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Newton County Wells
Site Overview
Site Location
Newton County, Missouri
Site Description
The Newton County Wells TCE site was discovered in April 1991, during routine groundwater sampling of the area residential wells in the village of Silver Creek, Missouri, a community adjoining Joplin on the south. The results of the analyses indicated the presence of trichloroethylene (TCE) in several wells serving the residents of Silver Creek and Saginaw. In August 1991 the EPA signed an Action Memorandum, which initiated issuing bottled water to all residences with wells containing TCE concentrations near or above the maximum contaminant level of five parts per billion (ppb). By 1994, residents of Silver Creek and Saginaw were able to connect to a municipal drinking water system. Despite the opportunity to connect to a safe water supply, some residents are still obtaining water from wells that may be or could become contaminated with TCE.
Organization Requesting Assistance
Newton County Wells TCE Community Advisory Group
Beginning Date of Assistance
Summer 2000
Summary of TOSC Assistance
TOSC personnel provided information on TCE and its breakdown products. An oral presentation and handouts explaining what TCE is, how it moves through groundwater, and the potential health effects was delivered to a community meeting. TOSC also provided a summary of a proposed innovative cleanup technology for the site.
NOTE: The EPA TOSC and TOSNAC programs have ended.