Timeline of the 29th & Grove Site
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1994
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TCE found in the groundwater at 21st & Madison
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1998
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29th & Grove railyard identified as spill site
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2003
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TCE detected in groundwater in an area from the site to Murdock Ave
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2004-05
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Five wells installed just south of spill site to remove TCE from groundwater
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2009
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Six wells installed along Murdock Ave to prevent spread of TCE
– Indoor air testing confirms no health risk |
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2010-11
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Dirt from spill site removed
– Site treated to reduce contamination |
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2013-16
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Various testing to help evaluate cleanup options
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2018-present
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33 wells installed to add nutrients to increase bacteria to break down TCE
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2022-23
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KDHE & Union Pacific complete plan for future cleanup
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2023
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KDHE performs a Health Study of area residents
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Future Actions
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Spill Site
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Groundwater
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Monitoring
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| Remove soil containing TCE and haul it off, treat remaing soil at the site, haul in clean dirt, operate system to clean groundwater |
Remove groundwater, clean it, and put clean water back into the ground | Continuous site monitoring with performance checks every six months |