Mayflower oil spill cleanup is almost complete

Arkansasreports.com 
Sunday, April 14, 2013

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Cleanup is almost complete in the affected section between North Main Road and the interstate highway (I-40). Following cleanup, the process of remediation will begin. This will involve restoration of the site to its previous state.

Cleanup continues in the Northwoods subdivision and the marsh area between the interstate highway and the cove adjacent to Lake Conway. Work in the neighborhood continues and includes replacing a portion of the storm drain system. In the marsh, the remaining oil continues to be contained and is being cleaned up by work crews using a combination of pumps, backhoes and oleophilic and hydrophobic pads, made from specially designed materials that absorb oil but not water

Water sampling confirms the main body of Lake Conway remains oil-free. Water samples are also being taken in Lake Conway and the cove. The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality and ExxonMobil are continuing to monitor water samples.

Source ExxonMobil website. 

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