725 BROADWAY
The Goldisc Recordings, Inc. site (Site) is situated on approximately 34 acres of land in an industrial section of Long Island. The Site includes two one-story buildings on six acres with three acres of pavement. Between 1968 and 1983, two major companies operated at the Site. Viewlex Audio Visual, Inc. occupied one building and manufactured audio visual and optical devices. Goldisc Recordings, Inc. occupied the second building and manufactured phonograph records. Wastes generated at the Site included large quantities of nickel-plating wastes and hydraulic oil and lesser quantities of solvents. Plating wastes were stored in aboveground storage tanks. On several occasions, the Suffolk County Department of Health Services (SCDHS) discovered chemical wastes in storm drains, holding ponds, and dry wells. Contaminants seeped into the aquifer beneath the Site. SCDHS found that wastes containing nickel, copper, iron, cadmium, zinc, lead, and chromium were spilled or leaked onto a paved area of the Site. The former owner, First Holbrook Company, cleaned the on-site holding ponds and installed monitoring wells. Approximately 19,500 people live within a mile of the Site; 70,500 people live within 3 miles. There also are several schools within a mile of the Site. Approximately 130 wells located within 3 miles of the Site serve 71,000 people. Public water supply wells are located 1,000 feet downgradient of the Site. A shallow public water supply well was removed from operation in late 1993, as a result of nickel contamination, which was believed to be directly attributable to the Site. It has since been returned to operation. Groundwater is the only source of water supply in the area. Site Responsibility: This site is being addressed through Federal, State and potentially responsible party (PRP) actions.
8,429 |
People living within a 1 mile radius |
$102,802 |
Average Income |
3,072 |
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