Preliminary Findings of Rhylander Park Environmental Site Assessment
The City of Plattsmouth and Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality (NDEQ) recently completed a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment to determine the potential for subsurface environmental contamination at Rhylander Park in Plattsmouth. Lead was detected in three of the thirty-three soil samples at concentrations exceeding screening levels. A map of the park shows the three locations:
- At SB-2 (former railroad tracks), level detected is 1050 parts per million (ppm)
- At SS-2 (former paint shop), level detected is 1610 ppm
- At SB-10 (former paint and varnishing), level detected is 1420 ppm
The April 3 news release provides the preliminary findings and provides recommendations from the Department of Health and Human Services to allow people to enjoy the park while taking precautions. Further testing will be done by NDEQ. For additional information, contact City Administrator Erv Portis, 402-296-2522 extension 7.





Founded in 1854, we are one of Nebraska’s oldest cities. Plattsmouth is rich in history and culture. Situated at the confluence of the Missouri and Platte rivers, Plattsmouth has a place in the discovery of the west. The Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery passed the mouth of the Platte River, just north of what is now Main Street Plattsmouth, on July 21, 1804. Our City seal reads “Honor the Past, Plan for the Future.”

