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The Center for Hazardous Substance Research
2010 Durland Hall
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS 66506
Phone: 785-532-6519
chsr@k-state.edu
News & Upcoming Events
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Articles
Growing Climate Solutions Act (link is external)
Partnerships help improve water quality in Kansas (link is external)
Videos
- 2015 International Year of Soils - Watch the video (link is external)
- The Ogallala Road by Julene Blair - Watch the video (link is external)
- The Waters of Kansas - Watch the video (link is external)
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Neodesha, Kansas
Site Overview
Site Location
Southeast Kansas in Wilson County
Site Description
From 1897 to 1970 a petroleum refinery operated in Neodesha, Kansas. The former refinery is owned by BP, formerly Amoco Oil Company, formerly Standard Oil Company. When refinery operations ceased, tanks, process equipment, and most of the structures were removed. A portion of the site was donated to the City of Neodesha and is being used as an industrial park with several businesses in operation. The site is being investigated under the Resource, Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment as the lead agency.
Organization Requesting Assistance
City of Neodesha
Beginning Date of Assistance
November 2002
Summary of TOSC Assistance
TOSC reviewed environmental issues; summarized technical reports; provided educational information; acted as an informal liaison between the City of Neodesha and ATSDR, KDHE, EPA, and BP; attended meetings; and presented on environmental topics of concern.
NOTE: The EPA TOSC and TOSNAC programs have ended.