Cleveland Strip Clubs: US EPA Comes Up With Plan to Treat Water Contamination in Copley
The contamination was detected by odors in water from two wells serving a dry-cleaning shop, a hair-styling salon, a dentist’s office and a grocery store at 2777-2799 Copley Road.
Ohio EPA investigations focused on the now-closed Danton Dry Cleaners as the source.
In 1994, the Ohio EPA discovered toxic chemicals stored in eight homemade pits under the dry-cleaning shop. About 8,000 gallons of solvent-contaminated waste were removed from the leaking pits.
The plaza’s two water wells were abandoned. A trench and sump system were built to remove contaminants from the soil and groundwater.
Contamination also was discovered in nine residential wells off South Plainview Drive. Air strippers and carbon filters were placed on eight wells. One homeowner declined the EPA’s offer of assistance. Two homeowners have since switched to Akron water at their own expense.
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