MEGUNKO RD
The Nyanza Chemical Waste Dump site is a 35-acre parcel of land located adjacent to an active industrial complex. From 1917 to 1978, the site was used to produce textile dyes, intermediates, and other products. Nyanza Inc. operated on this site from 1965 until 1978, when it ceased operations. Large volumes of industrial wastewater containing high levels of acids and numerous organic and inorganic chemicals, including mercury, were generated by these companies. Some of the wastes were partially treated and discharged into the Sudbury River through a small stream, referred to as Chemical Brook. Over 45,000 tons of chemical sludges generated by Nyanza's wastewater treatment processes, along with spent solvents and other chemical wastes, were buried on site. The area that contained the largest amount of buried waste and exposed sludge is referred to as the Hill section. The current owner leases the old plant grounds to various businesses. Approximately 10,000 people live within 3 miles of the site.
4,554 |
People living within a 1 mile radius |
$116,633 |
Average Income |
1,765 |
Occupied homes |
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