Primary Documentation: Summary of 2009 Biological and Chemical assessments within Burgess Branch, Hutchins Brook, Dark Branch and Gihon watersheds

Data Summary and Findings: Vermont Asbestos Group Mine


This document is a summary of a study the EPA in 2008. Soil, air, and dusts samples were collected from the Burgins Branch, Hutchins Brook, Dark Branch, and the Gihon Watersheds, to document asbestos amounts and see if any off-site asbestos exposure was present. Essentially, the study was conducted to see if asbestos is released into the air and could be inhaled by people living near the mine site. Data collected showed that asbestos was present in the air, soil, dust, and materials in surrounding buildings. Out of 66 samples, chrysotile asbestos was detected in 55 of them.    Asbestos was found in all the dust samples. Based on this data collected, the Agency recommended several measures. These include restricting access to the mine site, restricting the re-use of tailings, and continuing to monitor the mine site for exposure risks.



Link: http://www.anr.state.vt.us/dec/wastediv/SMS/VAG/ATSDR-August%202009%20VAG%20Data%20Summary%20and%20Findings.pdf