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South Minneapolis Residential Soil Contamination Site
Site Information
- Minneapolis, MN (Hennepin County)
- EPA ID# MNN000509136
- CERCLIS listing
- NPL Factsheet
- Alias(es): South Minneapolis Neighborhood Soil Contamination Site; CMC Heartland
See the latest cleanup status map
Construction Status Map, Sept 27, 2011 (PDF) (1pg, 11 x 17 inches, 392K)
Contact Information
Community Involvement Coordinator
Cheryl Allen (allen.cheryl@epa.gov)
312-353-6196 or 800-621-8431, ext. 36196
U.S. EPA Project Manager
Howard Caine(caine.howard@epa.gov)
312-353-9685 or 800-621-8431, ext. 39685
You can send feedback to EPA using the online comment form.
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Repositories
Additional site-specific documents as well as general information about the EPA Superfund program are available at these
official information repositories:
- Minneapolis Central Library
300 Nicollet Mall, 2nd Floor
Minneapolis - Minneapolis Public Library
East Lake Branch
2727 E. Lake St.
Minneapolis - Corcoran Neighborhood Organization
3451 Cedar Ave. S
Minneapolis, MN 55407
Links
Technical Assistance Services for Communities (TASC)
Growing Gardens in Urban Soils
Urban Gardens and Soil Contaminants - A Gardener's Guide to Healthy Soil (PDF) (4pp, 3.2MB) 2010 
Reusing Potentially Contaminated Landscapes - Growing Gardens in Urban Soils (EPA542F10011) 2011
CMC
Heartland Lite Yard Site from MN Department of Agriculture
EPA Superfund Home Page
Region 5 SuperfundAgency for
Toxic Substances & Disease Registry
November 2011: EPA completes cleanup of arsenic contamination
Public Event - Cleanup Completed!
EPA appreciates the cooperation and help provided by
neighborhood residents. Over the course of the cleanup which began in
2004, contaminated soil was removed from more than 470 yards in the neighborhood.
Please join federal, state and local officials at a public event to mark
this occasion:
Tuesday, June 5, 20122, 1p.m.
East Phillips Community Center
2307 17th Avenue, South
Minneapolis, MN
Background
The South Minneapolis Residential Soil Contamination Site covers a roughly circular area with a radius of about three-quarters of a mile, centered on the intersection of Hiawatha Ave and 28th St in south Minneapolis. From 2004 to 2008, EPA cleaned up almost 200 properties with arsenic levels that posed an immediate threat to children. (Children are especially at risk to arsenic contaminated soil because they are more prone to getting the soil into their mouths.) From 2009 to 2011, EPA cleaned up almost 500 properties with lower, but still unsafe, levels of arsenic. This phase of the cleanup was supported by $20 million in Recovery Act funding provided to EPA.
The yards were contaminated by wind scattered arsenic from a pesticide formulation plant already cleaned up by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) called the CMC Heartland Lite Yard. To reduce the risk from arsenic exposure, one foot of topsoil from affected residential yards was removed and replaced with clean soil. In some cases EPA removed more soil if testing showed deeper arsenic contamination. The contaminated soil was trucked to an off-site, licensed landfill for safe disposal. Soils used to backfill the yards was tested to make sure it was safe.
The CMC Heartland Lite Yard site (plant site) was located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Hiawatha Ave and 28th St. Several companies produced pesticides at the plant from 1938 to 1968. When arsenic was discovered at the plant site, health agencies suspected that the wind might have blown contaminated dust into nearby neighborhoods. Yards were sampled in all directions from the plant site.
More information about arsenic from the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.
Site Updates | News Releases|| Fact Sheets || Technical Documents ||Maps || Legal Agreements || Public Meetings
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Site Updates
November 2011
US EPA has finished its cleanup project at the South Minneapolis Residential Soil Contamination Superfund site. EPA finished digging Septenber 21, 2011 on the last of 472 properties. EPA targeted a total of 486 properties for cleanup and got access to 97 percent of that total.
- EPA Completes Cleanup of Arsenic Contamination - English (PDF) (2pp, 436K) November 2011
- EPA concluye la limpieza de la contaminación por arsénico - Español (PDF) (2pp, 429K) November 2011
- EPA oo Dhammaysay Nadiifinta Faddarada sunta Arsenik - Soomaali (PDF) (2pp, 300K) November 2011
- EPA Ua Tiav Kev Cheb Tu ntawm Kev Tsuas Arsenic - Hmong (PDF) (2pp, 298K) November 2011
Celebration event
- You are Invited postcard (PDF) (2pp, 277K) May 2012
News Releases
2011
- EPA to Restart Work on South Minneapolis Superfund Site; Open Houses Planned for April 20-21 - April 14, 2011
2010
- EPA ready to return to Recovery Act-Funded South Minneapolis arsenic site; meeting March 31, 6 p.m. - March 24, 2010
2009
- MEDIA ADVISORY: Briefing on South Minneapolis Arsenic Superfund Site Sept. 8, 2 P.M. - September 4, 2009
- Recovery Act funding to accelerate cleanup, boost economy, create jobs and protect human health at Minneapolis hazardous waste site - April 15, 2009
2008
- EPA picks cleanup plan for South Minneapolis Superfund site - Sept 12, 2008
- EPA proposes cleanup plan for South Minneapolis Superfund site; meeting June 11, 6:30 p.m. - June 4, 2008
2007
- EPA meetings on South Minneapolis Soil Contamination in October and November - October 23, 2007
- EPA adds South Minneapolis arsenic site to Superfund National Priorities List - September 19, 2007
- Neighborhood meeting on South Minneapolis Soil Contamination Site Tuesday, July 24, 7 p.m. - July 18, 2007
2006
- EPA update meeting on South Minneapolis arsenic site Nov. 28, Community Advisory Group organizational meeting Dec. 12 - November 21, 2006
- Comment period on South Minneapolis arsenic risk assessement ends Nov. 17 - October 23, 2006
- EPA to resume arsenic sampling in South Minneapolis; meeting May 9, 6 to 8 P.M. May 3, 2006
- EPA proposes South Minneapolis residential soil contamination site for Superfund National Priorities List - September 27, 2006
- EPA schedules three neighborhood meetings for South Minneapolis soil contamination site - September 12, 2006
- EPA schedules three neighborhood meetings for South Minneapolis soil contamination site - May 19, 2006
- EPA to resume arsenic sampling in South Minneapolis; meeting May 9, 6 to 8 P.M. - May 3, 2006
Fact Sheets
2011
- EPA Completes Cleanup of Arsenic Contamination - English (PDF) (2pp, 436K) November 2011
- EPA concluye la limpieza de la contaminación por arsénico - Español (PDF) (2pp, 429K) November 2011
- EPA oo Dhammaysay Nadiifinta Faddarada sunta Arsenik - Soomaali (PDF) (2pp, 300K) November 2011
- EPA Ua Tiav Kev Cheb Tu ntawm Kev Tsuas Arsenic - Hmong (PDF) (2pp, 298K) November 2011
2010
- EPA Paraliza La Obra Por El Invierno; Reanudará La Limpieza en La Primavera (PDF) (2pp, 72K) November 2010
- EPA Stops Work for the Winter; Cleanup Resumes in the Spring (PDF) (2pp, 72K) November 2010
- Reduciendo Su Contacto con Suelos Contaminados (PDF) (2pp, 42K)
- Frequently asked questions about the cleanup phase (4pp, 241K)
- University of Minnesota Extension Urban Gardens and Soil Contaminants: A gardener's guide to healthy soil (PDF) (4pp, 3.2MB) May 2010
- EPA Ready to Begin Cleanup Work as Spring Arrives (PDF) (2pp, 141K) March 2010
2009
- EPA to Begin Final Cleanup of Neighborhood Site (PDF) (4pp., 147K) August 2009
- South Minneapolis Property Cleanup Schedule (PDF) (1pg, 24K) April 2009
2008
- Frequently Asked Questions About the Cleanup Phase (PDF) (4pp, 58K) November 2008
- Preguntas Frecuentes acerca de la Etapa de Limpieza (PDF) (4pp, 60K) noviembre 2008
- EPA Selects Cleanup Plan for Neighborhood Site (PDF) (4 pp., 391K) October 2008
- EPA Selecciona el Plan de Limpiez en el Sitio Residencial (PDF) (4pp., 384K) October 2008
- EPA Proposes Cleanup Plan for Neighborhood Site (PDF) (8pp, 550K) May 2008
2007
- Health Risk Assessment Done; Cleanup Plan is Next Step (PDF) (4pp, 587K) October - November 2007
- Collection and Analysis of Soil Samples for Arsenic: Recommended Procedures for Homeowners-Renters-Residents (PDF) (1pg, 62K) September 2007, MN Dept. of Agriculture
2006
- Sampling Results Released; Risk Assessment Begins (PDF) (4pp, 101K) September 2006
- One Outreach - Four Languages (PDF) (1 pg, 11x17 in, 6MB) poster - timeline of outreach efforts in coordination with cleanup and sampling activities at the site. July 2006
- Environmental Health Information: How to reduce accidental intake of contaminated soils, Minnesota Dept. of Health (PDF) (2pp, 49K) May 2006
- Lus Qhia Txog Kev Noj Qab Nyob Zoo Los Ntawm Ib Puag Ncig: Yuav txo txoj kev nqos tau yuam kev cov av tsis huv li cas (PDF) (2pp, 34K) May 2006, Hmong
- Warbixinta Caafimaadka Deegaaneed: Sida loo dhimo liqidda lama filaanta ah ee ciidda faddaraysan (PDF) (2pp, 34K) May 2006, Soomaali
- Información en Salud Ambiental: Como reducir la ingestión accidental de suelos contaminados(PDF) (2pp, 34K) May 2006, Español
- Sampling Activities Set
To Resume in Spring (PDF) (4pp, 211K) April 2006
- Reanudan actividades de muestreo esta primavera (PDF) (4pp, 211K) April 2006, Español
- Hawlaha Qayb ururinta oo Guga Dib loo Bilaabayo (PDF) (4pp, 216K) April 2006, Soomaali
- Kev Kuaj Av Rov Qab Pib Ua Ntxiv Mus thaum Lub Caij Nplooj Ntoos Hlav (PDF) (4pp, 198K) April 2006, Hmong
2005
- Sampling Strategy
Will Provide Details on Arsenic (PDF) (2pp, 350K) August 2005, English
- Analizando muestras de Tierra Proveerá mas Detalles de la ontaminación de Arsénico (PDF) (2pp, 352K) August 2005, Español
- Tabta Lagu soo uruurinayo qaybaha yar-yar Ayaa Tafaasiir ka Bixin doonta sunta Arsenic (PDF) (2pp, 353K) August 2005, Soomaali
- Soil Sampling Summer 2005
- EPA Cleans Up Yards and
Conducts Sampling April 2005
- La EPA limpia jardines y obtiene muestras (PDF) (2pp, 258K) April 2005, Español
- Barxadaha Hay'adda EPA Nadiifineyso iyo Meelaha Lagu Qabanayo Tijaabayn (PDF) (2pp, 231K) April 2005, Soomaali
Technical Documents
- Final Design Specifications (PDF) (163pp, 819K) May 2009
- Final Basis of Design Report- Revised (PDF) (106pp, 971K) May 2009
- Draft Project Quality Management Plan (Final Design) - Revised (PDF) (138pp, 1.3MB) May 2009
- Final Record of Decision, September 05, 2008 (PDF) (179pp, 8.8 MB)
- Remedial Investigation Report (PDF) (534pp, 23.3 MB) November 2007
- Trend Analysis of South Minneapolis Surface Soil Results (PDF) (7pp, 378K) October 2007 presentation
- Table - Summary of Surface Soil Arsenic Concentrations - Maximum Arsenic Concentrations Per Sampled Property (PDF) (1pg, 21K) June 2007
- Baseline Human Health Risk Assessment, Technical Memorandum (PDF) (65pp, 1.4MB) September 21, 2007
- FIELDS Statistical Evaluation Briefing (PDF) (13pp, 627K) July 2007
- FIELDS Statistical Evaluation Report (PDF) (22pp, 1.7MB) July 2007
- Exploring Residential Arsenic Concentrations (PDF) (16pp, 252K) July 2007
- Surface Soil Statistical Evaluation South Minneapolis Soil Contamination Site, Minneapolis, MN(PDF) (129pp, 4.0MB) Technical memorandum January 2007
- Arsenic Distribution by Property 2001 - 2006 Investigation Results (chart) (PDF) (1pg, 12K) October 2006
- Arsenic Analytical results 2001-2006 (table)
- Interim Deliverable for the Human Health Risk Assessement - RAGS Part D Tables (PDF) (17pp, 670K) October 2006
- South Minneapolis Sampling and Analysis Plan (PDF) (93pp, 1.6 MB) April 2006
- Community Involvement Plan, English (PDF) (26pp, 395K) July 2005
- Collection and Analysis of Soil Samples for Arsenic: Recommended procedures for Homeowners-Renters-Residents (PDF) (1pg, 11K) Minnesota Department of Agriculture, July 2005
Maps
- Map - South Minneapolis Remedial Action Construction Status September 27, 2011 (PDF) (1pg, 11 x 17 inches, 115K)
- Map - South Minneapolis Remedial Action Construction Status August 22, 2011 (PDF) (1pg, 11 x 17 inches, 392K)
- Map - South Minneapolis Remedial Action Construction Status July 25, 2011 (PDF) (1pg, 11 x 17 inches, 261K)
- Map - South Minneapolis Remedial Action Construction Status July 11, 2011 (PDF) (1pg, 11 x 17 inches, 175K)
- Map - South Minneapolis Remedial Action Construction Status June 28, 2011 (PDF) (1pg, 11 x 17 inches, 172K)
Legal Documents
- Federal Register Notice - South Minneapolis Residential Soil Contamination Site NPL Site Narrative Final Rule (PDF) (8pp, 79k) September 19, 2007
Public Meetings
- EPA held a public meeting June 11, 2008 in Minneapolis, MN about the proposed cleanup plan. Public comments were accepted June 2 - July 1, 2008. Transcript of the Public Meeting (PDF) (99pp, 281K)
- EPA held a public meeting to summarize the 2005 work and answer questions about the upcoming effort on May 9, 2006.
- EPA held a meeting November 17, 2005 to update the community about arsenic contamination and soil removal activities at the South Minneapolis Neighborhood Soil Contamination Superfund site. Representatives from federal, state and local agencies were present to answer questions.
- Presentation: EPA Site Activities Update, November 9, 2005.
- EPA held an open house April 20, 2005 and a series of interviews with local residents, April 20-21, 2005.