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EPA in Illinois

Unilateral Administrative Order for Pilsen Soil Operable Unit 2 Residential Site

On Sept. 22, 2016, EPA ordered H. Kramer & Co. to take immediate action to remove lead-contaminated soil from at least 54 residential yards in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood. H. Kramer has up to 30 days to comply with EPA's unilateral administrative order and begin the cleanups.

Pilsen Area Soil Site

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