List of Superfund sites in Minnesota


This is a list of Superfund sites in Minnesota designated under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) environmental law. The CERCLA federal law of 1980 authorized the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to create a list of polluted locations requiring a long-term response to clean up hazardous material contaminations.[1] These locations are known as Superfund sites, and are placed on the National Priorities List (NPL).

The NPL guides the EPA in "determining which sites warrant further investigation" for environmental remediation.[2] As of May 4, 2010, there were 25 Superfund sites on the National Priorities List in Minnesota.[2] 21 others have been cleaned up and removed from the list; none are currently proposed for addition.[2]

Superfund sites
  Deleted from National Priorities List
CERCLIS ID Name County Reason Proposed Listed[3] Construction
completed[4]		 Partially
deleted[5]		 Deleted[6]
MND980904023Adrian Municipal Well FieldNoblesGroundwater pollution by VOCs including benzene and toluene. Contaminated municipal drinking wells have been closed and underground storage tanks near the site have been removed.[7][8]
10/15/1984
06/10/1986
07/20/1992
–
12/30/1992
MND980898068Agate Lake ScrapyardCassGroundwater contamination by VOCs including TCE, benzene, toluene and methylene chloride and soil contamination by PCBs, dioxins, furans and lead.[9][10]
10/15/1984
06/10/1986
03/31/1995
–
08/01/1997
MND980823975Arrowhead Refinery CompanySt. LouisHighly acidic sludge, soil and sediment were contaminated by VOCs, PAHs, petroleum hydrocarbons and lead.[11][12]
09/08/1983
09/21/1984
12/19/1996
–
–
MND982425209Baytown Township Ground Water PlumeWashingtonTCE contamination of a groundwater aquifer used for local drinking water supplies, from a metal-working facility and possibly from Lake Elmo Airport.[13][14]
10/14/1992
12/16/1994
–
–
–
MND053417515Boise Cascade/Onan Corp./Medtronic, Inc.AnokaSoil, sediment and groundwater contamination by creosote, phenols and other organic compounds, from former wood treatment operations. The groundwater is used for local drinking water supply.[15][16]
09/08/1983
09/21/1984
09/30/1992
–
02/15/1995
MND000686196Burlington Northern (Brainerd/Baxter)Crow WingSoil and groundwater contamination and risk of surface water contamination by creosote, PAHs, oil and grease, salts and phenols from former wood treatment operations.[17][18]
12/30/1982
09/08/1983
09/18/1995
–
–
MND981191570Dakhue Sanitary LandfillDakotaGroundwater contamination by VOCs, chloroform and heavy metals, including cadmium and lead.[19][20]
10/26/1989
08/30/1990
06/30/1994
–
07/24/1995
MND981088180East Bethel Demolition LandfillAnokaSoil contamination by VOCs, including toluene and vinyl chloride. An aquifer, which provides drinking water to some local residents, was contaminated by VOCs, barium, cadmium, mercury and lead, though most residents use a deeper aquifer. Local wetland and surface water may have been at risk from contamination.[21][22]
09/18/1985
06/10/1986
06/30/2000
–
05/07/1996
MND006481543FMC Corporation (Fridley Plant)AnokaSoil was contaminated by TCE. Groundwater is contaminated by VOCs including TCE, which probably contributed to the detection of VOCs in the Minneapolis drinking water supply.[23][24]
12/30/1982
09/08/1983
09/08/1992
–
–
MND038384004Freeway Sanitary LandfillDakotaGroundwater contamination by VOCs (including benzene, ethyl benzene and xylene) and heavy metals (including arsenic, chromium, copper, lead and manganese). Risk of transfer of contaminants to Burnsville municipal water supply and the Minnesota River.[25][26]
09/18/1985
06/10/1986
–
–
–
MND985701309Fridley Commons Park Well FieldAnokaVOCs, including TCE have been discovered in some municipal wells, but at levels below Federal drinking water limits. The situation is being monitored but no remedial action is currently felt necessary.[27][28]
09/29/1998
01/19/1999
10/25/2005
–
–
MND051441731General Mills/Henkel CorporationHennepinThe site is a former research laboratory. Groundwater is contaminated by VOCs, including TCE, benzene, chloroform, toluene and xylenes and soil was contaminated by VOCs from solvent disposal.[29][30]
09/08/1983
09/21/1984
06/05/1992
–
–
MND044799856Joslyn Manufacturing & Supply CompanyHennepinSoil and groundwater contamination by PCP, PAHs, phenol and heavy metals from former wood treatment operations.[31][32]
09/08/1983
09/21/1984
12/21/1995
04/22/2002
–
MND000686071Koch Refining Company/N-Ren CorporationDakotaThe site is an active oil refinery. Groundwater is contaminated by VOCs, PAHs phenols and lead; soil is contaminated by PAHs and VOCs including benzene, toluene and xylenes.[33][34]
10/15/1984
06/10/1986
07/16/2008
–
06/15/1995
MND000819359Koppers CokeRamseySoil and groundwater contamination by VOCs, semi-VOCs, PAHs, metals and cyanides from a former coking plant. [35][36]
12/30/1982
09/08/1983
07/20/1998
–
–
MND980904049Kummer Sanitary LandfillBeltramiThe site is a closed landfill with a history of operational violations. Site groundwater contains by VOCs, including vinyl chloride, xylenes, carbon tetrachloride and naphthalene and is at risk of contaminating nearby Lake Bemidji and wetlands. [37][38]
10/15/1984
06/10/1986
06/22/2000
–
04/26/1996
MND059680165Kurt Manufacturing CompanyAnokaThe site is an active electronic component manufacturing facility. Shallow groundwater and soil are contaminated by PCE, TCA, TCE and DCE.[39][40]
10/15/1984
06/10/1986
09/20/1995
–
–
MND981090483LaGrand Sanitary LandfillDouglasGroundwater contamination by volatile hydrocarbons.[41][42]
06/10/1986
07/22/1987
08/07/1995
–
10/23/1997
MND980792469Lehillier/Mankato SiteBlue EarthGroundwater contamination by VOCs, including TCE from uncontrolled dumping. Domestic wells were contaminated and a municipal well was close to the plume, though no contamination was detected there.[43][44]
12/30/1982
09/08/1983
04/08/1992
–
–
MND980904072Long Prairie Ground Water ContaminationToddA former dry cleaning operation contaminated soil and groundwater with PCE, TCE, DCE and vinyl chloride. Private drinking water wells were contaminated and municipal wells were closed from 1983 to 1985.[45][46]
10/15/1984
06/10/1986
09/19/1997
–
–
MND006192694MacGillis & Gibbs/Bell Lumber & Pole CompanyRamseyGroundwater, sediments, and soil are contaminated with PAHs, PCP and heavy metals such as copper, chromium and arsenic from wood treatment operations. Municipal wells are unaffected but private wells have been contaminated and there is a risk of contamination to local wetlands.[47][48]
09/08/1983
09/21/1984
09/25/2002
–
–
MND980792287Morris Arsenic DumpStevensStevens County reportedly buried around 1,500 lb (680 kg) of surplus arsenic-containing pesticide in a disused gravel pit in the 1940s. Arsenic was present in soil, groundwater and private drinking water well samples but at levels within the naturally occurring range in Minnesota, which do not pose a health hazard. No cleanup action was taken.[49][50]
09/08/1983
09/21/1984
08/07/1985
–
03/07/1986
MN3170022914Naval Industrial Reserve Ordnance PlantAnokaGroundwater and soil are contaminated by solvents, including TCE and methylene dichloride and PAHs were found in surface soil. Groundwater flows into the Mississippi River, upstream of the Minneapolis drinking water treatment plant uptake.[51][52]
07/14/1989
11/21/1989
09/23/2003
–
–
MN7213820908New Brighton/Arden Hills/Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (US Army)RamseyGroundwater, soil, sediments, and surface water contaminated with volatile organic compounds (VOCs), semi-VOCs, metals, PCBs, cyanide, pesticides, and explosives.[53][54]
12/30/1982
09/08/1983
–
–
–
MND097891634NL Industries/Taracorp/Golden AutoHennepinSoil was contaminated by lead by former smelting operations.[55][56]
12/30/1982
09/08/1983
09/27/1995
–
05/21/1998
MND006154017Nutting Truck & Caster CompanyRiceGroundwater contamination by TCE and DCE. Municipal wells were also contaminated by TCE but there is no definitive link to the site.[57][58]
09/08/1983
09/21/1984
09/24/1992
–
–
MND980609515Oakdale DumpWashingtonHazardous waste, including VOCs such as isopropyl ether and benzene were disposed of at three sites; one has low-level heavy metal contamination. Residential drinking water wells were contaminated.[59][60]
12/30/1982
09/08/1983
09/07/1995
–
–
MND980904056Oak Grove Sanitary LandfillAnokaGroundwater, leachate and sediments contaminated by VOCs, phenols and heavy metals. Groundwater also contaminated by phthalates.[61][62]
10/15/1984
06/10/1986
08/18/1993
–
10/17/1996
MND000874354Olmsted County Sanitary LandfillOlmstedThe first cell of the landfill was unlined and the second poorly lined, resulting in groundwater contamination by VOCs and heavy metals, including chromium, cadmium and lead and extensive leachate seeps. Waste has been capped and a leachate collection system installed.[63][64]
10/15/1984
06/10/1986
06/21/1994
–
02/15/1995
MND980609572Perham Arsenic SiteOtter TailGroundwater and soil are contaminated by arsenic pesticide dumped in a shallow pit in 1947. The site was redeveloped for commercial use and eleven people were poisoned by a well installed in 1972. The well and dump have been capped and groundwater treatment is ongoing.[65][66]
09/08/1983
09/21/1984
–
09/29/1998
–
MND000245795Pine Bend Sanitary LandfillDakotaGroundwater VOC contamination from leachate.[67][68]
10/15/1984
06/10/1986
09/28/1995
–
06/23/1998
MND980609804Reilly Tar & Chem (St. Louis Park Plant)HennepinSoil and groundwater are contaminated by PAHs from former coal tar distillation and wood treatment operations. Contaminated groundwater aquifer is used by around 43,000 people and seven municipal wells have been closed.[69][70]
12/30/1982
09/08/1983
06/30/1997
–
–
MND980904064Ritari Post & PoleWadenaSoil and groundwater contamination by PCP and dioxins and groundwater contamination by phenols from former wood treatment operations.[71][72]
01/22/1987
07/22/1987
09/26/2001
–
–
MND981002256St. Augusta Sanitary Landfill/Engen DumpStearnsGroundwater is contaminated by heavy metals, including arsenic, barium and lead, VOCs, atrazine and phthalates.[73][74]
09/18/1985
07/22/1987
09/26/2000
–
11/14/1996
MND039045430St. Louis River SiteSt. LouisPast industrial and disposal practices have contaminated river sediments with tar, PAHs, VOCs, cyanide, naphthalene and heavy metals including mercury. Operations at the US Steel Duluth Works site caused soil, sediment, shallow groundwater and surface water contamination by semi-VOCs, PAHs and metals.[75][76]
09/08/1983
09/21/1984
–
–
–
MND057597940St. Regis Paper CompanyCassGroundwater, soil and sediment contamination by PAHs, metals, PCP, dioxins and furans from former wood treatment operations.[77][78]
09/08/1983
09/21/1984
–
–
–
MND980609614South Andover SiteAnokaWaste disposal and salvage operations contaminated soil and groundwater with vinyl chloride and other VOCs. Soil contamination has been remediated and groundwater is not thought to pose a health risk.[79][80]
12/30/1982
09/08/1983
11/01/1994
10/28/1998
–
MNN000509136South Minneapolis Residential Soil ContaminationHennepinArsenic contamination of soil over 1,480 acres (6.0 km2), including 3,500 residential properties, along with other properties. Contamination is thought to have come from a former pesticide manufacturing plant.[81][82]
09/27/2006
09/19/2007
09/27/2011
–
–
MN8570024275Twin Cities Air Force Reserve Base (Small Arms Range Landfill)HennepinArsenic, beryllium, cadmium, lead, nickel, selenium and vanadium contamination of groundwater.[83] [84]
01/22/1987
07/22/1987
09/24/1992
–
12/16/1996
MND022949192Union Scrap Iron & Metal CompanyHennepinBattery recycling at two sites resulted in sludges and soil contaminated by PCBs and heavy metals including lead, arsenic, cadmium, nickel and copper. Airborne lead levels were high and there was potential for groundwater and surface water contamination. No significant contamination remains after removal actions.[85][86]
09/08/1983
09/21/1984
09/18/1990
–
09/10/1991
MND980613780University of Minnesota (Rosemount Research Center)DakotaSoil contamination by lead, copper and PCBs from tenants and VOCs, primarily chloroform, from university laboratory waste disposal. [87][88]
10/15/1984
06/10/1986
06/29/1994
–
02/06/2001
MND981002249Waite Park WellsStearnsMunicipal wells are contaminated by TCE and PCE from two industrial sites. There is a light non-aqueous phase liquid layer of petroleum products above the water table, elevated levels of PCBs, lead and other heavy metals in the soil, and PCBs and VOCs in the groundwater.[89][90]
09/18/1985
06/10/1986
09/21/1999
–
–
MND980704738Washington County LandfillWashingtonVOC contamination of soil and groundwater, including private wells. Potentially explosive methane concentrations.[91][92]
09/08/1983
09/21/1984
09/30/1992
–
05/16/1996
MND980609119Waste Disposal EngineeringAnokaGroundwater, soil gas and surface water contamination by VOCs.[93][94]
12/30/1982
09/08/1983
09/27/1995
–
06/05/1996
MND006252233Whittaker CorporationHennepinGroundwater and soil contamination by heavy metals, including cadmium and lead and VOCs.[95][96]
09/08/1983
09/21/1984
04/07/1992
–
02/11/1999
MND980034516Windom DumpCottonwoodGroundwater contamination by VOCs and heavy metals including arsenic, cadmium and chromium. Soil contamination by VOCs. There was a risk of contamination of private and municipal drinking wells.[97][98]
10/15/1984
06/10/1986
12/24/1991
–
10/06/2000

See also

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