Millenia Productions – Burrton Superfund Site, Burrton, Harvey County, Kansas – Fact Sheet, August 2023
Site Update
About the Site
On July 14, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) responded to a report of a chemical fire at 1919 South Sand Hill Road in Burrton, Kansas. EPA on-scene coordinators found a smoldering pit containing at least 50 burned containers.
EPA monitored the air in real time and identified volatile organic compounds (VOCs) within the smoke plume. However, VOCs were not detected at elevated levels away from the burn pit, indicating widespread impacts were not present at that time. Additionally, an estimated 577 unburned containers were staged near the burn pit.
EPA oversaw response actions conducted by the Potentially Responsible Party (PRP) to stabilize the incident and relocate the containers into an on-site storage building.
EPA and the PRP have since entered into a settlement agreement obligating the PRP to conduct assessment and cleanup actions at the site. Under this settlement agreement, the PRP will assess and dispose of the remaining containers; assess and clean up soil in and around the burn pit; and assess and remediate (if necessary) drinking water wells in the area. All of these activities will be done under EPA oversight.
What is Superfund?
Superfund often refers to hazardous waste sites and EPA’s cleanup process. It is the common name for the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). This federal law authorizes EPA to clean up or oversee the cleanup of contaminated sites.
EPA Contact Information
Daniel O’Crowley
On-Scene Coordinator
EPA Region 7 (SEMD/AERR/RROP)
11201 Renner Boulevard
Lenexa, KS 66219
Phone: 913-551-7611
Toll-free: 1-800-223-0425
Email: ocrowley.daniel@epa.gov
Amelia Holcomb
Community Involvement Coordinator
EPA Region 7 (ORA/OPA)
11201 Renner Boulevard
Lenexa, KS 66219
Phone: 913-551-7952
Toll-free: 1-800-223-0425
Email: holcomb.amelia@epa.gov