Iowa Superfund Site: Electro-Coatings, Inc.
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Electro-Coatings, Inc.
This site is not a Federal Facility.
Electro-Coatings,
Inc.
Iowa
Epa Id# Iad005279039
EPA Region 7
City: Cedar Rapids
County: Linn County
Other Names:
Site Description
The metal plating plant Electro-Coatings, Inc., site is located in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa.
Electro-Coatings is on the north shore of Cedar Lake, a 150 acre impoundment owned by the
utility company. The nearest residential area is about a 1/4 mile east of the site across Interstate
Highway 380. In 1990, the town of Cedar Rapids had a population of 108,751. The
Electro-Coatings plant has been in operation since 1947. The plant currently performs chromium,
cadmium, nickel, and zinc plating. In March of 1976, groundwater from a neighboring industrial
well was found to contain high levels of chromium. The cause of contamination was traced to a
leaking concrete task containing chromic acid at the Electro-Coatings plant. Electro-Coatings
took action to prevent further releases in response to requirements by the State.
Site Responsibility:
This site is being addressed through Federal, State,
and potentially responsible parties' actions. Threats
and Contaminants.
Npl Listinghistory
Proposed Date:06/24/88
Final Date:
Deleted Date:
10/04/89
Threats And Contaminants
The primary groundwater contaminant is hexavalent chromium. Other heavy
metals, including cadmium and nickel, have been found at elevated levels in
groundwater on site. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) have also been detected
in site groundwater. However, most of the VOCs have been attributed to a
neighboring industry. The contaminated groundwater has been found to be largely
contained by the neighboring industrial well. Water from this industrial well is not
used for drinking water purposes and the contaminants do not adversely impact its
use. No groundwater contamination has been detected in the municipal drinking
water wells. The potential for contamination of Cedar Lake has also been a concern;
however, no significant impact to Cedar Lake has been observed.
Cleanup Approach
Response Action Status
Initial Actions: The site is being addressed in two stages: initial actions and a long-term remedial
action focusing on cleanup of the entire site. In 1976, Electro-Coatings, Inc., removed the
leaking deep-pit tank and initiated a leak prevention program throughout the plant.
Electro-Coatings installed five monitoring wells that they sampled periodically, in addition to the
neighboring industrial well. In June 1977, the State issued an Executive Order requiring
Electro-Coatings to install monitoring wells to define the extent of the contaminated plume. In
June 1988, the Electro-Coatings site was proposed for inclusion on the National Priorities List
(NPL). In October 1990, the site entered into a Consent Order with the Iowa Department of
Natural Resources (IDNR) to conduct a Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study (RI/FS). In
1992, contaminated soils were discovered as a chromium dipping tank was being taken out of
service. Chromium-contaminated soil and concrete were removed and disposed of as hazardous
waste. The RI/FS was completed in 1993.
Entire Site: In 1994, under State oversight, the Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs) conducted
an extensive site investigation to determine the nature and extent of contamination of the site.
The selected remedy provided for continued pumping of the contaminated groundwater with
discharge to the sanitary sewer, and ongoing groundwater monitoring. This involved continued
pumping of the Hawkeye Rubber production well should provide adequate containment of
groundwater contaminants. The need for additional extraction and monitoring further assessment
and groundwater monitoring is required to determine the effectiveness of pumping the Hawkeye
well and the need for additional extraction and monitoring.
This Record of Decision (ROD) addresses the principal threat of groundwater contamination.
The objective of the remedy is to reduce risk of human health associated with potential direct
ingestion of contaminated water. Containment is the primary remedy at this site for groundwater
threats. The selected remedial action for this site involves groundwater monitoring and continued
pumping from the neighboring industrial well, which has been shown to effectively contain
residual groundwater contamination. There is also a contingency to install a new recover well or
wells for pump and discharge to the publicly owned treatment works (POTW). Groundwater
monitoring will also include groundwater testing in an effort to determine the effectiveness of
pumping. If water quality monitoring reveals offsite migration of contaminants from the
Electro-Coatings site which are above the Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL), then monthly
water quality monitoring water quality frequency will be institute. If MCLs are exceeded in
designated site perimeter wells for three consecutive months, then the contingency action will be
required. Contingency measures may include increasing pumping from the neighboring industrial
well or installing and operating a new recovery well.
Site Facts:
In June 1977, the State issued an Executive Order requiring Electro-Coatings to
install monitoring wells to define the extent of the contaminated plume. In
September 1999, the IDNR entered into a state consent order with
Electro-Coatings Inc., and Shaver Road Investments. In January 2000, the IDNR
entered into a state order with Hawkeye Rubber Manufacturing Company to
implement the ROD remedy.
Environmental Progress
As a result of initial actions, the Electro-Coatings, Inc. site does not pose an immediate
threat to public health or the environment. Significant declines in contaminant levels have and will
continue to occur as pumping and treating of contaminated groundwater proceeds.
Site Repository
Cedar Rapids Public Library
500 First Street, S.E.
Cedar Rapids,
Ia
52401Iowa Dept of Natural Resources
Records Center, 5th Floor
Wallace State Office Building
900 East Grand
Des Moines,
Ia
50319Superfund Records Center
901 N. 5th St.
Kansas City, KS 66101
Mail Stop SUPR
(913)551-4038
Regional
Site Manager:
Ron King
E-Mail Address:
king.ronald@epa.gov
(913) 551-7568
Community Involvement
Coordinator:
Phone Number:
Public Information Center:
E-Mail Address:
State Contact:
Robert Drustrup
Phone Number:
515/281-8900
Miscellaneous Information
State:
Ia
07Q7
Congressional District:
01
Epa Organization:
Sfd-Iane/Supr
Modifications
source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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