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| October 2026. |
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OLD RIVER PARK GROCERY
Access/test wells are still being periodically pumped out to remediate a 2020 fuel spill at the old River Park Grocery/gas station on CR 48 that occurred when old underground tanks were being removed.
When the contamination falls to acceptable levels, the property may be used again by current owner.
From an October 2021 FT report:
"Various environmental contractors are evaluating soil/groundwater conditions at the former River Park Grocery on CR 48 (10563 CR 48 at Blueberry Lane) where five old fuel oil tanks were dug out over a year ago (August 2020).
On September 28th, the state's environmental agency (ADEM) determined that "petroleum products have been released which have either polluted or pose a threat of pollution to waters of the state" and "further site evaluation must occur to determine the extent of the contamination" (see the full letter from ADEM below).
The site is located in the Cowpen Creek/Fish River watershed; the city's nearby water well is mentioned as a concern too.
Total response cost is estimated to be about $100K, to be shared by the owner and the Alabama Tank Trust Fund, according to ADEM documents; current owner of the property is Riverpark Enterprises, LLC (Jimmy Patel). (The estate of Curtis Rewerts is listed as the previous owner.)"
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