House
Republican Press Release
January 23,
2008
Press
Office: 860-240-8700
Potentially
contaminated barrels will be removed from the site on Thursday
State Rep. Selim Noujaim, R-Waterbury, said workers will be
removing 30 drums of potentially hazardous material beginning Thursday morning
from the Calabrese portion of the Scovill Landfill Superfund site on Store
Avenue.
Rep. Noujaim said, “This is a very important project.
Contaminated drums have been on the site on Store Avenue for many years.
Contractors for the federal Environmental Protection Agency will be removing
these barrels throughout the day on Thursday.”
Rep. Noujaim said he wanted to be sure that neighbors are
aware of the activity and are informed about the purpose. He has been
instrumental in working with EPA since last year in having the barrels removed.
As part of EPA investigation of the site, it was
determined that the drums have stored waste water, some soil cleaned from a drilling
rig during soil sampling as well as disposable gloves and overalls.
During the Thursday activity, Rep. Noujaim said, workers may
be wearing protective clothing and respirators solely as a precaution against
inhaling dust particulates. Throughout the day, EPA contractors will be
loading drums onto a truck and hauling them to a licensed facility in Stoughton, MA.
Rep. Noujaim said EPA expects to continue site investigation
work this coming summer and will hold a public meeting to discuss investigation
results. Rep. Noujaim has been working with former Waterbury Alderman Dennis
Odle on making sure the drums are removed.
Rep. Noujaim serves the 74th Assembly District in
the state House of Representatives.
