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King Creosote10
American Creosote Works6
  • The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), a public health agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, plans to hold two public availability sessions and to meet individually with community members concerned about the American Creosote Works, Inc., site in Louisville, Miss. (cdc.gov)
  • ATSDR is conducting a public health assessment of the American Creosote Works site and is reviewing recent sampling data. (cdc.gov)
  • American Creosote Works is a former wood-preserving and timber-processing facility that operated from 1912 until 1998. (cdc.gov)
  • Callers should refer to the American Creosote Works site in Louisville, Miss. (cdc.gov)
  • ATSDR will hold two public availability sessions on March 20 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Louisville City Hall in Louisville, Miss., to discuss community health concerns related to the American Creosote Works, Inc. site. (cdc.gov)
  • This evaluation is being initiated to examine the institutional controls at the American Creosote Works, Inc. Superfund site in Pensacola, Florida. (epaoig.gov)
Cause creosote3
Maintaining creosote build1
  • Besides cleaning your chimney and maintaining creosote build up with creosote remover, you can secure extra protection incase there is a fire by adding a ChimFex Fire Suppressant to your hearth. (northlineexpress.com)
Control Firebrick1
Sweeping Log9
Remover7
Fireplace4
  • Just spray ACS in your fireplace or woodstove every time you light a fire to prevent and eliminate creosote build it. (northlineexpress.com)
  • If you have a fireplace or wood burning appliance, you have most likely been told that you need to have your chimney annually cleaned by a certified chimney sweep to remove creosote buildup. (friendlyfires.ca)
  • If you have a wood burning fireplace or stove, it is impossible to completely eliminate creosote buildup but there are ways that you can minimize it and prevent it from reaching stage 2 or 3 before your next cleaning. (friendlyfires.ca)
  • It burns like a standard fireplace log, while simultaneously reducing dangerous creosote build-up. (greenvalleybaptistchurch.org)
Groundwater5
  • Creosote was found in the soil and groundwater of the areas surrounding where the site used to be. (wikipedia.org)
  • Creosote containing chemicals such as NPH dispersed into lagoons and it became dangerous for anyone drinking and coming in contact with the groundwater. (wikipedia.org)
  • Eight monitoring wells are on the site, and creosote has been detected in groundwater but not at levels of health concern. (cdc.gov)
  • The neighborhood hosts two Superfund sites, where a railroad and a General Electric jet-engine plant polluted the land and groundwater with solvents and creosote. (hcn.org)
  • Quinoline occurs in petroleum and shale oil processing, and is found in groundwater and soil at coal tar and creosote-contaminated sites. (cdc.gov)
Accumulation3
  • Creosote accumulation can cause serious damage over time so it's crucial to take preventative measures. (fixitinthehome.com)
  • creosote accumulation , which is not only aesthetically unappealing, it's also a health hazard and needs to go. (kayfabe.net)
  • Depending on how severe the accumulation situation is, you can either break down the creosote into ash using reagents designed for such purpose, and wipe away with a chimney brush, or you may have to use a spinning wire whip for stubborn accumulations. (kayfabe.net)
Soil3
  • Creosote was discovered during removal of soil near the sinkhole. (wikipedia.org)
  • The creosote went into two lagoons and the treated wood would drip into the soil. (wikipedia.org)
  • They also found that soil age influences creosote volume, with plants in the younger soil being about 27% larger than plants in the oldest. (utexas.edu)
Dissolves2
Contaminants1
  • The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has re-sampled the city municipal water supply and it is not being affected by site contaminants. (cdc.gov)
Dangers1
  • PCR should be used where glazed creosote is present in order to eliminate the dangers of chimney fires. (saversystems.com)
Flue5
  • Creosote is caused by gasses building up in your chimney when the chimney flue is at 250 degrees or less. (northlineexpress.com)
  • Since flue temperatures often dip below 250 degrees, creosote regularly builds up. (friendlyfires.ca)
  • Stage 2: Once creosote reaches the second stage it condenses into a hard, shiny flaky substance that clings to flue lining like tar. (friendlyfires.ca)
  • PCR is a revolutionary product designed to completely remove 3rd degree glazed creosote from flue tiles or stainless steel chimney liners. (saversystems.com)
  • As it absorbs the creosote and dries, it loses its adhesive properties and falls off the sides of the flue tiles. (saversystems.com)
Superfund8
  • The Federal Creosote Superfund site is a 50-acre (20 ha) property located in Manville, New Jersey. (wikipedia.org)
  • The Superfund site was a former wood treatment facility in Manville, New Jersey. (wikipedia.org)
  • The EPA designated the location a Superfund site and its intention to cleanup the site by 2014. (wikipedia.org)
  • Superfund site employee sentenced in kickback scheme" - via Newspapers.com. (wikipedia.org)
  • Scholars@Duke publication: Investigating the mycobiome of the Holcomb Creosote Superfund Site. (duke.edu)
  • Established by Congress in 1980 under the Superfund law, ATSDR conducts public health assessments at each of the sites on the EPA National Priorities List, as well as other sites when petitioned. (cdc.gov)
  • Sites under Remediation Redirects for Superfund and other sites being managed or monitored under TCEQ Remediation Division programs. (texas.gov)
  • The General Electric jet-engine plant, a Superfund site, has contaminated the acequia system that fed the farms of Mountain View. (hcn.org)
Content2
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  • The content on this webpage contains paid/affiliate links. (timblair.net)
Stages1
  • Creosote BuildupCreosote takes different forms, or has different stages, as it builds up. (friendlyfires.ca)
Remove7
  • We also carry a selection of powders and liquids that effectively remove creosote. (northlineexpress.com)
  • Stage 1 creosote is easy to remove with a basic chimney brush. (friendlyfires.ca)
  • The most effective way to remove stage 2 creosote is with a powerful drill that has metal rods called a rotary loop. (friendlyfires.ca)
  • To remove glazed creosote in smoke chambers, PCR can be applied with SaverSystems' Smoke Chamber Sprayer. (saversystems.com)
  • Here is a step by step guide on how to remove creosote from bricks . (kayfabe.net)
  • Creosote that gets inside cloth fabric can be really hard to remove, but not impossible. (kayfabe.net)
  • Once the clothing is completely rid of any creosote particles, it is now safe to run it in the washer and then tumble dry to remove any odor along with the spot. (kayfabe.net)
Wood9
  • Creosotes are a category of carbonaceous chemicals formed by the distillation of various tars and by pyrolysis of plant-derived material, such as wood or fossil fuel. (wikipedia.org)
  • The Federal Creosoting Company was a wood treatment facility. (wikipedia.org)
  • Take creosote-treated wood and railway ties to Shepard Landfill . (calgary.ca)
  • The Creosote series achieves its unique ashen texture by pressing hot glass into a mixture of creosote leaves, palo verde blossoms, and mesquite wood ash. (philabaumglass.com)
  • The drier wood is the less smoke is created, the less creosote is produced. (friendlyfires.ca)
  • One method involves the use of wells constructed with creosote treated wood. (gc.ca)
  • In order to correctly assess its liability at each site, WSC plans to investigate hydrometric stations that used wood treated with these chemicals. (gc.ca)
  • For the most part the viaducts across these obstacles are made of creosote-treated wood. (strategypage.com)
  • Creosote is a result of burning wood.You can usually see the brown, sticky substance on your chimney bricks. (greenvalleybaptistchurch.org)
19981
  • In response, by 1998 the site was proposed to the National Priorities List by the EPA. (wikipedia.org)
Regularly2
  • It's important to clean your smoker regularly in order to avoid creosote build-up. (fixitinthehome.com)
  • Creosote buildup needs to be cleaned off regularly in order not only to prevent fires but also to maintain the flavor and appearance of your smoked meats. (fixitinthehome.com)
Substance4
  • In 1996 when homeowners were living at the site, a man discovered a tar like substance coming from his sump pump. (wikipedia.org)
  • Creosote is a dangerous substance when dealing with chimney maintenance as it is the leading cause of chimney fires. (northlineexpress.com)
  • This tar-like substance hardens along the chimney lining and thickens as more creosote condenses. (friendlyfires.ca)
  • This means dousing the affection region in an oil-based substance so that it combines with the creosote and can be lifted off of the threads. (kayfabe.net)
Sticky1
Safely1
  • means you've safely connected to the .gov website. (gsa.gov)
Chemicals1
  • As scientific understanding of creosote evolved it was discovered that sources treated with these chemicals may adversely affect the environment. (gc.ca)
Removal2
  • Without proper equipment and training, it is smart to leave creosote removal to professionals. (friendlyfires.ca)
  • The above steps may have given you a fair idea that creosote removal is a messy task and if you are not up to it, worry not because there are professionals out there who do this every day and will accomplish the job in a better manner than you ever can, all of that with zero hassle on your part. (kayfabe.net)
Clean6
  • The steps taken in the clean up have allowed for the site to be deemed clear and safe for humans to live on again. (wikipedia.org)
  • Chemical removers can be used in some cases to clean up stage 3 creosote. (friendlyfires.ca)
  • This Creosote Buster log says that it will clean your chimney of creosote, by making it flake off through a chemical reaction. (greenvalleybaptistchurch.org)
  • You can also try using an automatic smoke controller that circulates air through the smoker while it's firing up which will help reduce creosote buildup from occurring in the first place If all else fails and you still see evidence of creosote buildup, you may need to take your smoker or grill apart and clean it thoroughly. (fixitinthehome.com)
  • Once the paste along with the creosote has been extracted from the bricks, you can wash it off with cold water and be left with sparkling clean bricks. (kayfabe.net)
  • Do this over and over until the area is clean of any creosote residue as well as the oil used to extract it. (kayfabe.net)
Build5
  • We offer a variety of products and methods to help manage creosote build up, you can read more about them in our blog post, How to Prevent Fires by Managing Creosote Build Up . (northlineexpress.com)
  • If you are worried about the level of security in place at your commercial site, or need to build up your defences from scratch, then read more about the many factors you need to consider - and how to find the right solution for your business - below. (mippin.com)
  • Smoke meat outside if possible to avoid the Creosote build-up inside your smoker. (fixitinthehome.com)
  • Smoking meat without using a chimney can result in creosote build-up on the inside of your smoker or grill. (fixitinthehome.com)
  • If the furnace is not cleaned on a frequent basis, it may develop what is known as glazed creosote build up . (kayfabe.net)
Reduce1
Organization2
  • A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. (gsa.gov)
  • It is because of the large number of chimney fires sparked by creosote that the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), a nonprofit organization that has been committed to preventing fires since 1896, recommends annual chimney cleanings. (friendlyfires.ca)
Centers1
  • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cannot attest to the accuracy of a non-federal website. (cdc.gov)
Products4
  • Linking to a non-federal website does not constitute an endorsement by CDC or any of its employees of the sponsors or the information and products presented on the website. (cdc.gov)
  • You can easily prevent creosote in chimneys during burning and maintenance by using products that dissolve creosote. (northlineexpress.com)
  • Creosote is dissolved by products like ACS (Anti-Creo-Soot) . (northlineexpress.com)
  • We also have products that making maintaining the creosote in your chimney even easier! (northlineexpress.com)
Effectiveness1
  • Once the fence was done, we moved on to a couple of effectiveness monitoring sites to see how the previous restoration had held up. (thesca.org)
Fire1
Found3
  • They started to test the surrounding areas and found creosote in 31 of the 137 homes. (wikipedia.org)
  • The research found that younger units are associated with larger creosote plants. (utexas.edu)
  • They found that direction of the slope, or aspect, was the main control on creosote volume - with the plants growing on east-facing slopes being about five times bushier than plants on west-facing slopes. (utexas.edu)
Methods1
  • Moving on from the monitoring sites we worked a couple of incursions, adding some restoration work of our own, perfecting our "creosote weave" methods. (thesca.org)
Chemical2
Easily1
Company1
Smoke1
Make1
  • Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you're on a federal government site. (frtr.gov)
Regular2
  • On all other county holidays, the sites remain on regular operating days. (hamptoncountysc.org)
  • Check the air flow, heat distribution, and pellet feeding system on a regular basis for proper function and protection from creosote buildup. (fixitinthehome.com)
Model2
  • Here we sought to examine the fungal microbiome (mycobiome) at a model creosote polluted site to determine if fungi were prevalent under high PAH contamination conditions as well as to identify potential mycostimulation targets. (duke.edu)
  • We have re-thought some of our policies and conceived a new site model, which is possible to see the light in the year to come. (goodolddays.net)
Read1
  • We'll send the news to your email box, and you don't have to come to the site unless you want to read columns or see photos. (strategypage.com)
Federal3
  • This brought attention to the EPA of the issues left behind from the Federal Creosote Site. (wikipedia.org)
  • CDC is not responsible for Section 508 compliance (accessibility) on other federal or private website. (cdc.gov)
  • Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. (frtr.gov)
Review1
  • The provider has hundreds of positive reviews from customers on online review websites. (ecowatch.com)