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