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Herkimer County LDC raises contamination concerns at Charlestown site, eyes EPA and DDC funding
Summary
At a Herkimer County Local Development Corporation meeting, board members reviewed data showing chlorinated solvents at a Charlestown property and the discovery of an old oil tank; staff said EPA and DDC funds may be available and the board will discuss remediation before deciding whether to take the site for redevelopment.
The Herkimer County Local Development Corporation discussed potential environmental contamination at a Charlestown property and possible remediation funding at a meeting where members also approved routine minutes.
A committee member said recent testing showed chlorinated solvents "have proceeded within the property" and expressed concern that they "might be running off the property." The same speaker said crews "also found an old oil tank that we believe was used by the railroad." The committee member added,…
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