Assignment 1

Southside Superfund Site

Introduction

The purpose of this assignment is to provide a technical overview of an incident occurred

in Chattanooga. In 2011, the environmental protection agency (EPA) of United states was
informed by the Tennessee Department of environment and conversation (TDEC). It was
reported that the concentration on lead has increased in the blood of the residents of
Chattanooga. As a result of which EPA and TDEC held a detailed investigation and soil study.
From the soil study. It was discovered that soil has been contaminated and its contamination is
increasing continuously.

In 2011, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency was contacted by the Tennessee Department
of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) regarding elevated blood lead level in residents in
Chattanooga. Subsequently, EPA and TDEC initiated a soil study to determine whether further
evaluation and cleanup are necessary.

As a result of contamination detected from extensive soil sampling, EPA added the site to
the National Priorities List on September 13, 2018. EPA and TDEC continue to sample and
remediate soils associated with the site. Community updates will be held regularly to keep
citizens informed and involved in cleanup plans and activities.