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The remediation of the West Robinson Site, also known as the former Orlando Gasification Plant Site (Site), is designed to clean up soil and groundwater in and around a former manufactured gas plant that closed over 60 years ago.
The Site is located in the 500-600 blocks of West Robinson Street near Downtown Orlando.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is the lead agency for the Site and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is a supporting agency. The EPA organized the project into two Operable Units (OUs): OU1 includes the impacted soils and groundwater in the Surficial Aquifer (down to about 60 feet) and OU2 consists of the impacted groundwater in the Upper Floridan Aquifer (below about 200 feet). Following extensive testing of the Site, the EPA issued a plan to remedy OU1 to protect human health and the environment.
The Site is located in the 500-600 blocks of West Robinson Street near Downtown Orlando.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is the lead agency for the Site and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is a supporting agency. The EPA organized the project into two Operable Units (OUs): OU1 includes the impacted soils and groundwater in the Surficial Aquifer (down to about 60 feet) and OU2 consists of the impacted groundwater in the Upper Floridan Aquifer (below about 200 feet). Following extensive testing of the Site, the EPA issued a plan to remedy OU1 to protect human health and the environment.
Maintaining the health and safety of those working on site and those living or working near the site while performing a successful cleanup is the top priority.
The Florida Department of Health investigated the former MGP Site at the EPA’s request and concluded the Site does not pose a health risk, stating “since people do not come into contact with contaminants in groundwater or on-site or nearby subsurface soils, they will not harm people’s health.”
Detailed information about the remediation plan is available on the EPA website. These remedies are based on scientific and engineering best practices. Contractors will be required to follow emission control procedures to minimize any impact on the surrounding neighborhood. We are committed to working with the local community and keeping the community informed of the project’s status. Our goal is to remediate the Site while minimizing the disruptions that may result from the cleanup project.
If you have any questions about the project, please visit our “Frequently Asked Questions” page, contact us here or call us at (407) 796-2033.
The results of sampling and investigation reports are located at the public document repository in the main branch of the Orlando Public Library on East Central Boulevard. To visit the EPA’s website regarding this project, click here.
The Florida Department of Health investigated the former MGP Site at the EPA’s request and concluded the Site does not pose a health risk, stating “since people do not come into contact with contaminants in groundwater or on-site or nearby subsurface soils, they will not harm people’s health.”
Detailed information about the remediation plan is available on the EPA website. These remedies are based on scientific and engineering best practices. Contractors will be required to follow emission control procedures to minimize any impact on the surrounding neighborhood. We are committed to working with the local community and keeping the community informed of the project’s status. Our goal is to remediate the Site while minimizing the disruptions that may result from the cleanup project.
If you have any questions about the project, please visit our “Frequently Asked Questions” page, contact us here or call us at (407) 796-2033.
The results of sampling and investigation reports are located at the public document repository in the main branch of the Orlando Public Library on East Central Boulevard. To visit the EPA’s website regarding this project, click here.