Weekly Update, April 09, 2010
Remedial Investigation
Remedial Investigation field work commenced in late-March at the former Metropolitan Works MGP as part of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC)-approved Remedial Investigation Work Plan (RIWP). The work includes the installation of soil borings, monitoring wells, test pit excavations, and indoor air and sub-slab soil vapor points to gather information required to determine the nature and extent of impacts at the former Metropolitan Works MGP.
Activities Week of April 2– April 9:
- Remedial investigation field work including soil boring pre-clearing, soil boring advancement, and monitoring well installation in right-of-way areas along 2nd Avenue and 12th Street.
Future (two week look - ahead) activities:
- Continue with remedial investigation field activities, including soil boring pre-clearing, soil boring advancement, and groundwater monitoring well installation at a private property.