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This document provides an environmental assessment of a site related to hazardous waste disposal in Onondaga Lake, detailing site characteristics, hazardous substances involved, and recommendations

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How to fill out Onondaga Lake NPL Subsite Evaluation

1. Gather necessary documents and data regarding the Onondaga Lake NPL Subsite.
2. Review the evaluation criteria and guidelines provided by the environmental authority.
3. Start by filling out the basic information section including the site name, location, and date.
4. Document the historical and current environmental conditions of the lake.
5. Assess the potential risks posed by the site to human health and the environment.
6. Include any previous assessments or studies conducted at the site.
7. Provide information on stakeholders and community involvement.
8. Complete the required sections on remedial actions and future monitoring plans.
9. Review the entire evaluation for completeness and accuracy.
10. Submit the evaluation to the designated environmental authority.

Who needs Onondaga Lake NPL Subsite Evaluation?

1. Environmental agencies responsible for monitoring and cleaning contaminated sites.
2. Local government for planning and community safety initiatives.
3. Scientists and researchers studying environmental impacts and remediation efforts.
4. Community organizations advocating for public health and environmental justice.
5. Property developers needing information on site conditions before proceeding with projects.

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What is the most contaminated lake in the United States?

Onondaga Lake: What We Can Learn from the Most Polluted Lake in America. Recently, in a small but important step for Indigenous land back movements across the US, 1000 acres of land has been returned to the stewardship of Onondaga Nation in upstate New York.

Is Onondaga Lake still a superfund site?

As a result, Onondaga Lake was designated a federal Superfund site in 1994. The Superfund site includes the lake bottom and subsites around the lake and along tributaries.

How did mercury get into Onondaga Lake?

In 1946, Allied Chemical started a mercury cell process that resulted in waste streams containing mercury and heavy metals being discharged by its facilities at Willis Avenue and Bridge Street. Honeywell's Semet Residue Ponds are another source of contamination to the lake.

What chemicals were dumped into Onondaga Lake?

Mercury. Methyl mercury, the mercury found in aquatic systems, is among the most poisonous chemicals known. Mercury has been measured in fish from Onondaga lake at levels that far surpass federal and state standards. 165,000 lbs of mercury was discharged into Onondaga Lake by Allied Chemical (Honeywell's predecessor).

How much did the Onondaga Lake cleanup cost?

Total estimated cost for a real, thorough cleanup: $2.16 billion.

Is it safe to eat fish from Onondaga Lake?

Onondaga lake is polluted - so don't eat the fish.

Is lake Onondaga safe to swim in?

Pollution in Onondaga Lake: A Snapshot Swimming was banned by 1940 and fishing in 1970. Because of pollution control efforts (which began in the 1970s) and more recent cleanup work, the lake is now the cleanest it has been in over 100 years.

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What is Onondaga Lake NPL Subsite Evaluation?

The Onondaga Lake NPL Subsite Evaluation is an assessment process conducted to determine the environmental conditions and contamination levels within the Onondaga Lake area, which is designated as a National Priorities List site.

Who is required to file Onondaga Lake NPL Subsite Evaluation?

Entities that are responsible for activities that may have caused contamination in the Onondaga Lake area, including corporations, industrial operators, and property owners, are typically required to file the Onondaga Lake NPL Subsite Evaluation.

How to fill out Onondaga Lake NPL Subsite Evaluation?

To fill out the Onondaga Lake NPL Subsite Evaluation, responsible parties must collect relevant data regarding environmental assessments, contamination sources, and remediation efforts, and complete the necessary forms detailing this information.

What is the purpose of Onondaga Lake NPL Subsite Evaluation?

The purpose of the Onondaga Lake NPL Subsite Evaluation is to assess the extent of contamination, evaluate risks to human health and the environment, and inform remediation efforts to restore the lake's ecological balance.

What information must be reported on Onondaga Lake NPL Subsite Evaluation?

The evaluation must report information including the extent of contamination, potential sources, ecological impacts, health risks, previous remediation efforts, and ongoing monitoring data related to Onondaga Lake.