Three water wells contaminated by gasoline leaks were replaced by DEQ in June 2004 - out of reach of VOC plumes. The shallow plume on the vacated gas station site and the deep plume have both shrunk. Polluted ground-water did not reach Torch Lake or East Grand Traverse Bay. VOC were vacuumed from soil and water by a mobile system brought on-site. Trial runs were completed but it is not yet in operation. Health Department monitors water wells quarterly nearby. Tests and pilot studies are planned in 2016. DEQ will report progress in TNN News and town hall meetings. Schematic Cross-Section of a Plume
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