Ivy Landfill

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The Ivy Landfill was used as a storage facility by the Albemarle County, the City of Charlottesville and the University of Virginia from 1966 to 2001. Its remediation is managed by the Rivanna Solid Waste Authority.[citation needed]


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Cobalt leakage

Analysis of groundwater in wells adjacent to the center has discovered higher levels of cobalt than that allowed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. A study conducted by the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority concluded that the levels do not pose a threat to human health[1].

References

  1. Web. Cobalt levels exceed standards in wells near landfill, Brandon Shulleeta, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, November 14, 2010, retrieved November 15, 2010.