Successful Completion of North Berm Repair
Background
An emergency action to stabilize the North Berm on the Ascon Site was successfully completed the week of May 18, 2020. Under a managed excavation, directed by the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), soils were removed to flatten the berm and reduce the risk of the berm failing and having soils slide onto Hamilton Avenue past the barrier fence.
DTSC Project Manager reviews odor suppressant work onsite.
Active Oversight
The DTSC was onsite daily to oversee this emergency action.
Active Oversight
The DTSC was onsite daily to oversee this emergency action.
DTSC Project Manager reviews odor suppressant work onsite.
Prioritizing Safety
North Berm work was performed with the safety of our workers and the community utmost in mind. This included additional preventative measures in light of COVID-19.
Ascon team members observing social distancing during daily morning tailgate safety briefing.
Prioritizing Safety
North Berm work was performed with the safety of our workers and the community utmost in mind. This included additional preventative measures in light of COVID-19.
Ascon team members observing social distancing during daily morning tailgate safety briefing.
Perimeter air monitoring equipment captures air samples during excavation activities.
Monitoring Air Quality with Our Neighbors in Mind
Air quality professionals monitored and reported on air quality throughout the duration of the emergency action. Air monitoring and sampling were performed in compliance with requirements approved by DTSC and the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD).
Monitoring Air Quality with Our Neighbors in Mind
Air quality professionals monitored and reported on air quality throughout the duration of the emergency action. Air monitoring and sampling were performed in compliance with requirements approved by DTSC and the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD).
Perimeter air monitoring equipment captures air samples during excavation activities.
Controlling Dust and Odors
Dust and odor suppressants were applied to the excavated area, including Odor-Shell®/Posi-Shell®, Rusmar® Foam, CupriDyne®, water and reinforced plastic sheeting.
Ascon team members spray odor suppressants on excavated materials before transport to treatment cell within the Site.
Controlling Dust and Odors
Dust and odor suppressants were applied to the excavated area, including Odor-Shell®/Posi-Shell®, Rusmar® Foam, CupriDyne®, water and reinforced plastic sheeting.
Ascon team members spray odor suppressants on excavated materials before transport to treatment cell within the Site.
RAPIDLY RESPONDING TO NEIGHBORS’ QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS
We are committed to keeping our neighbors informed with timely, transparent and accurate information about our work. The Ascon team posted daily Site Updates to the asconhb.com website and sent daily updates to the Ascon email subscribers list. Calls and emails to the project team were responded to promptly.
Have a Question or Concern?
Please contact the Ascon community information line at 714-388-1825 or email [email protected]. If there is a potential emergency, please call 911. Sign up for AsconAlert, an opt-in community alert system for the Ascon project here.
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