Crews at the Suffolk County park uncovered 16 drums that each held 55 gallons of chemicals believed to have been left there by Northrup Grumman decades ago.
While excavating after finding the initial layer of barrels, the New York Department of Environment al Conservation said two more layers of barrels were found in a Bethpage parkPreliminary scans of the long-abandoned ballfields at Bethpage Park have found more trouble spots, and now ground penetrating radar will be brought in to investigate further. It comes after crews uncovered 16 drums that each held 55 gallons of chemicals believed to have been left there by Northrup Grumman decades ago.
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino said the town now believes a dumping pit for chemicals was once used at the location — which in a somewhat ironic twist, was donated to the town by Grumman in the 1960s to serve as a park. The town now wants every inch of the park to be inspected, and if necessary, cleaned up.
"This really speaks to the graveyard of Grummans sins at this site," said Saladino."This soil looks blue. We believe it’s filled with chromium, TCE. Very dangerous compounds."Test results expected back shortly on both soil and the chemicals found in the drums. Environmental officials have found no leakage and have said that, for the moment, the drums pose no health threat.
A spokesman for Northrup Grumman previously told NBC New York, “We are working closely with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and other stakeholders as we continue to conduct our ongoing remediation activities in Bethpage,” and that “we remain committed to protecting the health and well-being of the community as we address environmental conditions in Bethpage.”This couple bought a rundown abandoned house for $1.
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