Former DuPont Barksdale Works Project Update

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1 Former DuPont Barksdale Works Project Update September 10, 2003 Presented by: DuPont Corporate Remediation Group

2 Presenters and Topics Brad Nave - DuPont Corporate Remediation Group Tonight s Topics Update on Project Work Conducted Since June 2003 Update on Stream Diversion Project Update on Alternative Water Supply Project Next Steps Answer Questions September 10, 2003 Former DuPont Barksdale Works Project Update 2

3 Barksdale Project Location Wedal Road Nolander Road Bjork Road Ondossagon Road Former Operational Area State Hwy 13 East Ondossagon Road September 10, 2003 Former DuPont Barksdale Works Project Update 3

4 Barksdale Project Priorities Provide drinking water that meets appropriate Wisconsin regulatory standards for all site-related compounds Develop a plan for long-term drinking water supply and implement as appropriate Evaluate for potential off-site surface issues and take appropriate action Identify priority source areas and take appropriate action September 10, 2003 Former DuPont Barksdale Works Project Update 4

5 Stream Diversion Project Central site drainage redirected to reduce the potential for erosion of a former waste management unit (Former Burning Grounds). September 10, 2003 Former DuPont Barksdale Works Project Update 5

6 Stream Diversion Project Contractor Selection Five Contractors Submitted Bids Bid Awarded to Summit Environmental Permits Issued US Army Corps of Engineers permit Bayfield County permit WDNR NR216 WPDES General Storm water Discharge Permit WDNR Permit to Change Stream Course September 10, 2003 Former DuPont Barksdale Works Project Update 6

7 Stream Diversion Pre-Construction Add Photo September 10, 2003 Former DuPont Barksdale Works Project Update 7

8 Stream Diversion Earth Moving Add Photo September 10, 2003 Former DuPont Barksdale Works Project Update 8

9 Stream Diversion New Stream Channel (in progress) September 10, 2003 Former DuPont Barksdale Works Project Update 9

10 Stream Diversion New Stream Channel (complete) Turf Rooting Mat Silt Fence Erosion Control Mattress September 10, 2003 Former DuPont Barksdale Works Project Update 10

11 Stream Diversion New Stream Channel (complete) Add Photo September 10, 2003 Former DuPont Barksdale Works Project Update 11

12 Alternative Water Supply Progress Continuing design and construction prerequisites Discussed proposed municipal supply with most of the eligible homeowners and received positive response from the vast majority Investigated depth of bedrock and ease of bedrock excavation along highway right-of-way Developed agreement for eligible homeowner signature Met with Washburn Common Council on September 8, 2003 to propose municipal water supply extension to Barksdale area Met with Barksdale Township board members and Washburn leadership on September 9, 2003 to review draft agreement necessary to provide water to the eligible area September 10, 2003 Former DuPont Barksdale Works Project Update 12

13 Alternative Water Supply Drilling and Trenching Work September 10, 2003 Former DuPont Barksdale Works Project Update 13

14 Alternative Water Supply (continued) Municipal Drinking Water Supply Agreement Agreement between DuPont and each interested eligible homeowner that specifies DuPont s commitment for supplying a municipal drinking water supply to each home Framework of proposed water agreement Many residents near the Former Barksdale Works want a municipal water supply DuPont is willing to pay for installation of the water pipeline The City of Washburn is interested in providing the water DuPont is willing to pay for the water for as long as the current owners own their homes Agreement is contingent on federal, state, and municipal approval of all agreements, designs, and permit applications that are necessary for construction and operation of the proposed municipal water extension Agreement also contingent on 7 conditions September 10, 2003 Former DuPont Barksdale Works Project Update 14

15 Alternative Water Supply (continued) Municipal Drinking Water Supply Agreement Condition 1 DuPont will provide at its cost all construction, labor and materials necessary to connect the current primary living space at the PROPERTY to a municipal drinking water supply, which will include a flow meter to measure water use. OWNER(s) will provide final approval of the course that any piping or equipment will take across the PROPERTY. September 10, 2003 Former DuPont Barksdale Works Project Update 15

16 Alternative Water Supply (continued) Municipal Drinking Water Supply Agreement Condition 2 DuPont will provide at its cost all labor and materials necessary to restore any damage to improvements (i.e., buildings, sidewalks, or other permanent or temporary structures) or landscaping on the PROPERTY that result from the connection of the primary living space to the municipal drinking water supply. Restoration shall consist of returning all damaged improvements or landscaping on the PROPERTY to as near as possible the condition existing on the date that construction activities begin. In the case of grass that is damaged as part of the construction work, reseeding of the damaged area is acceptable. September 10, 2003 Former DuPont Barksdale Works Project Update 16

17 Alternative Water Supply (continued) Municipal Drinking Water Supply Agreement Condition 3 DuPont will pay for an average of 300 gallons of water per day for use at the PROPERTY and pay for maintenance of all equipment up to the point-of-entry into the current primary living space on the PROPERTY. The average daily volume of water used at the PROPERTY will be calculated every three months and based on readings obtained from a flow meter installed on the PROPERTY. OWNER(s) will pay all costs for municipal drinking water supplied to the PROPERTY in excess of 300 gallons per day. OWNER(s) can make future requests to increase the average daily allowance of water that will be paid by DuPont, should domestic needs (excluding water that will be used as an energy source) at the PROPERTY warrant additional supply. September 10, 2003 Former DuPont Barksdale Works Project Update 17

18 Alternative Water Supply (continued) Municipal Drinking Water Supply Agreement Condition 3 (continued) Payment by DuPont for the average daily allowance of municipal drinking water specified above will end upon transfer of PROPERTY title as a result of sale, transfer or upon death of OWNER(s). At such time, the new owner will receive and pay water bills from the Washburn utility to reflect its costs under its traditional methodology. If, however, the transfer of PROPERTY is made directly from OWNER(s) to OWNER(s) children, whether by sale, transfer or inheritance, DuPont will receive and pay water bills in accordance with the above methodology for ten (10) years from the date of transfer or until OWNER(s) children transfer the property, whichever is earlier. September 10, 2003 Former DuPont Barksdale Works Project Update 18

19 Alternative Water Supply (continued) Municipal Drinking Water Supply Agreement Condition 4 DuPont will provide all labor and materials at its cost to plug and abandon the existing drinking water well, once municipal drinking water is supplied to the PROPERTY. Upon abandonment or conversion of the drinking water well, OWNER(s) will make no attempt to obtain groundwater from beneath the PROPERTY for any purpose without written permission from DuPont. September 10, 2003 Former DuPont Barksdale Works Project Update 19

20 Alternative Water Supply (continued) Municipal Drinking Water Supply Agreement Condition 5 DuPont will provide all labor and materials at its cost to remove any existing carbon filtration system that was originally installed at DuPont s expense. September 10, 2003 Former DuPont Barksdale Works Project Update 20

21 Alternative Water Supply (continued) Municipal Drinking Water Supply Agreement Condition 6 DuPont and its contractors may have access to the PROPERTY during normal business hours (Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Central Time) to perform the construction, restoration and drinking water well work listed in CONDITIONS 1, 2, 4, and 5. Access to the PROPERTY for the work described in CONDITIONS 1, 2, 4, and 5 is granted until such time that DuPont or its designated representative(s) has completed all work described. Access to the PROPERTY to obtain flow meter readings is granted for as long as the PROPERTY is in possession of OWNER(s). September 10, 2003 Former DuPont Barksdale Works Project Update 21

22 Alternative Water Supply (continued) Municipal Drinking Water Supply Agreement Condition 7 OWNER(s) grants DuPont the authority to obtain at its cost all necessary federal, state, and county permits for completion of the work described above on behalf of OWNER(s), as required. September 10, 2003 Former DuPont Barksdale Works Project Update 22

23 Alternative Water Supply (continued) Municipal Drinking Water Supply Agreement Next Steps Distribute signed agreements to interested eligible homeowners Homeowners to review, sign, and return executed agreement by September 24, 2003, so that DuPont can plan construction accordingly Questions directed to: Brad Nave at (502) Cary Pooler at (502) September 10, 2003 Former DuPont Barksdale Works Project Update 23

24 Other Site Activities Progress Made Off-site monitoring April 2003 sampling results submitted to WDNR Currently sampling all homes surrounding site Home value protection program 1st home purchased has been put on the market 2nd home purchased Work plan for on-site investigation to be provided to WDNR shortly Trenching and investigation planned for October and early November September 10, 2003 Former DuPont Barksdale Works Project Update 24

25 Questions and Comments?

26 General Information Contact DuPont (715) (local number) (866) (toll free) Project website Next meeting is anticipated in late October 2003 September 10, 2003 Former DuPont Barksdale Works Project Update 26

27 Thanks for coming tonight

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