Work Session Aug. 11, 2026: Tremont Barrel Fill Update

The City of Springfield, Ohio held a work session on August 11, 2026, to receive an update on the Tremont Barrel Fill remediation project from the EPA and involved contractors. The discussion focused on the progress of the remedial design reports, with the EPA having conditionally approved the 95% design and recently receiving the 100% design report from the RISA Group, the potentially responsible party. The EPA granted approval to begin site preparation activities as early as mid-September, including moving equipment and setting up administrative trailers, ahead of final design approval. The project team also completed baseline environmental sampling, confirming groundwater protection. Plans include coordination with first responders for emergency preparedness. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn, which was unanimously approved by the commissioners.