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

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