EPA v. DAVIS LIQUID WASTE

Case summary

On February 13, 2018, Region 1 signed an Administrative Settlement Agreement and Order on Consent for a Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study (RI/FS) for Operable Unit 2 at the Davis Liquid Waste Superfund Site located in Smithfield, Rhode Island. Operable Unit 2 concerns groundwater and surface water migration. Previously, pursuant to a Consent Decree, a group of eight PRPs had been performing the groundwater remedy selected in a 2010 Record of Decision Amendment. Due to technical concerns with performance of the remedy, the Region determined that further RI/FS investigation was needed. All of the PRPs that signed the Consent Decree have signed this agreement for performance of the RI/FS. During the 1970's and 1980's, the site owner disposed of variety of liquid and solid wastes at the Site, including wastes containing volatile organic compounds, semi-volatile organic compounds, and heavy metals. As a result of this disposal, contaminants have migrated to the surface water and groundwater. The State is aware of and supports this RI/FS settlement.

Defendants (7)

• FKI Industries IncNamed in settlement
• Morton InternationalNamed in settlement
• Rohm and Hass CompanyNamed in settlement
• Life Technologies CorpNamed in settlement
• Bristol IncNamed in settlement
• Black and Decker CorporationNamed in settlement
• Ashland Chemical IncNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• DAVIS LIQUID WASTE

  TARKILN ROAD, SMITHFIELD, RI, 02917

  Registry ID: 110007825363

Statutes cited

• CERCLA 122A — Agreement to Perform Work Under 104B

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• DAVIS LIQUID WASTEentered 2018-02-13

  Primary law: CERCLA

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2018-02-13Final Order Issued
• 2018-03-06Enforcement Action Data Entered