The EPA will remove numerous drums and other containers of flammable, corrosive and hazardous chemicals at the request of the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.
An inspection of the site, located on Main Street in a mixed residential and commercial neighborhood, revealed signs of trespassing inside the building, and many of the containers were found to be open, leaking, EPA said.
Under the EPA’s direction, contractors will take 10-12 weeks to package and remove the hazardous materials, which will be disposed of at approved facilities.
EPA said as part of a safety plan to protect residents and workers, the EPA will conduct air monitoring in and around the site.
