Background
The 43-acre property at 2010 E. International Speedway Boulevard in DeLand, Florida has a long history of industrial use. The facility was operated by several medical supply manufacturers since 1959, including Sherwood Medical, Brunswick Corporation, and American Home Products Corporation (AHPC), which later became known as Wyeth. In 1998, AHPC sold the facility and retained responsibility for certain environmental conditions at the Site.
AHPC thoroughly investigated site environmental conditions on the property which led to the discovery of volatile organic compound (VOC) impacts in soil and groundwater. The comprehensive remedial investigation and feasibility study (RI/FS) process was completed in 1992 under the direction of USEPA and FDEP.
In 1991, USEPA issued an Interim Record of Decision (ROD) to address impacts to onsite groundwater. The interim action, designed to control and address groundwater impacts, included the following components:
- Installation of a system of recovery wells in the surficial aquifer on site.
- Installation of an on-site air stripper to treat recovered groundwater.
- Discharge of treated groundwater into an on-site lake.
In 1992, USEPA issued a ROD to implement a final site-wide remedy addressing soil and groundwater conditions. The site-wide remedy was designed to address onsite impacts to soil and groundwater, and off-site groundwater migration.
In 1997, USEPA issued a ROD related to sediment in Lake Miller, located on the property. In the ROD, USEPA determined that no cleanup action was required to address sediment in Lake Miller.
Today, remedial efforts continue onsite and groundwater conditions continue to be monitored at and around the property. The facility is operated by a manufacturer of stainless steel and aluminum parts used in medical supplies and devices. Wyeth is working cooperatively with the current owner to fulfill its obligations while minimizing disruptions to facility operations.