Potentially contaminated barrels will be removed from
the site on Thursday
State Rep. Selim Noujaim, R-Waterbury, said workers
will be removing 30 drums of potentially hazardous
material beginning Thursday morning from the Calabrese
portion of the Scovill Landfill Superfund site on Store
Avenue.
Rep. Noujaim said, “This is a very important project. Contaminated drums have been on
the site on Store Avenue for many years. Contractors for the federal Environmental
Protection Agency will be removing these barrels throughout the day on Thursday.”
Rep. Noujaim said he wanted to be sure that neighbors are aware of the activity and are
informed about the purpose. He has been instrumental in working with EPA since last
year in having the barrels removed.
As part of EPA investigation of the site, it was determined that the drums have stored
waste water, some soil cleaned from a drilling rig during soil sampling as well as
disposable gloves and overalls.
During the Thursday activity, Rep. Noujaim said, workers may be wearing protective
clothing and respirators solely as a precaution against inhaling dust particulates.
Throughout the day, EPA contractors will be loading drums onto a truck and hauling
them to a licensed facility in Stoughton, MA.
Rep. Noujaim said EPA expects to continue site investigation work this coming summer
and will hold a public meeting to discuss investigation results. Rep. Noujaim has been
working with former Waterbury Alderman Dennis Odle on making sure the drums are
removed.
Rep. Noujaim serves the 74th Assembly District in the state House of Representatives
