PRESENTATION ITEM
FROM: City Council Member Sherri Myers
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PRESENTATION REGARDING PENTACHLOROPHENOL
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REQUEST:
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That City Council receive a presentation from Council Member Sherri Myers regarding Pentachlorophenol.
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SUMMARY:
Pentachlorophenol (PCP) is an industrial wood preservative used mainly to treat utility poles and cross arms. PCP treated poles can contain substantial quantities of dioxins and furans and are an important reservoir source of these toxic chemicals with the potential to contaminate the environment.
The presence of PCP and #2 Diesel fuel has leached into the ground, contaminating soil on city Right of Ways, private properties and possibly the waterways. PCP is the source of the contamination at all of the superfund sites in Pensacola.
This presentation seeks to give Council further information and insight regarding PCP, #2 Diesel Fuel and the impacts on the city.
PRIOR ACTION:
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STAFF CONTACT:
Don Kraher, Council Executive
ATTACHMENTS:
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PRESENTATION: Yes