Army Ordered To Install Engineering Control to Manage Potential for UXO Migration in Stream

Akron, Ohio  the Ohio EPA issued an order to the Army for the installation of wire mesh barriers or suitable engineering controls across a creek downstream from the closed Ravenna Army Ammunition Plant. The order was issued as a result of an incident that occurred in June where a WP rifle grenade exploded potentially sending munitions components into Sand Creek. The Ohio EPA is concerned that UXO and munitions related components from potential future explosions (intentional or accidental) could be carried downstream thus causing an increased footprint of the potential munitions area of concern.

The metal mesh screens / engineering controls are to be installed across the creek in early spring. In the mean time, cleanup work continues at the former ammunition plant to address UXO and potential munitions constituents at the site.