Former Abingdon Pottery (South Plant)
Knox County, Illinois
In February 2007, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA)
conducted an environmental investigation at the former Abingdon Pottery Company
located at the corner of Sanitary Road and East Street. This investigation was
part on an on-going Brownfield redevelopment effort. During the Illinois EPA investigation,
it was discovered that surface soils in this area contained high concentrations
of lead. To avoid contact with trespassers, the Illinois EPA will be posting signs
around the site. Health concerns for human exposure warrants a removal of soils
at this location. At this time, we do not know if there are high concentrations
of lead in residential yards. Lead has not been detected in the area groundwater.
The Illinois EPA is working in conjunction with the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency (U.S. EPA) to perform a removal assessment of this area. In addition, we
are working with the local and state health departments to address health risk
concerns regarding lead contamination.
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