Defining Results
Pennsylvania Land Recycling Program 2001 Annual Report Appendices
Pennsylvania Land Recycling Program Appendices Contents
Appendix 1. Completed Site Descriptions 1
Land Recycling Program Cleanups 30
Appendix 2. Land Recycling Program Cleanups 32
Appendix 3. Industrial Sites Reuse Program Financial Assistance 72
Industrial Sites Reuse Program Financial Assistance 81
Appendix 4. Brownfield Inventory Grant (BIG) Recipients 82
Contacts 84
Glossary of Chemical Terms inside back cover
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Appendix 1. Completed Site Descriptions
Listed below are descriptions of completed sites during fiscal year July 2000 – June 2001, including information such as size, cleanup standard(s), contaminant(s) and contact information.
Adams County — Keech Property Allegheny County — Southcentral Region Damascus Tube Co. (Formerly USX Homestead Works) Located in Berwick Township, this site underwent Southwest Region soil and groundwater remediation for petroleum contamination. The contaminated soil was Located in Munhall Borough, this 30-acre excavated in the area of the former gasoline industrial site underwent remediation for soil and kerosene USTs. The statewide health contamination. Slag and general steel mill fill standard was attained for soil and the site-specific covered much of the site. The Baseline standard via pathway elimination was attained Environmental Report identified two areas on for groundwater. DEP approved the final report the site that showed contamination of lead on Feb. 22, 2001. and arsenic. The remediation of lead consisted Contact Eric Rooney, DEP. (717) 705-4858 of excavating and disposing of approximately 150 cubic yards of contaminated material. The Allegheny County — arsenic was managed through paving roadway AMG Resources — Neville Island and covering the soil and slag to prevent direct (Formerly Vulcan Materials Co.) contact. The statewide site-specific standard Southwest Region was attained, and DEP approved the final report on Sept. 29, 2000. Located in Neville Township, this 20-acre industrial Contact Scott Swarm, DEP. (412) 442-5807 site underwent remediation for soil and groundwater contamination. Widespread elevated Allegheny County — Fucillo Ford lead concentrations, a localized area of PCE Southwest Region and an area of high soil pH were found on the property. Electrolytes leaked from underground Located in Allison Park, this 2.33-acre site detinning muds and also contributed to the underwent remediation for soil contamination. contamination. The cleanup performed was The source of the contamination was believed to pathway elimination on the site by either asphalt be fuel-containing USTs of unknown size. A total pavement or a gravel cover at a minimum of 521.4 cubic yards of contaminated soil were thickness of six inches. The site-specific standard excavated and disposed at the Northwest was attained, and DEP approved the final report Sanitary Landfill. Following excavation, a total of on Dec. 20, 2000. 16 confirmatory soil samples were collected and Contact Edward C. Bates, DEP. (724) 925-5405 analyzed for VOCs. All 16 samples demonstrated results that were less than the non-residential standard for each of the thirteen regulated substances. The site now meets the non- residential statewide health standard. DEP approved the final report on Sept. 18, 2000. Contact Charles Johnson, DEP. (412) 442-4154
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Allegheny County — Beaver County — LTV South Side Pittsburgh Works Beaver County Detention Facility Southwest Region (Formerly LTV Steel Co., Inc.) Southwest Region This 123-acre industrial site is divided into several parcels of land, which underwent Located in Hopewell Township, these 19.5 acres remediation for soil contamination. To obtain a previously had a Phase II assessment, which statewide health standard, the URA excavated was performed in 1994. Recently, the property PCB hot-spots, while the area of former tar underwent remediation for soil and groundwater tanks was able to obtain a site-specific standard contamination through pathway elimination. The using pathway elimination. Future plans for the site has been covered with a minimum of: four area include 300 new housing units. URA will inches of concrete for the foundation of the also expand the usability of the land for detention facility, three inches of asphalt in vehicle commercial purposes. An estimated 6,000 new traffic areas, 10 inches of soil for grassy areas and jobs will be created as a result of the city’s 24 inches for landscaped areas. The site-specific remediation efforts. DEP is approving final standard was attained, and the property will reports as each parcel is completed. It is continue to house the Beaver County Detention estimated that the entire site will take 15 to 20 Facility. DEP approved the final report on years to complete. April 19, 2001. Contact Tom Buchan, DEP. (412) 442-5804 Contact Ed Bates, DEP. (724) 925-5405
Allegheny County — Beaver County — Payne Property Spee-D Foodmart Southwest Region Southwest Region Located in Rochester Township, this 1.3-acre Located in Forest Hills, this property occupies industrial site underwent remediation for surface approximately 0.4 acres of non-residential land soil contamination of lead and arsenic. and is operated currently as a convenience store. The contaminated soil was excavated and The site underwent remediation for groundwater removed from the property. Confirmation and soil contamination that resulted from USTs samples demonstrated attainment of a non-use operated by former owners. All USTs were aquifer restriction. The statewide health removed from the property along with 735 cubic standard was attained, and the site will be yards of hazardous material. In addition, almost used for industrial purposes in the future. 45,000 gallons of groundwater were disposed. DEP approved the final report on Jan. 3, 2001. The statewide health standard was attained. Contact Charles Johnson, DEP. (412) 442-4154 This site will continue to be used as a convenience store. DEP approved the final Berks County — report on Aug. 24, 2000. Camp Hosiery Facility (Formerly) Contact Mike Pavilonis, DEP. (412) 442-4066 Southcentral Region
Located in the City of Reading, this site underwent remediation for soil and groundwater contamination. Remediation efforts included excavation of contaminated soil. Both the statewide health and site-specific standards were attained. DEP approved the final report on Dec. 21, 2000. Contact Stephen Shank, DEP. (717) 705-4841
2 Pennsylvania Land Recycling Program Berks County — Berks County — Standards Eastern Industries, Inc. — Palmer Industrial Center Statewide Health Oley Quarry Southcentral Region Standard. Southcentral Region This standard is derived Located in Hereford Township, this site underwent from medium-specific Located in Oley Township, this site underwent soil and groundwater remediation for petroleum chemical concentrations remediation for soil contamination of middle contamination. Both areas were tested and the that take into account use distillate compounds. The contamination resulted levels did not exceed the MSCs established under and non-use as well as resi- from a release of 500 gallons of fuel oil, spilled at Act 2. No remediation was necessary in order to dential and non-residential the surface during a delivery to an AST on May 17, demonstrate attainment of the statewide health exposure factors at a site. 2000. Within 36 hours of the release, 162.22 tons standard. DEP approved the final report on of soil were excavated, which later were properly Nov. 16, 2000. Site-Specific disposed of at the TPS Soil Recycling Facility in Contact James Rea, DEP. (717) 705-4850 Standard. Maryland. Sampling was conducted in the area This standard allows the immediately surrounding the excavated soil in the Bradford County — Dollar Bazaar remediator to consider grassed storm water swale. Neither groundwater Northcentral Region exposure and risk factors to nor surface water proved to be impacted by the establish cleanup levels release. The site attained the statewide health Located in the Borough of Sayre, this business appropriate for the intended standard. The final report was approved on underwent remediation for soil contamination after use of the site. Sept. 14, 2000. 316 gallons of heating fuel oil were released into Contact Bill Noll, DEP. (717) 705-4838 the furnace room located in the basement. After Background 352 tons of heating fuel oil contaminated soils were Standard. Berks County — Heller Property excavated and transported to a landfill for disposal, This standard requires Southcentral Region confirmatory soil sampling was performed to verify cleanup to naturally occur- that contamination cleanup was complete. ring or historical concen- Located in Oley Township, this site underwent The furnace room was returned to its original trations. Often applies to a soil remediation for petroleum contamination that condition, and DEP approved the final report on site where contamination resulted from a pipeline break. Soil borings were Feb. 8, 2001. moves onto or under the performed and then samples were taken. Contact Mark Stephens, DEP. (570) 327-3422 site from a nearby property. The contaminated soil was excavated and the statewide health standard was attained. Bucks County — Special Industrial DEP approved the final report on Feb. 15, 2001. 2555 Street Road Property Area Status. Contact Manuel Nzambi, DEP. (717) 705-4839 Southeast Region This status applies to sites that have no responsible Berks County — Located in Bensalem Township, this site owner or are in an Holy Guardian Angels Church underwent remediation for groundwater enterprise zone. The party Southcentral Region contamination by solvents. PCE, TCE and conducting the cleanup chloromethane were detected in the groundwater must not have contributed Located in Laureldale Borough, this site at the hydraulically upgradient property boundary, to the site contamination underwent remediation for soil contamination as well as throughout the site at concentrations and must develop a cleanup as part of a building expansion program for a above medium specific concentrations for plan. Cleanup actions must school operated by the church. The soil was groundwater in a used-aquifer, non-residential address all immediate, contaminated with lead, which most likely came setting. The site-specific standards for PCE, TCE direct or imminent threats from a nearby lead smelting facility. The soil was and chloromethane in groundwater were attained. based on the intended use excavated and hauled off site to facilitate the DEP approved the final report in Oct. 4, 2000. of the site. building program. As part of this program, Contact Lauren Mapleton, DEP. (610) 832-5922 contaminated soils were removed until a statewide health standard for lead was attained. DEP approved the final report on May 22, 2001. Contact Manuel Nzambi, DEP. (717) 705-4839
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Bucks County — will remain a bank. DEP approved the final report Branch Road Farm Property on June 5, 2001. Southeast Region Contact John Alex Reyda, DEP. (610) 832-5927
Located in East Rockhill Township, the Bucks County — 30-acre Branch Road farm property underwent Heating Oil Partners remediation for soil contamination. The Southeast Region contaminants were heavy metals and pesticides. The use of pesticides from previous farming Located in Northampton Township, this heating operations tainted the soil; therefore, soil samples oil company underwent remediation for soil were collected and analyzed for lead, arsenic, contamination related to fuel oil, used motor DDT, DDE, DDD, dieldrin and eldrin. Soil mixing oil and gasoline. Though groundwater was was the recommended remediation for the investigated, the area of concern was whether impacted areas. Sampling was conducted using the compounds related to gasoline and used a hand auger to confirm that after mixing soil in motor oil in the soil would meet the soil-to- all impacted areas, the residential statewide health groundwater MSCs for the used-aquifer, non- standard for arsenic and dieldrin was attained. residential setting. Test results showed that DEP approved the final report on April 12, 2001. the compounds would not migrate beyond Contact Christopher Falkler, DEP. (610) 832-5930 the property boundary above their respective MSCs. The property was addressed in Bucks County — Burns Residence accordance with the Land Recycling and Southeast Region Environmental Remediation Standards Act, Act 2. DEP approved the final report on Located in Bristol Township, this 0.11-acre July 13, 2000. single-family residence underwent remediation Contact Lauren Mapleton, DEP. (610) 832-5922 in Feb. 2000 when approximately two to three gallons of No. 2 heating oil were released from a Bucks County — product line associated with a UST. In May 2000, Kmart Corp. — the product line was replaced leading from the Morrisville Distribution Center outside UST to the furnace. Fuel oil constituents Southeast Region meeting the residential statewide health standards for soil include benzene, toluene, ethybenzene, Located in Falls Township, this 205-acre facility cumene, naphthalene, fluorine and phenanthrene. serves as the Kmart Corp.’s East Coast DEP approved the final report on Nov. 6, 2000. Distribution Center. During the filling of a UST, Contact John Alex Reyda, DEP. (610) 832-5927 the tank alarm system failed and approximately 150 gallons of No. 2 fuel oil were released onto Bucks County — the ground surface. The oil did not migrate past Commonwealth Bank the immediate vicinity of the spill, and affected Southeast Region only shallow soil. No groundwater was impacted. The facility was addressed in Located in Hilltown Township, this 0.5-acre site accordance with the Land Recycling and underwent remediation for soil contamination Environmental Remediation Standards Act, due to a UST containing No. 2 fuel oil. In Act 2. DEP approved the final report on Oct. 1999, the 1,000-gallon UST was removed July 12, 2000. and properly disposed. During cleaning, at least Contact John Alex Reyda, DEP. (610) 832-5927 five holes were found in the tank. Soil samples were tested and the groundwater was investigated for petroleum impact. The residential statewide health standard was attained. The site
4 Pennsylvania Land Recycling Program Bucks County — and remediation activities were conducted during Standards Kuthalia Residence 1999 and 2000, which resulted in submission of Statewide Health a final report for soils. A deed acknowledgement Southeast Region Standard. was placed at the two areas of concern. This standard is derived The non-residential statewide health standard Located in Upper Southampton Township, this from medium-specific was attained. DEP approved the final report on residence underwent remediation for soil and chemical concentrations Sept. 11, 2001. groundwater contamination that resulted from that take into account use Contact John Alex Reyda, DEP. (610) 832-5927 an unknown quantity of No. 2 fuel oil released and non-use as well as resi- through a cracked fuel filter. Contamination was dential and non-residential delineated by identifying soil samples with diesel Bucks County — Quirk Residence exposure factors at a site. range organic concentrations above 500 ppm. Southeast Region The contaminated soil was cleaned through Site-Specific bioremediation. The extent of groundwater Located within Neshaminy Watershed in Bristol Standard. contamination was characterized and the Township, this 0.14-acre site is a single-family This standard allows the owners’ consultant demonstrated attainment residence served by a municipal water and sewer. remediator to consider of the statewide health standard through In April 2000, an unknown amount of fuel oil was exposure and risk factors to a groundwater-sampling program that included found leaking from a fuel fitting on the furnace. establish cleanup levels the installation of three monitoring wells. DEP As part of the remediation efforts, the fitting was appropriate for the intended approved the report on Nov. 27, 2000. retightened. Eight soil borings were installed, and use of the site. Contact Lauren Mapleton, DEP. (610) 832-5922 samples were collected and analyzed for No. 2 fuel oil constituents from the areas of concern. Background Bucks County — The residence was addressed in accordance Standard. Levitz Furniture Corp. with the Land Recycling and Environmental This standard requires Southeast Region Remediation Standards Act, Act 2. DEP cleanup to naturally occur- approved the final report on Dec. 14, 2000. ring or historical concen- Located in Middletown Township, this property Contact John Alex Reyda, DEP. (610) 832-5927 trations. Often applies to a underwent remediation for lead, heavy metals, site where contamination solvents, BTEX, PHC and PAH in soil and Bucks County — moves onto or under the groundwater. Remediation efforts included a risk Realen Homes, LLC site from a nearby property. assessment, a fate and transport model and five Southeast Region rounds of groundwater sampling. The site-specific Special Industrial standard for groundwater and the statewide Located in Middletown Township, this 125-acre Area Status. health standard for soil were both attained. property required the characterization and This status applies to sites DEP approved the final report for soils on remediation of a 4,000-cubic yard petroleum- that have no responsible Jan. 11, 2001, with previous cleanups approved impacted soil pile. The soil pile measured owner or are in an on April 5, 2000. approximately 130 feet in length, 96 feet in width enterprise zone. The party Contact Barbara Bloomfield, DEP. (610) 832-6166 and ranged between six to nine feet in height. conducting the cleanup Remediation performed during 2000 utilized an must not have contributed Bucks County — on-site soil vapor extraction procedure. to the site contamination New Jersey Transit The property was cleaned in accordance with and must develop a cleanup Morrisville Yard the Land Recycling and Environmental plan. Cleanup actions must Southeast Region Remediation Standards Act, Act 2. DEP address all immediate, approved the final report on Dec. 11, 2000. direct or imminent threats Located in Falls Township, this 30-acre property Contact John Alex Reyda, DEP. (610) 832-5927 based on the intended use was the site of railroad car storage and switching of the site. activities for approximately 125 years. Prior to 1995, three different environmental firms conducted investigation and remediation activities for soil. Additional site investigation
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Bucks County — in groundwater was attained and attributed to Riverfront North Site — Property A releases from the Dublin Superfund site. DEP Southeast Region approved the final report on Oct. 27, 2000. Contact Bruce McClain, DEP. (610) 832-6172 Located along the Delaware River in Bristol Borough, this 13-acre site “A” is one of two Bucks County — subdivisions. Seven areas of concern were Tomlinson Residence identified during the characterization of this Southeast Region parcel. These areas are locations where antimony, arsenic, lead, industrial fill metals and TCE were Located in Warminster Township, the 0.44-acre detected above the residential statewide health residential site underwent remediation for soil standard (RSHS); where MTBE was detected when oil was released onto the ground surface above the RSHS; where asbestos pipes and from an AST during its relocation. A UST was insulation were discovered; and where a 5,000- discovered approximately 10 feet from the AST. gallon UST was encountered. This site is currently Eight post excavation soil samples were collected. being developed as an age-restricted residential Fuel oil constituents meeting the residential community by Riverbirch Enterprises, L.P. DEP statewide health standard for soil include approved the final report on Oct. 24, 2000. benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, cumene, Contact John Alex Reyda, DEP. (610) 832-5927 naphthalene, fluorine and phenanthrene, which were below limits for No. 2 fuel oil parameters. Bucks County — DEP approved the final report on Nov. 11, 2000. Romagano/Spector Residences Contact John Alex Reyda, DEP. (610) 832-5927 Southeast Region Bucks County — Located in Bensalem Township, the Spector Triboro Electric Co. residence was impacted by a release of No. 2 Southeast Region fuel oil from an AST located at the single-family Romagano residence. Approximately 0.1 acres Located in Doylestown Borough, this 7.5-acre of surface soil were impacted at both properties. property was used for office and warehouse Remediation efforts for both properties included space, and wire coating operations. About 350 vapor monitoring and soil sampling, which were cubic yards of impacted soil were reported as conducted to a depth of at least six inches below contaminated and attributed to a 1,000-gallon the ground surface. The properties were in No. 2 fuel tank and a 4,000-gallon No. 4 fuel accordance with the Land Recycling and tank. Testing included soil borings, the use of a Environmental Remediation Standards Act, Act 2. photo ionization detector and laboratory analysis DEP approved the final report on Oct. 5, 2000. for No. 2 and No. 4 fuel oil parameters. The Contact John Alex Reyda, DEP. (610) 832-5927 property was addressed in accordance with the Land Recycling and Environmental Bucks County — The Orchards Remediation Standards Act, Act 2. DEP Southeast Region approved the final report on Aug. 7, 2000. Contact Christopher H. Falkler, DEP. (610) 832-5930 Located in Dublin Borough, this site underwent investigation for solvent contaminants in the groundwater. Remediation efforts included monitoring and transporting groundwater contaminants. The property was addressed in accordance with the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act, Act 2. The background standard for solvents
6 Pennsylvania Land Recycling Program Bucks County — Willis Property former 10,000-gallon AST. Approximately 220 Standards cubic yards of impacted soils were excavated. In Southeast Region Statewide Health and around the area of the former AST, soils were Standard. removed to a maximum depth of approximately Located in Lower Makefield Township, this This standard is derived 12 feet below ground surface. The residential residence underwent remediation for soil and from medium-specific statewide health standard for naphthalene in soils groundwater, conducted by Environmental chemical concentrations was attained. DEP approved the final report on Compliance and Control (ECC), Inc. After heating that take into account use Feb. 6, 2001. oil was released from a UST, cleanup included and non-use as well as resi- Contact Tom Cunningham, DEP. (570) 327-3779 excavation and proper disposal of contaminated dential and non-residential soil from the former tank pit and subsurface exposure factors at a site. drainage way. ECC also conducted Centre County — bioremediation of oil soaked soils beneath the Holdren Residence Site-Specific basement floor. Separate phase No. 2 heating oil Northcentral Region Standard. and contaminated groundwater was removed This standard allows the from the subsurface. The statewide health Located in Rush Township, this approximately remediator to consider standard for soil and groundwater was attained. 60x120-foot parcel underwent remediation for soil exposure and risk factors to DEP approved the final report March 9, 2001. contamination. No. 2 fuel oil compounds were establish cleanup levels Contact Lauren Mapleton, DEP. (610) 832-5922 found in the soils below an AST and seeping appropriate for the intended through a basement wall. Soil was excavated and use of the site. Butler County — then treated using bioventing technology. Following Exxon Station No. 2-7173 treatment, the Holdren and neighboring Orndorff Background Northwest Region domestic wells were sampled and found to be Standard. below the lab detection limits. Three groundwater This standard requires Located in Cranberry Township, this 0.5-acre site wells were installed and samples did not indicate cleanup to naturally occur- underwent remediation for soil and groundwater the presence of No. 2 fuel oil compounds. ring or historical concen- contamination, which was discovered in Sept. The residential statewide health standard was trations. Often applies to a 1998 after Exxon Co. conducted a facility upgrade. attained, and DEP approved the final report on site where contamination A 1,000-gallon used oil UST was removed and Aug. 25, 2000. moves onto or under the new multi-product dispensers were installed. Contact Margaret Kowalchuk, DEP. (570) 327-3566 site from a nearby property. During excavation, obvious localized soil contamination was encountered. Approximately Centre County — Special Industrial 207 tons of soil were excavated and sent to a Maisano Residence Area Status. landfill. Several soil borings were advanced and five Northcentral Region This status applies to sites monitoring wells were installed. The non-use that have no responsible aquifer statewide health standard was attained. Located in Burnside Township, the property is owner or are in an DEP approved the final report on Oct. 5, 2000. a residential home. The AST leaked and released enterprise zone. The party Contact Jack Ashton, DEP. (814) 332-6648 about 10 gallons of No. 2 fuel oil onto a concrete conducting the cleanup garage floor. The owner obtained Hydrocon must not have contributed Centre County — Services, Inc. to perform the site investigation, to the site contamination Graybec (Graymont) Lime, Inc. remedial activities and soil sampling at the and must develop a cleanup Northcentral Region location. The statewide health standard for plan. Cleanup actions must soil was attained, and DEP approved the final address all immediate, Located in Spring Township, this 0.05-acre site report on July 19, 2000. direct or imminent threats underwent remediation for soil contamination. The Contact Vu Tran, DEP. (570) 327-3721 based on the intended use property was a former limestone processing of the site. facility, which operated from the early 1950s through the mid-1980s. The contamination resulted from historic diesel fuel releases from a
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Centre County — Chester County — Nelson Albert Property Cedar Hollow Quarry (Formerly) Northcentral Region Southeast Region
Located in Taylor Township, this 1.25-acre site Located in East Whiteland Township, this property underwent remediation for soil contamination. was operated by Warner Co. as a source of No. 2 fuel oil compounds were found under the limestone and dolomite for chemical and aggregate AST. The contaminated soil was excavated and use. The soil was investigated to determine the the residential statewide health standard was occurrence of PCBs, lead, heavy metals and attained. DEP approved the final report on VOCs. Approximately 2,500 tons of soil were April 12, 2001. excavated and removed. The non-residential, Contact Margaret Kowalchuk, DEP. (570) 327-3566 used-aquifer statewide health standard was attained. The background standard for vanadium Centre County — Thrush Property also was attained. In the future, the site will be used Northcentral Region as an office park. DEP approved the final report on July 21, 2000. Located in Spring Township, this 85x135-foot Contact James R. Burke, DEP. (610) 832-6151 property underwent remediation for soil contamination. A 1,000- and a 500-gallon Chester County — regulated UST were discovered on the property ChiRex Technology Center during an excavation. Both tanks were removed Southeast Region and shortly after, the soil was excavated. Post excavation soil samples indicated that no elevated Located in Charlestown Township, this 23,000- concentrations of target compounds associated square foot commercial property underwent with gasoline were observed. The statewide remediation for soil contamination by solvents. health standard was attained, and DEP approved The residential, used-aquifer statewide health the final report on Aug. 30, 2001. standard was attained. This property will remain Contact Margaret Kowalchuk, DEP. (570) 327-3566 the ChiRex Technology Center. DEP approved the final report on Oct. 5, 2000. Chester County — Contact Sarah L. Pantelidou, DEP. (610) 832-6164 Bliss Box Facility (Formerly) Southeast Region Chester County — Dick Residence Southeast Region Located in East Nottingham Township, this 8-acre property underwent remediation for soil Located in North Coventry Township, this 0.8-acre contamination. The soil was investigated for residential property underwent remediation for petroleum impacts due to two 1,000-gallon USTs, soil contamination. In July 1999, approximately one for diesel fuel and one for heating oil. The USTs 135 gallons of No. 2 fuel oil were released from a were removed in Oct. 1989. Cleanup included the broken fuel filter on the bottom of the 275-gallon excavation and disposal of 102.88 tons of AST in the basement of the residence. Absorbent petroleum-impacted soil. The residential statewide material was placed on the floor to collect free health standard was attained. The property is product and in-situ bioremediation technology currently operating as a warehouse and owned by was utilized for approximately 354 cubic yards of Herr Foods, Inc. DEP approved the final report on petroleum-impacted soil beneath the basement Nov. 14, 2000. floor. The statewide health standard was attained, Contact John Alex Reyda, DEP. (610) 832-5927 and the property will remain a single-family residence. DEP approved the final report on Aug. 3, 2000. Contact John Alex Reyda, DEP. (610) 832-5927
8 Pennsylvania Land Recycling Program Chester County — will remain a private residence. DEP approved the Standards Earls Amoco Service Station final report on May 18, 2001. Statewide Health (Formerly) Contact James R. Burke, DEP. (610) 832-6151 Standard. Southeast Region This standard is derived Chester County — from medium-specific Marcantonio Residence Located in West Chester Borough, this site chemical concentrations underwent remediation for soil and groundwater Southeast Region that take into account use contamination. Soil and groundwater were and non-use as well as resi- investigated for high concentrations of lead, VOCs Located in Phoenixville Borough, this residential dential and non-residential and semi-VOCs associated with gasoline and property underwent remediation for groundwater exposure factors at a site. diesel fuel. The statewide health standard for soil contamination. Soil was investigated due to the and the site-specific standard for groundwater release of heating oil from a 275-gallon AST Site-Specific were both attained. This site will remain commercial located in the basement of the residence. The Standard. property. DEP approved the final report on contaminants of concern in groundwater were This standard allows the July 19, 2000. found not to exceed the used-aquifer statewide remediator to consider Contact James R. Burke, DEP. (610) 832-6151 health standard. This site will remain a private exposure and risk factors to residence. DEP approved the final report on establish cleanup levels Chester County — Jan. 19, 2001. appropriate for the intended Medley Property Contact John Alex Reyda, DEP. (610) 832-5927 use of the site. Southeast Region Chester County — Background Located in Avondale Borough, this 0.25-acre Murray Lincoln-Mercury Property Standard. site underwent remediation for soil contamination. Southeast Region This standard requires In Sept. 1999, water from hurricane Floyd flooded cleanup to naturally occur- the basement of this residence, causing Located in East Pikeland Township, this site ring or historical concen- a 275-gallon heating oil tank to float and break underwent remediation for groundwater trations. Often applies to a the supply line to the furnace. An unknown contamination. Groundwater was investigated and site where contamination quantity of No. 2 fuel oil was released. The a UST containing gasoline was removed from the moves onto or under the basement was cleaned of floodwater, the property. The statewide health standard for site from a nearby property. tank was relocated above ground outside the groundwater was attained. The historic commercial residence, and bioremediation took place at property will now be used for personnel Special Industrial the one necessary location. The residential employment. DEP approved the final report on Area Status. statewide health standard was attained, and March 7, 2001. This status applies to sites the property will remain a private residence. Contact Kathy Lyn King, DEP. (610) 832-5924 that have no responsible DEP approved the final report on May 11, 2001. owner or are in an Contact John Alex Reyda, DEP. (610) 832-5927 Chester County — enterprise zone. The party Stephens Property conducting the cleanup Chester County — Southeast Region must not have contributed Madiro Property to the site contamination Southeast Region Located in West Whiteland Township, this and must develop a cleanup commercial site underwent remediation for soil plan. Cleanup actions must Located in the Borough of Downingtown, this contamination due to drums and containers. The address all immediate, 0.5-acre site underwent remediation for soil and soil was investigated for BTEX, PHCs and PAHs. direct or imminent threats groundwater contamination. Following the pre-act The statewide health standard for soil was attained. based on the intended use closure of seven USTs, the remediation was The property will continue to be used as an of the site. performed whereby waste oil was disposed using automotive facility. DEP approved the final report on a cesspool. The statewide health standard for soil July 10, 2000. and groundwater was attained, and the property Contact Kathy Lyn King, DEP. (610) 832-5924
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Chester County — Clarion County — Sun Pipe Line Co. Exxon Station No. 2-6647 Southeast Region Northwest Region
Located in East Goshen Township, this site Located in Elk Township, this 0.5-acre site underwent remediation for soil contamination. Soil underwent remediation for soil and groundwater was investigated due to the release of heating oil contamination. In 1987, Exxon Co. closed and from a subsurface pipeline. Exceeding amounts of removed the UST at its former gas station. During naphthalene were found. The statewide health the following years, site characterization activities standard was attained, and the property will were conducted. An in-situ bioventing system remain Sun Pipe Line Co. DEP approved the final was used in a source monitoring well report on Jan. 23, 2001. from Oct. 1995 through March 1998. Contact James R. Burke, DEP. (610) 832-6151 The statewide health standard for soil and groundwater was attained. DEP approved the Chester County — final report on Oct. 2, 2000. Sunoco Station No. 0460-8998 Contact Jack Ashton, DEP. (814) 332-6648 Southeast Region Clinton County — Located in New London Township, this McCloskey Residence 1.25-acre property underwent remediation for Northcentral Region soil contamination associated with the release of unleaded gasoline. Soil was investigated Located in Lamar Township, the property is a and approximately 8.8 cubic yards of petroleum- residential home. Approximately 225 gallons of impacted soil were removed. The statewide health No. 2 heating oil were released from the AST standard was attained, and the property will located in the basement. The owner obtained remain a gas station and convenience store. Hydrocon Services, Inc., to perform the site DEP approved the final report on Oct. 11, 2000. investigation, remedial activities and soil sampling Contact Christopher H. Falkler, DEP. (610) 832-5930 at the location. The statewide health standard for soil was attained. DEP approved the final report Chester County — Young Residence on Nov. 28, 2000. Southeast Region Contact Vu Tran, DEP. (570) 327-3721
Located in West Fallowfield Township, this Columbia County — residential property underwent remediation for Dana Corp. — Building 93 soil contamination due to the release of 150-200 Northcentral Region gallons of kerosene from a 275-gallon AST. The release was discovered in Feb. 2000. Soil was Located in Berwick Borough, about 20,000 investigated and 31.04 tons of kerosene were gallons of No. 3 fuel oil leaked from an disposed. The property will remain a private underground line in the floor of Building 93 residence. DEP approved the final report on in 1988. The site underwent remediation for Dec. 27, 2000. soil and groundwater contamination, which Contact John Alex Reyda, DEP. (610) 832-5927 helped the property attain the site-specific standard. DEP approved the final report on Nov. 8, 2000. Contact Vu Tran, DEP. (570) 327-3721
10 Pennsylvania Land Recycling Program Columbia County — Cumberland County — Standards PPL Decommissioned Marty’s Transmission Shop Statewide Health Centralia Substation Southcentral Region Standard. Northcentral Region This standard is derived Located in Monroe Township, this site underwent from medium-specific Located in Conyngham Township, the site was remediation for soil contamination. VOCs and chemical concentrations assessed and remediated as part of a Multi-Site semi-volatile compounds were the contaminants. that take into account use Agreement with PPL and DEP utilizing the The impacted soil was excavated and disposed and non-use as well as resi- Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation off-site. Both the statewide health and site- dential and non-residential Standards Act, Act 2. Only the foundation existed specific standards were attained. DEP approved exposure factors at a site. during the assessment. The soil on site was the final report on Sept. 11, 2000. remediated to a concentration below 5ppm for Contact James Rea, DEP. (717) 705-4850 Site-Specific PCBs. The statewide health standard for soil was Standard. attained during the assessment. DEP approved Cumberland County — This standard allows the the final report on Jan. 22, 2001. PPL Distribution Pole remediator to consider Contact Vu Tran, DEP. (570) 327-3721 Southcentral Region exposure and risk factors to establish cleanup levels Crawford County — In Cumberland County, two poles were appropriate for the intended Ruprai Oil Co. (Formerly) remediated due to soil that was contaminated use of the site. Northwest Region with PCBs. Following remediation, both sites attained the statewide health standard. Background Located in Vernon Township, this site underwent Contact James Rea, DEP. (717) 705-4850 Standard. remediation for soil contamination. The Ruprai Oil This standard requires Co. gas station conducted a facility closure on Dauphin County — cleanup to naturally occur- Dec. 7, 2000 after a UST closure report was PPL Distribution Pole ring or historical concen- submitted to DEP. One kerosene AST, one diesel Southcentral Region trations. Often applies to a UST and three gasoline USTs were closed by site where contamination removal. Approximately 26 tons of contaminated In Dauphin County, two poles underwent moves onto or under the soil were excavated. The used-aquifer statewide remediation for soils contaminated with PCBs. site from a nearby property. health standard was attained. DEP approved the Following remediation, both sites attained the final report on Jan. 12, 2001. statewide health standard. Special Industrial Contact Jack Ashton, DEP. (814) 332-6648 Contact James Rea, DEP. (717) 705-4850 Area Status. This status applies to sites Crawford County — Delaware County — that have no responsible Tractor Supply Co. 9th and Madison Streets Property owner or are in an Northwest Region Southeast Region enterprise zone. The party conducting the cleanup Located in Vernon Township, this site underwent Located in the City of Chester, this site underwent must not have contributed remediation for soil contamination. In 2000, remediation for soil contamination. Soil was to the site contamination Bunnell Hill Development Co., Inc., purchased the investigated to determine whether fill materials at and must develop a cleanup site, and during demolition activities, uncovered a the site contained lead levels above the statewide plan. Cleanup actions must 1,000-gallon gasoline UST with no associated health standard. The statewide health standard address all immediate, piping. The tank was closed by removal and was attained, and the property will remain a direct or imminent threats approximately 25 tons of soil were excavated. The commercial site. DEP approved the final report on based on the intended use statewide health standard was attained, and the July 17, 2000. of the site. soil was then reused on the site. DEP approved Contact Christopher H. Falkler, DEP. (610) 832-5930 the final report on Jan. 12, 2001. Contact Jack Ashton, DEP. (814) 332-6648
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Delaware County — ination. USTs were removed in 1993, and the soil Airport Business Center has since been excavated. The statewide health Southeast Region standard for soil for benzene, toluene, ethyl benzene and xylene was attained. Additionally, the Located in Tinicum Township, this 38-acre site-specific standard was attained in groundwater property underwent remediation for soil for the compounds mentioned above, as well as contamination. This property was originally a tidal for MTBE. DEP approved the final report on wetland, which was converted to farmland prior Oct. 31, 2000. to 1900. In the 1920s, flooding ruined farming, Contact Bob R. Fritz, DEP. (610) 832-5925 and the land was abandoned, only to be used in the 1950s and 1960s by the U.S. Army Corps of Delaware County — Engineers as a landfill for dredge materials. Atlee Residence Currently, three office buildings and an asphalt Southeast Region parking lot occupy the property. Characterization of soils was performed and the statewide health Located in Haverford Township, this residential standard was attained. The land will remain a property underwent remediation for soil business park. DEP approved the final report on contamination associated with the release of Sept. 26, 2000. No. 2 fuel oil in 1995. The residence has been Contact John Alex Reyda, DEP. (610) 832-5927 unoccupied since the release of fuel oil from a non-regulated 275-gallon AST located in the Delaware County — basement. Excavation and proper disposal of Ashland, Inc. — Aston Chemical petroleum-impacted soil and operation of a soil Distribution Facility vapor extraction venting system were performed. Southeast Region The statewide health standard was attained, and the site will remain a residence. DEP approved Located in Chester Township, this 3.9-acre site the final report on Jan. 10, 2001. underwent remediation for soil contamination. Contact Christopher H. Falkler, DEP. (610) 832-5930 Ashland, Inc. purchased the land in 1985 and began using it as a chemical and solvent blending Delaware County — and distribution facility. Currently, Dunlap, Mellor Boeing Co. and Co. owns and operates the facility as an Southeast Region industrial products distribution center. Remediation efforts included the installation of a Located in Ridley Township, this site underwent soil vapor extraction system, which operated from remediation for soil and groundwater Aug. 1991 until Sept. 1995. The statewide health contamination. Approximately 485 tons of standard was attained, and the property will petroleum-impacted soil and 3,625 gallons of remain an industrial products distribution center. water were removed. The statewide health DEP approved the final report on May 23, 2001. standard for soil and groundwater and the Contact John Alex Reyda, DEP. (610) 832-5927 background standard for lead in soil was attained, as well as the site-specific standard for soil, and Delaware County — lead and antimony in groundwater. DEP Atlantic Services Station approved the final report on March 12, 2001. No. 0363-0431 Contact Walter J. Payne, DEP. (610) 832-5928 Southeast Region
Located in Upper Darby Township, this site was formerly a gasoline service station and is now a McDonald’s restaurant. This property underwent remediation for soil and groundwater contam-
12 Pennsylvania Land Recycling Program Delaware County — statewide health standard was attained. Standards Ennis Oil and Burner The site will remain a private residence. DEP Statewide Health Service Terminal approved the final report on May 11, 2001. Standard. Contact Christopher H. Falkler, DEP. (610) 832-5930 Southeast Region This standard is derived from medium-specific Located in Chester Heights Borough, this site Delaware County — chemical concentrations Saint Alban’s Circle Project underwent remediation for soil and groundwater that take into account use contamination. The site had two areas of Southeast Region and non-use as well as resi- concern: two USTs containing No. 2 fuel oil and dential and non-residential two USTs containing kerosene occupied one Located in Newtown Township, this 0.35-acre exposure factors at a site. area, and the second area contained soil down property underwent remediation for soil gradient from the four USTs. There was also contamination. Currently a two-story, 4,800 Site-Specific another UST that contained diesel fuel, and then square-foot retail and office building occupies the Standard. later, leaded gas. The five USTs were removed site. During the removal of two non-regulated This standard allows the and the soil was excavated. The statewide health 550-gallon USTs in May 2000, soil contaminated remediator to consider standard was attained, and the site will by one of the USTs was encountered. Excavation exposure and risk factors to continue to be used as a commercial facility. and proper disposal of the two USTs and 15 tons establish cleanup levels DEP approved the final report on Feb. 28, 2001. of petroleum-impacted soil was performed. The appropriate for the intended Contact Bob R. Fritz, DEP. (610) 832-5925 statewide health standard was attained, and the use of the site. site will continue its use as a retail and office Delaware County — building. DEP approved the final report on Background Lee’s Service Center Sept. 11, 2000. Standard. Southeast Region Contact John Alex Reyda, DEP. (610) 832-5927 This standard requires cleanup to naturally occur- Located in Upper Darby Township, this 0.14-acre Delaware County — ring or historical concen- site underwent remediation for soil contamination. Snow Environmental, Inc. trations. Often applies to a This former gasoline service station ceased Southeast Region site where contamination dispensing gasoline prior to 1991 and seven moves onto or under the USTs were taken out of service. Currently, the Located in Aston Township, this site underwent site from a nearby property. site is used as a vehicle repair center. Soil was remediation for soil contamination associated with investigated and cleanup involved the excavation the release of No. 2 fuel oil. Remediation work Special Industrial and proper disposal of seven gasoline USTs and performed in Feb. 2000 consisted of the removal Area Status. 90.62 tons of contaminated soil. The statewide of a 550-gallon UST and associated piping, This status applies to sites health standard was attained, and the proposed and the excavation and proper disposal of that have no responsible use of the site is a restaurant. DEP approved the approximately 135 tons of petroleum-impacted owner or are in an final report on April 24, 2001. soil. This site will continue to be used as a enterprise zone. The party Contact John Alex Reyda, DEP. (610) 832-5927 commercial facility. DEP approved the final conducting the cleanup report on Nov. 15, 2000. must not have contributed Delaware County — Contact Christopher H. Falkler, DEP. (610) 832-5930 to the site contamination Pappa Property and must develop a cleanup Southeast Region plan. Cleanup actions must address all immediate, Located in Darby Township, this 0.2-acre site direct or imminent threats underwent remediation for soil contamination. based on the intended use In Oct. 2000, approximately 130-150 gallons of of the site. No. 2 fuel oil were released during the filling of a non-regulated heating oil tank in the basement of the house. Excavation of the contaminated soil was performed and the
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Delaware County — attained. The site will continue to be used as a Sunoco, Inc. No. 3 Tank Farm commercial facility. DEP approved the final report Southeast Region on Oct. 26, 2000. Contact Kathy Lyn King, DEP. (610) 832-5924 Located in Bethel Township, this site underwent remediation for soil and groundwater Delaware County — contamination associated with No. 2 fuel oil. This Zenith Products Corp. property was formerly a storage tank farm for Southeast Region storage of fuel oil, but has been vacant for several years. The soil was investigated for BTEX, PHCs Located in Chester Township, this 13.5-acre site and PAHs. Soil and groundwater were remediated underwent remediation for soil contamination. by soil vapor extraction and enhanced bio- This property was undeveloped until 1980 when a degradation. The statewide health standard was manufacturing and office building was attained, and the property will be developed into constructed. From 1980 to 1990, the facility an age-restricted residential community. operated a brass, chromium and nickel plating DEP approved the final report on Sept. 11, 2000. line. Since 1990, operations were changed from Contact Walter J. Payne, DEP. (610) 832-5928 metal to plastics. Three areas were identified where nickel, volatile and semi-volatile organic- Delaware County — impacted soil existed. Excavation and proper Sunoco Station No. 0004-8017 disposal of approximately 197 cubic yards of Southeast Region soil was performed. The site will remain a commercial facility. DEP approved the final report Located in Radnor Township, this site underwent on June 18, 2001. remediation for soil and groundwater Contact John Alex Reyda, DEP. (610) 832-5927 contamination. Three 6,000-gallon gasoline USTs were removed. Investigation and excavation of soil Elk County — was performed, and as a result, 10 monitoring Kwik Fill Station M 183 wells and two recovery wells were installed. A Northwest Region groundwater remediation system and a soil vapor extraction system were operated. The statewide Located in the City of Johnsonburg, a routine line health standard for both soil and groundwater test indicated a failure of the unleaded gasoline was attained. This site will continue to be used as line on March 1, 2000. The line-associated a commercial facility. DEP approved the final dispensers were removed and replaced in Nov. report on April 26, 2001. 2000. In Feb. 2001, a non-regulated heating oil Contact James R. Burke, DEP. (610) 832-6151 tank and a used motor oil tank were closed by removal. No obvious contamination was Delaware County — encountered with the tanks. Obvious localized soil Unisys (Formerly Lockheed-Martin contamination was encountered during the Corp.) removal of the line and the dispensers. Southeast Region Approximately 143 tons of impacted soil were excavated. Confirmatory sampling was Located in East Whiteland and Tredyfrin conducted for the regulated line, dispensers and Townships, this site underwent remediation for soil tank. The statewide health standard was attained. and groundwater contamination. Two USTs DEP approved the final report on May 24, 2001. containing plating waste were removed, and the Contact Jack Ashton, DEP. (814) 332-6648 excavation of soil in a hazardous material storage area was performed. Monitoring wells also were placed and sampled for groundwater monitoring. The statewide health standard for soil and the site-specific standard for groundwater were both
14 Pennsylvania Land Recycling Program Erie County — upgrades. Approximately 432.76 tons of Standards Country Fair Store contaminated soil were excavated. Six monitoring No. 97 (Formerly) Statewide Health wells were installed and the residential, used- Northwest Region Standard. aquifer statewide health standard was attained. This standard is derived The property will continue its use as a gas station. Located in the City of Erie, this site underwent from medium-specific DEP approved the final report on Oct. 25, 2000. remediation for soil contamination when Country chemical concentrations Contact Jack Ashton, DEP. (814) 332-6648 Fair, Inc. conducted a facility closure in July that take into account use 2000. One kerosene and two gasoline USTs and non-use as well as resi- were closed by removal, and extensive soil Erie County — dential and non-residential Irwin Industrial Park contamination was encountered. As a result, exposure factors at a site. approximately 20 tons of contaminated soil were Northwest Region excavated and soil borings were advanced across Site-Specific the site. After delineation, an additional 124 tons Located in the City of Erie, this site underwent Standard. of soil were excavated. Monitoring wells were remediation for soil contamination that was This standard allows the installed and no constituents of concern were discovered when a used motor oil tank was remediator to consider detected in the groundwater. The used-aquifer closed by removal in Aug. 1999. Approximately exposure and risk factors to statewide health standard was attained. DEP 11.34 tons of contaminated soil were excavated establish cleanup levels approved the final report on April 17, 2001. and sent to a landfill. No bedrock or groundwater appropriate for the intended Contact Jack Ashton, DEP. (814) 332-6648 was encountered and the statewide health use of the site. standard for soil was attained. DEP approved the Erie County — final report on Oct. 17, 2000. Background Eastway Sunoco/Gulf Contact Jack Ashton, DEP. (814) 332-6648 Standard. Northwest Region This standard requires Erie County — cleanup to naturally occur- Located in Harborcreek Township, this site Simon Building Products (PennDOT) ring or historical concen- underwent remediation for soil and groundwater Northwest Region trations. Often applies to a contamination that was discovered when a site where contamination release occurred in 1994. The release generated Located in the City of Erie, this site underwent moves onto or under the fumes in the municipal sewer system and in a remediation for soil contamination. The site from a nearby property. GTE telephone company manhole. Contaminated contamination was discovered when PennDOT soil was removed and a groundwater remediation conducted a facility closure in Nov. 2000. Two Special Industrial system was installed. Previously during routine gasoline USTs were closed by removal. Obvious Area Status. tank monitoring in 1977, a fiberglass UST was localized soil contamination was encountered. This status applies to sites punctured, which led to the removal of all the Approximately 13 tons of impacted soil were that have no responsible tank systems. The statewide health standard excavated. The statewide health standard was owner or are in an was attained. DEP approved the final report on attained. DEP approved the final report on enterprise zone. The party Nov. 29, 2000. May 23, 2001. conducting the cleanup Contact Jack Ashton, DEP. (814) 332-6648 Contact Jack Ashton, DEP. (814) 332-6648 must not have contributed to the site contamination Erie County — and must develop a cleanup Ike’s Auto Truck Mart plan. Cleanup actions must Northwest Region address all immediate, direct or imminent threats Located in McKean Township, this site based on the intended use underwent remediation for soil and groundwater of the site. contamination that was discovered when a facility upgrade was conducted in May 1997. One diesel and two unleaded gasoline USTs were closed by removal, while two gasoline USTs had tank-top
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Erie County — DEP approved the final report on Dec. 13, 2000. Sunoco Station No. 0363-4409 Contact Cydney Faul-Halsor, DEP. (570) 830-3118 Northwest Region Lackawanna County — Located in the City of Erie, this site underwent United Services Release remediation for soil and groundwater Northeast Region contamination that was discovered when a facility upgrade was conducted in 1995. Four unleaded Located in Moosic Borough, this site underwent gasoline USTs and one motor oil UST were remediation for soil contamination. On April 7, closed by removal. Approximately 122 tons of 2000, an alleged disgruntled employee of United contaminated soil were excavated. In 1999, the Services intentionally released an estimated 35 groundwater was tested for site characterization gallons of a cleaning solvent labeled as “Xylol purposes on two events, and all samples UN#1307” on the ground of this leased facility. were below the used-aquifer statewide health An emergency response team addressed the spill standard. DEP approved the final report on immediately though excavation of 188 cubic yards Jan. 9, 2001, and the property will continue its of contaminated soil. The statewide health use as a gas station. standard was attained. DEP approved the final Contact Jack Ashton, DEP. (814) 332-6648 report on Sept. 18, 2000. Contact Cydney Faul-Halsor, DEP. (570) 830-3118 Fayette County — Colinet Residence Lancaster County — Southwest Region Acevedo Property Southcentral Region Located in Luzerne Township, this site underwent remediation for soil contamination that occurred Located in Rapho Township, this site underwent when a fuel delivery company inadvertently fueled soil remedial investigation, risk assessment and the wrong home. The fuel release impacted the cleanup to address VOC contamination. The soils around the home and garage. The release contaminated soil was excavated in the area of resulted in three sites around the property that the former UST. The site received the statewide needed excavated. Verification samples were health standard and is currently being used as a taken at each site and the results showed that the manufacturing facility. DEP approved the final levels of toxins were below statewide health report on Oct. 24, 2000. standards. The residential statewide health Contact Eric Rooney, DEP. (717) 705-4858 standard was attained and the Colinet’s were granted a release of liability. DEP approved the Lancaster County — final report on May 9, 2001. Adamson Tank Co. (Formerly) Contact Ed Bates, DEP. (724) 925-5405 Southcentral Region
Lackawanna County — Located in Providence Township, this site Scranton Army Ammunition Plant underwent remediation for soil contamination. Northeast Region The contaminants were VOCs, BTEX and PCBs. The contaminated soil was excavated Located in the City of Scranton, this and disposed. The statewide health standard 15.3-acre site underwent remediation for soil was attained, and DEP approved the final report and groundwater contamination. The ammunition on July 21, 20001. fabrication facility was contaminated with Contact Stephen Shank, DEP. (717) 705-4841 petroleum products and metals. Remedial actions included closed loop thermal soil washing, soil excavation and pump and treat augmented with bacteria to treat the groundwater. The non-use aquifer statewide health standard was attained.
16 Pennsylvania Land Recycling Program Lancaster County — Lehigh County — Standards Flint Ink Corp. Allentown Paint Factory (Formerly) Statewide Health Southcentral Region Northeast Region Standard. This standard is derived Located in Lancaster County, this site underwent Located in the City of Allentown, this 3.8-acre site from medium-specific remediation for soil contamination. A release of underwent remediation for soil contamination due chemical concentrations approximately 263 gallons of toluene-based to increased levels of lead. Remedial activities that take into account use solvent occurred during cleaning of an AST included the excavation and off-site disposal of and non-use as well as resi- situated in the Flint Ink building. Remediation about 55 square yards of soil. The statewide dential and non-residential efforts included the excavation and proper health standard was attained. DEP approved the exposure factors at a site. disposal of 650 tons of impacted soil and the final report on Oct. 12, 2000. application of a low-flow, forced-air injection Contact Jim Kunkle, DEP. (610) 861-2080 Site-Specific (bioventing) system. The statewide health Standard. standard for soils was attained, and the site Lehigh County — This standard allows the will continue to be utilized for ink manufacturing Krueger Greenhouse and remediator to consider processes. DEP approved the final report on Flower Shop (Formerly) exposure and risk factors to June 4, 2001. Northeast Region establish cleanup levels Contact Eric Rooney, DEP. (717) 705-4858 appropriate for the intended Located in Upper Saucon Township, this use of the site. Lancaster County — 13.7-acre property underwent remediation for FW Woolworth Co. — soil contamination. Contamination was limited to Background Mid-Atlantic Distribution Center metals in the soils, which was the result of lead Standard. Southcentral Region arsenate pesticides and herbicides used in and This standard requires around the former greenhouse. Remediation cleanup to naturally occur- Located in East Cocalico Township, this site efforts included excavation and disposal of both ring or historical concen- underwent remediation for soil and groundwater impacted soils and a coal ash stockpile. The trations. Often applies to a contamination that resulted from leaking statewide health standard was attained. The site where contamination petroleum USTs. The tanks were removed and Southern Lehigh School District purchased this moves onto or under the disposed off-site. The statewide health standard former commercial greenhouse, flower shop site from a nearby property. for both soil and groundwater was attained. DEP and farmland property for redevelopment. approved the final report on Feb. 27, 2001. DEP approved the final report on April 23, 2001. Special Industrial Contact Jim Rea, DEP. (717) 705-4850 Contact Gerry Olenick, DEP. (570) 826-2498 Area Status. This status applies to sites Lancaster County — Lehigh County — Phoebe Floral that have no responsible PPL Distribution Pole Northeast Region owner or are in an Southcentral Region enterprise zone. The party Located in Whitehall Township, this 3-acre conducting the cleanup In Lancaster County, three poles underwent property underwent remediation for soil and must not have contributed remediation for soils contaminated with PCBs. groundwater contamination as a result of a to the site contamination Following remediation, all sites attained the release of No. 2 heating oil. To meet state and must develop a cleanup statewide health standard. standards, the impacted soil was excavated and plan. Cleanup actions must Contact Jim Rea, DEP. (717) 705-4850 the groundwater was aerated. The statewide address all immediate, health standard was attained. DEP approved direct or imminent threats the final report on March 15, 2001. based on the intended use Contact Tom Thompson, DEP. (570) 826-2391 of the site.
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Luzerne County — McKean County — Tops Market St. Paul’s Evangelical Northwest Region Lutheran Church Northeast Region Located in the City of Bradford, this 3.8-acre site is situated in the Bradford Area Enterprise Zone. Located in Kingston Township, this small The property underwent remediation when property underwent remediation for possible VOCs were discovered in the groundwater. soil contamination. In 1983, a 1,000-gallon tank Contamination resulted from its history of containing No. 2 heating oil was removed from industrial use. A deed restriction was put on the property. The soil was not sampled until Oct. the property and, as part of the remediation plan, 2000 as part of a Phase I property assessment. a parking lot was designed as a cap. The site- Analytical results indicated residual contamination. specific standard for a special industrial area Remediation consisted of soil excavation. The was attained. DEP approved the final report statewide health standard was attained. DEP on Feb. 20, 2001. approved the final report on Feb. 12, 2001. Contact Mark Ansell, DEP. (814) 332-6648 Contact Gerry Olenick, DEP. (570) 826-2498 Mercer County — Lycoming County — Caparo Steel — AOC-5 PPL Pole Site No. 153 Northwest Region Northcentral Region Located in the City of Farrell, this 0.77-acre site Located in Eldred Township, the site was was formerly a part of the 1,000-acre Sharon assessed and remediated as part of a Multi-Site Steel Facility. This parcel was the former Agreement with PPL and DEP utilizing the Land baghouse and dust loadout area for the Electric Recycling and Environmental Remediation Arc Furnace. The site underwent remediation for Standards Act, Act 2. The soil on site was soil contamination due to these historic uses of remediated to a concentration below 5 ppm for the property. As a result, approximately 935 tons PCBs. The statewide health standard for soil was of dust and soil were contaminated and the dust attained during the assessment. DEP approved was listed as a hazardous waste. The statewide the final report on July 19, 2000. health standard was attained. The site can be Contact Vu Tran, DEP. (570) 327-3721 used as a building site, storage area, roadway or other similar use. DEP approved the final report Lycoming County — on Dec. 29, 2000. Wilson Residence Contact Bob Voegele, DEP. (814) 332-6824 Northcentral Region Mercer County — Located in the City of Williamsport, the property Caparo Steel — AOC-8 is a one-story house with a partial basement. Northwest Region The AST ruptured and released about 50 gallons of kerosene. The owner retained Marshall Miller Located in the City of Farrell, this 0.2-acre site and Associates to perform the remediation underwent remediation for soil contamination. including excavation, soil and groundwater Contamination resulted from its use in conjunction sampling and vapor assessment. The statewide with the acid regeneration and pickle rinse water health standard for soil was attained. DEP neutralization facility. The impoundment was used approved the final report on July 31, 2000. to store HCL pickle rinse water and diluted pickle Contact Vu Tran, DEP. (570) 327-3721 liquor. Approximately 211,175 gallons of wastewater and sludge were removed from the property, as well as 8.1 tons of stained soil. The statewide health standard was attained, and the property may be used as a building site, storage
18 Pennsylvania Land Recycling Program area or roadway. DEP approved the final report on Monroe County — Standards Aug. 10, 2000. Namer Residence Statewide Health Contact Bob Voegele, DEP. (814) 332-6824 Northeast Region Standard. This standard is derived Mercer County — Located in Ross Township, this 1.3-acre from medium-specific Duferco Farrell Corp. residential site was remediated for soil chemical concentrations Northwest Region contamination due to an accidental kerosene spill. that take into account use Remediation efforts included excavation of 188 and non-use as well as resi- Located in the City of Farrell, this 104-acre site cubic yards of contaminated soil. In addition, a dential and non-residential underwent remediation for soil and groundwater carbon filter was placed on a neighboring private exposure factors at a site. contamination due to its historical use as a steel use well. The statewide health standard was facility. The source of contamination was PAHs attained. DEP approved the final report on Site-Specific and metals contamination. Approximately 275 Sept. 13, 2000. Standard. tons of soil were contaminated with various Contact Kevin Walker, DEP. (570) 820-4856 This standard allows the chemicals. The special industrial area standard remediator to consider was attained, and the property will continue its Monroe County — Vitale Property exposure and risk factors to use as a steel processing facility. DEP approved Northeast Region establish cleanup levels the final report on April 28, 2000. appropriate for the intended Contact Bob Voegele, DEP. (814) 332-6824 Located in Coolbaugh Township, this small use of the site. property underwent remediation for soil Mifflin County — Byler Property contamination. The source of contamination Background Southcentral Region was an accidental release of approximately Standard. 30 gallons of kerosene at the mobile home This standard requires Located in Lewistown Borough, this site during a remodeling project. Remediation cleanup to naturally occur- underwent remediation for soil and groundwater was accomplished through soil excavation. ring or historical concen- contamination that resulted from its previous use The statewide health standard was attained. trations. Often applies to a as an oil terminal. The contaminated soil was DEP approved the final report on Nov. 18, 2000. site where contamination excavated and both the statewide health and site- Contact Gerry Olenick, DEP. (570) 826-2498 moves onto or under the specific standards were attained. DEP approved site from a nearby property. the final report on April 13, 2001. Montgomery County — Contact Stephen Shank, DEP. (717) 705-4841 3207 Kennedy Road Property Special Industrial Southeast Region Area Status. Mifflin County — This status applies to sites Lemac Foundry (Formerly) Located in East Norristown Township, this 0.5- that have no responsible Southcentral Region acre residence underwent remediation for soil owner or are in an contamination following a May 2000 supply line enterprise zone. The party Located in Decatur Township, this site underwent leak to a 275-gallon AST in the basement. conducting the cleanup remediation for lead and other heavy metal Two cubic yards of petroleum-impacted soil must not have contributed contamination that resulted from a battery- were removed in order to attain the residential to the site contamination cracking operation. The lead-impacted soil was statewide health standard. The site will remain and must develop a cleanup excavated and disposed off site. The statewide a single-family private residence. DEP approved plan. Cleanup actions must health standard was attained, and the site will the final report on March 9, 2001. address all immediate, continue its use as a light-industrial facility. Contact John Alex Reyda, DEP. (610) 832-5927 direct or imminent threats DEP approved the final report on Aug. 25, 2000. based on the intended use Contact James Rea, DEP. (717) 705-4850 of the site.
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Montgomery County — a vein of buried batteries was discovered. In Balabanovic Residence response to this discovery, soil was analyzed and Southeast Region 16,000 tons of lead-impacted soil was excavated. The statewide health standard was attained, and This residential site in Norristown Borough the site has since been developed into an underwent remediation for soil contamination. In American Appliance retail store. DEP approved Aug. 2000, a fuel oil delivery was inadvertently the final report on Aug. 29, 2000. delivered to the Balabanovic residence. The 275- Contact John Alex Reyda, DEP. (610) 832-5927 gallon fuel oil tank located in the basement had been taken out of service due to disrepair. Montgomery County — Approximately 132 gallons of fuel oil impacted Cognis Corp. Ballfield the cracked concrete floor and the underlying Southeast Region soils. The basement floor and approximately 24.5 cubic yards of petroleum-impacted soils This 2-acre site in Lower Gwynedd Township were excavated and disposed. This site will underwent remediation for soil contamination. remain a private residence. DEP approved the This site is an undeveloped parcel that contained final report on March 21, 2001. demolition waste at a depth of up to 10 feet. The Contact John Alex Reyda, DEP. (610) 832-5927 soil was investigated for heavy metals, solvents, BTEX and PAHs. The statewide health standard Montgomery County — was attained, and the site will be developed into Binder Residence a public recreational area. DEP approved the Southeast Region final report on Dec. 19, 2000. Contact Sarah L. Pantelidou, DEP. (610) 832-6164 Located in Upper Moreland Township, this residential site underwent remediation for soil Montgomery County — and groundwater contamination. In 1999, Dahle Residence during remodeling work in the basement of the Southeast Region residence, the feeder line beneath the concrete floor was punctured. The line ran from a 290- This residential site in Lower Merion Township gallon AST to the heater. An unknown quantity underwent remediation for soil contamination of fuel oil was released to underlying soil. Four associated with the release of No. 2 fuel oil in groundwater-monitoring wells were installed 1999. Approximately 10-15 gallons of fuel oil and the feeder line was replaced. No petroleum spilled onto the basement floor during a tank filling constituents exceeding the residential health operation. The soil had high levels of naphthalene, standard for soil and groundwater were detected. and as a result 2.2 cubic yards of petroleum- The property will remain a private residence. impacted soil were excavated and disposed, and DEP approved the final report on March 30, 2001. a soil vapor extraction system was installed and Contact John Alex Reyda, DEP. (610) 832-5927 operated for approximately four months. The residential statewide health standard was attained, Montgomery County — and the site will remain a private residence. DEP Braun Iron Works approved the final report on Nov. 7, 2000. Southeast Region Contact Christopher H. Falkler, DEP. (610) 832-5930
Located in Upper Moreland Township, this 5.5-acre site underwent remediation for soil contamination. From 1986-1997, the Braun family used the site as a manufacturing and warehouse facility. Previously, MET-COM had used the property to build and weld steel tanks. In 1999, during excavations for a water retention basin,
20 Pennsylvania Land Recycling Program Montgomery County — Montgomery County — Standards Edelman’s Sporting Goods Jefferson Shopping Center Statewide Health Southeast Region Southeast Region Standard. This standard is derived Located in Montgomery Township, this 2-acre Located in West Norristown Township, this from medium-specific commercial site underwent remediation for soil commercial site underwent remediation for soil chemical concentrations contamination. The property contained used fuel contamination. The site was formerly a police that take into account use oil, which was stored in a 10,000-gallon UST barracks and a residential area, and is now used and non-use as well as resi- for heating the warehouse, showroom and offices. as a strip mall. The overall size of the property dential and non-residential A release of heating oil was discovered in the is 46,000 square feet with a contaminated area exposure factors at a site. drainage ditch located at the northeast corner of measuring 440 square feet. During cleanup, the building. The UST was removed in 1997 and 136 tons of soil containing PCE and TCE were Site-Specific approximately 250 tons of petroleum-impacted removed and properly disposed to attain the Standard. soil were disposed. The statewide health standard statewide health standard. DEP approved the final This standard allows the was attained, and the site is to be converted into report on June 13, 2000. remediator to consider a day care center. DEP approved the final report Contact Christopher H. Falkler, DEP. (610) 832-5930 exposure and risk factors to on July 13, 2000. establish cleanup levels Contact John Alex Reyda, DEP. (610) 832-5927 Montgomery County — appropriate for the intended Keystone Coke Co. use of the site. Montgomery County — Southeast Region Glasgow Bridgeport Facility Background Southeast Region Located in Upper Merion Township, this 21,000 Standard. square-foot site underwent remediation for soil This standard requires Located in Upper Merion Township, this site contamination. Investigations performed on the cleanup to naturally occur- underwent remediation for soil contamination. soil indicate that this site attained the non- ring or historical concen- This 2-acre property was formerly used as an residential statewide health standard for lead, trations. Often applies to a asphalt plant. Asphalt and heating oil ASTs heavy metals, BTEX and semi-VOCs. DEP site where contamination were historically located on the property. approved the final report on July 17, 2000. moves onto or under the The soil was tested for lead, BTEX and PAHs and Contact Sarah L. Pantelidou, DEP. (610) 832-6164 site from a nearby property. was found to be compliant with the statewide health standard. The site will be developed Montgomery County — Special Industrial into a shopping center. DEP approved the final Kostyk/Robertson Property Area Status. report on Sept. 15, 2000. Southeast Region This status applies to sites Contact Christopher H. Falkler, DEP. (610) 832-5930 that have no responsible This residence and chiropractic office in owner or are in an Montgomery County — Springfield Township underwent remediation for enterprise zone. The party Hale Products, Inc. soil contamination. Soil analysis was conducted conducting the cleanup Southeast Region following the over-turning of a fuel oil delivery must not have contributed truck in Feb. 2000. Between 150 and 700 tons to the site contamination Located in Whitemarsh Township, this site of No. 2 fuel were released. In order to attain and must develop a cleanup underwent remediation for soil and groundwater the statewide health standard, 620 tons plan. Cleanup actions must contamination. This former foundry sand disposal of petroleum-impacted soil were excavated address all immediate, area was investigated, and the statewide health and disposed. The site will continue to remain direct or imminent threats standard for lead and heavy metals in both soil a private residence and chiropractic office. DEP based on the intended use and groundwater was attained. DEP approved approved the final report on Nov. 21, 2000. of the site. the final report on May 8, 2001. Contact John Alex Reyda, DEP. (610) 832-5927 Contact Sarah L. Pantelidou, DEP. (610) 832-6164
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Montgomery County — Montgomery County — Krause Residence Millennium — The Center for Southeast Region Internet Excellence Southeast Region Located in Royersford Borough, this residential property underwent remediation for soil Located in Conshohocken Borough, this 17-acre contamination. An estimated 135 gallons of site underwent remediation for soil contamination. No. 2 fuel oil were released from an unregulated The buildings on this site were originally 275-gallon AST located in the basement of the constructed between 1906 and 1910 and have residence. The site was excavated and the results since been used for heavy industrial operations, indicated no elevated concentrations of No. 2 most recently by Phoenix Plastics, R.J. Linus fuel oil target compounds exceeding the Steel Services, Carson Concrete, Morweco Steel statewide health standard. The site will remain and Plymouth Steel. The excavation and proper a private residence. DEP approved the disposal of contaminated soil and waste was final report on March 6, 2001. performed in order to attain the special industrial Contact Christopher H. Falkler, DEP. (610) 832-5930 area standard. The site will be developed into an office complex, which will include retail Montgomery County — establishments, restaurants and a day care Meadows at Skippack center. DEP approved the final report on Southeast Region Oct. 27, 2000. Contact John Alex Reyda, DEP. (610) 832-5927 Located in Skippack Township, this 52-acre site underwent remediation for soil contamination. Montgomery County — This site is a former farm, which sat unused since Penllyn Lands Property 2000. Soil analysis of soil revealed elevated levels Southeast Region of arsenic, lead and PAHs. Approximately 15 tons of impacted soil were excavated and removed. Located in Lower Gwynedd Township, this site The residential statewide health standard was underwent remediation for soil and groundwater attained, and the site is to be developed into a contamination. Approximately 13 acres of soil in residential community consisting of 0.5-acre lots. this former residence and waste disposal area DEP approved the final report on Jan. 19, 2001. were investigated and cleaned up. The Contact John Alex Reyda, DEP. (610) 832-5927 statewide health standard for both soil and groundwater was attained, and DEP Montgomery County — approved the final report on May 25, 2001. Milito Property Contact Sarah L. Pantelidou, DEP. (610) 832-6164 Southeast Region Montgomery County — Located in Norristown, this 3.5-acre site Plymouth Greene Office Park underwent remediation for soil contamination. Southeast Region Since the early 1950s, the property was used as a scrap recycling business, as well as a landfill for Located in Plymouth Township, this 0.57-acre construction debris and fly ash. Soil analysis site underwent remediation for soil contamination. revealed one hot-spot of mercury-contaminated The property housed a gas station until 1988, at soil and surface debris. This spot was removed to which point it was redeveloped into a bank. attain the special industrial area standard. The site Six USTs were removed and 148.14 tons of will be used for expansion of the adjoining petroleum-impacted soil were disposed. commercial facility (Corbett). DEP approved the The statewide health standard was attained, and final report on April 12, 2001. the site will remain a bank. DEP approved the Contact John Alex Reyda, DEP. (610) 832-5927 final report on Jan. 29, 2001. Contact John Alex Reyda, DEP. (610) 832-5927
22 Pennsylvania Land Recycling Program Montgomery County — Montgomery County — Standards PPL Distribution Pole Williamsburg Village Properties, LP Statewide Health Southeast Region Southeast Region Standard. This standard is derived Located in Hatfield Township, this 0.023-acre site Located in Towamencin Township, this 14.25- from medium-specific underwent remediation for contaminated soil due acre site underwent remediation for soil chemical concentrations to a leak from a split capacitor can in 1978. Soil contamination. This property was used as a dairy that take into account use was investigated and PCB-contaminated soil was farm until 1957, at which point a machine shop and non-use as well as resi- removed in 1979. The statewide health standard was built. A drainage ditch on the property was dential and non-residential was attained, and the site will be used as a excavated and approximately 90 cubic yards of exposure factors at a site. residence. DEP approved the final report on TCE contaminated soil was disposed, and the Dec. 4, 2000. drain line from the septic system to the drainage Site-Specific Contact John Alex Reyda, DEP. (610) 832-5927 ditch was removed. The statewide health Standard. standard was attained, and the site will be This standard allows the Montgomery County — used as a residential area in the future. DEP remediator to consider Recycle Metals — Parcel A approved the final report on Oct. 10, 2000. exposure and risk factors to Southeast Region Contact John Alex Reyda, DEP. (610) 832-5927 establish cleanup levels appropriate for the intended Located in Plymouth Township, this 6.7-acre site Northampton County — use of the site. underwent soil remediation. From 1975-1998, Northampton Farm Bureau this property was owned by Recycle Metals Cooperative Association, Inc. Background Corp., which operated an aluminum smelter and Northeast Region Standard. a scrap metal recycling facility. The statewide This standard requires health standard was attained through the removal Located in Upper Nazareth Township, this 25.89- cleanup to naturally occur- of approximately 684 tons of contaminated soil acre property underwent remediation for unleaded ring or historical concen- and fill. Agronaut Holdings has since developed gasoline in the soil and groundwater. To meet trations. Often applies to a the site into Lankford Buick Pontiac GMC state standards, 0.028 acres of soil were site where contamination Dealership. DEP approved the final report on excavated and a groundwater pump was moves onto or under the Aug. 23, 2000. installed to treat the contamination. The statewide site from a nearby property. Contact John Alex Reyda, DEP. (610) 832-5927 health standard was attained. DEP approved the final report on Dec. 29, 2000. Special Industrial Montgomery County — Contact Tom Thompson, DEP. (570) 826-2391 Area Status. Synthane Taylor Betzwood Facility This status applies to sites Southeast Region Northumberland County — that have no responsible Gass Residence owner or are in an Located in West Norristown Township, this site Northcentral Region enterprise zone. The party underwent remediation for soil and groundwater conducting the cleanup contamination. This former industrial area attained Located in the City of Sunbury, the property is must not have contributed the statewide health standard for lead, heavy a residential home. Approximately 335 gallons to the site contamination metals, solvents, BTEX and PAHs in both soil of No. 2 heating oil were released onto a concrete and must develop a cleanup and groundwater. The site will be used as a basement floor. The owner obtained EarthRes plan. Cleanup actions must residential area. DEP approved the final report on Group, Inc. to perform the site investigation, address all immediate, Oct. 6, 2000. remedial activities and soil sampling at the direct or imminent threats Contact Sarah L. Pantelidou, DEP. (610) 832-6164 location. The statewide health standard for based on the intended use soil was attained. DEP approved the final of the site. report on Aug. 15, 2000. Contact Vu Tran, DEP. (570) 327-3721
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Northumberland County — used in the collection, restoration and resale of Yocum Residence clothing and household items. DEP approved the Northcentral Region final report on July 13, 2000. Contact John Alex Reyda, DEP. (610) 832-5927 Located in Coal Township, the AST in this residential basement was over-pressurized Philadelphia County — and caused a release of fuel oil from the vent Amtrak — Richmond Station pipe. The owner obtained Marshal Miller and Southeast Region Associates to perform detailed investigation, excavation and remediation. The statewide health The 2.5-acre site is located in the City of standard for soil was attained. DEP approved the Philadelphia within the approximate 315-acre final report on Sept. 13, 2000. PECO Energy Co. Richmond Station. Contact Vu Tran, DEP. (570) 327-3721 The soil and groundwater of the Amtrak site were analyzed for a comprehensive list of pollutants Philadelphia County — targeted by the Environmental Protection Agency. 2336 Corp. Site Amtrak’s notice of intent to remediate specifies Southeast Region the use of non-residential, non-use aquifer statewide health standard for soil and Located in Philadelphia, this 22,475 square-foot groundwater. The statewide health standard site underwent remediation for soil contamination. was attained for soil and groundwater, and the The property consists of a commercial building appropriate deed acknowledgements were noted. situated on an asphalt and concrete lot. Prior to DEP approved the final report on Oct. 26, 2000. 1987, a paint supplier owned and occupied the Contact Ayman L. Ghobrial, DEP. (610) 832-5923 site. The paint supplier used a non-regulated UST, and during closure it was determined that a Philadelphia County — release had occurred. The building remained Congreso de Latinos Unidos, Inc. vacant until 1989, when part of the building was Southeast Region leased by a pump and tank equipment dealer. That lease continued until 2000. The UST and From at least 1921, the 0.37-acre Congreso approximately 60 cubic yards of soil were de Latinos Unidos, Inc. site located in the excavated. The statewide health standard Pennypack Watershed in Philadelphia has was attained. DEP approved the report on been used for commercial and industrial June 7, 2001. activities. Currently, the site consists of a five- Contact Christopher H. Falkler, DEP. (610) 832-5930. story commercial building, a vacant two-story warehouse and a fenced vacant lot. Constituents Philadelphia County — of concern included benzo(a)pyrene, arsenic, lead American Cable Co. and naphthalene for the statewide health Southeast Region standard for soil. This site will be converted into new headquarters for a non-profit, community Located within the City of Philadelphia, this non- outreach center serving the region’s Latin- residential site occupies 1.9 acres of land. During American population. DEP approved the final a site characterization, two areas of concern for report on Jan. 8, 2001. remediation were detected: a solder dross Contact John Alex Reyda, DEP. (610) 832-5927 storage area had lead concentrations that exceeded the statewide health standard (SHS), the second area was the site of an empty 36-inch diameter heating oil UST with naphthalene that exceeded the SHS. The future use of this facility is to remain a non-profit organization that will be
24 Pennsylvania Land Recycling Program Philadelphia County — collected and analyzed for attainment purposes. Standards Heintz Corp. DEP approved the final report on Jan. 25, 2001. (Formerly) Statewide Health Contact John Alex Reyda, DEP. (610) 832-5927 Southeast Region Standard. This standard is derived The investigation of soil and groundwater Philadelphia County — from medium-specific Park Chase Apartments contamination on this 36-acre parcel in the City chemical concentrations of Philadelphia was subdivided into two separate Southeast Region that take into account use parcels, A and B. The chemical analyses of the and non-use as well as resi- soils and groundwater included VOCs, semi- Located in Philadelphia, this site underwent dential and non-residential VOCs, metals and recoverable petroleum remediation for soil contamination associated exposure factors at a site. hydrocarbon. A site investigation indicated that with the removal of five 3,000-gallon USTs. The regulated substances were detected in the soils USTs were historically used to store No. 2 fuel Site-Specific and groundwater at concentrations exceeding oil for heating purposes. The five USTs and Standard. DEP standards. The statewide health approximately 43 cubic yards of contaminated This standard allows the standard was attained. An appropriate deed soil were removed and properly disposed. A remediator to consider acknowledgement and a post-remediation care groundwater investigation indicated no impact exposure and risk factors to plan will be enacted. DEP approved the final associated with the constituents of No. 2 fuel establish cleanup levels report on Dec. 11, 2000. oil. The statewide health standard for soil and appropriate for the intended Contact Ayman L. Ghobrial, DEP. (610) 832-5923 groundwater was attained. The site will continue use of the site. to be used for residential purposes. DEP Philadelphia County — approved the final report on May 16, 2001. Background James Armour Contact Ayman Ghobrial, DEP. (610) 832-5923 Standard. Southeast Region This standard requires Philadelphia County — cleanup to naturally occur- The 0.3-acre site is a commercial site that Richmond Waterfront ring or historical concen- underwent remediation for soil and groundwater Industrial Park trations. Often applies to a contamination. Both the soil and groundwater Southeast Region site where contamination contained lead, benzene toluene, ethylbenzene, moves onto or under the BTEX, PHCs and PAHs. The cleanup procedure Located in the City of Philadelphia, this site site from a nearby property. included UST removal, contaminated soil removal underwent remediation for soil, groundwater, and free-phase product recovery by hand bailing. surface water and sediment contamination. The Special Industrial The site will be used as a garage and office, contaminants included PCBs, lead, heavy metals Area Status. and for overnight accommodations. DEP and many other chemicals. Several areas of This status applies to sites approved the final report in Oct. 2000. concern were identified through site that have no responsible Contact George Fritz, DEP. (610) 832-5925. characterization of soils and groundwater. The owner or are in an regulated substances that were found near a enterprise zone. The party Philadelphia County — former UST did not exceed health standards. conducting the cleanup Kee Corp. As a result, the non-residential, non-use aquifer must not have contributed Southeast Region statewide health standard for groundwater to the site contamination in point-of-compliance monitoring wells was and must develop a cleanup Located less than one mile from the Delaware attained. DEP approved the final report on plan. Cleanup actions must River in Center City Philadelphia, this site sits on March 13, 2001. address all immediate, less than 0.5 acres of flat property. Recently, Contact James Burke, DEP. (610) 832-6151 direct or imminent threats the site underwent laboratory analysis for based on the intended use contaminated soil. The extent of petroleum- of the site. impacted soil was approximately 200 cubic yards between two and nine feet below the ground surface. A total of 41 post soil samples were
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Philadelphia County — the AST. A fate and transport analysis Rimato Residence demonstrated that the regulated substances Southeast Region that exceeded the statewide health standard in groundwater did not pose a human health risk. This site is a row home located within the Contact Ayman Ghobrial, DEP. (610) 832-5923 Pennypack Watershed within the City of Philadelphia. In Nov., approximately 15 to 25 Philadelphia County — gallons of No. 2 heating oil were dispensed Whitaker Avenue Site directly onto the concrete floor of the basement. Southeast Region Soil borings were used to determine petroleum impact to soils beneath the basement floor. The The 9-acre Whitaker Avenue site is located within residential statewide health standard for soil was Pennypack Watershed in Northeast Philadelphia. attained due to low levels of contamination. The site has been undeveloped since at least Future development for this property is currently 1927. At some unknown date, a 14,000 cubic- unknown. DEP approved the final report on yard soil pile was placed on site. Three March 9, 2001. independent ESAs were conducted between Contact John Alex Reyda, DEP. (610) 832-5927 1989 and 2000. In total, 58 test pits were excavated. Cleanup procedures involved sifting Philadelphia County — the soil pile for trash and proper disposal. In the Transit America, Inc. future, the property will be developed as a Southeast Region residential community. The site obtained a residential statewide health standard. One quarter of the 214-acre property lies in DEP approved the final report on Dec. 29, 2000. Lower Moreland Township, Montgomery County, Contact John Alex Reyda, DEP. (610) 832-5927 and three quarters lie in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. The site was first developed Pike County — for manufacturing during World War II to produce Paradise Lake Retreat Center aircraft parts and to assemble military cargo Northeast Region airplanes for the U.S. Government. At the end of the war, the facilities were converted to Located in Lehman Township, this property manufacture passenger railroad cars. The major underwent remediation for soil and groundwater constituent of concern on the site was PCB. contamination. The contamination resulted from a A risk assessment was conducted and all soil release of home heating oil fuel from a 275-gallon samples met DEP requirements. DEP approved ABT. About 7,594 gallons of water were treated the final report on Aug. 14, 2000. and 227 tons of soil were excavated. The Contact John Alex Reyda, DEP. (610) 832-5927 statewide health standard was attained. DEP approved the final report on Jan. 26, 2001. Philadelphia County — Contact Kevin Walker, DEP. (570) 820-4856 VIZ Manufacturing Co. Southeast Region
Both soils and groundwater were investigated at the VIZ Manufacturing Co. in the City of Philadelphia. Cleanup resulted in the removal and proper disposal of 150 cubic feet of impacted soils, and the installation of a pump and treat groundwater remediation system at the site in 1993. The system was in operation until Feb. 1999. There were exceedances of dichloroethene, trichloroethene and vinyl in the groundwater near
26 Pennsylvania Land Recycling Program Potter County — Schuylkill County — Standards Adelphia Communications Co., Inc. Tokarcyzk Property Statewide Health Northcentral Region Northeast Region Standard. This standard is derived Located along Main Street in the Borough of Located in West Mahanoy Township, this less from medium-specific Coudersport, this company remediated two than 0.25-acre property underwent remediation chemical concentrations gasoline-contaminated properties for the for groundwater contamination. The property had that take into account use construction of a new office building. After 3,665 been adversely impacted by an up-gradient and non-use as well as resi- tons of gasoline contaminated soils were gasoline release on the Jack Rich property. Jack dential and non-residential excavated and transported to a landfill for Rich is continuing to remediate the site using a exposure factors at a site. disposal, confirmatory soil sampling was pump and treat technology. The background performed to verify that contamination cleanup standard was attained. DEP approved the final Site-Specific was complete. The statewide health standard for report on Dec. 21, 2000. Standard. soil was attained. DEP approved the final report Contact Tom Hartnett, DEP, (570) 826-5548, or This standard allows the on July 12, 2000. Bob Gadinski, DEP. (570) 826-2398 remediator to consider Contact Mark Stephens, DEP. (570) 327-3422 exposure and risk factors to Schuylkill County — establish cleanup levels Schuylkill County — Voydik Residence appropriate for the intended Goshiney Residence Northeast Region use of the site. Northeast Region Located in North Manheim Township, this 0.5- Background Located in Ryan Township, this 1.5-acre acre residential property underwent remediation Standard. residential property underwent remediation for soil for soil contamination due to an accidental release This standard requires contamination due to a July 2000 release of No. 2 of an estimated 250-500 gallons of No. 2 fuel oil cleanup to naturally occur- home heating oil. Fifteen square feet of during delivery. The spill contaminated the home’s ring or historical concen- contaminated soil were removed. The statewide basement and a drainfield. Contaminated soils trations. Often applies to a health standard was attained. DEP approved the were excavated and the statewide health site where contamination final report on Oct. 19, 2000. standard was attained. DEP approved the final moves onto or under the Contact Amy Randolph, DEP. (570) 826-2268. report on Dec. 21, 2000. site from a nearby property. Contact Gerry Olenick, DEP. (570) 826-2498 Schuylkill County — Moen of PA Special Industrial Northeast Region Snyder County — Area Status. Boscov’s Auto Center (Formerly) This status applies to sites Located in Pine Grove Township, this 30.8-acre Northcentral Region that have no responsible facility underwent remediation for soil and owner or are in an groundwater contamination. Contamination was a Located in Monroe Township, Boscov’s Auto enterprise zone. The party result of leakage from a TCE vapor-degreasing Center removed hydraulic lifts during a renovation conducting the cleanup unit. Remediation involved soil excavation and in 1997 and excavated the contaminated soil. must not have contributed disposal, soil vapor extraction and groundwater One water sample was collected from the to the site contamination pump and treat. The site has been involved in a excavation pit that exceeded the cleanup and must develop a cleanup voluntary abatement project since the early standard for total hydrocarbons at that time. plan. Cleanup actions must 1990s. The non-residential site-specific standard Monitoring wells were installed to address the address all immediate, was attained. DEP approved the final report on groundwater impact. Four groundwater-sampling direct or imminent threats Jan. 9, 2001. events were conducted and analyzed for based on the intended use Contact Amy Randolph, DEP. (570) 826-2268 benzene, naphthalene, pyrenes and chrysene. of the site. The statewide health standard for groundwater was attained. DEP approved the final report on Jan. 22, 2001. Contact Vu Tran, DEP. (570) 327-3721
27 Appendix 1. Completed Site Descriptions
Somerset County — Tioga County — Green Garden, Inc. State Line Gasoline — Southwest Region PPL Metering Facility Northcentral Region Located in Somerset Township, this 7.3-acre site manufactured nozzles for garden hoses. The Located in Lawrenceville Borough, the site is a property underwent remediation for groundwater 10x12-foot retired metering station previously and soil contamination that resulted from a used for gauging and monitoring gas in a pipeline. cyanide bath solution in which the nozzles were A confidential complaint concerning the possibility bathed. Pathway elimination was the chosen of spilled mercury resulted in a site assessment, method of remediation because the contaminated remedial activities and soil sampling. The soil was already beneath the concrete flooring of statewide health standard for soil was attained. the building. The statewide health standard for DEP approved the final report on July 19, 2000. groundwater and the site-specific standard Contact Vu Tran, DEP. (570) 327-3721 for soil were both attained due to low levels of contamination. The property is going to be Washington County — sold to Augustine Die and Mold. DEP approved Clyde Mine Preparation Plant the final report on April 25, 2001. Southwest Region Contact Tom Buchan, DEP. (412) 442-5804 Located in Fredericktown, this 18-acre site Susquehanna County — underwent remediation for soil contamination. Lecher Residence The area was previously a battery storage Northeast Region location, which had lead in excess of DEP standards. Approximately nine cubic yards of Located in Great Bend Township, this 0.5-acre lead-contaminated soil were removed and the property underwent remediation for soil and excavation was sampled verifying contamination groundwater contamination. An accidental release levels below the residential statewide health of approximately 100 gallons of kerosene standard. The property will be used as a marina occurred at this residential home in June 1998. in the future. DEP approved the final report on Remediation efforts were accomplished through April 18, 2001. excavation of impacted soils and subsequent Contact Edward C. Bates, DEP. (724) 925-5405 groundwater monitoring. A release of liability under the statewide health standard was attained. DEP approved the final report on Feb. 27, 2001. Contact Amy Randolph, DEP. (570) 826-2268
28 Pennsylvania Land Recycling Program Washington County — Wyoming County — Standards Goldschmidt Industrial Lott Residence Statewide Health Chemical Plant Northeast Region Standard. Southwest Region This standard is derived Located in Meshoppen Borough, this property from medium-specific Located in Robinson Township, this 7.5-acre site underwent remediation for soil contamination chemical concentrations underwent remediation for soil and groundwater that resulted after a release of No. 2 fuel oil. that take into account use contamination for zinc and tin. A non-use aquifer The release contaminated the residence as well and non-use as well as resi- designation was given for this site in 1998. as a drainage swale. The contaminated soil was dential and non-residential The remediation measures included capping excavated and the statewide health standard exposure factors at a site. the contaminated areas and lowering the was attained. DEP approved the final report groundwater through the interceptor trench on June 14, 2001. Site-Specific to eliminate potential exposure pathways. Contact Kevin Walker, DEP. (570) 820-4856 Standard. Goldschmidt is required to maintain the asphalt This standard allows the caps and continue to include the trench outfalls York County — remediator to consider in the facility NPDES permit. The site-specific Cole Division Litton exposure and risk factors to standard was attained, and this site will Business Systems, Inc. establish cleanup levels continue to be used for light-industrial work. Southcentral Region appropriate for the intended DEP approved the final report on Jan. 31, 2001. use of the site. Contact John Matviya, DEP. (412) 442-5811 Located in Springettsbury Township, this site underwent remediation for soil and groundwater Background Washington County — contamination that resulted from paint thinner, Standard. New Eagle Borough VOCs and heavy metals. The site was remediated This standard requires Municipal Sewage Authority to meet the background standard and the cleanup to naturally occur- Southwest Region statewide health standard. When remediation ring or historical concen- was complete, the statewide health standard and trations. Often applies to a Located in New Eagle Borough, this 1.59-acre the site-specific standard for soils was attained. site where contamination sewage treatment plant underwent remediation The remediation was part of a comprehensive moves onto or under the for soil contamination. In the 1960s, the land was remediation effort to enable the sale and reuse site from a nearby property. used as a dump. Significant numbers of of the property. DEP approved the final report automobile batteries contributed to high levels on July 14, 2000. Special Industrial of lead in the soil. Remediation efforts included Contact James Rea, DEP. (717) 705-4850 Area Status. excavating more than 6,000 tons of contaminated This status applies to sites soil and capping the contaminated areas. York County — Pillowtex that have no responsible Because the sewage treatment plant is Southcentral Region owner or are in an expanding, the property is covered by structures, enterprise zone. The party asphalt or landscaping. New Eagle Borough Located in Hanover Borough, this former conducting the cleanup Municipality received a release of liability under the manufacturing facility underwent remediation for must not have contributed site-specific standard for soil contamination. DEP soil and groundwater contamination. The soil to the site contamination approved the final report on Aug. 24, 2000. and groundwater were contaminated with heavy and must develop a cleanup Contact Ed Bates, DEP. (724) 925-5405 metals and petroleum products. Remediation plan. Cleanup actions must methods included soil removal and pathway address all immediate, elimination. The statewide health standard direct or imminent threats was attained, and the site will continue its use based on the intended use as a manufacturing facility. DEP approved the of the site. final report on Jan. 11, 2001. Contact James Rea, DEP. (717) 705-4850
29 PENNSYLVANIA Land CLEANUPS ProgramRecycling July 2000 – June 2001