Press Release
Results of the Investigation into Contaminated Soil at the Site Scheduled for the Construction of Mega Solar Shimizu
September 14, 2012
Chubu Electric Power Co.,Inc.
Shizuoka Regional Office
Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc. implemented an investigation into soil samples taken at certain areas at the site scheduled for the construction of Mega Soar Shimizu (Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka City) based on the results of the prior Geographical and Historical Survey. We hereby inform you that the results of this investigation detected levels of lead and chromium hexavalent that exceed the standard values stipulated in the Soil Contamination Countermeasures Act.
Construction work from now on will be carried out in accordance with appropriate measures based on the Soil Contamination Countermeasures Act.
1. Soil Overview
(1) Address: Certain areas of 4026-10 and 4026-13 Miho, Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka City
(2) Investigation Area: 894 square meters
(3) Name of Site: Site scheduled for the construction of Mega Soar Shimizu
(4) Investigation Period: August to September, 2012
2. Investigation Results Overview
(1) Substances exceeding elution standards
|
Substance |
Standard Value (mg/L) |
nvestigation Results (mg/L) |
|---|---|---|
|
Lead and its chemical compounds |
0.01 |
Values below rated permissible levels to 0.014 |
|
Chromium hexavalent and its chemical compounds |
0.05 |
Values below rated permissible levels to 1.00 |
(2) Substances exceeding content standards
|
Substance |
Standard Value (mg/kg) |
Investigation Results (mg/ kg) |
|---|---|---|
|
Lead and its chemical compounds |
150 |
120 to 2,600 |