KDHE Investigation of Sunflower Lane Site in Salina

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has recently performed several days of investigation at a site located at the east end of Sunflower Lane in Salina. The investigation resulted from a complaint.
After interviewing a number of individuals regarding the complaint, agency staff performed both non-intrusive geophysical tests and excavations at the site identified by the interviewed individuals. The non-intrusive testing indicated an anomaly in the subsurface.

The excavations substantiated the presence of buried metal and other debris at the site; however, drums were not visually identified. KDHE also conducted indoor air monitoring in businesses adjacent to the site. Results from that sampling will be available in the near future. Completion of future site activities is dependent upon the weather conditions.

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