The site’s long-term remedy included on-site thermal incineration of contaminated soils, sludge and sediments and extraction and treatment of contaminated groundwater. Construction of the remedy finished in 1993. Groundwater treatment took place from 1994 to 1999 and from 2000 to 2006.
| City | Ola/Birta |
|---|---|
| County | Yell County |
| State | Arkansas |
| Coordinates | 35.02500, -93.20389 |
Old Midland Products is a federal Superfund site in Arkansas. The Superfund program, created by Congress in 1980, addresses sites where hazardous substances have been released or threaten release into the environment. EPA scores potential sites using the Hazard Ranking System; those that score high enough are placed on the National Priorities List.
Current status: Ready for anticipated reuse. EPA considers this site ready for anticipated reuse, meaning cleanup has progressed enough for certain land uses. This does not necessarily mean all contamination has been removed — institutional controls like deed restrictions may limit how the land can be used.
Contaminants of concern include pentachlorophenol, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (pahs). Contamination has been detected in sediment, groundwater, soil, surface water, sludge.
If you live near this site and have health concerns, your state health department can provide site-specific guidance. EPA maintains a community involvement program for most NPL sites, and site documents — including the Record of Decision, five-year reviews, and public health assessments — are typically available through EPA's Superfund site profile.