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Middletown staff report PCB contamination under Mountain Avenue water tank; $300,000 spent, up to $150,000 more may be needed
Summary
Town staff briefed the Middletown Board of Estimate and Apportionment on Oct. 31 that crews have spent roughly $300,000 removing contaminated soil from under a Mountain Avenue water storage tank and that further testing may require up to $150,000 more.
Town staff updated the Board of Estimate and Apportionment on Oct. 31 about polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) contamination discovered under a removed water storage tank on Mountain Avenue. Mr. Tewil said crews have already spent about $300,000 in unanticipated costs to remove contaminated soil and that six inches of soil were removed around the tank's entire perimeter.
"We removed 6 inches of soil under the entire perimeter of the tank, and that cost us about $300,000," Mr. Tewil said. He reported that samples showed some PCB values remain elevated but "did not meet the threshold of 1 part per million, which is needed by DEC," and that the Department of Environmental Conservation had advised minimizing additional excavation while further testing is done.
Mr. Tewil told the board staff expects they may need an additional $150,000 for further excavation and testing. "We're just putting you on notice officially in case we need additional funding so you're aware of it," he said. The mayor and board members were informed that the additional amount is not yet covered; staff are checking contingency funds and would return if formal funding is required.
No formal vote was taken on funding at the meeting; the update was provided as notice and staff said they will seek additional funds if needed.
