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Woodcrest residents report 24/7 remediation noise and emissions; council urged to press contractor
Summary
A Woodcrest Apartments resident told the council loud remediation machinery related to an old oil spill has resumed near homes and may run for years, causing sleep disruption and health concerns; the resident asked the city to facilitate dialogue with the contractor Apex.
Grayson Alexander, who said he represents tenants at Woodcrest Apartments, told the council on Jan. 20 that soil-remediation machinery installed to clean up a decades-old oil spill has resumed operations and is creating round‑the‑clock noise and emissions. He said the equipment is approximately 20 feet from his front door, has made sleep difficult for neighbors and that he personally sought medical attention after symptoms he associated with the activity.
Alexander said the cleanup operation, led by a contractor he identified as Apex, may run five to ten years depending on remediation effectiveness. He said residents have tried to engage the contractor about noise and emissions but have been told monitoring shows levels are within acceptable limits. He asked the council to help open a dialogue that might compel the contractor to take additional steps to reduce impacts on nearby residents.
Council members thanked him for raising the issue; Council Member Fink said she would follow up with the resident to learn more. The council did not take formal action at the meeting but acknowledged the complaint and indicated staff follow-up would be appropriate.
