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DID YOU KNOW?
The current shot tower at the Peters Cartridge
site was the second tower to be constructed
on the property. In fact, the first shot tower
was constructed entirely of wood in 1895 and
demolished in 1916 to make way for the tower
that stands today. At a height of approximately
220 feet, the existing shot tower is one of the
most compelling focal points of the site and was
critical to the plant’s manufacturing processes and
production of munitions.
TRAIL UPDATE
With Peters Cartridge site remediation drawing to a close
and all barriers removed, the section of the Little Miami
State Park trail between mile markers 35.0 and 35.5 is
unimpeded and open for recreational activities. We have
no expectation there will be any further need to close the
trail as a result of cleanup activities. Before you proceed
with plans to use the trail, it is always a good idea to
contact the trail hotline at 513-552-7030 and/or the Little
Miami State Park website at www.littlemiamistatepark.org
for current information.
FINAL
REMEDIATION
ACTIVITIES
In September, we experienced favorable weather
conditions which allowed us to push toward the
finish line of our remediation project. The project
team completed several important tasks last month,
including:
• Completed final grading work and placement of
backfill.
• Seeded, mulched and placed erosion control
fabric in areas where final grading was
completed.
• Restored slope behind building R-2.
• Repaired and conducted maintenance of
temporary erosion controls.
• Sampled and pumped water from consolidation
cell sump as needed and managed water in
accordance with environmental regulations.
• Installed monitoring wells and protective posts
around MW-17 and MW-18.
• Submitted revised Phase II Revegetation Plan to
U.S. EPA for comment and opened bid process
for project, which is scheduled to begin before
the end of this fall.
Performed slope restoration activities behind building R-2.
Restored and seeded slope with erosion controls and installed mulch
behind building R-2.
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SAFETY TIP
As winter approaches and cold temperatures loom, winterizing your home can save you money and assure if severe
weather strikes you are prepared to protect your most important investment and keep your family safe.
Winterizing is generally easy and inexpensive, as it saves on utility bills and keeps unwelcome critters out. In addition, it
stops much of the structural damage that can occur from freezing pipes, roof leaks and other issues.
Most effective weatherproofing jobs can be completed without professional help and do not require one to have
“handyman” skills. By taking any or all of the actions below – before the snow flies – you’ll be saving yourself from a
number of potential problems.
• Clean gutters and downspouts to remove leaves and other debris that can become wet and
freeze, weighing down your gutters to the point they could separate from the house.
• Replace your furnace filter so it runs more efficiently.
• Close any vents in your home that may have been opened for warm weather.
• Disconnect hoses from outside faucets and turn off water flow to those pipes at the source
(usually next to a water heater). This will help prevent pipes from freezing and rupturing.
• Buy a snow shovel and other winter supplies before the inclement weather hits.
• Keep extra water and canned food in storage in case heavy snowfall causes power outages
and prevents you from leaving your home for an extended period.
• Keep ample supplies of dry firewood or commercially produced fire logs for heating and
cooking in your fireplace if power is interrupted.
WORKING SAFELY
48,280 SAFE WORK HOURS
As previously noted, safety has been a top priority from day one of our remediation project. No deadline, task or project goal
is as important as assuring our employees and contractors can complete assigned activities while being protected from
harm. We have a very exacting set of safety regulations that must be followed by all workers at all times and the record of
the Peters Cartridge Site Remediation Team proves these rules work. Through September 2016, our crew has a perfect
score, spanning 48,280 work hours without an incident. The combination of leadership that is committed to safety 100% of
the time and our workers who follow guidelines to the letter, deserve all the credit for this significant achievement.
Installed new monitoring well and protective posts.
