The EPA has selected a long-term remedy for the site. The EPA has finalized the Remedial Investigation Report, the Feasibility Study, the Proposed Plan and Record of Decision (signed September 30, 2020) to address the source of the contamination beneath the on-site building. A public meeting was held on May 19, 2020 to discuss the proposed remedy.
| City | Great Bend |
|---|---|
| County | Barton County |
| State | Kansas |
| Coordinates | 38.34654, -98.84946 |
Plating Inc is a federal Superfund site in Kansas. 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: Cleanup underway. Active cleanup is underway, meaning EPA has approved a remediation plan and work is in progress. Cleanup timelines vary widely — some sites take decades depending on contamination depth, groundwater involvement, and funding availability.
Contaminants of concern include chromium, chromium(vi). Contamination has been detected in groundwater, soil.
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.