EPA reports results of Murphy Oil tests

The EPA released results of sediment samples taken in areas affected by a one million gallon oil spill on Sept. 4, 2005 at the Meraux Refinery of Murphy Oil USA, Inc. in St. Bernard Parish, LA. The spill affected an estimated 1700 private residences and other public areas. The results showed that several samples exceeded screening levels for residential soil of polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), diesel and oil range organic chemicals, and arsenic. EPA repeated its warning that, in the short-term, residents returning to the area should avoid direct contact with the crude oil contaminated sediments. Also this week, the EPA posted sampling results from five National Priority List sites in the New Orleans area: Agriculture Street Landfill, Southern Shipbuilding, Madison Creosote Works, Bayou Bonfouca, and Delatte Metals...

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