Cleanup and decontamination efforts are progressing at the Titusville Post Office following a mercury spill, according to a June 13 update from the National Association of Postal Supervisors (NAPS).
The Titusville facility remains closed as of June 12, while mail decontamination continues. Over 600 bags of mail have been screened, with 137 cleared for release. Breathing zone levels in the workroom are below clearance criteria,indicating improved air quality.
At the Mid-Florida Processing and Distribution Center, the trailer involved in the incident has been deemed safe for transport. Plans are underway to move the trailer to a secure location on-site, pending final removal and decontamination.
Further decontamination activities are planned for the Titusville workroom floor, with real-time air monitoring ongoing.Sampling grids will help identify areas needing additional cleaning. The contractor is also finalizing a waste management plan in consultation with the Environmental Protection Agency.
The Mid-Florida facility remains operational, and efforts are underway to remove remaining equipment from the affected trailer. The contractor is exploring options for the trailer’s transport, recycling, or destruction.
While the cleanup continues, Titusville customers can access postal services at the Cocoa Post Office.
The mercury spill, reported in late May, prompted the closure of both the Titusville and Christmas Post Offices. The incident highlights the risks associated with hazardous materials entering the mail system.
The U.S. Postal Service has protocols in place to manage such situations and ensure the safety of its employees and the public.
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