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Merrimac board hears update on Badger Ammunition Plant groundwater contamination and Green Merrimac report
Summary
A Restoration Advisory Board member told the Village Board that groundwater contamination at the Badger Ammunition Plant persists and the Army has opened a public comment period; Green Merrimac presented its annual report and goals including supporting a solar array at the wastewater treatment plant.
Michelle Hopp, a Village resident who serves on the Restoration Advisory Board for the Badger Ammunition Plant, briefed the Board on ongoing cleanup planning and said groundwater at the site remains contaminated by chemicals produced during historical Army munitions manufacturing.
Hopp summarized that multiple cleanup options are being explored and that the U.S. Army has opened a public comment period for residents and stakeholders to submit input on preferred remedies. She asked interested residents to participate in that process.
The Board also received the Green Merrimac annual report from Bob Pfaff, the group's president. Pfaff highlighted recent events including a 'Reduce, Reuse, Recycle' event, an Earth Day Street Cleanup and energy audits at Village Hall; he said the group is pursuing recognition as a National Wildlife Federation Certified Wildlife Habitat Community and is promoting a possible solar array installation at the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP).
Trustee Nate Taylor relayed Parks & Recreation committee priorities discussed at its Feb. 6 meeting, linking some Green Merrimac goals to park and village facility planning.
