SHARP ROAD
The Ellis Property is a 36-acre tract of land located in Evesham and Medford Townships. The property is surrounded by farmland and wooded lots. The site, originally a dairy farm, was used for drum storage and reconditioning operations. Approximately 4 acres of the 36-acre tract were directly involved in this operation. The site included a large two-story building housing several washing tanks and troughs, and 50 to 75 drums, many full. There were also three sheds, which contained drums of various sizes and chemical containers. An area adjacent to the sheds contained about one hundred 55-gallon plastic drums, most of which still contained some liquid. A total of approximately 300 containers were discovered at the site. Some of the drums had corroded or otherwise deteriorated so that the contents had leaked onto the ground. The shallow Englishtown Aquifer underlies the site, with other aquifers about 300 feet below. Groundwater in the vicinity serves as a drinking water source for approximately 900 homes, and for the irrigation of farmland. There are about 20 potable wells within a 1-mile radius of the site. Approximately 3,500 people live within a 3-mile radius of the Ellis Property; the nearest residence is about 2,500 feet from the site. The closest surface water body is Sharps Run, approximately 1/4 mile north of the site. Drainage from the site flows east through a natural swale and trenches into a wetland area. Drainage from the wetlands eventually leads to Sharps Run. Site Responsibility: This site is being addressed through Federal and State actions
3,515 |
People living within a 1 mile radius |
$104,954 |
Average Income |
1,655 |
Occupied homes |
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