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Photos
July 2009
A view of a portion of the river already cleaned up. This is facing north from Holland Road. |
A view of the remaining contaminated stretch of river looking south from Holland Road. |
The Little Scioto River facing south from the 95th Street Bridge. This portion still needs to be cleaned up. |
A contaminated segment of the river from the Route 203 Bridge. |
U.S. EPA's Margaret Gielniewski and Ohio EPA's Steve Snyder look at the river from the Route 203 Bridge. |
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These pictures were taken July 2006.
An excavated area of the Little Scioto River being backfilled with clean soil.
Downriver portion of the work area is being drained before being excavated.
An excavator digs down around a bridge support system.
Truck being loaded with contaminated sediment to be transported to the landfill for disposal.
Work area being flooded by a 60-year rainstorm.
Temporary wall being installed to block river flow so area can be drained.
Work area after backfill is complete.
Wildlife still exists in the river.
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These pictures were taken June 2006.
EPA On-Scene Coordinator Mark Durno is overseeing the cleanup.
EPA On-Scene Coordinator Mark Durno uses an aerial map to show where the cleanup will take place.
The Little Scioto River cleanup will begin here and continue for another three-quarters of a mile to State Route 95.
Large pump used to divert the river around the cells
Contaminated sediment being dug out along the shore of the Little Scioto River
A close-up view of the dark, black creosote-contaminated sediment recently dug out of the Little Scioto River.
This area, just east of the EPA Command Post, will be used to store sediment dug out of the Little Scioto River. From here, it will be taken to a licensed landfill for proper disposal.
Direct contact with the Little Scioto River is strictly prohibited.
Clean fill replaces contaminated sediment after dredging.
Workers drain water from a cell.
A portion of the river as it is being excavated.
Workers install barriers in the river before excavation.
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