Camelot Cleaners West Fargo - West Farge, ND - Super Fund Sites on Waymarking.com

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) the chemical present at this location is Perchloroethylene. Perchloroethylene is a solvent commonly used in dry cleaning operations. When applied to a material or fabric, perc helps dissolve greases, oils and waxes without damaging the fabric.
Exposure to higher levels of perchloroethylene can lead to irritation of the eyes, skin, nose, throat and/or respiratory system. Short-term exposure to high levels of perchloroethylene can affect the central nervous system and may lead to unconsciousness or death. ~ chemicalsafetyfacts.org

The Bismarck Tribune reported that at separate times in the past two dry-cleaning businesses have been operated at this location. "On numerous occasions from approximately 1977 until approximately 1996, PCE was disposed on the site," and "PCE is the acronym for a dry cleaning chemical that has been linked to liver and kidney damage. More than 5,100 pounds of the chemical were removed from the soil and shallow groundwater at the West Fargo site, according to the EPA. The contamination was discovered in 1998. The EPA in February 2005 contracted with a company to clean up the chemical."

The posted coordinates are at the driveway entrance on 6th Ave. West, north of where the building once stood. The business also had access from Sheyenne St. to the east. The parking coordinates are for street parking on the north side of 6th Ave.

ID: ND0010165146 Site Name: CAMELOT CLEANERS WEST FARGO WEST FARGO, ND Link to Site: [Web Link] Additional Parking: N 46° 52.239 W 096° 54.275

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