electro-coatings, inc.

911 SHAVER RD NE

Electro-Coatings, Inc. a metal plating plant, is located in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa. Electro-Coatings is on the north shore of Cedar Lake, a 150-acre impoundment owned by the utility company. The nearest residential area is about a 1/4 mile east of the site across Interstate Highway 380. In 2000, the town of Cedar Rapids had a population of 120,758. The Electro-Coatings plant has been in operation since 1947. The plant currently performs chromium, cadmium, nickel, and zinc plating. In March 1976, ground water from a neighboring industrial well was found to contain high levels of chromium. The cause of contamination was traced to a leaking concrete tank containing chromic acid at the Electro-Coatings plant. Electro-Coatings took action to prevent further releases in response to requirements by the State. Site Responsibility: This site is being addressed through Federal, State, and potentially responsible parties' actions.

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