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Green Monster Inc.: A Case Study

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Benzene presence found in groundwater and soil due to 37 years of improper disposal of waste by Green Monster, Inc. Fenway- In 2011 the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) ordered a private water well sampling for a phase II remedial investigation. The resulting study returned data that indicated 82 private wells and two springs had detectable levels of benzene. The 82 wells had benzene concentrations ranging from 1 ppb- 327 ppb with 42 of the wells and both springs having concentrations of at least 5 ppb or greater. The water and soil contamination is a result of Green Monster, Inc. was a result of gross mismanagement. Of the 551 barrels of benzene waste taken in by Green Monster, 549 were unaccounted for leaving uncertainty of disposal. In 1973 10,000 gallons of benzene containing soil was improperly disposed of by moving to a nearby unlined lagoon. Before closing workers noted repeated spills in the closed loop benzene processing line due to inadequate maintenance. Green Monster, Inc. was closed in 2010 due to numerous violations but it is important to know the following: • The 82 private wells and two springs had detectable amounts of benzene contaminated by soil that was affected by years of mismanagement and improper disposal of chemical waste. 42 of the private wells and both springs had …show more content…

The session will be held in the Fenway public library on February 20th, 2017 from 6 pm-8 pm. A brief presentation about benzene will be given at 6 pm. Following the presentation, an open question and answer session will take place until 8 pm. Representatives from local health agencies will be present to answer any questions the public may have regarding this topic. These representatives will be given the same information sheet regarding the topic to ensure their responses are consistent and accurate to all community

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