Keokuk, IA – The former site of a manufactured gas plant in Keokuk will soon be cleaned up. Ameren UE will begin work, next month, to remove coal tar residues, still in the soil from when the plant was operating. The site is located on the west side of Main Street, between 16th and 18th streets. Supervising Engineer, Warren Mueller, says there is no contamination hazard. Mueller says future exposures could occur if the clean-up does not take place and someone is exposed to the residues while working underground at the site. He says as much as 15,000 tons of soil will be removed. Before that begins, Mueller says a large tent will be set up on site, complete with air filters and monitors. He says the goal is to remove as much residue as possible so the site can be developed in the future. The clean-up is expected to take about 6 months. The city must close part of 17th street during that time.
Clean Up To Get Underway In Keokuk
