Hocomonco Pond | |
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Location | Westborough, Massachusetts |
Coordinates | 42°16′21″N 71°38′58″W / 42.27250°N 71.64944°W |
Type | Pond |
Basin countries | United States |
Surface area | 27 acres (11 ha) |
Surface elevation | 276 ft (84 m) |
References | [1] |
Superfund site | |
Information | |
CERCLIS ID | MAD980732341 |
Contaminants | Creosote |
Progress | |
Proposed | December 30, 1982 |
Listed | September 8, 1983 |
Construction completed | September 22, 1999 |
List of Superfund sites |
Hocomonco Pond is a recreational pond located in Westborough, Massachusetts near Route 9. Also called Hobomoc Pond, it was named for Hobomok, a Wamesit Indian evil spirit.[1] The pond and adjacent land are a Superfund site.