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 September 13– September 17:

• Completed SB-9 boring and installation of monitoring well triplet (MW-9S, MW-9I, and MW-9D) adjacent to Gowanus Canal.
• Completed surface soil sampling at three locations adjacent to Gowanus Canal.
• Completed survey of all newly installed wells and soil borings.

Future (two week look - ahead) activities:

• Complete removal of drill rig from work area adjacent to Gowanus Canal using crane contractor.
• Complete well development at well triplet (MW-9S, MW-9I, and MW-9D) adjacent to canal.
• Complete aquifer testing at select well locations and groundwater sampling at all well locations.