Holtrachem Superfund Site

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Holtrachem Manufacturing, a 235 acre facility in Orrington, manufactured chlorine, sodium hydroxide (caustic soda), sodium hypochlorite (chlorine bleach), hydrochloric acid, and chloropicrin (a pesticide). The site is currently closed and HoltraChem has dissolved as a company. Cleanup work at the site is proceeding with the cooperation of Mallinckrodt Inc/Tyco Healthcare, a former site owner. The facility has 5 landfills containing hazardous waste on-site.
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Coordinates:   44°44'26"N   68°49'28"W
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