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Former Irondale Iron & Steel Plant
 SITE DESCRIPTION
The Former Irondale Iron and Steel site is located 526 Moore Street in
Irondale. From 1881 to 1919, iron and steel were produced intermittently at the
site by various owners. Steel plant operation during this time resulted in
contamination of soil, sediment and potentially groundwater.
In 1919, the plant closed and the buildings were removed from the site. The
site was not cleaned up after closing, slag and other debris are still present.
A concrete foundation for a fuel oil tank is also still present on site.
From 1919 until 2001, the site was owned by several different companies. No
additional waste was produced at the site however. For about 22 years, the site
was used as a log storage yard by a nearby chipping facility.
Jefferson County purchased the site in 2001 to be used as a recreation area.
An initial investigation revealed evidence of a potential release of hazardous
materials. Ecology then conducted a site hazard investigation. Analysis of
samples taken during this study indicated that contamination was not present at
a level above Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA) cleanup standards for total
petroleum hydrocarbons and metals. It was concluded that the site did not pose a
significant threat to human health or the environment.
In November 2005, a park visitor notified Ecology about an oily residue on
the beach at this site. After an initial investigation, Ecology determined that
there was evidence of contamination along the beach. Jefferson county closed the
beach and began an investigation of this report.
Jefferson County sampled along beach area and near the fuel tank foundation
and found levels of petroleum contamination and metals in soil that exceeded
MTCA cleanup standards.
Ecology will begin a remedial investigation at the site at the end of June to
determine the full extent of contamination. At the end of this comment period,
Ecology will review all comments received.
These comments and results of the remedial investigation will be used to
determine the next stage of the investigation. Ecology will either collect
additional samples or begin a feasibility study to determine alternative cleanup
remedies. Ecology will continue to involve the public as the investigation and
cleanup moves forward.
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