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 August 23– August 27:

• Performed well gauging of all newly installed wells in conjunction with EPA gauging at wells along Gowanus Canal..

Future (two week look - ahead) activities:

• Planning for completion of one remaining boring/well location adjacent to Gowanus Canal tentatively scheduled to begin in early to mid September, 2010.