BOHN HEAT TRANSFER FACILITY
BEARDSTOWN, CASS COUNTY, ILLINOIS
CONCLUSIONS
IDPH concludes, based on the information reviewed,
that no apparent public health hazard currently exists from
exposure to contaminated soil or groundwater found on and near the former Bohn
Heat Transfer Facility. IDPH evaluated past and present exposure to contaminated
media, and no adverse
health effects would be expected.The pump and treat system
installed in 1997 should reduce the level of contaminants in the groundwater.
Although the pump and treat system should prevent contaminants from migrating
from the site, low levels of VOCs could reach Beardstown public wells in the
future. If that were to happen, any future exposure would need to be evaluated.
RECOMMENDATIONS AND PUBLIC HEALTH ACTION PLAN
IDPH recommends:
Continued operation of the groundwater recovery and air stripping system
to further reduce on- and off-site contaminant levels. Collins and Aikman
Products Company will continue this operation in accordance with an agreement
with IEPA on the remedial alternative.
Continued monitoring of the Beardstown public water supply wells for possible
changes. The contaminants of interest should be included in the monitoring
program. Public water supplies are required to monitor for contaminants, and
IEPA has authority to require more frequent monitoring if necessary.
Continued periodic monitoring of groundwater in the area. The selected remedial
alternative includes monitoring area groundwater. IEPA will continue to evaluate
conditions as the responsible party reports data.
Performing a health evaluation of possible exposures to contaminated soils
if the property is redeveloped. IDPH will provide a health evaluation upon
request if the property is redeveloped.
PREPARERS OF REPORT
Preparer
Aaron Martin
Environmental Toxicologist
Illinois Department of Public Health
Reviewers
Ken Runkle
Mike Moomey
Environmental Toxicologists
Illinois Department of Public Health
ATSDR Regional Representative
Louise Fabinski
Regional Operations
Office of the Assistant Administrator
ATSDR Technical Project Officers
Gail Godfrey
Division of Health Assessment and Consultation
Steve Inserra
Division of Health Studies
Courtney Wilson
Division of Health Education and Promotion
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