On July 15, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) began overseeing the installation of barriers to reduce contamination concentrations in groundwater at the Franklin Power Products/Amphenol site in Franklin, Indiana. The EPA will hold an open house on Wednesday, August 7, to address residents' questions about the cleanup and construction work at the site, which is expected to take one to two months.
Crews are installing "permeable reactive barriers" along Forsythe Street and Hamilton Avenue to treat affected soil and groundwater. Long-term monitoring of groundwater will continue after construction is completed to assess the performance of these barriers. Residents may notice increased truck traffic and heavy equipment around the site during this period.
The open house will provide an opportunity for residents with questions to meet Agency staff and learn more about the ongoing site work. It should be noted that this event does not have a virtual component.
When: Wednesday, August 7, 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Where: Johnson County Public Library, Franklin Branch Historical Room
401 State St., Franklin, Indiana
For information and updates, please visit the EPA’s Amphenol website.
