THE METHODS AND RESULTS OF AN HISTORICAL AND GEOLOGICAL RECORDS SEARCH ON THE CARONDELET-COKE-WORKS, ST-LOUIS, MISSOURI

A detailed records search was performed on the Carondelet Coke Works: (1914-1987), St, Louis, Missouri, during the summer of 1995 to provide a thorough historical and geological background summary for the site area, This records search and review proved to be an extremely benefic ial tool when assessing hazardous waste production, disposal practices , and geological conditions. The study uncovered a history of on-site pollution dating back to the mid-nineteenth century as well as polluti on complaints and violations from the 1970s and 1980s, The geological search revealed a complex site geology including fluvial, karstic, and structural features, It may be possible to identify potential waste s ources and migratory pathways and to plan for future investigations an d remedial actions by utilizing the results of the records study.