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Gulfco: Contamination in Freeport, TX

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EPA Investigates Gulfco Marine Contamination Site
In Freeport, TX


December 29, 2006

The Brazosport Facts has reported that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is currently sampling wetlands north of the Gulfco Marine Maintenance site in Freeport, TX.

The EPA has already found dangerously high levels of 12 different chemicals in its testing efforts, including pesticides.

The area, formerly home to a barge cleaning facility, was deemed highly contaminated in 2003 by the EPA and designated for a Superfund cleanup.

Back then, the cleanup effort reportedly came to a standstill because the agency could not identify who was liable for the cleanup costs.

Since then, according to The Facts, the responsible parties were determined to be Gulfco Restoration Group, LDL Limited, Sequa Corp. and Dow Chemical Company.

Groundwater sampling is scheduled to continue at other sites, to determine how far the contamination has migrated.

It is important to inquire about your pollutant lawsuit as soon as you can. Your individual state's laws may limit your time to bring a legal claim to protect your rights. Your legal review is free, there is no commitment, and your case will be evaluated immediately.

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see also:

Gulfco Superfund Update, 1-11-07 EPA Status Update on Gulfco Marine Maintenance Superfund Site
Updated information from the EPA on the Status of Gulfco Superfund

EPA Gulfco Site History Get the EPA's background on Gulfco Site History
Get EPA description on Gulfco site, with uses from 2004

Sites Under Investigation Toxic Tort Lawyer: ATSDR Activities in The United States
Toxic Tort Lawyer: Agency For Toxic Substances & Diseases Registry

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