Hocomonco Pond Declared A Superfund Site

Date Range
1983 – 1983
Title
Hocomonco Pond Declared A Superfund Site
What occurred
Hocomonco Pond, a once crystal clear water source used by Native Americans in the Westborough area, was declared a Superfund site in 1983. A wood treating and preservation facility operated on the site from 1928 to 1946, contaminated sediments, surface water, and groundwater with creosote, a byproduct of wood combustion consisting mainly of tar.
Location
Westborough, MA
Image Citation
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hocomonco_Pond
Student name(s)
Ryan Gallary
Item sets
American Environmental History Student Submissions

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