DID YOU KNOW?
Over the next two weeks, the Ascon team will continue construction of the interior perimeter road in the southern and western areas of the Site. This work is dependent on permitting, weather and Site conditions.
If you have any questions, please call the Ascon information line at 714-388-1825 or send an email to info@asconhb.com.
SITEWIDE ACTIVITIES
FIELD WORK FOR THE WEEKS OF AUGUST 24 & AUGUST 31: Grading of soils will continue throughout the Site.
Construction of the interior perimeter road in the southern and western areas of the Site is expected to continue. Cap construction is scheduled for the top deck on Monday, August 24, 2026, with installation of liner continuing for the next couple of months, contingent on permitting and weather.
During this phase of work, personnel may also be onsite on Saturdays to conduct Site work and equipment maintenance from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday work is currently planned for Saturday, August 29, 2026, but no cap construction work is planned on the following Saturday and Monday, September 5 and 7, 2026, to allow for the workers to enjoy the Labor Day holiday.
Compacted cover soil installed over geonet as part of the engineered cap, August 2026
Engineered fill installation along western perimeter road, August 2026
INSPECTIONS:
- DTSC is the lead regulatory agency for the Ascon project and conducts inspections at Ascon.
- The City of Huntington Beach continues its regular stormwater inspections of Ascon. Site staff will be at Ascon weekly for routine inspections and daily during extended rain events as needed to monitor the Site stormwater controls. Ascon remains in compliance with stormwater pollution prevention requirements.
- Regular inspections are conducted by Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District (OCMVCD) in areas of the Ascon Site where water may be detained. Active mitigation measures are implemented by OCMVCD to protect the community, as well as onsite workers, from mosquitoes.
SECURITY: 24-hour, 7 days per week, onsite security continues during construction activities. Security is not always visible at the entrance gates. Unannounced visitors without official business or agency oversight of Ascon are not permitted to enter the Site. Trespassers will be reported to the Huntington Beach Police Department and DTSC.
You may see: Flashlights or headlights from vehicles after dark concluding daily activities and providing security at the 38-acre Site.
AIR MONITORING
Dust and total VOC monitoring is conducted 24/7 at upwind and downwind stations on the Ascon Site, documenting effective dust control measures.
Where to find air monitoring data: To view archived air monitoring results posted by DTSC on Envirostor, click on “Community Involvement Documents” and scroll to “Updates and Information.” Air monitoring data are also available on asconhb.com.
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