemicals found in industrial and commercial solvents and products such as gasoline and other fuels. The goal of the testing is to provide homeowners with information about the quality of the water they are using from private wells and to help them make informed decisions for their families. The printable map referenced in the fact sheet will be included in a separate pdf attachment. | | | | Date Created: | 05 24 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | Fact Sheet 1 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000042471 Original UID: 21992 FIRST WORD: Wayne | |
| 153: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 1999 July | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Western Lion Landfill, approximately 26 acres, is located at the intersection of Coles County roads 1100E (Loxa Road) and 900N (Route 316) and is about 1 miles northeast of Mattoon. The landfill was operated from 1978 until 1996. Various violations were documented by Illinois EPA during its operation. An inspection by Illinois EPA's Champaign field office in 1994 revealed an improper excavation in already-buried waste. The landfill was subsequently closed by an agreed order in January 1996 (Coles County Circuit Court). | | | | Date Created: | 05 24 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | Fact Sheet #1 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000042472 Original UID: 21993 FIRST WORD: Western | |
| 154: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2000 May | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | After a history of environmental violations at the Western Lion and Service Disposal #1 Landfill sites, the Illinois EPA learned in May 1994 that the owner/operator of the site had begun excavating a trench in an area of buried waste without a permit. A temporary order from the Attorney General's Office required all operations to stop by January 20, 1996. During an inspection by Illinois EPA in June 1997, field personnel discovered that the open trench had filled with 35-40 feet of leachate (rainwater that has traveled through the landfill and contacted waste). This leachate pit occasionally overtopped its banks and flowed into the nearby Riley Creek, which is a Class "A" Stream. | | | | Date Created: | 05 24 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | Fact Sheet #2 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000042473 Original UID: 21994 FIRST WORD: Western | |
| 155: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2002 May | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | After a history of environmental violations at the Western Lion and Service Disposal #1 Landfill sites, a temporary order from the Illinois Attorney Generals Office required all of the waste disposal operations to stop in January 1996. During an inspection by Illinois EPA in June 1997, field personnel discovered that an open trench had filled with 35-40 feet of leachate (rainwater that has traveled through the landfill and contacted waste). The leachate overflowed at times into nearby Riley Creek, a Class A Stream considered a "unique aquatic resource" in the state. | | | | Date Created: | 05 24 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | Final Fact Sheet (#3) | | | | ISL ID: | 000000042474 Original UID: 21995 FIRST WORD: Western | |
| 156: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2007 March | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Illinois EPA has scheduled the first controlled prairie burn for early to mid-April 2007 (dependent on certain weather conditions) at the former Western Lion/Service Disposal Landfill site. A burn was scheduled for spring of 2005, but was cancelled due to lack of adequate vegetation. The site is located at the intersection of Coles County roads 1100E (Loxa Road) and 900N (Route 316) about 1 miles northeast of Mattoon. The controlled burn, which may take one to three days, is necessary to eliminate accumulated dead vegetation and to stimulate new growth and diversity in the plant life. It will also eliminate invasive plant species, which have shallower root systems than the mix of prairie plants on the landfill cap. | | | | Date Created: | 05 24 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | [Fact Sheet #4] | | | | ISL ID: | 000000042475 Original UID: 21996 FIRST WORD: Western | |
| 157: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 January | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has launched its new web portal for environmental permitting that will make the process more user-friendly and transparent and allow applicants and other interested parties to track the progress of the Agency's permit decision-making process on-line for the first time. The web portal, along with other permitting efficiencies, was developed as part of Public Act 97-95, which was signed by Gov. Pat Quinn in July 2011. | | | | Date Created: | 05 24 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000042476 Original UID: 21997 FIRST WORD: Permit | |
| 158: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Illinois EPA, Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Cook County Department of Public Health are encouraging owners of private wells in developed areas (where there is a potential for chemical contamination) to have their wells tested. The printable map referenced in the fact sheet will be included in a separate pdf attachment. | | | | Date Created: | 05 25 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000042480 Original UID: 22002 FIRST WORD: South | |
| 159: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | La EPA de Illinois, el Departmento de Salud Pblica de Illinois y el Departmento de Salud Pblica del Condado Cook le piden a los ciudadanos del rea que tienen pozos de agua potable propios (donde existe la posiblidad de contaminacin de qumicos) que le hagan pruebas al agua de sus pozos. The printable map referenced in the fact sheet will be included as a separate pdf attachment. | | | | Date Created: | 05 25 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000042482 Original UID: 22004 FIRST WORD: Area | |
| 160: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2010 January | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) has prepared this fact sheet to provide information about landfill odors that residents have been experiencing from the Veolia ES Orchard HillsLandfill and the Winnebago Landfill. Fact sheet updates will be distributed as landfill gas mitigation activities progress at each facility to keep area residents better informed. | | | | Date Created: | 05 25 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | Fact Sheet #1 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000042483 Original UID: 22005 FIRST WORD: Odor | |
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