FRANKLIN, Ind.–Mayor Steve Barnett, along with representatives from the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM), and EnviroForensics, came together Tuesday to provide results from the air, groundwater, and soil testing that was recently conducted near the Amphenol site in Franklin.
EnviroForensics concluded a majority of the neighborhood was not affected. However, sampling did confirm contamination was present near the sanitary sewers running parallel to Hamilton Avenue and Forsythe Street.
Samples taken by IDEM have all come in well below the levels of concern for PCE, TCE, and other volatile organic compounds. No detections of PCE or TCE were found in any indoor residence, business, or any of the 24 wells tested in the Paris Estates subdivision.
“These test results show there are no widespread environmental issues in the city of Franklin,” said IDEM Commissioner Bruno Pigott. To ensure air quality in Franklin remains safe, IDEM will install a stationary air monitor in Payne Park, giving IDEM the ability to communicate with residents over the long term.
EPA provided an update on their vapor intrusion investigation, which includes indoor air sampling at homes. Results are confidential and can be shared only with property owners.
The city will host a public meeting soon to discuss further testing results.