EPA completed the site’s remedial investigation and feasibility study along with selecting long-term remedies for groundwater and soil clean. EPA is currently working to investigate the remaining buildings on site to select long-term remedies for these areas in addition to the aready selected remedies for groundwater and soil contamination.
| City | Terrell |
|---|---|
| County | Kaufman County |
| State | Texas |
| Coordinates | 32.73417, -96.27389 |
Van Der Horst Usa Corporation is a federal Superfund site in Texas. 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: Remedy selected. EPA has selected a cleanup remedy but construction has not yet begun. The remedy selection process involves a feasibility study, public comment period, and a Record of Decision documenting the chosen approach.
EPA has identified 10 contaminants of concern at this site, including 1,1'-biphenyl, 1,1,2-trichloroethane, 1,1-dichloroethane. Contamination has been detected in groundwater, sediment, 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.