http://www.tceq.texas.gov A collection of photos taken at the Avinger Development Co (ADCO) state Superfund site. daily 1 2011-08-09T23:14:25Z http://www.tceq.texas.gov/remediation/superfund/photo_gallery/adco/photo5 Elevated concentrations of arsenic and chromium posed a significant contact health risk. No publisher Robin Maiorisi 2011-08-16T15:32:23Z Image http://www.tceq.texas.gov/remediation/superfund/photo_gallery/adco/photo3 The family pets were kept in a pen next to the building until the owners were advised of possible contamination from the chemicals used in wood treatment. Avinger Development Co. operated a copper, chromium, arsenate wood treatment facility for about year in the early 1970s No publisher Robin Maiorisi 2011-08-16T15:32:18Z Image http://www.tceq.texas.gov/remediation/superfund/photo_gallery/adco/photo2 Prior to the site being proposed to the state Superfund registry, the current owner had built a residence inside one of the metal buildings and was living in it with his family. No publisher Robin Maiorisi 2011-08-16T15:32:16Z Image http://www.tceq.texas.gov/remediation/superfund/photo_gallery/adco/photo4 Stains from the chemicals used in the wood treatment process are clearly visible on the cement slab that served as the covered play area for the family children. No publisher Robin Maiorisi 2011-08-16T15:32:21Z Image http://www.tceq.texas.gov/remediation/superfund/photo_gallery/adco/photo6 This photograph was taken during the summer drought. The family was using the former chemical treatment discharge pit as a household drain pit. Tests on the soil in and around the pit showed elevated levels of copper, chromium and arsenic. No publisher Robin Maiorisi 2011-08-16T15:32:25Z Image http://www.tceq.texas.gov/remediation/superfund/photo_gallery/adco/photo1 This low level aerial photo map shows the location of the ADCO Superfund site relative to highways and the northeastern tip of the community of Avinger. No publisher Robin Maiorisi 2011-08-16T15:32:14Z Image