columbus old municipal landfill #1

3RD ST BRIDGE AT WHITE RIVER

The City of Columbus operated the approximately 19-acre Columbus Old Municipal Landfill #1 facility without a permit from 1938 until 1966. The landfill reportedly accepted municipal and industrial wastes, including solvents, acids, bases, paints, and heavy metals. Wastes were deposited on the surface of the landfill. The closest residence to the site is located less than one-half mile away. Columbus has a population of about 39,000. During site investigations, private wells were found within one-half mile of the site and public wells for water supply were found within three miles.