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American Petroleum remediation 2012

In 2012, JHC approached Westchester County Parks and NYS DEC about investigating dumps long hidden by the deliberate encouragement of invasive species next to the 1907 Zebra Barn. Probes uncovered the presence of what appeared to be oil-contaminated soil from petroleum poured and/or deliberately buried at the site.

Excavation photos shows light brown soil on top of ground - 2-3 feet in depth-then charcoal grey soil extending 3 or 4 more feet then almost black soil beyond that. The fumes were extremely potent! Westchester County Parks complied with requests to remediate the site bringing in a company called American Petroleum. Machines were careful to not damage the historic stone walls.

JHC is proud to have demanded this area be tested - once remediated, it will be safe for humans and wildlife.

Luckily absolutely no petroleum was found on the other side of the wall directly next to the Zebra House. At the end of the day, the County has acknowledged that they are responsible for complete remediation and will bring in clean soil. They fenced off the area for safety and we are working well together.

This is another great example of how our agreement benefits the public safety and health. Westchester County remains responsible for remediation of existing environmental conditions (known and unknown).

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Taken in: United States / New York / Harrison / Harrison (show map)

Taken on: November 15, 2012

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Sets appears in: • Neglected Jay Property - owned jointly by New York State Parks (90%) and Westchester County (10%)

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