The Fayette Citizen-News Page
Wednesday, January 6, 1999
State EPD to check safety of 15 PTC waste barrels

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Larry Turner, manager of the Peachtree City Water and Sewerage Authority, says he is ready to meet with state officials from the Environmental Protection Division (EPD) about 15 old barrels on the Flat Creek sewage treatment facility grounds. The metal drums are supporting aerator bases, Turner said, in a small area where Georgia Utilities apparently dumped broken or unnecessary parts and equipment. Turner said there are plans to clean up the scrap area, but an initial WASA investigation of the barrels indicated there are no significant problems. The Hazardous Waste Branch of EPD will evaluate the barrels and any contents, as a result of contact from Dennis Chase, local biologist who monitors Fayette water quality, Turner said. WASA will "take whatever corrective action is necessary" after the evaluation, he added.


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