EPA/540/4-90/030
September 1990
NATIONAL PRIORITIES LIST SITES:
New Jersey
UNITED S?ATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
* OSice of Emergency & Remedial Response
Office of Program Management
Washington, D.C. 20460
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INTRODUCTION:
A Brief Overview . iii
SUPERFUND:
How Does the Program Work to Clean Up Sites vii
How To:
Using the State Volume ;....xvii
NPL SITES:
A State Overview xxi
THE NPL PROGRESS REPORT xxiii
NPL: Site Fact Sheets 1
GLOSSARY:
Terms'Used in the Fact Sheets G-l
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WHY THE SUPERFUND
PROGRAM?
s the 1970s came to a
close, a series of head-
line stories gave
Americans a look at the
dangers of dumping indus-
trial and urban wastes on the
land. First there was New
York's Love Canal. Hazard-
ous waste buried there over a
25-year period contaminated
streams and soil, and endan-
gered the health of nearby
residents. The result: evacu-
ation of several hundred
people. Then the leaking
barrels at the Valley of the
Drums in Kentucky attracted
public attention, as did the
dioxin tainted land and water
in Times Beach, Missouri.
In all these cases, human
health and the environment
were threatened, lives were
disrupted, property values
depreciated. It became in-
creasingly clear that there
were large numbers of serious
hazardous waste problems
that were falling through the
cracks of existing environ-
mental laws. The magnitude
of these emerging problems
moved Congress to enact the
Comprehensive Environ-
mental Response, Compensa-
tion, and Liability Act in 1980.
CERCLA commonly
known as the Superfund
was the first Federal law
established to deal with the
dangers posed by the
Nation's hazardous waste
sites.
After Discovery, the Problem
Intensified
Few realized the size of the
problem until EPA began the
process of site discovery and
site evaluation. Not hun-
dreds, but thousands of
potential hazardous waste
sites existed, and they pre-
sented the Nation with some
of the most complex pollution
problems it had ever faced.
In the 10 years since the
Superfund program began,
hazardous^ waste has surfaced
as a major environmental
concern in every part of the
United States. It wasn't just
the land that was contami-
nated by past disposal prac-
tices. Chemicals in the soil
were spreading into the
groundwater (a source of
drinking water for many) and
into streams, lakes, bays, and
wetlands. Toxic vapors
contaminated the air at some
sites, while at others improp-
erly disposed or stored
wastes threatened the health
of the surrounding commu-
nity and the environment.
EPA Identified More than
1,200 Serious Sites
EPA has identified 1,236
hazardous waste sites as the
most serious in the Nation.
These sites comprise the
"National Priorities List":
sites targeted for cleanup
under the Superfund. But site
discoveries continue, and
EPA estimates that, while
some will be deleted after
lengthy cleanups, this list,
commonly called the NPL,
will continue to grow by ap-
proximately 100 sites per
year, reaching 2,100 sites by
the year 2000.
THE NATIONAL
CLEANUP EFFORT IS
MUCH MORE THAN
THE NPL
From the beginning of the
program, Congress recog-
nized that the Federal govern-
ment could not and should
not address all environmental
problems stemming from past
disposal practices. Therefore,
the EPA was directed to set
priorities and establish a list
of sites to target. Sites on the
NPL (1,236) are thus a rela-
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INTRODUCTION
lively small subset of a larger
inventory of potential hazard-
ous waste sites, but they do
comprise the most complex
and environmentally compel-
ling cases. EPA has logged
more than 32,000 sites on its
National hazardous waste
inventory, and assesses each
site within one year of being
logged. In fact, over 90 per-
cent of the sites on the inven-
tory have been assessed. Of
the assessed sites, 55 percent
have been found to require no
further Federal action because
they did not pose significant
human health or environ-
mental risks. The remaining
sites are undergoing further
assessment to determine if
long-term Federal cleanup
activities are appropriate.
EPA IS MAKING
PROGRESS ON SITE
CLEANUP
The goal of the Superfund
program is to tackle immedi-
ate dangers first, and then
move through the progressive
steps necessary to eliminate
any long-term risks to public
health and the environment.
The Superfund responds
immediately to sites posing
imminent threats to human
health and the environment
at both NPL sites and sites
not on the NPL. The purpose
is to stabilize, prevent, or
temper the effects of a haz-
ardous release, or the threat
of one. These might include
tire fires or transportation
accidents involving the spill
of hazardous chemicals.
Because they reduce the
threat a site poses to human
health and the environment,
immediate cleanup actions
are an integral part of the
Superfund program.
Immediate response to immi-
nent threats is one of the
Superfund's most noted
achievements. Where immi-
nent threats to the public or
environment were evident,
EPA has complete^ or moni-
tored emergency actions that
attacked the most serious
threats to toxic exposure in
more than 1,800 cases.
The ultimate goal for a haz-
ardous waste site on the NPL
is a permanent solution to an
environmental problem that
presents a serious (but not an
imminent) threat to the public
or environment. This often
requires a long-term effort. In
the last four years, EPA has
aggressively accelerated its
efforts to perform these long-
term cleanups of NPL sites.
More cleanups were started
in 1987, when the Superfund
law was amended, than in
any previous year. And in
1989 more sites than ever
reached the construction
stage of the Superfund
cleanup process. Indeed
construction starts increased
by over 200 percent between
late 1986 and 1989! Of the
sites currently on the NPL,
more than 500 nearly half
have had construction
cleanup activity. In addition,
over 500 more sites are pres-
ently in the investigation
stage to determine the extent
of site contamination, and to
identify appropriate cleanup
remedies. Many other sites
with cleanup remedies se-
lected are poised for the start
of cleanup construction activ-
ity. Measuring success by
"progress through the
Cleanup pipeline," EPA is
clearly gaining momentum.
EPA MAKES SURE
CLEANUP WORKS
EPA has gained enough
experience in cleanup con-
struction to understand that
environmental protection
does not end when the rem-
edy is in place. Many com-
plex technologies like
those designed to clean up
ground water must operate
for many years in order to
accomplish their objectives.
EPA's hazardous waste site
managers are committed to
proper operation and mainte-
nance of every remedy con-
structed. No matter who has
been delegated responsibility
for monitoring the cleanup
work, the EPA will assure
that the remedy is carefully
followed and that it continues
to do its job.
Likewise, EPA does not
abandon a site even after the
cleanup work is done. Every
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five years the Agency reviews
each site where residues from
hazardous waste cleanup still
remain to ensure that public
and environmental health are
still being safeguarded. EPA
will correct any deficiencies
discovered and report to the
public annually on all five-
year reviews conducted that
year.
CITIZENS HELP SHAPE
DECISIONS
Superfund activities also
depend upon local citizen
participation. EPA's job is to
analyze the hazards and
deploy the experts, but the
Agency needs citizen input as
it makes choices for affected
communities.
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Because the people in a
community with a Superfund
site will be those most di-
rectly affected by hazardous
waste problems and cleanup
processes, EPA encourages
citizens to get involved in
cleanup decisions. Public in-
volvement and comment does
influence EPA cleanup plans
by providing vafiable infor-
mation about site conditions,
community concerns and
preferences. -(
This State volume and the
companion National Over-
view volume provide general
Superfund background
information and descriptions
of activities at each State NPL
site. These volumes are
intended to clearly describe
what the problems are, what
EPA and others participating
in site cleanups are doing,
and how we as a Nation can
move ahead in solving these
serious problems.
USING THE STATE AND
NATIONAL VOLUMES
IN TANDEM
To understand the big picture
on hazardous waste cleanup,
citizens need to hear about
both environmental progress
across the country and the
cleanup accomplishments
closer to home. The public
should understand the chal-
lenges involved in hazardous
waste cleanup and the deci-
sions we must make as a
Nation in finding the best
solutions.
The National Overview
volume Superfund: Focus-
ing on the Nation at Large
accompanies this State vol-
ume. The National Overview
contains important informa-
tion to help you understand
the magnitude and challenges
facing the Superfund pro-
gram as well as an overview
of the National cleanup effort.
The sections describe the
nature of the hazardous
waste problem nationwide,
threats and contaminants at
NPL sites and their potential
effects on human health and
the environment, the Super-
fund program's successes in
cleaning up the Nation's
serious hazardous waste sites,
and the vital roles of the
various participants in the
cleanup process.
This State volume compiles
site summary fact sheets on
each State site being cleaned
up under the Superfund
program. These sites repre-
sent the most serious hazard-
ous waste problems in the
Nation, and require the most
complicated and costly site
solutions yet encountered.
Each State book gives a
"snapshot" of the conditions
and cleanup progress that has
been made at each NPL site in
the State through the first half
of 1990. Conditions change as
our cleanup efforts continue,
so these site summaries will
be updated periodically to
include new information on
progress being made.
To help you understand the
cleanup accomplishments
made at these sites, this State
volume includes a description
of the process for site discov-
ery, threat evaluation and
long-term cleanup of Super-
fund sites. This description
How Does the Program
Work to Clean Up Sites?
will serve as a good reference
point from which to review
the cleanup status at specific
sites. A glossary also is
included at the back of the
book that defines key terms
used in the site fact sheets as
they apply to hazardous
waste management.
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he diverse problems posed by the Nation's hazardous
waste sites have provided EPA with the challenge to
: establish a consistent approach for evaluating and
cleaning up the Nation's most serious sites. To do this, EPA
had to step beyond its traditional role as a regulatory agency
to develop processes and guidelines for each step in these
technically complex site cleanups. EPA has established proce-
dures to coordinate the efforts of its Washington, D.C. Head-
quarters program offices and its front-line staff in 10 Regional
Offices with the State governments, contractors, and private
parties who are participating in site cleanup. An important
part of the process is that any time during cleanup, work can
be led by EPA or the State or, under their monitoring, by
private parties who are potentially responsible for site con-
tamination.
The process for discovery of the site, evaluation of threat, and
long-term cleanup of Superfund sites is summarized in the
following pages. The phases of each of these steps are high-
lighted within the description. The flow diagram below pro-
vides a summary of this three step process.
STEP1
Discover site
and determine
whether an
emergency
exists *
STEP 2
Evaluate whether
a site is a serious
threat to public
health or
environment
STEPS
Perform long-term
cleanup actions on
the most serious
hazardous waste
sites in the Nation
' Emergency actions are performed whenever needed in this three-step process
FIGURE 1
Although this State book provides a current "snapshot" of site progress made only by emer-
gency actions and long-term cleanup actions at Superfund sites, it is important to understand
the discovery and evaluation process that leads up to identifying and cleaning up these most
serious uncontrolled or abandoned hazardous waste sites in the Nation. This discovery and
evaluation process is the starting point for this summary description.
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STEP 1: SITE DISCOVERY AND EMERGENCY
EVALUATION
Site discovery occurs in a number of ways. Information
comes from concerned citizens people may notice an odd
taste or foul odor in their drinking water, or see half-buried
leaking barrels; a hunter may come across a field where waste
was dumped illegally. Or there may be an explosion or fire
which alerts the State or local authorities to a problem. Rou-
tine investigations by State and local governments, and re-
quired reporting and inspection of facilities that generate,
treat, store, or dispose of hazardous waste also help keep EPA
informed about either actual or potential threats of hazardous
substance releases. All reported sites or spills are recorded in
the Superfund inventory (CERCLIS) for further investigation
to determine whether they will require cleanup.
As soon as a potential hazardous waste site is reported, EPA
determines whether there is an emergency requiring an imme-
diate cleanup action. If there is, they act as quickly as possible
to remove or stabilize the imminent threat. These short-term
emergency actions range from building a fence around the
contaminated area to keep people away or temporarily relo-
cating residents until the danger is addressed, to providing
bottled water to residents while their local drinking water
supply is being cleaned up, or physically removing wastes for
safe disposal.
However, emergency actions can happen at any time an imminent
threat or emergency warrants them for example, if leaking
barrels are found when cleanup crews start digging in the
ground or if samples of contaminated soils or air show that
there may be a threat of fire or explosion, an immediate action
is taken.
STEP 2: SITE THREAT EVALUATION
Even after any imminent dangers are taken care of, in most
cases contamination may remain at the site. For example,
residents may have been supplied with bottled water to take
care of their immediate problem of contaminated well water.
But now ifs time to figure out what is contaminating the
drinking water supply and the best way to clean it up. Or
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EPA may determine that there is no imminent danger from a
site, so now any long-term threats need to be evaluated. In
either case, a more comprehensive investigation is needed to
determine if a site poses a serious but not imminent danger,
and requires a long-term cleanup action.
Once a site is discovered and any needed emergency actions
are taken, EPA or the State collects all available background
information not only from their own files, but also from local
records and U.S. Geological Survey maps. This information is
used to identify the site and to perform a preliminary assess-
ment of its potential hazards. This is a qtiick review of readily
available information to answer the questions:
:, Are hazardous substances likely to be present?
How are they contained? '
How might contaminants spread?
How close is the nearest well, home, or natural resource
area like a wetland or animal sanctuary?
What may be harmed the land, water, air, people,
.plants, or animals?
Some sites do not require further action because the prelimi-
nary assessment shows that they don't threaten public health
or the environment. But even in these cases, the sites remain
listed in the Superfund inventory for record keeping purposes
and future reference.. Currently, there are more than 32,000
sites maintained in this inventory.
Inspectors go to the site to collect additionallnfdrmation to
evaluate its hazard potential. During this site inspection, they
look for evidence of hazardous waste, such as leaking drums
and dead or discolored vegetation. They may take some
samples of soil, well water, river water, and air. Inspectors
analyze the ways hazardous materials could be polluting the
environment such as runoff into nearby streams. They also
check to see if people (especially children) have access to the
site.
Information collected during the site inspection is used to
identify the sites posing the most serious threats to human
health and the environment. This way EPA can meet the
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requirement that Congress gave them to use Superfund mo-
nies only on the worst hazardous waste sites in the Nation.
To identify the most serious sites, EPA developed the Hazard
Ranking System (HRS). The HRS is the scoring system EPA
uses to assess the relative threat from a release or a potential
release of hazardous substances from a site to surrounding
groundwater, surface water, air, and soil. A site score is based
on the likelihood a hazardous substance will be released from
the site, the toxicity and amount of hazardous substances at
the site, and the people and sensitive environments potentially
affected by contamination at the site.
Only sites with high enough health and environmental risk
scores are proposed to be added to EPA's National Priorities
List (NPL). That's why there are 1,236 sites are on the NPL,
but there are more than 32,000 sites in the Superfund inven-
tory. Only NPL sites can have a long-term cleanup paid for
from the national hazardous waste trust fund the Super-
fund. But the Superfund can and does pay for emergency
actions performed at any site, whether or not it's on the NPL.
The public can find out whether a site that concerns them is
on the NPL by calling their Regional EPA office at the number
listed in this book.
The proposed NPL identifies sites that have been evaluated
through the scoring process as the most serious problems
among uncontrolled or abandoned hazardous waste sites in
the U.S. In addition, a site will be added to the NPL if the
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry issues a
health advisory recommending that people be moved away
from the site. Updated at least once a year, it's only after
public comments are considered that these proposed worst
sites are officially added to the NPL.
Listing on the NPL does not set the order in which sites will be
cleaned up. The order is influenced by the relative priority of
the site's health and environmental threats compared to other
sites, and such factors as State priorities, engineering capabili-
ties, and available technologies. Many States also have their
own list of sites that require cleanup; these often contain sites
not on the NPL that are scheduled to be cleaned up with State
money. And it should be said again that any emergency action
needed at a site can be performed by the Superfund whether
or not a site is on the NPL.
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STEP 3: LONG-TERM CLEANUP ACTIONS
The ultimate goal for a hazardous waste site on the NPL is a
permanent, long-term cleanup. Since every site presents a
unique set of challenges/there is no single all-purpose solu-
tion. So a five-phase "remedial response" process is used to
develop consistent and workable solutions to hazardous waste
problems across the Nation:
1. Investigate in detail the extent of the site contamination:
remedial investigation,
2. Study the range of possible cleanup remedies: feasibility
study,
3. Decide which remedy to use: Record of Decision or ROD,
4. Plan the remedy: remedial design, and
5. Carry put the remedy: remedial action.
This remedial response process is a long-term effort to provide
a permanent solution to an environmental problem that
presents a serious, but not an imminent threat to the public or
environment.
The first two phases of a long-term cleanup are a combined
remedial investigation and feasibility study (RI/FS) that
determine the nature and extent of contamination at the site,
and identify and evaluate cleanup alternatives. These studies
may be conducted by EPA or the State or, under their monitor-
ing, by private parties.
Like the initial site inspection described earlier, a remedial
investigation involves an examination of site data in order to
better define the problem. But the remedial investigation is
much more detailed and comprehensive than the initial site
inspection.
A remedial investigation can best be described as a carefully
designed field study. It includes extensive sampling and
laboratory analyses to generate more precise data on the types
and quantities of wastes present at the site, the type of soil and
water drainage patterns, and specific human health and
environmental risks. The result is information that allows
EPA to select the cleanup strategy that is best suited to a
particular site or to determine that no cleanup is needed.
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Placing a site on the NPL does not necessarily mean that
cleanup is needed. It is possible for a site to receive an HRS
score high enough to be added to the NPL, but not ultimately
require cleanup actions. Keep in mind that the purpose of the
scoring process is to provide a preliminary and conservative
assessment of potential risk. During subsequent site investiga-
tions, the EPA may find either that there is no real threat or
that the site does not pose significant human health or envi-
ronmental risks.
EPA or the State or, under their monitoring, private parties
identify and analyze specific site cleanup needs, based on the
extensive information collected during the remedial investiga-
tion. This analysis of cleanup alternatives is called a feasibility
study.
Since cleanup actions must be tailored exactly to the needs of
each individual site, more than one possible cleanup alterna-
tive is always considered. After making sure that all potential
cleanup remedies fully protect human health and the environ-
ment and comply with Federal and State laws, the advantages
and disadvantages of each cleanup alternative are carefully
compared. These comparisons are made to determine their
effectiveness in the short- and long-term, their use of perma-
nent treatment solutions, and their technical feasibility and
cost.
To the maximum extent practicable, the remedy must be a
permanent solution and use treatment technologies to destroy
principal site contaminants. But remedies such as containing
the waste on site or removing the source of the problem (like
leaking barrels) are often considered effective. Often special
pilot studies are conducted to determine the effectiveness and
feasibility of using a particular technology to clean up a site.
Therefore, the combined remedial investigation and feasibility
study can take between 10 and 30 months to complete, de-
pending on the size and complexity of the problem.
Yes. The Superfund law requires that the public be given the
opportunity to comment on the proposed cleanup plan. Their
concerns are carefully considered before a final decision is
made.
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The results of the remedial investigation and feasibility study,
which also point out the recommended cleanup choice, are
published in a report for public review and comment. EPA or
the State encourages the public to review the information and
take an active role in the final cleanup decision. Fact sheets
and announcements in local papers let the community know
where they can get copies of the study and other reference
documents concerning the site.
The public has a minimum of 30 days to comment on the
proposed cleanup plan after it is published. These comments
can either be written or given verbally at public meetings that
EPA or the State are required to hold. Neither EPA nor the
State can select the final cleanup remedy without evaluating
and providing written answers to specific community com-
ments and concerns. This "responsiveness summary" is part
of EPA's write-up of the final remedy decision, called the
Record of Decision or ROD.
The ROD is a public document that explains the cleanup
remedy chosen and the reason it was selected. Since sites
frequently are large and must be cleaned up in stages, a ROD
may be necessary for each contaminated resource or area of
the site. This may be necessary when contaminants have !
spread into the soil, water and air, and affect such sensitive
areas as wetlands, or when the site is large and cleaned up in
stages. This often means that a number of remedies using
different cleanup technologies are needed to clean up a single
site.
Yes. Before a specific cleanup action is carried out, it must be
designed in detail to meet specific site needs. This stage of the
cleanup is called the remedial design. The design phase
provides the details on how the selected remedy will be
engineered and constructed.
Projects to clean up a hazardous waste site may appear to be
like any other major construction project but, in fact, the likely
presence of combinations of dangerous chemicals demands
special construction planning and procedures. Therefore, the
design of the remedy can take anywhere from 6 months to 2
years to complete. This blueprint for site cleanup includes not
only the details on every aspect of the construction work, but a
description of the types of hazardous wastes expected at the
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site, special plans for environmental protection, worker safety,
regulatory compliance, and equipment decontamination.
The time and cost for performing the site cleanup called the
remedial action are as varied as the remedies themselves.
In a few cases, the only action needed may be to remove
drums of hazardous waste and decontaminate them an
action that takes limited time and money. In most cases,
however, a remedial action may involve different and expen-
sive measures that can take a long time.
For example, cleaning polluted groundwater or dredging
contaminated river bottoms can take several years of complex
engineering work before contamination is reduced to safe
levels. Sometimes the selected cleanup remedy described in
the ROD may need to be modified because of new contami-
nant information discovered or difficulties that were faced
during the early cleanup activities. Taking into account these
differences, a remedial cleanup action takes an average of 18 ,
months to complete and costs an average of $26 million per
site. ..;;
No. The deletion of a site from the NPL is anything but auto-
matic. For example, cleanup of contaminated groundwater
may take up to 20 years or longer. Also, in some cases the
long-term monitoring of the remedy is required to ensure that
it is effective. After construction of certain remedies, opera-
tion and maintenance (e.g., maintenance of ground cover,
groundwater monitoring, etc.) or continued pumping and
treating of groundwater, may be required to ensure that the
remedy continues to prevent future health hazards or environ-
mental damage, and ultimately meets the cleanup goals
specified in the ROD. Sites in this final monitoring or opera-
tional stage of the cleanup process are designated as "con-
struction completed".
It's not until a site cleanup meets all the goals and monitoring
requirements of the selected remedy that EPA can officially
propose the site for "deletion" from the NPL. And it's not
until public comments are taken into consideration that a site
can actually be deleted from the NPL. Deletions that have
occurred are included in the "Construction Complete" cate-
gory in the progress report found later in this book.
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Yes. Based on the belief that "the polluters should pay," after a
site is placed on the NPL, the EPA makes a thorough effort to
identify and find those responsible for causing contamination
problems at a site. Although EPA is willing to negotiate with
these private parties and encourages voluntary cleanup, it has
the authority under the Superfund law to legally force those
potentially responsible for site hazards to take specific cleanup
actions. All work performed by these parties is closely guided
and monitored by EPA, and must meet the same standards
required for actions financed through the Superfund.
Because these enforcement actions can be lengthy, EPA may
decide to use Superfund monies to make sure a site is cleaned
up without unnecessary delay. For example, if a site presents
an imminent threat to public health and the environment, or if
conditions at a site may worsen, it could be necessary to start
the cleanup right away. Those responsible for causing site
contamination are liable under the law for repaying the money
EPA spends in cleaning up the site.
Whenever possible, EPA and the Department of Justice use
their legal enforcement authorities to require responsible
parties to pay for site cleanups, thereby preserving the Super-
fund for emergency actions and sites where no responsible
parties can be identified.
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xv, <; he Site Fact Sheets
,, \ presented in this book
^^l- - -L.
-*\ ,.., are comprehensive
» S*s ,
summanes that cover a broad
range of information. The
fact sheets describe hazard-
ous waste sites on the Na-
tional Priorities List (NPL)
and their locations, as well as
the conditions leading to their
listing ("Site Description").
They list the types of con-
taminants that have been dis-
covered and related threats to
public and ecological health
("Threats and Contami-
nants"). "Cleanup Ap-
proach" presents an overview
of the cleanup activities
completed, underway, or
planned. The fact sheets
conclude with a brief synop-
sis of how much progress has
been made on protecting
public health and the envi-
ronment. The summaries also
pinpoint other actions, such
as legal efforts to involve pol-
luters responsible for site
contamination and commu-
nity concerns.
The following two pages
show a generic fact sheet and
briefly describes the informa-
tion under each section. The
square "icons" or symbols ac-
companying the text allow
the reader to see at a glance
which environmental re-
sources are affected and the
status of cleanup activities.
Icons in the Threats
and Contaminants
Section
Contaminated
Groundwater re-
sources in the vicinity
or underlying the site.
(Groundwater is often used
as a drinking water source.)
Contaminated Sur-
face Water and
Sediments on or near
the site. (These include lakes,
ponds, streams, and rivers.)
Contaminated Air in
the vicinity of the
site. (Pollution is
usually periodic and involves
contaminated dust particles
or hazardous gas emissions.)
Contaminated Soil
and Sludges on or
near the site.
Threatened or
contaminated Envi-
ronmentally Sensi-
tive Areas in the vicinity of
the site. (Examples include
wetlands and coastal areas,
critical habitats.)
Icons in the Response
Action Status Section
Actions
have been taken or
are underway to
eliminate immediate threats
at the site.
Site Studies at the
site are planned or
underway.
^
Remedy Selected
indicates that site
investigations have
been concluded
and EPA has se-
lected a final cleanup remedy
for the site or part of the site.
Remedy Design
means that engi-
neers are prepar-
ing specifications
and drawings for the selected
cleanup technologies.
Cleanup Ongoing
indicates that the
selected cleanup
remedies for the
contaminated site or part
of the site are currently
underway.
Cleanup Complete
shows that all
cleanup goals have
been achieved for
the contaminated site or part
of the site.
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Site Responsibility
Identifies the Federal, State,
and/or potentially responsible
parties that are taking
responsibility for cleanup
actions at the site.
NPL Listing
History
Dates when the site
was Proposed,
made Final, and
Deleted from the
NPL
SITE NAME
STATE
EPA ID# ABCOOOOOOOO
EPA REGION
CONGRESSIONAL DIST
County Name
Location
Site Description
Threats and Contaminants
Cleanup Approach'
Rc«poiue Action Status
*&r*tffief
Environmental Progress
"» '«W".'»
Environmental Progress
A summary of the actions to reduce the threats to nearby residents and
the surrounding environment; progress towards cleaning up the site
and goals of the cleanup plan are given here.
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WHAT THE FACT SHEETS CONTAIN
Site Description
This section describes the location and history of the site. It includes
descriptions of the most recent activities and past actions at the site that have
contributed to the contamination. Population estimates, land usages, and nearby
resources give readers background on the local setting surrounding the site.
Throughout the site description and other sections of the site summary, technical
or unfamiliar terms that are italicized are presented in the glossary at the end of
the book. Please refer to the glossary for more detailed explanation or definition
of the terms.
Threats and Contaminants
The major chemical categories of site contamination are noted as well as
which environmental res9urces are affected. Icons representing each of the
affected resources (may include air, groundwater, surface water, soil and
contamination to environmentally sensitive areas) are included in the margins
of this section. Potential threats to residents and the surrounding
environments arising from the site contamination are also described. Specific
contaminants and contaminant groupings are italicized and explained in more
detail in the glossary.
Cleanup Approach
This section contains a brief overview of how the site is being cleaned up.
Response Action Status
Specific actions that have been accomplished or will be undertaken to clean up
the site are described here. Cleanup activities at NPL sites are divided into
separate phases depending on the complexity and required actions at the site.
Two major types of cleanup activities are often described: initial, immediate or
emergency actions to quickly remove or reduce imminent threats to the
community and surrounding areas; and long-term remedial phases directed at
final cleanup at the site. Each stage of the cleanup strategy is presented in this
section of the summary. Icons representing the stage of the cleanup process
(initial actions, site investigations, EPA selection of the cleanup remedy,
engineering design phase, cleanup activities underway and completed cleanup)
are located in the margin next to each activity description.
Site Facts
Additional information on activities and events at the site are included in this
section. Often details on legal or administrative actions taken by EPA to achieve
site cleanup or other facts pertaining to community involvement with the site
cleanup process are reported here.
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The fact sheets are arranged
in alphabetical order by site
name. Because site cleanup is
a dynamic and gradual
process, all site information is
accurate as of the date shown
on the bottom of each page.
Progress is always being
made at NPL sites, and EPA
will periodically update the
Site Fact Sheets to reflect
recent actions and publish
updated State volumes.
HOW CAN YOU USE
THIS STATE BOOK?
You can use this book to keep
informed about the sites that
concern you, particularly
ones close to home. EPA is
committed to involving the
public in the decisionmaking
process associated with
hazardous waste cleanup.
The Agency solicits input
from area residents in com-
munities affected by Super-
fund sites. Citizens are likely
to be affected not only by
hazardous site conditions, but
also by the remedies that
combat them. Site cleanups
take many forms and can
affect communities in differ-
ent ways. Local traffic may
be rerouted, residents may be
relocated, temporary water
supplies may be necessary.
Definitive information on a
site can help citizens sift
through alternatives and
make decisions. To make
good choices, you must know
what the threats are and how
EPA intends to clean up the
site. You must understand
the cleanup alternatives being
proposed for site cleanup and
how residents may be af-
fected by each one. You also
need to have some idea of
how your community intends
to use the site in the future
and to know What the com-
munity can realistically
expect once the cleanup is
complete.
EPA wants to develop
cleanup methods that meet
community needs, but the
Agency can only take local
concerns into account if it
understands what they are.
Information must travel both
ways in order for cleanups to
be effective and satisfactory.
Please take this opportunity
to learn more, become in-
volved, and assure that
hazardous waste cleanup at
"your" site considers your
community's concerns.
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NPL Sites in
State of New J
New Jersey, a middle Atlantic State, is bordered by New York to the north, the Atlantic
Ocean to the east, Pennsylvania to the west, and Delaware to the south. The State
covers 7,787 square miles and consists of the Appalachian Valley in the northwest, the
Appalachian Highlands stretching from the northeast to the southwest, the Piedmont
Plateau made of low plains and high ridges/and coastal plains throughout the south-
eastern half of the state. New Jersey experienced a 4.8 percent increase in population
during the 1980s and currently has approximately 7,721,000 residents, ranking 9th in
U.S. populations. Principal State industries include services, trade, and manufacturing.
New Jersey manufactures chemicals, electronic and electrical equipment, non-electrical
machinery, and fabricated metals.
How Many New Jersey Sites
Are on the NPL?
Proposed Sites
Final Sites
Deleted Sites
Where Are the NPL Sites Located?
5
104
.3
112
Cong. Dist. 15 1 site
Cong. Dist. 10, 14 2 sites
Cong. Dist. 3, 7 4 sites
Cong. Dist. 6, 8 5 sites
Cong. Dist. 1, 5, 9 6 sites
Cong. Dist 11
Cong. Dist. 12
Cong. Dist. 4
Cong. Dist. 2
Cong. Dist. 13
9 sites
11 sites
14 sites
17 sites
20 sites
How are Sites Contaminated and What are the Principal* Chemicals ?
Groundwater: Volatile organic
compounds (VOCs), heavy metals
(inorganics), and pesticides.
Soil, Solid and Liquid Waste:
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs),
heavy metals (inorganics),
polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs),
pesticides, and creosotes
(organ ics).
Surface Water and Sediments:
Heavy metals (inorganics), volatile
organic compounds (VOCs),
polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs),
creosotes (organics), and
pesticides.
Air: Volatile organic compounds
(VOCs), radiation, and gases.
* Appear at 10% or more sites
GW Soil
SW&
Seds
Air
Solid Liquid
Waste Waste
Contamination Area
State Overview
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Where are the Sites in the Superfund Cleanup Process*?
Construction
Complete
Initial actions have been taken at 71 sites as interim cleanup measures.
Who Do I Call with Questions?
The following pages describe each NPL site in New Jersey, providing specific
information on threats and contaminants, cleanup activities, and environmental
progress. Should you have questions, please call one of the offices listed below:
New Jersey Superfund Office
EPA Region II Superfund Office
EPA Region II Public Relations Office
EPA Superfund Hotline
EPA Public Information Office
(609) 984-2902
(212)264-2858
(212) 264-7054
(800) 424-9346
(202) 477-7751
Cleanup status reflects phase of site activities rather than administrative accomplishments.
Slate Overview
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The NPL Progress Report
The following Progress Report lists the State sites currently on or deleted from the NPL,
and briefly summarizes the status of activities for each site at the time this report was
prepared. The steps in the Superf und cleanup process are arrayed across the top of the
chart, and each site's progress through these steps is represented by an arrow Hj which
indicates the current stage of cleanup at the site
Large and complex sites are often organized into several cleanup stages. For example,
separate cleanup efforts may be required to address the source of the contamination, '
hazardous .substances in the groundwater, and surface water pollution, or to clean up
different areas of a large site. In such cases, the chart portrays cleanup progress at the
site's most advanced stage, reflecting the status of site activities rather than administrative
accomplishments.
*- An arrow in the "Initial Response" category indicates that an emergency cleanup or
initial action has been completed or is currently underway. Emergency or initial actions
are taken as an interim measure to provide immediete relief from exposure to
hazardous site conditions or to stabilize a site to prevent further contamination.
*- An arrow in the "Site Studies" category indicates that an investigation to determine the
nature and extent of the contamination at the site is currently ongoing or planned to
begin in 1991.
+ An arrow in the "Remedy Selection" category means that the EPA has selected the
final cleanup strategy for the site. At the few sites where the EPA has determined that
initial response actions have eliminated site contamination, or that any remaining
contamination will be naturally dispersed without further cleanup activities, a "No
Action" remedy is selected. In these cases, the arrows in the Progress Report are
discontinued at the "Remedy Selection" step and resume in the final "Construction
Complete" category.
>- An arrow at the "Remedial Design" stage indicates that engineers are currently
designing the technical specifications for the selected cleanup remedies and
technologies.
* An arrow marking the "Cleanup Ongoing" category means that final cleanup actions
have been started at the site and are currently underway.
«*- A arrow in the "Construction Complete" category is used only when all phases of the
site cleanup plan have been performed and the EPA has determined that no additional
construction actions are required at the site. Some sites in this category may currently
be undergoing long-term pumping and treating of groundwater, operation and
maintenance or monitoring to ensure that the completed cleanup actions continue to
protect human health and the environment.
The sites are listed in alphabetical order. Further information on the activities and progress
at each site is given in the site "Fact Sheets" published in this volume.
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Site Name
A.O. POLYMER
AMERICAN CYANAMID COMPANY
ASBESTOS DUMP
BEACHWOOD/BERKELEY WELLS
BOG CREEK FARM
BRICK TOWNSHIP LANDFILL
BRIDGEPORT RENTAL & OIL SERVICES
BROOK INDUSTRIAL PARK
BURNT FLY BOG
CALDWELL TRUCKING
CHEMICAL CONTROL CORPORATION
CHEMICAL INSECTICIDE CORPORATION
CHEMICAL LEAMAN TANK LINES, INC.
CHEMSOL, INC.
CIBA-GEIGYCORP.
CINNAMINSON GW CONTAMINATION
COMBE FILL NORTH LANDFILL
COMBE FILL SOUTH LANDFILL
COOPER ROAD SITE
trap as JL\.
County
SUSSEX
SOMERSET
MORRIS
OCEAN
MONMOUTH
OCEAN
GLOUCESTER
SOMERSET
MONMOUTH
ESSEX
UNION
MIDDLESEX
GLOUCESTER
MIDDLESEX
OCEAN
BURLINGTON
MORRIS
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CAMDEN
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Page Site Name
County
NPL Date
Initial Site Remedy Remedy Cleanup Construction
Response Studies Selected Design Ongoing Complete
41
43
45
47
49
51
53
55
57
59
61
63
65
67
70
72
74
76
78
80
COSDEN CHEMICAL COATINGS CORP.
CPS/MADISON INDUSTRIES
CURCIO SCRAP METAL
D'IMPERIO PROPERTY
DAYCO CORP./L E. CARPENTER
DELILAH ROAD > -
DENZER & SCHAFER X-RAY COMPANY
DE REWAL CHEMICAL COMPANY
DIAMOND ALKALI CO.
DOVER MUNICIPAL WELL 4
ELLIS PROPERTY
EVOR PHILLIPS LEASING
EWAN PROPERTY
FAA TECHNICAL CENTER
FAIR LAWN WELL FIELDS
FLORENCE LAND RECONTOURING INC.
FORT DIX LANDFILL
FRIED INDUSTRIES
FRIEDMAN PROPERTY
GARDEN STATE CLEANERS
BURLINGTON
MIDDLESEX
BERGEN
ATLANTIC
MORRIS
ATLANTIC
OCEAN
HUNTERDON
ESSEX '
"MORRIS
BURLINGTON
MIDDLESEX
BURLINGTON
ATLANTIC
BERGEN
BURLINGTON
BURLINGTON
MIDDLESEX
MONMOUTH
ATLANTIC
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Pago Site Nome
County
NPL Date
Inttiol Site Remedy Remedy Cleanup Construction
Response Studies Selected Design Ongoing Complete
82
84
86
88
90
92
94
96
99
101
103
105
107
109
111
114
116
118
120
122
GEMS LANDFILL
GLEN RIDGE RADIUM
GLOBAL LANDFILL
GOOSE FARM
HELEN KRAMER LANDFILL
HERCULES, INC.
HIGGINS DISPOSAL SERVICE, INC.
HIGGINS FARM
HOPKINS FARM
IMPERIAL OIL CO. INC./CHAMPION CHEM
INDUSTRIAL LATEX
JACKSON TOWNSHIP LANDFILL
JIS LANDFILL
KAUFFMAN & MINTEER INC.
KIN-BUG LANDFILL
KING OF PRUSSIA
KRYSOWATY FARM
LANDFILL & DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
LANG PROPERTY
LIPARI LANDFILL
CAMDEN
ESSEX
MIDDLESEX
OCEAN
GLOUCESTER
GLOUCESTER
SOMERSET
SOMERSET
OCEAN
MONMOUTH
BERGEN
OCEAN
MIDDLESEX
BURLINGTON
MIDDLESEX
CAMDEN
SOMERSET
BURLINGTON
"BURLINGTON
GLOUCESTER
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Page Site Name
County
NPL Date
Initial Site Remedy Remedy Cleanup Construction
Response Studies Selected Design Ongoing Complete
125
127
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131
133
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138
140
142
144
146
148
151
153
155
157
159
161
163
165
LODI MUNICIPAL WELLS
LONE PINE LANDFILL
M AND TDELISA LANDFILL
MANNHEIM AVENUE DUMP
MAYWOOD CHEMICAL COMPANY
METALTEC/AEROSYSTEMS
MONITOR DEVICES/INTERCIRCUITS, INC.
MONROE TOWNSHIP LANDFILL
MONTCLAIR/WEST ORANGE RADIUM
MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP HOUSING
MYERS PROPERTY
NASCOLITE CORPORATION
NAVAL AIR ENGINEERING CENTER
NAVAL WEAPONS STATION EARLE
NL INDUSTRIES INC.
PEPE FIELD
PICATINNY ARSENAL
PIJAK FARM
PJP LANDFILL
POHATCONG VALLEY GW CONTAMN.
BERGEN
MONMOUTH
MONMOUTH
ATLANTIC
BERGEN
SUSSEX
MONMOUTH
MIDDLESEX
ESSEX
SOMERSET
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CUMBERLAND
OCEAN
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SALEM
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County
NPL Date
Initial She Remedy Remedy Cleanup Construction
Response Studies Selected Design Ongoing Complete
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167 POMONA OAKS WELL CONTAMINATION
169 PRICE LANDFILL #1
171 RADIATION TECHNOLOGY, INC.
173 REICH FARMS
175 RENORAJNC.
177 RINGWOOD MINES /LANDFILL
179 ROCKAWAY BOROUGH WELL FIELD
181 ROCKAWAY TOWNSHIP WELLS
183 ROCKY HILL MUNICIPAL WELL
185 ROEBLING STEEL CO.
188 SAYREVILLE LANDFILL
190 SCIENTIFIC CHEMICAL PROCESSING .
192 SHARKEY LANDFILL
194 SHIELD ALLOY CORP.
1 96 SOUTH BRUNSWICK LANDFILL
1 98 SOUTH JERSEY CLOTHING CO.
200 SPENCEFARM
202 SWOPE OIL AND CHEMICAL CO.
205 SYNCON RESINS
207 TABERNACLE DRUM DUMP
ATLANTIC
ATLANTIC
MORRIS
OCEAN
MIDDLESEX
PASSAIC
MORRIS
MORRIS
SOMERSET
BURLINGTON
MIDDLESEX
BERGEN
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MIDDLESEX
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OCEAN
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HUDSON
BURLINGTON
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County
Site Remedy Remedy Cleanup Construction
NPL Date Response Studies Selected Design Ongoing Complete
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211
213
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217
220
222
224
226
228
230
232
234
UNIVERSAL OIL PRODUCTS, INC.
UPPER DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP LANDFILL
U.S. RADIUM CORP.
VENTRON/VELSICOL
VINELAND CHEMICAL CO., INC.
VINELAND STATE SCHOOL
W.R. GRACE/WAYNE INTERIM STORAGE
WALDICK AEROSPACE DEVICES, INC.
WILLIAMS PROPERTY
WILSON FARM
WITCO CHEMICAL CORP.
WOODLAND ROUTE 532 DUMP
WOODLAND ROUTE 72 DUMP
BERGEN
CUMBERLAND
ESSEX
BERGEN
CUMBERLAND
CUMBERLAND
PASSAIC
MONMOUTH
CAPE MAY
OCEAN
BERGEN
BURLINGTON
BURLINGTON
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A.O. POL
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD03025
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 05
Sussex County
1 mile northeast of Sparta
The 4-acre A.O. Polymer manufacturing plant, active since the early 1960s, produces
resins, plastics, paper coatings, and specialty polymers. In the late 1970s, the New
Jersey Department of Environmental Protection confirmed the contamination of soil,
groundwater, and surface water in the area of the chemical plant, which allegedly
resulted from substandard operational and waste disposal practices. Operators left
hundreds of leaking and deteriorated drums on the site and many had been buried
unsealed or crushed. The site has been the focus of concern from local residents and
regulatory authorities since the. early 1970s. Citizens noticed odors in well water and
the air in 1973, and reports intensified over the next few years. In 1978 , the Sparta
Health Department and the State found volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in three
domestic water wells. The State cited the facility twice for improperly discharging plant
wastewater and three times for air quality violations. The site is located near the
Wallkill River, 1/4 mile from the commercial area of Sparta. Undeveloped wetlands also
adjoin the property. Plumes of contaminated groundwater are moving toward both the
Wallkill River and the wetlands. Approximately 750 people live in the area. The site
threatens the Allentown formation, groundwater that supplies drinking water to 700
people.
Site Responsibility:
This site is being addressed through
Federal and State actions.
IMPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 12/01/82
Final Date: 09/01/83
Threats and Contaminants
Groundwater is contaminated with various VOCs and freon from previous
plant activities. The soil contains VOCs, phenols, and ketones from old
waste burial lagoons and railroad fueling. Surface water and sediments
are contaminated with various heavy metals. The plant's cooling lagoon
contained xylenes. Possible health threats include drinking contaminated
groundwater, drinking or swimming in polluted surface water, touching or
accidentally ingesting contaminated soil, or inhaling pollutants.
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A.O. POLYMER
Cleanup Approach
This site is being addressed in two stages: immediate actions and a long-term remedial
phase focusing on cleanup of the entire site.
Response Action Status
Immediate Actions: In 1980 and 1981, the State, undertook an extensive
c'eanup, removing 950 drums of hazardous wastes, 1,700 cubic yards of
contaminated soils, and 120 cubic yards of crushed drums and debris. All
liquids solids, and buried materials were removed. In 1982, the State Division, of Water
Resources installed 11 monitoring wells. In 1984, the investigation was turned over to
the State's Hazardous Site Mitigation division and, in 1986, an intensive site study
began. ; ,
Entire Site: The State-led investigation of contamination at arid around
the site will explore the nature and extent of soil/and groundwater
contamination and will recommend the best'strategies forfinal cleanup. .It
is scheduled for completion in 1990. ' ,.,,',,, 1
Environmental Progress
The removal of wastes, contaminated soils, drums; and debris ha$ greatly reduced the
potential for exposure to hazardous substances at the A.O. Polymer site while further
studies are being completed and cleanup activities are being planned.
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AMERICAN CY
COMPANY
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD002173276
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 07
Somerset County
Bound Brook
Alias:
Bound Brook Plant
The 575-acre American Cyanamid Company site was acquired in the early 1930s and
has produced a variety of pharmaceutical chemicals, dyes, rubber chemicals, elastics,
textile chemicals, and pigments. Currently, the major production is pharmaceutical
chemicals. The site is located adjacent to the Raritan River and lies above the
Brunswick Aquifer, New Jersey's second largest source of drinking water. On the site
are 27 lagoons and impoundments, both active and inactive, which have been used for
the disposal of various chemical sludges and other wastes, as well as for the treatment
of wastewaters generated at the site. Investigations conducted by the New Jersey
Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) and American Cyanamid have
documented groundwater contamination. The site is fenced and restricted.
Approximately 14,000 people live within a 3-mile radius of the site. The closest home
is 2,000 feet away, and 30 private wells lie close to the site.
Site Responsibility:
This site is being addressed through
Federal; State, and potentially
responsible parties' actions.
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 12/01/82
Final Date: 09/01/83
Threats arid Contaminants
Groundwater underlying the area is contaminated with various volatile
organic compounds (VOCs) from site production activities. Sludges and
soils sampled in on-site impoundments contain heavy metals, cyanide,
and VOCs. Drinking or accidentally touching contaminated groundwater
could pose a threat to human health. Trespassers may also be exposed
to contaminants in site sludges.
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AMERICAN CYANAMID COMPANY
Cleanup Approach
This site is being addressed in three long-term remedial phases focusing on
groundwater monitoring, cleanup of the lagoons, and cleanup of the soils.
Response Action Status
Groundwater Monitoring: American Cyanamid installed about 150
monitoring wells to check on groundwater movement and to monitor
contaminant levels. The company submits a quarterly report to the State
on the the quality of water pumped from the supply and monitoring wells. Analysis
includes a priority pollutant scan. The ongoing groundwater pumping control system
appears to have been effective in preventing contaminated seepage from moving off
site through the groundwater.
Lagoons: Under State monitoring, American Cyanamid is conducting an
intensive study of the lagoons and sludges. The company is currently
, screening various technologies for site cleanup. The technologies being
considered include incineration, other thermal treatments, bioremediatioh .using.
microorganisms, solidification, and in'-place containment. The EPA is scheduled to
select a remedy on the basis of all information in 1991. '
Soils: Under State monitoring, American Cyanamid is also conducting a
study of contaminated soils. It is scheduled for completion in 1991. Once
completed, the EPA will evaluate the investigation findings and select a
final cleanup remedy for contaminated spills on the site.
Site Facts: In 1981, American Cyariamid and the NJDEP signed an Administrative
Order on Consenf requiring the company to assess the contamination of the underlying
groundwater from the on-site impoundments and to design and enforce a site cleanup
plan. In 1988, the NJDEP signed a second Administrative Order on Consent with
American Cyanmide covering cleanup activities at the entire facility.
Environmental Progress
The groundwater monitoring and pumping activities described above have reduced
migration of contaminants from the site and are protecting groundwater supplies from
further contamination. Ongoing investigations at the American Cyanamid site will
develop cleanup strategies for addressing the lagoon and soil contamination.
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ASBESTOS
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD980654M9
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 12
Morris County
Millington
The Asbestos Dump is a 59-acre site consisting of the 11-acre Millington area and
3 satellite properties. Beginning in 1927, a succession of owners ran an asbestos
products manufacturing plant at the Millington area. It contains the largest volume of
asbestos wastes; more than 90% of this area contains such wastes. Erosion and
weathering have exposed small areas of asbestos along the river bank. One satellite
site, known as the Dietzman Tract or Great Swamp area, is located in the Great Swamp
National Wildlife Refuge, about 2 miles southeast of the Township of New Vernon.
This site was used as a refuse and asbestos disposal area for 40 years and is bounded
by Great Brook and a woodland habitat. The New Vernon Road area, about 1 mile
south of the Great Swamp area, consists of 30 acres in Meyersville. Broken asbestos
tiles and siding, as well as loose fibers, were landfilled \r\ this former corn and dairy
farm during the late 1960s. The White Bridge Road area, covering 12 acres in
Meyersville, is bounded by the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge and private
residences. This property was a farm until 1969, when the current owner started
landfilling asbestos waste from the Millington facility. The wastes are present on the
site as subsurface fill or as part of an asbestos waste mound. Disposal continued from
1970 to 1975. Afterward, the owner graded and seeded the dumping areas and
converted the property into a horse farm. The main site lies in a residential and
commercial area. Approximately 650 people live within a mile of the Millington site,
and the site itself currently employs approximately 200 people.
Site Responsibility:
This site is being addressed through
Federal and potentially responsible
parties' actions.
IMPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 12/01/82
Final Date: 09/01/83
Threats and Contaminants
Groundwater and soil contain heavy metals, volatile organic compounds
(VOCs), phthalates, phenols, and asbestos. Sediments contain low levels
of VOCs, phthalates, and heavy metals including lead and mercury.
Surface water contains phthalates and heavy metals including cadmium,
chromium, and silver. Children playing on the unfenced site could inhale
or accidentally ingest asbestos found in soils and dusts. One of the
satellite sites is in the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge; tourists and
wildlife at this refuge are threatened by site contaminants.
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ASBESTOS DUMP
Cleanup Approach -
This site is being addressed in three stages: an immediate action and two long-term
remedial phases focusing on cleanup of the Millington area and cleanup of the satellite
areas.
Response Action Status
Immediate Action: In 1983, the parties potentially responsible for the
site contamination restabilized the Passaic River bank, correcting erosion
that took place during heavy spring rains.
Millington Cleanup: The remedies selected by the EPA for cleaning up
the Millington area include: (1) installing a soil cover on areas of exposed
asbestos; (2) building a chain-link security fence around all areas of known
__- or suspected asbestos disposal; (3) protecting and stabilizing the slope
along the base of the asbestos mound embankment; (4) building channels to divert
surface runoff, (5) conducting operations, maintenance, and long-term monitoring; (6)
restricting development of the asbestos fill areas and use of groundwater on site; and
(7) continuing studies of technologies that will permanently destroy or immobilize
asbestos. In 1990, the potentially responsible parties submitted a work plan for the
technical designs and specifications for the final cleanup'at the site. The design field
work began in 1989, with cleanup scheduled to begin in 1990.
Satellite Areas: Under EPA monitoring, the potentially responsible parties
have begun an intensive study of their pollution problems. This
, ^ investigation is exploring the soil and water pollution at the three subsites
and will recommend the best strategies for final cleanup. It is scheduled for completion
in 1992.
Site Facts: The EPA and the potentially responsible parties signed an Administrative
Order on Consent in 1985, under which the parties agreed to perform site studies. In
1989 the parties and the EPA signed a Unilateral Order for the cleanup activities.
Environmental Progress
The restabilization of the river bank described above greatly reduced the potential for
additional contamination of surface water at the Asbestos Dump site while further
studies are being completed and cleanup activities are being planned.
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BEACHWOOD
WELLS
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD980654123
Site Description
ERKELEY REGION 2
^^"^^'^ CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 13
Ocean County
Between the Garden State Parkway and Route 9
Alias:
Beachwood Plaza Shopping Center
The Beachwood/Berkeley Wells site lies in the New Jersey Pinelands region, which
consists of reserved, protected, and preserved lands in Berkeley Township and
Beachwood Borough. In 1982, a citizen's call prompted well analyses that discovered
lead in 20% of the Beachwood wells and 4% of the Berkeley wells sampled. As of
1,982, County health officials had closed 128 residential wells served by the Cohansey
Aquifer due to excessive levels of lead. This aquifer is the major source of drinking
water for area residents. The source of the contamination is unknown; however,
naturally corrosive water may be leaching lead from residential plumbing. The New
Jersey Department of Environmental Protection immediately ordered Beachwood
Borough to extend its public water supply to all homes within the Borough east of the
Garden State Parkway and required all homes in that area to hook up to it. In 1986, the
EPA studied Beachwood homes using public water and Berkeley homes using well
water. The overall result of the investigation indicated that residential plumbing
systems are the primary cause for lead contamination with a minor contribution from
the area's native groundwater. Beachwood Borough is densely populated and is
.located in an urban setting. Berkeley Township is more rural and not densely
populated. Groundwater distributed through both public and private wells serves nearly
21,000 people.
Site Responsibility:
This site is being addressed through
Federal and State actions.
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 12/01/82
Final Date:, 09/01/83
Threats and Contaminants
Groundwater contains elevated levels of lead, copper, and manganese.
Drinking water contaminated with lead is a possible health threat. The
site lies in the New Jersey Pinelands region, a noted wildlife habitat and
groundwater recharge area.
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BEACHWOOD/BERKELEY WELLS
Cleanup Approach.
This site is being addressed in two stages: an emergency action and a long-term
remedial phase focusing on cleanup of the entire site.
Response Action Status
Emergency Action: In 1982, affected homes within Beachwood Borough
were connected to a public water supply. , , ,.
Entire Site: The EPA attributed contamination at this site to the local ,
plumbing system and the natural corrosiveness of the aquifer and
recommended no further cleanup action. The State took over future
responsibility for the site. State and local health officials continue to
educate local homeowners in the ways of minimizing the effects of lead in the drinking
water. Administrative procedures to delete the site from the NPL have been1 initiated.
Site Facts: In 1982, an Administrative Order required Beachwood Borough to extend
its water supply to all Borough homes east of the Garden State Parkway and required
these homes to hook up to the system.
Environmental Progress
The emergency action described above eliminated the possibility of drinking
contaminated groundwater at the Beachwood/Berkeley Wells site. Since the , .
contamination at the site is due to natural conditions of the groundwate'r, the EPA has
recommended that no further actions be taken. The safety of nearby residents is
protected through connection to safe public drinking water supplies.
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BOG CREEK
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD063157150
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 04
Monmouth County
Howell Township
A 4-acre disposal area lies on the 12-acre Bog Creek Farm and consists of an excavated
pond, bog, and trench. Between 1973 and 1974, organic solvents and paint residues
were dumped around a trench in the eastern part of the property. Waste sampling
revealed a wide variety of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and heavy metals. Some
chemicals moved into the groundwater, which carried them to the pond and bog, as
well as to the north branch of Squankum Brook. Contaminant levels in the north branch
of Squankum Brook decrease markedly with distance from the site and do not appear.
to have an appreciable effect on the Manasquan River. The site lies in a rural,
agricultural, and recreational area. Farms raising horses, nursery stock, vegetables, . ..
grain, sod, and flowers are situated nearby. The Allaire State Park is 1/2 mile east of
the site and is used by golfers, fishermen, hunters, and equestrians. There are two
homes on the site and several more about 500 feet northwest on Squankum Park
Road. Approximately 900 people live within 1 mile of the site. Farmingdale, 3 miles
north of the site, has approximately 1,400 residents. Groundwater is the sole drinking
water source for residents near the site and also is used for irrigation. Recreation
occurs in nearby surface waters. ; : ; -; . ' .''';'
Site Responsibility:
This site is being addressed through:
Federal and potentially responsible
parties' actions.
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 12/01/82
. 'Final Date: 09/01/83
IV
Threats and Contaminants
On-site groundwater and surface water contain various VOCs. Sediments
are contaminated with VOCs, phthalates, and pesticides. The soil is
contaminated with pesticides, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and
heavy metals. Sludges on site contain VOCs and heavy metals. People
are at potential health risk through the ingestion of and direct contact with
contaminated groundwater, surface water, soil, and sediments.
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BOG CREEK FARM
Cleanup Approach
This site is being addressed in three stages: initial actions and two long-term remedial
p/rases focusing on source control at the site and groundwater and sediment cleanup.
Response Action Status
Initial Actions: In 1984, the site owner pumped wastes from the disposal
pits, hauled the wastes to an EPA-approved landfill, and backfilled the pits.
Since 1974, the EPA installed test pits, trenches, and monitoring wells on
site as part of the investigation to determine the nature and extent of contamination,
Source Control: In 1985, the EPA selected a remedy for controlling the,
source of the contamination including: (1) removing wastewater and
sediments from the pond and bog; (2) regrading and covering the ponder
and bog; (3) treating the wastewater on site and discharging cleaned water
to the nearby stream; (4) excavating the contaminated waste deposits and soil; (5) -
incinerating excavated materials at a temporary facility on site or at an EPA-approved
facility off site; (6) conducting further analysis of soil left behind to see if further
cleanup is necessary; (7) evaluating innovative technology to treat remaining soil, if
necessary; (8) covering the excavated area with a compacted soil cap to keep rainwater
out; (9) building a security fence around the site and work areas; and (10) starting a
monitoring program to assess the effectiveness and reliability of the cleanup strategy.
The EPA completed the engineering design for this remedy in 1988. Incineration
activities began in 1990, and all source control actions are scheduled for completion in
late 1990. The work is being managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Groundwater and Sediment Cleanup: In 1989, the EPA selected a
remedy for cleaning up groundwater and brook sediments on and around
the site including: (1) extracting, treating, and reinjecting groundwater to
restore the Upper Kirkwood Aquifer to identified cleanup goals; (2)
excavating and incinerating contaminated sediments from the north branch of
Squankum Brook; (3) disposing of the incineration residues on site; and (4) restoring the
stream bed with clean sand and soil similar to that existing now. The EPA began the
engineering design for this remedy in 1989. !
Environmental Progress
Pumping and removing the wastes from the pits have greatly reduced the potential for
exposure to contaminated materials at the Bog Creek Farm site while further studies
and cleanup activities are taking place.
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BRICK TOWNSH
LANDFILL
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD980505176
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 03
Ocean County
Brick Township
Aliases:
French's Landfill
McCormick's Dump
The 42-acre Brick Township Landfill, operated for more than 30 years, accepting
sewage;, septic, solid/bulk liquid, and other wastes. Also, over 1,800 drums of
chemical wastes were re'portedly disposed of at the landfill In 1971. The landfill was
privately owned until :1973; when it was acquired and operated by Brick Township until
it was closed in 1979. Although the site'is-partially fenced, trespassers frequently
enter. Contaminants, appear to be migrating from the landfill with the groundwater in a
southeasterly direction. Approximately 3,000 people live within a 1-mile radius of the
site. Residential areas are nearby, and new development has started: Groundwater is
the source of public and private drinking supplies for the 58,000 people living within a
3-mile radius of the site. Sampling in 1987 indicated no contamination in the private or
municipal wells. , .
Site Responsibility: Tnjs sjte js being,addressed through
' Federal, StateV and potentially
responsible parties'actions.
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 12/01/82
Final Date: 09/01/83
Threats and Contaminants
Sampling of on-site and nearby wells in 1987 showed elevated levels of
cadmium and a low-level presence of volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
in some monitoring wells in and around the site. Sediments and leachate
are contaminated with various heavy metals. VOCs are found in soil from
a test pit, and pesticides are found in the septage pits. Although some
area residences rely on private wells for drinking water, most are
connected to'a municipal water well. However, many private wells not
used fordrinking are being.used for industrial purposes and for lawn and
garden maintenance. Thus, there is a threat of ingestion or contact with
contaminated groundwater.
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Cleanup Approach
This site is being addressed in two stages: an immediate action and s long-term
remedial phase focusing on cleanup of the entire site.
Response Action Status
Immediate Action: In 1982, Brick Township, under State monitoring,
conducted a surface cleanup at the site, including the removal of about
150 aboveground drums and filling and venting three septage pits. -
Entire Site: Presently, the Brick Township Landfill Action Committee.is : >
investigating the contamination at the site and is evaluating cleanup
alternatives. The study is scheduled for completion in 1993;. at which time
the EPA will select the remedies for the cleanup of the site.
Site Facts: In 1982, the State and Brick Township entered into a 'Consent Orcterthat ,
required the Township to conduct a surface cleanup of the site. In 1985,,the Order was
amended to establish a Brick Township Landfill Action Committee, composed of State.
and Township officials, to perform a long-term study of the site. ' :
Environmental Progress
The removal of drums and filling and venting of septage pits have greatly reduced the
potential for exposure to contaminated materials at the Brick Township Landfill site
while further studies are being completed and cleanup activities are being planned..
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BRIDGEPOR
OIL SERVICES
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD053292652
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 01
Gloucester County
1 mile east of Bridgeport in Logan Township
Alias:
Bridgeport Water Lin
The 30-acre Bridgeport Rental and Oil site is a former waste oil storage and recovery
facility located in Logan Township, 1 mile east of Bridgeport and 2 miles south of the
Delaware River. The property bears a tank farm consisting of approximately 100 tanks
and process vessels, drums, tank trucks, and a 13-acre waste oil and wastewater
lagoon. The facility is no longer in operation. A court order prohibits commercial waste
handling activities here. Wastes remain in the lagoon and in the storage tanks. The
lagoon contains about 2 1/2 million gallons of polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB)-
contaminated oil, 60,000 cubic yards of PCB-contaminated sediments and sludge, and
70 million gallons of contaminated wastewater. The wastewater, as well as the on-site
groundwater, is contaminated with volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Pollution has
migrated in the groundwater up to 600 feet away from the lagoon. The storage tanks
contain sludge and sediment material similar to that in the lagoon. The area
surrounding the site is primarily rural and agricultural. An active peach orchard borders
the site's western edge. Cedar Swamp, a tidal area, lies to the east and leads to Little
Timber Creek, a tributary of the Delaware River. The lagoon has threatened repeatedly
to breach its dike, and did so once in the early 1970s, causing widespread vegetative
damage to about 3 acres of land. The aquifer under the site is used for drinking water
by about 800 people in the Bridgeport area. Groundwater is generally believed to flow
north toward the Delaware River, although local flow is radially directed away from the
lagoon. Domestic water supply wells lie to the north, northwest, and west of the site;
10 of them are within 50 to 1,000 feet of the site.
site Responsibility: This site is being addressed through
Federal and State actions.
Threats and Contaminants
IMPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 10/01/81
Final Date: 09/01/83
PCBs and VOCs, including benzene and methylene chloride, have
entered groundwater from materials disposed at the site. Sediments and
sludges contain PCBs and other organic contaminants and metals
including lead, cadmium, chromium, and barium. PCB-laden oil residues
have been found in surface water. Tanks on site contain materials similar
to those in the lagoon. People may be at risk by drinking contaminated
groundwater. The nearby tidal wetland is an ecologically sensitive area,
and contamination threatens the habitat of the last White Cedar Swamp
fowl.
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Cleanup Approach
The site is being addressed in three stages: an emergency action and two long-term
remedial phases focusing on cleanup at the lagoon and tank farm areas and
groundwater treatment.
Response Action Status
Emergency Actions: The EPA sent emergency workers to the lagoon on
the several occasions when it threatened to overflow its dike. The
following actions were taken: (1) in 1981, the failing dike was reinforced,
raising the height by about 5 feet; (2) in 1982, the EPA pumped down the lagoon 2 feet
and treated the liquids removed; (3) affected homes were provided with filtration units
for their well water; (4) in 1983, the lagoon level was lowered again by 2 feet; (5) in
early 1984, an initial cleanup measure was taken to stop leaks from the southeastern
corners of the lagoon; and (6) in late 1984, workers returned for cleanup and,
replacement when a failed boom spilled 50 gallons of PCB-contaminated oil.
Lagoon, Tank Farm, and Wells: In 1984, the EPA selected the following
remedies for cleanup of the lagoon, tank farm, and wells: (1) removing oily
waste, contaminated sludges, and polluted water from the lagoon and
treating them by on-site incineration; (2) excavating and disposing of
drums on the site; (3) continuing to pump to prevent the further spread of
contaminated groundwater and to contain any pollutants that may escape during lagoon
excavation; (4) removing all tanks and contained waste; and (5) installing a water supply
line from Bridgeport to homes with contaminated wells. Between 1987 and 1988, 100
tanks, many of which still contained hazardous wastes, were demolished and removed.
More than 250,000 gallons of oils and sludges contaminated with PCBs and about 1
million gallons of liquids were removed from the tanks and taken to EPA-approved
disposal facilities, as was debris from the buildings, tanks, vessels, drums, and
excavated pipelines. In addition, about 21 million gallons of lagoon wastewater were
treated through the on-site treatment system. The drinking water line to 15 affected
homes was completed in 1987. The State undertook responsibility for the design and
implementation of this action. In 1989, a contract was awarded to commence cleanup
by the incineration of lagoon wastes (oil, sediment, and sludges) and area soils.
Approximately 70 million gallons of lagoon wastewater will be treated on site in the
treatment system used previously. This process is expected to take approximately 3
years.
Groundwater: The EPA is undertaking a second study of the site to
determine what the best strategies will be for cleaning up groundwater
and related contamination. The investigation has been initiated and is
slated for completion in 1993. The scope of the second phase of this cleanup will be
determined by the findings of this investigation.
Site Facts: In June 1982, the Department of Justice, on behalf of the EPA, 'entered
into a Consent Decree with the owners and operators of the site under the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).
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Environmental Progress
The numerous emergency cleanup actions taken at the Bridgeport Rental and Oil
facility have greatly-reduced the potential for accidental contact with hazardous
materials and completed cleanup of wastewater and other hazardous wastes left on
site. Additionally, local residents have been provided with safe drinking water. The
EPA determined that the site was safe while further investigations leading to a final
selection of a remedy for the groundwater and related contamination are taking place.
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BROOK INDUS
PARK
NEW JERSEY
EPA TD# NJD078251675
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 12
Somerset County
Bound Brook
Aliases:
Jame Fine Chemical
Blue Spruce Chemical
The Brook Industrial Park, a 4 1/2-acre complex of light industries and warehouses, lies
on the northern bank of the Raritan River in a heavily industrialized area of Bound Brook.
The site is flanked by railroads and a commercial and residential area. The facility dates
back to the late 1800s, but the operations of concern have a more recent tenure.
Industrial, chemical, and pesticide production and storage began in 1971, when Blue
Spruce International occupied part of the facility. Several operations were cited for poor
housekeeping and waste disposal practices. Several shops of concern have operated
in the industrial park, including Blue Spruce Chemical, Jame Fine Chemicals,. Inc., and
National Metal Finishings Corp. Jame Fine Chemicals' history of waste handling
features the direct discharge of wastewaterto the Raritan; open storage of waste oils,
sludges, and organic wastes; and suspected discharge of wastewater into a septic tank
and leachfield in an unknown location. National Metal Finishings dumped organic
solvents and heavy metal wastes into unlined cinder block pits inside its facility;
wastewater levels in these pits reportedly rise and fall with the water table levels. Blue
Spruce International produced pesticides that were banned in the U.S. and could only
be exported. The facility stored Agent Orange, which contains traces of dioxin. The
company stored as many as 300 drums containing a wide range of hazardous
compounds on the site. Blue Spruce is suspected of discharging pesticide wastes to
the drainage ditch and the Raritan and was cited for illegally discharging chemicals to
the Industrial Sewage Pumping Station, where workers reportedly became ill as a
result. Workers at nearby operations have also become ill from releases from the site.
An alleyway between this company and a neighboring corporation was found to be
contaminated with dioxin and became the focus of an EPA emergency response. The
materials that several shops used or processed have mixed and migrated into the
groundwater. The surrounding area is heavily industrialized and residential. Public and
private wells within 3 miles of the site provide water to an estimated 613,000 people.
One private well lies within 1/4 mile of the site. However, these wells are believed to
be upgradientot the site. The Raritan River, adjacent to the site, is used for
recreational and commercial purposes.
Site Responsibility:
This site is being addressed through
Federal actions.
IMPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 06/24/88
Final Date: 10/04/89
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Threats and Contaminants
The building flooring, as well as soils and waters in the basement at Blue
Spruce, contain a wide variety of pesticides and volatile organic
compounds (VOCs). Dioxin was detected in the flooring and basement
soil. A wide range of pesticides have been found in monitoring wells
, downgradient from the site. Sludges and discharges from sewers at'
Ja'me Fine contain a score of VOCs. Outdoor soils at Blue Spruce are
contaminated with more than 20 pesticides, many VOCs, and dioxin.
Outside soils at Jame Fine contain VOCs and semi-volatile organics. At
National Metal Finishings, a subsurface pit revealed heavy metals, VOCs,
and inorganics. Surface water on the site and runoff'to the Raritan River
revealed pesticide contamination. Direct contact with or accidental
ingestion of contaminated soil, surface water, or groundwater may cause
adverse health effects.
Cleanup Approach
The site is being addressed in two stages: emergency actions and a long-term
remedial phase directed at cleanup of the entire site.
Response Action Status
Emergency Actions: In 1983, the EPA used emergency funds to seal
and lock the Blue Spruce building and to cover the dioxin-
contaminated area with asphalt.
Entire Site: In 1989, the EPA began an intensive study of pollution
problems at this complex site. The investigation will explore the
nature of soil and groundwater pollution, determine its extent, and
recommend the best strategies for final cleanup. It is scheduled for completion in
late 1992. The investigation will focus on several facilities within Brook Industrial
Park that.are believed to be contributors to the contamination.
Site Facts: In April 1980, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
(NJDEP) filed an Administrative Order on Consent citing Jame Fine Chemicals for
illegal discharge of cooling water to the Raritan River. In December 1980, the
NJDEP issued an Administrative Orderto Blue Spruce ordering immediate cleanup
of the facility. In August 1985, the NJDEP cited National Metal and Brook Industrial
Park for unlicensed discharges of metal plating waste into groundwater starting in
1977.
Environmental Progress
The emergency closing of the Blue Spruce facility and covering the dioxin-contaminated
areas with asphalt greatly reduced the potential for exposure to hazardous materials at
the Brook Industrial Park site. Analysis of site conditions led the EPA to determine that
no further immediate actions are needed while studies and selection of final remedies
are proceeding. J
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BURNT FLY B
NEW JERSEY
EPAED#NJD98050
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 04
Monmouth County and
Middlesex County
Marlboro Township
Site Description
Burnt Fly Bog is a semi-rural area covering about 1,700 acres, mostly in Marlboro
Township, but extending into Middlesex County near Marlboro and the New Jersey
Pine Barrens. Contamination at the site began during the 1950s and the early 1960s,
with the direct dumping and spreading of hazardous materials in the upland portion of
the bog. Treatment and disposal facilities for oily wastes at the edge of the;site were
poorly built and improperly operated. Over the years, this site was operated under
several owners, and the facilities degenerated to several abandoned waste oil lagoons,
contaminated waste piles, and .buried and exposed drummed wastes. In addition to
the oil reprocessing activities, the site was subjected to sanitary landfilling and sand and
gravel pit operations. About 10 acres were directly contaminated. Uncontrolled
discharges from all these upland waste sources to adjoining wetlands have resulted in
groundwater and oil contamination over 60 acres. An auto salvage yard, a few
scattered residences, and a horse farm are located nearby. The site is a groundwater
discharge area for the Englishtown Aquifer. Groundwater.flows to the surface and
drains into Deep Run. The nearest people are located about 1,000 feet away from the
site, and the nearest well is 200 feet away. Approximately 1,100 people live within a
1-mile radius, and 15,000 people within a 3-mile radius rely on public or private wells for
their drinking water supplies. Streams and wetlands drain the site, and surface water is
used for recreation. , ,
Site Responsibility: This site is being addressed through
Federal and State actions. ; *
IMPL LISTING HISTORY
, - Proposed Date: 10/01/81
Final Date: 09/01/83
Threats and Contaminants
Soils and sediments contain polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and lead,
Surface water contains lead from runoff from the adjacent wetlands.
People may come into contact with site contaminants by accidentally
ingesting polluted soils or dusts; eating fish, wild berries, or wild game
from the bog; or inhaling the toxic products of burning PCBs during a fire
such as one that occurred on the site in 1973. The site is located in a
fringe area of the environmentally sensitive New Jersey Pine Barrens. In
addition, further endangerment of Deep Run could threaten the drinking
water of residents in Perth Amboy, who use the stream as a potable
water supply source.
March 1990
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Cleanup Approach
The site is being addressed in four stages: emergency actions and three long-term
remedial phases focusing on cleanup of the uplands area, cleanup of the Westerly
Wetlands, and further investigations of the entire site.
Response Action Status
Emergency Actions: In 1982, EPA emergency crews went to work in the
upland section of the site. They repaired the earthen dike the State had
built to hold back lagoon contents. They also installed a security fence
around the lagoons and drums.
Uplands Area: The EPA selected a remedy to clean up the Uplands Area
in 1983, which included: (1) excavating hazardous substances in lagoon 1,
the asphalt pile area, the tar patch area, and the drummed waste area and
disposing of them off site in EPA-approved facilities; (2) excavating and
removing hazardous materials in lagoons 2, 3, and 4, the northerly wetlands, and the
contaminated soils area; (3) restoring the original site contours and replanting the area;
(4) designing a comprehensive 5-year groundwater monitoring program and testing 8 '
residential wells; and (5) studying the Westerly Wetlands further to determine the
extent of contamination there. All of the contaminated soil and sludge have been
excavated. Nearly 85,000 tons of soil have been removed and disposed of at approved
landfills. This,total includes approximately 10,000 tons of stabilized sludge.
Approximately 1,000 tons of PCB-contaminated sludge remain on the site, awaiting
removal and incineration. The final disposal of this sludge is expected to occur in 1990.
Westerly Wetlands: The remedy selected for this area includes: (1)
excavating 5,600 cubic yards of contaminated materials that have migrated
past the Westerly Wetlands to the downstream area; (2) disposing of
these substances in the same manner in which Upland Area wastes are
being handled; (3) containing the contaminated soils in the Westerly Wetlands by
means of a sedimentation basin and appropriate diversion controls; (4) building a
security fence and access road around the Westerly Wetlands; and (5) conducting
studies on the most promising treatment alternatives for the Westerly Wetlands the
Northerly Wetlands, and the contaminated soils area. The State began the engineering
design for this remedy in 1989, and it is scheduled for completion in 1991. The final
remedy for contaminated soils will be determined based on the treatability studies
described above and the studies to be conducted in the third remedial phase.
Entire Site: The State will begin intensive studies designed to identify
the final remedy for contaminated materials in the Westerly Wetlands, the
Northerly Wetlands, and the contaminated soil area. This investigation will
begin after a wetlands risk evaluation and impact study is finished.
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Environmental Progress
Construction of a dike and security fence around the lagoons and drums by EPA
emergency crews and the removal and disposal of the contaminated soils and sludge in
the Uplands area have greatly reduced the potential for accidental contact with
hazardous materials and for contaminated liquids to migrate from the site. The site has
been determined to be safe while further investigations into the wetlands and
contaminated soil areas are planned.
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CALD WELL T
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD048798953
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 11
i
Essex County
Fairfield Township
Alias:
Fairfield Boro Site
The 11-acre Caldwell Trucking site consists of several lots used for the disposal of
residential, commercial, and industrial septic waste in unlined lagoons and steel holding
tanks from the early 1950s until 1984. Septic wastes were placed in the open lagoons
and sodium hypochlorite, a disinfectant, was added. The waste was allowed to settle
for a period of time, and eventually, the liquid phase was pumped out and trucked to a
large seepage lagoon located in the far northwestern portion of the site The seepage
lagoon was utilized from 1968 to 1973. After 1973, Caldwell installed aboveground
storage tanks to store the wastes transported to the site. All the open, unlined lagoons
were backfilled with the exception of one that was covered with plywood. By 1984,
the tanks were no longer used, and Caldwell operated solely as a transport facility until
1988, at which time the business was closed. Another neighboring company may have
contributed to the groundwater contamination through spillage of solvents and the
misuse of an old septic system. There are about 500 single family homes located in a
heavily populated area within 1 mile of the site. Since 1981, over 100 private wells and
2 municipal wells in the area have been taken out of service due to contamination. The
affected residents have been supplied with municipal water. The contaminated
groundwater plume originating from the site is moving toward the Passaic River, which
is used for recreational activities.
Site Responsibility:
This site is being addressed through
Federal actions.
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 12/01/82
Final Date: 09/01/83
Threats and Contaminants
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) were detected in air samples taken
along the periphery of the site near the seepage lagoon during drilling
operations. The groundwater on and off site is significantly contaminated
with VOCs including trichloroethylene (TCE) and chloroform.
Polychlorinated biphenyls (RGBs) were detected in distant off-site
sediments. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), RGBs, and VQCs
were detected in subsurface site soils and metals in surface soils. VOCs
were detected in off-site surface water, an unnamed tributary to
Deepavaal Brook, Deepavaal Brook, and the Passaic River, respectively, in
March 1990
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decreasing concentrations. Drinking of contaminated groundwater is a
potential health threat as long as contaminated wells continue to be used.
Other health threats include exposure related to accidentally ingesting
contaminated surface water, groundwater, soil, or sediments, or inhaling
contaminated air. There also may be a health risk associated with eating
fish from the area surface waters.
Cleanup Approach
The site is being addressed in two long-term remedial phases focus ing on cleanup of
the entire site and an off-site contamination study. . . |
Response Action Status
Entire Site: The first cleanup phase is separated into three eve.nts: (1)
residential water line hookups; (2) restoration of municipal well No. 7; and
(3) cleanup of the site. The final selection of cleanup technologies to
address site contamination included: (1) excavating and treating, through
the addition of heat, approximately 28,000 cubic yards of contaminated soils and waste
materials; (2) disposing treated soils in a secure landfill to be constructed at,the site in
accordance with Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) requirements; (3)
restoring a lost potable water resource by providing treatment, through air stripping, of
municipal public water supply well No. 7; (4) providing an alternate water supply for
residents potentially affected by groundwater contamination from the site; and (5)
preparing a supplemental investigation to identify the extent and other sources of
groundwater contamination and to develop and evaluate appropriate cleanup
alternatives. The EPA is developing the technical specifications for well restoration and
site cleanup, with activities scheduled to begin in 1990 and 1991. In the summer of
1989, the EPA connected the remaining 50 homes and 10 commercial establishments
in the plume area to municipal water.
Off-Site Study: The EPA will install groundwater recovery wells equipped
with pumps at various locations throughout the study area to intercept
contaminated groundwater. An air stripper will be constructed to treat
, . extracted groundwater. An effluent pipe, which will lead to either
Deepavaal Creek or the Passaic River, will be constructed. Design of this cleanup
action will begin in 1990. Pumping and treating of the groundwater will last about 30
years.
Environmental Progress
The provision of an alternate drinking water supply to the affected homes and
businesses in the area of the Caldwell Trucking site has significantly reduced the
potential for exposure to contaminated groundwater. Threats from open lagoons and
contaminated soils presently are being addressed in an immediate action to cover
lagoons and restrict site access. These actions are making the site safer to area
residents. , M
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CHEMICAL
CORPORATI
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD000607481
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 07
Union County
Elizabeth
The Chemical Control Corporation (CCC) site consists of 2 acres and a portion of the
Elizabeth River. The site area, formerly a marsh, is flat and barely above sea level The
surrounding area is mostly industrial. From 1970 to 1978, CCC operated as a hazardous
waste storage, treatment, and disposal facility accepting various types of chemicals
including: acids, arsenic, bases, cyanides, flammable solvents, polychlorinated
biphenyls (PCBs), compressed gases, biological agents, and pesticides. Throughout its
operations, CCC was cited for discharge and waste storage violations. In 1979, the
State of New Jersey initiated a site cleanup that included bulk solids and liquids, drums
at and below the soil surface, gas cylinders, infectious wastes, radioactive wastes
highly explosive liquids, debris, tanks, and 3 feet of soil. Excavated soil areas were
replaced with a 3-foot gravel cover. An explosion and fire in 1980 interrupted the site
cleanup and created additional cleanup needs by destroying the site and reportedly
launching drums of burning waste into the air. Contaminated runoff trom firefighting
efforts entered the Elizabeth River. After the fire and explosion, the cleanup was
accelerated and was completed in 1981. As of 1983, the site was a fenced gravel lot
with approximately 200 gas cylinders and 11 trailers waiting for disposal. Contaminated
soil remains under the gravel. The storm drains at the site have also been blocked
There are approximately 14,250 residents within 1 mile of the site. One residence is
located within 200 feet of the site, and densely populated neighborhoods are located
across the Elizabeth River. Drinking water comes from surface water sources.
Site Responsibility: This site is being addressed through
Federal actions.
Threats and Contaminants
ZA
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 10/01/81
Final Date: 09/01/83
The sediments of the Elizabeth River and the on-site soils are
contaminated with volatile organic compounds (VOCs), pesticides, acid
and base/neutral extractables, and metals. The subsoil, is contaminated
with VOCs. Eating contaminated fish, shellfish, crabs, and other marine
organisms and direct contact with sediments in the Elizabeth River may
be potential health threats. Other industrial pollution sources in the area
probably contribute to contamination in the Elizabeth River. The site is
located near estuaries and critical habitats for estuarine fauna; these areas
could be threatened by contaminated waters and sediments.
March 1990
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Cleanup Approach '
The site is being addressed in two stages: immediate actions and a long-term remedial
phase directed at cleanup of the entire site.
Response Action Status
X* Immediate Actions: The EPA performed immediate actions at the site to
ensure human and environmental safety. These included: (1) packing 181
_»m..Ji:i:i.1.J. gas cylinders in safe containers and installing additional pressure gauges .
on them; (2) removing and decontaminating 11 box trailers and 1 vacuum truck; (3)
clearing plugged storm sewers; (4) sampling and removing 187 gas cylinders that were
left at the site and 1 taken from the Elizabeth River; (5) designing a device used for
sampling and compressing gases into new cylinders; (6) performing a limited site
investigation and a focused evaluation of the alternatives for cleanup to confirm reports
that drums from the site had entered the river; and (7) removing all the containers that
were found adjacent to the site. Subsequently, new cylinder gauges were installed,
storm sewer catch basins and grates at the site were reconstructed, curbing was
constructed to prevent runoff of contaminated sediments, and five box trailers were
decontaminated. The gas cylinder cleanup is complete. Harmless gases were vented,
while certain easily treated gases were neutralized on site. Dangerous gase.sjiave. :
been shipped off site for proper disposal. The EPA plans to transport hazardous
materials generated by these cleanup actions to a federally approved disposal site.
Entire Site: The cleanup technologies chosen to address VOC-
contaminated soil on site include: (1) combining the contaminated soil
with a neutralizer that will harden so that the contaminants cannot migrate
WMV from the site; (2) removing debris from earlier cleanup actions, including
water collected while installing monitoring wells, items recovered from the Elizabeth
River under the initial cleanup action, used disposable equipment, and the
decontamination pad; (3) sealing the sanitary sewer line under the site where it
connects to the South Front Street storm sewer; (4) repair of the berm that separates
the site from the Elizabeth River; and (5) collecting and analyzing environmental
samples to ensure the effectiveness of the remedy, including an evaluation after 5
years to assess its protectiveness of public health and the environment. A pilot study
to determine effectiveness of cleanup actions is expected to be completed by 1990.
Site Facts: In January 1979, the State, through litigation, placed the company in
receivership.
Environmental Progress
The EPA has performed numerous immediate actions at the Chemical Control Corp.
site which have greatly reduced the potential for exposure to hazardous materials on
the site. Remedy selections have been made for the soil contamination, arid further
studies leading to a permanent cleanup of the Elizabeth River sediment contamination
are expected to be completed soon. The EPA has determined that the site is safe
while it awaits final cleanup. ^,
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CHEMICAL IN
CORPORATI
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD980484653
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 15
Middlesex County
Edison Township
The Chemical Insecticide Corporation (CIC) Site is located in Edison Township and
occupies about 6 acres. The property was formerly occupied by a number of industrial
companies. CIC used the site from 1958 to 1970 for processing various pesticides
including herbicides that often contained dioxin as an impurity. In the
mid-1960s, the Edison Department of Health and Human Resources became
concerned about odors, discharges, and on-site fires. The Department ordered the
facility to stop discharging wastewater, oversaw disposal of leaking drums to eliminate
an odor problem, and ordered the closing of two on-site lagoons. CIC declared
bankruptcy in 1970. Piscataway Associates bought the property and demolished the
production.facilities in 1975. As part of a State-wide dioxin screening program, the
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection sampled soil from the site and
found dioxin, triggering more detailed investigations. There are approximately 77 000
people living within 3 miles of the site. A stream and a river that are used for recreation
run near the site. Groundwater is a backup water supply in the event of water
shortages in the area.
Site Responsibility: This site is being addressed through
Federal actions.
IMPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 10/26/89
Threats and Contaminants
The groundwater is contaminated with volatile organic compounds
(VOCs), including benzene and trichloroethane; pesticides such as lindane;
and arsenic. The soil and sediments are contaminated with pesticides,
arsenic, and dioxin. Runoff from the site contained arsenic and the
herbicide dinoseb. Workers and others on:site could be exposed to
contaminants by touching soil or inhaling contaminated dust.
Contaminated surface water runoff presents exposure risks on nearby
properties. Continued off-site groundwater migration could affect wells in
the area. .
March 1990
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Cleanup Approach
The site is being addressed in three stages: immediate actions and two long-term
remedial phases focusing on surface water runoff and cleanup of source materials and
groundwater.
Response Action Status
Immediate Actions: A 6-foot chain-link fence, encompassing a portion of
the existing fence/was constructed to restrict access to the detected
» contaminants. Fifteen warning signs were posted, and a snow fence was
erected around the catchment. In addition, 202 tons of crushed stone were applied to
improve the utility road adjacent to the drainage ditch. A second action involved
cleaning up the drainage ditch, which overflowed into the parking lot. The ditch was
unplugged, the berm was improved, and the parking lot was cleaned Risks associated
with contaminated surface water were reduced, but not completely eliminated. -
Contaminated Surface Water Runoff: Actions selected for cleanup
include: (1) grading the site; (2) installing barriers to reduce surface water
from leaving or entering the site; and (3) installing an impermeable cap over
the site and controlled release of -uncontaminated runoff from the cap. The
technical design for these activities is expected to be completed in 1990, with
construction slated for completion in 1991.
Source Materials and Groundwater: The EPA is conducting an
investigation of the sources of hazardous waste materials and
groundwater contamination and is expected to complete it in 1991.
Environmental Progress
Installation of a security fence around the site and the other actions taken to control the
migration of the contamination have greatly reduced the immediate threat to the
surrounding community and the environment while the design for cleaning >up
contaminated surface water is under way and investigations leading to a selection ot
the final cleanup remedy are taking place. I
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CHEMICAL L
TANK LINES, IN
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD047321443
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 01
Gloucester County
Logan Township
Chemical Leaman Tank Lines, Inc. has operated a tank-washing facility since 1960 on a
10-acre site in Bridgeport. The wastewater generated was placed in a series of six
unlmed lagoons and was ultimately discharged to Moss Creek. In 1975, sludge in the
settling lagoons was excavated and disposed of off site. The lagoons were then filled
in, along with the aeration lagoons, but no sludge was removed. In 1980 to 1981 the
State found carbon tetrachloride and other organics in the groundwater on the site as
well as in private wells. 'Logan Township has a population of approximately 3 000
residents. Agriculture accounts for about one-third of the land use and more than half
is undeveloped marshes and woodlands. Chemical Leaman Tank Lines, Inc is in an
area zoned for light industry. About SQ-homes are within a 1/2-mile radius. The
residences located near the site have individual domestic water supply wells, although
many have not been used for drinking water since contaminants were discovered in the
water in the 1970s. During 1987, residences north of the site along Route 44 were
connected to the Bridgeport Municipal Water System
Site Responsibility:
This site is being addressed through
Federal and potentially responsible
parties' actions.
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 09/01/83
Final Date: 09/01/84
Threats and Contaminants
March 1990
The groundwater on site is contaminated with volatile organic compounds
(VOCs) including trichloroethene, benzene, and vinyl chloride and heavy
metals including arsenic, chromium, and zinc. Many of the same
contaminants have been found in private wells off site. Contaminants
found in subsurface soils include heavy metals, VOCs, and phthalate.
People who use water from VOC-contaminated wells for bathing, clothes
washing, or other uses may touch or inhale contaminants. Area homes
have been connected to the municipal water supplies, or residents are
receiving bottled water. The contaminated on-site well is used for tank
trailer washing operations. Workers could be exposed to VOCs by direct
contact with or by inhaling contaminants evaporating from the water
during these operations, as well as from residual chemicals flushed out of
the tank trailers during washing procedures. The pollution of the creek
and other surrounding marshes, wetlands, and woodlands may be from
the migrating contaminants in the groundwater.
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Cleanup Approach
The site is being addressed in four stages: immediate actions and three long-term
remedial phases focusing on groundwater, source areas, and non-wetlands soil
contamination; soil contamination; and cleanup of the wetlands.
Response Action Status
Immediate Actions: In a cooperative action between the State of .New
Jersey and the EPA, activated carbon treatment units were placed in the
four homes with contaminated drinking water. The four homes were later
connected to a permanent water line from a nearby town. '
Groundwater, Source Areas, and Non-Wetlands Soil Contamination:
In late 1989, the EPA took over the responsibility of investigating the
^ groundwater, source areas, and non-wetlands soil and the possible
cleanup actions. This investigation was completed in early 1990. The EPA is in the'
process of making the results available for public comment.
Soil Contamination: Sampling of on-site soils to determine trie extent of
soil contamination was completed in April 1990. The EPA plans a
thorough investigation of the soil contamination, with recommendations
for cleanup expected in 1990.
Wetlands: The EPA is reviewing a work plan for the wetlands
contamination assessment. An investigation into the nature and extent of
contamination began in 1990 and is scheduled for completion in late 1991.
Site Facts: Chemical Leaman Tank Lines Inc., the potentially responsible party,
entered into a Consent Order in July 1985 to perform the site investigation and the
alternative cleanup activities. However, as of July 1989, the EPA took overand will
complete the study at the site. .
Environmental Progress
The affected homes near the Chemical Leaman site have been connected to an
alternate water supply, thereby reducing the potential for exposure to contaminated
groundwater while further investigations leading to the selection of remedies for the
soil contamination and the wetlands are taking place. The EPA has determined that no
other immediate threats to human health and the environment require action while the
site awaits final cleanup.
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CHEMSOL, INC.
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD980528889
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 12
Middlesex County
Piscataway
Chemsol, Inc. is a 12-acre site in Piscataway. This inactive site was used for solvent
recovery and other industrial processes. The State determined that 40 drums of
chemical wastes were buried at the site. Soils in and around the site have been
contaminated from leaking drums and other containers of unknown substances that
were discovered and excavated in 1988. Additionally, the owner, Tang Realty
excavated and disposed of over 3,700 cubic yards of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB)-
contaminated site soils. The groundwater around the site is used mainly for industrial
processes, although there are private wells in the area. An estimated 36 000 people
live within a 3-mile radius of the site with the nearest well and the nearest occupied
building 400 feet away from the site. Residents in the area obtain their drinking water
from public and private wells.
Site Responsibility:
This site is being addressed through
a cornbination of Federal, State, and
potentially responsible parties'
actions.
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 12/01/82
Final Date: 09/01/83
L\
Threats and Contaminants
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) such as trichloroethylene (TCE),
tetrachloroethylene, and carbon tetrachloride have contaminated on-site
groundwater. Site soils have been contaminated by solvents from leaking
drums, as well as by PCBs. Chlorinated solvents including TCE,
chloroform, toluene, and benzene have contaminated on-site surface
water. The contaminated groundwater, surface water, and soil could
pose a health hazard to on-site workers and nearby residents if it is
swallowed or touched. In addition, chemicals may accumulate in fish,
waterfowl, livestock, and commercial agricultural products if pollutants
should migrate off the site.
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Cleanup Approach ~
The site is being addressed in two phases: an initial action and a single long-term
remedial phase focusing on cleanup of the entire site.
Response Action Status
Ix" Initial Action: In 1988, over 3,700 cubic yards of RGB-contaminated soils
were removed from the site by Tang Realty.
Entire Site: Tang Realty is carrying out an investigation into site
contamination under State supervision. The aim of this investigation is to
, ^ determine the nature and extent of the soil, groundwater, and surface
water contamination. A plan also is being developed for a short-term cleanup
operation, which includes removal of some small containers of unknown contaminants
from the site. An additional groundwater investigation is necessary to determine the
vertical and horizontal extent of the contamination plume. Post-excavation soil
sampling will be performed for all chemical parameters to determine the extent of soil
contamination. Residential well water sampling will also continue. The site
investigation is scheduled to conclude in 1990, when a plan for cleanup will, be
proposed.
Site Facts: The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued orders to
Tang Realty in 1983 and 1984 for the performance of a site investigation.
Environmental Progress
The removal of the drums and PCB-contaminated soils greatly reduced the potential
health risks at the Chemsol, Inc. site while investigations leading to the selection of the
final cleanup remedy are taking place.
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CIBA-GEIGY C
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJDOO1502517
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 03
Ocean County
Route 37 in Dover Township
Alias:
Toms River Chemical
The Ciba-Geigy Chemical Corporation site is located in Dover Township. The site
covers 1,400 acres, 320 of which are developed. The remaining area is largely wooded
The manufacturing facility, presently owned by Ciba-Geigy, has been in operation since
1952 and is composed of numerous buildings, an industrial wastewater treatment
plant, and a reservoir for emergency storage of treated and untreated wastewater
From 1952 to 1988, a variety of synthetic organic pigments, organic dyestuffs and
epoxy resins were manufactured at the site. The company disposed of chemical
wastes on site in the following locations: the drum disposal area, containing 100 000
drums; the lime sludge disposal area used for the disposal of inorganic wastes- the 12-
acre filtercake disposal area, which received sludge from wastewater treatment' 5
backfilled lagoons comprising 8 1/2 acres; a 25-acre -borrow/compactor debris disposal
area; and a calcium sulfate disposal area. The drum disposal area and the lime sludge
disposal area were closed in 1978. About this time, the filtercake disposal area also
was closed and covered with soil. Groundwater feeds the Toms River which runs
through the northeastern part of the property. The groundwater in the'area is tapped
by municipal, industrial, and private wells. Contamination is moving from these inactive
disposal areas towards the Toms River via the groundwater system The EPA began
investigating the site in 1980. Throughout its operation, the facility routinely violated
treatment and disposal permits, including accepting hazardous wastes since 1981 This
action caused the State to issue a Consent Order forcing Ciba-Geigy to close part of the
landfill and to conduct groundwater monitoring. The site is bordered by industrial
commercial, residential, and recreational areas. The Township of Dover has an
estimated population of 64,455 persons. There are 180 residential units located less
than 1/2 mile to the north of the site across the Toms River. An elementary school is
located very near the site fence boundary.
Site Responsibility:
This site is being addressed through
a combination of Federal and
potentially responsible parties'
actions.
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 12/01/82
Final Date: 09/01/83
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Threats and Contaminants
The groundwater and soils are contaminated with volatile organic
compounds (VOCs) including benzene, trichloroethylene (TCE), and
toluene, and heavy metals including arsenic and chromium. The
contaminated groundwater and soil could pose a health hazard to the
public if accidentally swallowed or touched. Also, the contaminants from
the site could pollute the Toms River, which forms the northeastern
boundary of the site. Winding River Park, an outdoor recreational area
situated in the floodplain of the Toms River, could also be affected by the
site.
Cleanup Approach
The site is being addressed in three long-term remedial phases focusing on cleanup of
the groundwater, the entire site, and source control. :
Response Action Status
Groundwater: The EPA decided on the following cleanup measures to
protect public health and the environment: (1) sealing contaminated
residential irrigation wells; (2) on- and off-site groundwater pumping with
w on-site treatment and subsequent discharge into the Toms River; and (3)
implementing a river and groundwater monitoring program. Design of cleanup
technologies is underway and is expected to be completed in 1991.
Entire Site: The second phase of the investigation to evaluate the extent
and the nature of the contamination on the entire site began in 1989, and
completion is expected in late 1991.
Source Control: The first two long-term remedial phases will, be
completed before contamination source control measures are.considered.
_____. A work plan will be prepared for this phase if the EPA determines that
additional measures are needed to clean up the site. ;
Site Facts: In 1984, the EPA informed the parties potentially responsible for the site
contamination of their responsibility for cleaning up the site. After negotiations with the
EPA, the parties agreed to fund the investigative work carried out to determine the
nature and the extent of the contamination. ;
Environmental Progress
The remedies have been selected for the cleanup and monitoring of the grpundwater.
The EPA has determined that the Ciba-Geigy Corp. site does not pose an immediate
threat to the surrounding community or the environment while further investigations
into final remedies for the remaining portions of the site are under way. :
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CINNAMINSO
GROUNDWA
CONTAMINAT
NEW JERSEY
EPAID# NJD980785638
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 13
Burlington County
Cinnaminson Township
Alias:
Cinnaminson Township Landfill
The Cinnaminson Groundwater Contamination site occupies 120 acres in an industrial
and residential area. The landfill began operations in the mid-1950s, when wastes were
deposited in an unlined, former gravel pit. Chemical wastes were illegally deposited in
the landfill. In the 1970s, the landfill was cited several times by the New Jersey
Department of Environmental Protection for violations of landfill regulations. In 1979
analysis revealed that the groundwater underneath and adjacent to the landfill was
contaminated. The landfill was closed in 1980. The hydrogeology beneath the landfill
is very complicated due to the presence of clay layers called lenses, intensive pumping
of groundwater east of the site, and the possibility that groundwater naturally moves in
two different directions beneath the site. The contaminated aquifer Is a source of
drinking water for people living around the site. There are both public and private water
supply wells within 1 mile of the study area. Approximately 55,000 people live within a
3-mile radius of the site. There are 5 private wells on Taylors Lane, approximatelv
4,700 feet from the site. ,
Site Responsibility: This site is being addressed through
Federal actions.
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 10/01/84
Final Date: 06/01/86
Threats and Contaminants
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) including chloroform, benzene, and
vinyl chloride have contaminated the groundwater. The contaminated
groundwater could adversely affect the health of individuals if it reaches
drinking water wells and is then ingested.
Cleanup Approach
The site is being addressed in two long-term remedial phases directed at cleanup of the
groundwater and the entire site.
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CINNAMINSON GROUNDWATER CONTAMINATION
Response Action Status
Groundwater: The EPA is studying the extent and the nature of the
contamination in the groundwater at the site. The investigationl.has-
included the installation of monitoring wells and sampling-of the
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groundwater downslope of the landfill to locate the areas of greatest contamination,
which will be addressed first once the cleanup activities are started. Also, samples of
surface water, potable water, sediment, and air were taken. The study is planned to be
completed in 1990, after which cleanup alternatives will be proposed.
Entire Site: An evaluation of the source of the contamination at the entire
site is expected to begin in 1990 and be completed in 1992. '
Environmental Progress
After adding this site to the NPL, the EPA performed preliminary investigations: and.
determined that no immediate actions were required at the Cinnaminson Groundwater
Contamination site while investigations take place.
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COMBE FILL
NORTH LAN
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD980530596
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 11
Morris County
ML Olive Township
Between 1966 and 1978, the 65-acre Combe Fill North Landfill site operated as a
sanitary municipal landfill, accepting municipal and industrial wastes, along with minimal
amounts of dry sewage sludge. In 1978, the landfill was purchased by Combe Fill
Corporation (CFC). In 1979, groundwater was found to be contaminated with volatile
organic compounds (VOCs), as were private residential wells downslope from the site
VOCs were also found in the air. Runoff Hows across the surface of the landfill and
drains into the creeks that border the site. The landfill was not properly closed when
CFC went bankrupt in 1981. The area surrounding the site is primarily wooded with
small residential areas, farms, and light industry. Some land is used for farming
purposes. Approximately 10,000 people rely on groundwater supplied from wells
Site Responsibility:
This site is being addressed through
Federal and State actions.
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 12/01/82
Final Date: 09/01/83
Threats and Contaminants
Air is contaminated with methane and VOCs emanating from the landfill.
Groundwater is contaminated with various VOCs as well as phthalates
zinc, and cyanide. Runoff from the site that drains into nearby creeks may
contaminate the surface water and fish. People who drink or touch
contaminated groundwater may be at risk. In addition, people who come
into direct contact with uncovered wastes may suffer adverse health
effects.
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Cleanup Approach
This site is being addressed in a single long-term remedial phase focusing on cleanup
of the entire site. :
Response Action Status ,
Entire Site: In 1986, the EPA and the State selected a remedy to clean up
the site that includes: (1) grading and compacting the waste disposal area;
(2) covering the landfill with a clay or a synthetic material to present
surface water and rainwater from coming into contact with the puried
waste; (3) installing a system of ditches and metal pipes to collect drainage from the
site; (4) installing a ventilation system for the methane gas; and (5) fencing the site.
The State has started cleanup activities including fencing the site and grading the
disposal area. Once all cleanup activities are completed in 1991, the State plans to
monitor the groundwater and air to ensure the effectiveness of the clean up.
Environmental Progress
After adding this site to the NPL, the EPA performed preliminary investigations and
determined that no immediate actions were required at the Combe Fill North Landfill
site. Completed actions have restricted access to the site and prevented the further
spread of contaminants while the State completes planned cleanup activities.
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COMBE FILL
SOUTH LAN
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD094966611
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 11
Morris County
Chester and Washington Townships
The Combe Fill South Landfill consists of three separate fill areas comprising 65 acres
on a 115-acre parcel of land between Chester and Washington Townships. The site
operated as a municipal landfill from the 1940s untif 1981 and was licensed to accept
municipal and non-hazardous industrial wastes, sewage sludge, septic tank wastes,
chemicals, and waste oils. In 1978, Combe Fill Corporation (CFC) bought the landfill.
While under CFC management, procedures at the landfill violated many of the New
Jersey solid waste administrative codes. CFC went bankrupt in 1981, before the landfill
was properly closed. Sampling of the groundwater, leachate, and surface water and
found them to be contaminated. Testing indicated that the fill material consists mainly
of highly decomposed rubbish, and that no hot spots or localized sources of hazardous
substances exist. Contaminants have seeped into the aquifer beneath the site. The
State provided bottled water to residents affected by contaminated groundwater.
Leachate, groundwater, and surface runoff form the headwaters of Trout Brook, which
flows through Hacklebarney State Park. The area surrounding the site is semi-rural. A
large portion of a nearby wetlands area was cleared to construct the landfill. Trout
Brook is used for fishing and recreational activities. Approximately 170 people live
within 1/2 mile of the landfill. Most of the residents use private wells as their source of
drinking water. Vegetable and grain crops, orchards, and horse farms are located near
the site.
Site Responsibility:
This site is being addressed through
a combination of Federal and State
actions.
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 12/01/82
Final Date: 09/01/83
Threats and Contaminants
IV
Air is contaminated with methane and other gases and volatile organic
compounds (VOCs) such as benzene, ethylbenzene, and toluene.
Groundwater is contaminated with VOCs and arsenic. Soil is
contaminated with pesticides including aldrin and dieldrin. Contaminated
surface runoff drains into Trout Brook. Contaminants may accumulate in
the trout and could pose a health hazard to people who eat them.
Although residents have been provided with an alternate water supply,
people who continue to drink or touch the contaminated well water may
suffer adverse health effects. In addition, people who touch or
accidentally ingest contaminated soil may be at risk.
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Cleanup Approach
The site is being addressed in two stages: an immediate action and a long-term
remedial phase focusing on cleanup of the entire site.
Response Action Status
Immediate Action: The State provided bottled water to residents
affected by groundwater contamination, and fenced the site to prevent
access.
Entire Site: In 1986, the EPA and the State selected a remedy which
includes: (1) covering the landfill with clay or a synthetic material to
prevent surface water and rainwater from coming into contact with the
buried wastes; (2) installing a system to collect the landfill gases; (3)
pumping the shallow groundwater and leachate and treating it before discharging it into
Trout Brook; (4) installing controls to accommodate stormwater runoff and seasonal
increases in rain; and (5) performing an additional study to determine if the deep aquifer
needs treatment. The State of New Jersey is designing the technical specifications to
clean up the site in two phases. Part of the design is scheduled for completion in 1990
and part in 1991. When all cleanup activities are completed, the State will monitor the
site to ensure the cleanup has been effective.
Environmental Progress
The cleanup remedies have been selected for the Combe Fill South site and are
scheduled to be implemented in 1990. The site has been fenced, and residents have
been provided with bottled water, reducing the potential for exposure to contaminants
on the site while the design of cleanup actions is completed and cleanup is taking
place.
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COOPER ROAD
SITE
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD980761381
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 13
Camden County
Voorhees Township
The Cooper Road site covers 100 square feet in Voorhees Township. The site consists
of an old borrow pit thai had been excavated for fill material. In 1982, several dozen
1-to 2-ounce glass vials containing volatile organic compounds (VOCs) were discovered
on the site. Some of the vials were broken, but most were intact. The State requested
that the property owners remove the vials, but the owners did not comply. The
property was sold in 1983, and the new owners, under State supervision, removed the
vials and excavated 6 inches of contaminated soil and placed them in a federally
approved hazardous waste facility. The EPA deleted the Cooper Road site from the
National Priorities List in 1989, when it was determined that the site no longer posed a
threat to the public or the environment. The site lies in an area that has undergone
recent residential development. Approximately 1,400 people live within 3 miles of the
site. The nearest residence is located 300 feet from the site, and the nearest private
well is 500 feet away. New residential developments within the site area are being
placed on the municipal water service.
Site Responsibility:
This site was addressed through
Federal, State, and potentially
responsible parties'actions.
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 09/01/83
Final Date: 09/01/84
Deleted: 02/22/89
Threats and Contaminants
Soil was contaminated with VOCs. The vials found on the site contained
VOCs such as benzene, ethylbenzene, and xylene. Tests conducted after
the owners removed the vials and excavated the contaminated soils
showed that the site was safe to the surrounding community and the
environment.
Cleanup Approach
The site was addressed in a single long-term remedial phase focusing on cleanup of the
entire site.
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Response Action Status
Entire Site: The significant risks and threats to the community and the
environment were eliminated in 1987 after the owners, under State :
supervision, removed the glass vials and excavated contaminated soils.
Environmental Progress
The contaminated soils and materials have been removed from the Cooper Road site,
thereby removing any potential site-related health risks from the community and the
environment. The EPA deleted the site from the NPL in 1989. j
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COSDEN CHE
COATINGS
CORPORATI
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD000565531
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 13
Burlington County
Beverly
Aliases: r
Cosden Paint Company
Cosden Industrial Coatings Corporation
Moleta-Cosden Industrial Coatings
Site Description
The 6 1/2-acre Cosden Chemical Coatings site operated as a' production facility under
several names from the early 1940s until 1989. The facility produced coatings for
industrial applications that involved the use of solvents, which were stored on site in
drums. Prior to 1974, solvents and wastes were recycled by a contractor who regularly
removed the drums. In 1974, the recycling ceased and the drums accumulated on the
site. The site first came to the attention of the New Jersey Department of
Environmental Protection (NJDEP) following a grass fire at the facility. An inspection by
the NJDEP in 1980 revealed surface spills and several hundred unsecured drums
stored on site. The EPA conducted sampling in 1988 and found soil and groundwater
contaminated with volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Approximately 700 people live
within 1 mile of the site; the closest residence is 1/10 mile away. Approximately
69,000 people within 3 miles of the site depend on groundwater for their drinking
water. Three municipal wells are located within 1 mile of the site. The Delaware River
is 4,000 feet away and is used for recreational activities.
Site Responsibility: This site is being addressed through
Federal and State actions.
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 01/01/87
Final Date: 07/01/87
Threats and Contaminants
The soil and groundwater are contaminated with VOCs including toluene,
xylene, and ethylbenzene. Soil also is contaminated with heavy metals
including chromium, lead, zinc, and copper, as well as polychlorinated
biphenyls (PCBs). People who touch or accidentally ingest contaminated
soil or groundwater may be at risk. Although private wells had been the
source of drinking water in the past, all of the homes in the area are now
connected to the municipal water supply.
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Cleanup Approach
This site is being addressed in two stages: immediate actions and a long-term remedial
phase focusing on cleanup of the entire site. - ;
Response Action Status
Immediate Actions: In 1985, the State secured the site by consolidating,
the contents of the drums into dumpsters. The State then removed 540
drums of PCB wastes and sent them to a federally approved incinerator for
disposal. In 1987, the State removed 43 drums of paint and paint sludges for
incineration at a federally approved facility. In 1989, the EPA constructed a fence to
secure the site.
Entire Site: The EPA is conducting an investigation to define the
contamination at the site. Geophysical studies are being performed to
identify the locations of buried drums and underground storage tanks and
to determine their contribution to the contamination. The EPA is sampling the soil to
measure the type, amount, and location of contaminants. Six monitoring wells will be
installed to monitor groundwater and to analyze the contaminants. In addition, private
water wells will be sampled to determine if they pose a public health threat. Once
these investigations are completed in late 1990, alternatives for cleaning up the site will
be recommended.
Site Facts: The State ordered Cosden to clean up the on-site spills and to remove and
dispose of the drums three different times (1981,1984, and 1985). The company did
not comply with any of the orders.
Environmental Progress
The removal of drums and installation of a fence have greatly reduced the potential for
exposure to contaminants at the Cosden Chemical Coatings site while further studies
on the nature and extent of contamination are being completed. ;
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CPS/MADISON
INDUSTRIES
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD002141190
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 06
Middlesex County
Old Bridge Township
Aliases:
CPS Chemical
Old Bridge Chemical
The CPS/Madison Industries site consists of two adjacent manufacturing facilities
located on a 35-acre tract of land. CPS processes, treats, and stores organic chemicals
used in the production of sewage treatment agents, lubricants, oil field chemicals and
anti-corrosive agents. The company generates lead wastes and spent halogenated
solvents that are shipped off site for disposal. The hazardous wastes are stored in
tanks or containers, where some solvent distillation occurs. Madison Industries
produces zinc compounds for fertilizers, Pharmaceuticals, and'food additives. Since
1967, the two companies have repeatedly dumped and discharged chemicals into the
public sewer system as well as onto their respective properties. Thirty-two municipal
wells were closed due to contamination. Approximately 400 tons of hazardous material
are present at the site. Approximately 1,000 people live within 1/2 mile of the site.
Prickett's Brook and Pond have been contaminated but are not used for recreation or
water supplies.
Site Responsibility:
This site is being addressed through
Federal, State, and potentially
responsible parties'actions.
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 12/01/82
Final Date: 09/01/83
Threats and Contaminants
Groundwater is contaminated with various volatile organic compounds
(VOCs) and heavy metals including cadmium and lead as well as
phthalates. The sediments and surface water of Prickett's Pond are
contaminated with lead, cadmium, and VOCs. Even though Prickett's
Pond is not generally used for recreation, children who play near it may
suffer adverse health effects if they should touch or drink the water or its
sediments. Although the contaminated water wells have been taken out
of service, people who accidentally touch or drink contaminated
groundwater may be at risk. The Perth Amboy well fields are
downgradient of the site.
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Cleanup Approach
This site is being addressed in a single long-term remedial phase focusing ori cleanup;
of the entire site.
Response Action Status
Entire Site: CPS and Madison Industries, under State supervision, are
studying the type and extent of contamination at the site. Once the
studies on the groundwater, surface water, and sediment contamination
are completed, the EPA will review the recommended alternatives and select the
cleanup actions to be implemented. \ .
Site Facts: An Administrative Order on Consent to perform site contamination
investigations was signed by the two companies and the State in 1985. |
Environmental Progress
After adding this site to the NPL and taking contaminated water wells out of service,
the EPA performed preliminary investigations at the site and determined that no
immediate threats existed at the CPS/Madison Industries site. The EPA and the State
will continue to ensure that nearby residents and the environment are safe while
further investigations leading to the selection of final cleanup remedies are taking place.
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CURCIO SCRAP
METAL
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD011713584
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 09
Bergen County
Saddle Brook Township
The 1-acre Curcio Scrap Metal, Inc. (CSMI) site is an active scrap metal yard that
contains 10,950 square feet of warehouse and office space. CSMI and Cirello Iron and
Steel Company (CISC) collect scrap iron, copper, aluminum, and other ferrous and
nonferrous metals on this active yard. In 1982, CSMI received shipments of 54
electrical transformers and, while cutting the transformers, oil containing
polychiorinated biphenyls {PCBs) spilled onto the ground. The State became aware of
the site in 1982 when a citizen became concerned over CSMI's activities. The State
found the soil and runoff from a drainage ditch to be contaminated with PCBs. In 1985,
the State discovered an oil spill that flowed from the site to a pond approximately 300
feet from the Curcio site and determined that CISC was responsible for the spill The
company spilled about 200 to 300 gallons of hydraulic fluid on the CSMI site.
Approximately 30,000 people depend on public wells within 3 miles of the site as their
sole source of drinking water. An estimated 1,000 to 3,000 people live within a 1-mile
radius, with the closest residence being 300 feet from the site. The site is above the
Brunswick formation, one of the State's most important aquifers. Schroeders Brook is
located nearby.
Site Responsibility:
This site is being addressed through
Federal and potentially responsible
parties'actions.
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 01/01/87
Final Date: 07/01/87
Threats and Contaminants
The groundwater and soil are contaminated with PCBs, heavy metals, and
volatile organic chemicals (VOCs) from the electrical transformers.
Surface water in a drainage ditch and in a nearby pond may be
contaminated with the same contaminants. People who drink or touch
PCB-contaminated water may be at risk. If the PCBs migrate to nearby
Schroeders Brook, the contaminants may accumulate in fish. Should
these fish be eaten, people may suffer adverse health effects. In
addition, the polluted surface water in the drainage ditch and pond may
pose a health threat if the water is touched or accidentally ingested.
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CURCIO SCRAP METAL
Cleanup Approach
This site is being addressed in a single long-term remedial phase focusing on; cleanup
of the entire site.
Response Action Status
I
Entire Site: The parties potentially responsible for site contamination are
conducting a study of the site under EPA monitoring. This study focuses
, ^ on a metal cutting area, the hydraulic fluid spill area, the drainage system,
an underground heating oil tank, and the soil and groundwater. Once these phases of
the study are completed in 1991, alternatives to clean up the contamination will be
recommended.
Site Facts: In 1988, the EPA, CSMI, and CISC signed an Administrative Order on
Consent agreeing to conduct a study to measure the extent of the contamination at
the site. The EPA issued a Unilateral Order In 1989 requiring the companies to refrain
from taking any actions that might interfere with the EPA's investigation or cleanup of
the site. The companies also are required to implement provisions for eliminating any
future releases of hazardous substances at the site. !
! Environmental Progress
After adding this site to the NPL, the EPA performed preliminary investigations and
determined that no immediate actions were required at the Curcio Scrap Metal site
while further studies are being completed and cleanup activities are being planned.
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D'IMPERIO
PROPERTY
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD980529416
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 02
Atlantic County
Hamilton Township
Alias:
Motel Dennis
The 1 1/2-acre D'lmperio Property site is comprised of two disposal areas on a 200-acre
parcel of land where unauthorized dumping took place from the late 1960s to 1976.
The first disposal area consists mainly of partially buried and ruptured metal drums.
Approximately sixty drums containing various volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
including solvents were dumped there. The second disposal area contains mainly
domestic refuse including paper, plastics, metal appliances, and pipes. The
groundwater is contaminated and the contaminant plume has been detected in two
aquifers. The site is located in a rural area, with most of the developed areas more than
1/2 mile from the property. There is one motel within 1,000 feet of the site.
Approximately 6,000 people within 3 miles of the site use groundwater for drinking
water. Twenty private wells are located within 1 mile, with the closest well 300 feet
upgradientoi the site and one well 1,400 feet downgradient The site is within the
New Jersey Pineland Reserve. Approximately 2,000 feet away are the Babcock
Swamp wetlands, which are drained by Babcock Creek.
site Responsibility: This site is being addressed through
Federal actions. '
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 10/01/81
Final Date: 09/01/83
Threats and Contaminants
The groundwater is contaminated with VOCs, and the soil is contaminated
with VOCs and plastic, including bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate. Because the
site is in the New Jersey Pinelands Reserve and near wetlands, the
possibility exists that contaminants may harm the environment and
wildlife in these areas. People who touch or drink the contaminated
groundwater from private wells may be at risk. If the pollutants seep to
Babcock Creek, contaminants may accumulate in the fish. Should the fish
be eaten or if people touch or drink the water, they may suffer adverse
health effects. In addition, if the contaminated soil is touched or
accidentally ingested, it may pose a health hazard.
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Cleanup Approach
This site is being addressed in two stages: an immediate action and a long-term
remedial phase focusing on cleanup of the entire site. :
Response Action Status
*** Immediate Action: In 1982, the EPA constructed a fence to prevent
people from entering the site and conning into contact with hazardous
substances.
Entire Site: In 1985, the EPA selected a remedy to clean up the site that
includes: (1) excavating and transporting 3,900 cubic yards of
contaminated waste, soil, and drums to a federally approved facility; (2)
constructing a cover made of clay or synthetic material to prevent
rainwater from spreading buried wastes; and (3) pumping and treating the groundwater
to remove the contaminants and then discharging the clean water back into the
aquifers. The EPA has removed the 3,900 cubic yards of contaminated soil and
disposed of it in a federally approved facility, along with 82 drums. The cover was
completed in 1987. The EPA is currently designing the technical specifications for the
groundwater pump and treatment system. Once the design phase is completed in
1991, the groundwater cleanup will begin. i
Environmental Progress
By securing the site, removing the contaminated soil and drums, and capping the
buried wastes, the EPA greatly reduced the potential for exposure to contaminated
materials at the D'Imperio Property site while further cleanup activities are taking place.
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DAYCO CORP./L,
CARPENTER
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD002168748
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 11
Morris County
Wharton Borough
The 2-acre Dayco Corp./LE. Carpenter Company site operated as a vinyl wall covering
manufacturing facility. During the operations, solid and liquid wastes were disposed of
in unlined lagoons in a field behind the building, approximately 20 feet from the
Rockaway River/Although manufacturing is no longer taking place on site, the site is
still active as a warehousing and office facility. The site is above an aquifer that
provides water for both'Wharton and Dover and-is in the floodplain of the Rockaway
River. The site also borders residences and other industrial facilities. Approximately
27,000 people live within a 3-mile radius of the site. The nearest residence is 150 feet
from the site and two of Wharton's public supply wells are approximately 2,600 feet
from the site.
Site Responsibility:
This site is being addressed through
Federal, State, and potentially
responsible parties'actions.
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 04/01/85
Final Date: 07/22/87
Threats and Contaminants
The groundwater is contaminated with various volatile organic
compounds (VOCs), plastics, and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs).
Sediments behind the site and surface water have been contaminated
with VOCs. VOCs and plastics were found in sludge samples from the
site. The contaminated groundwater, soil, and sediments could adversely
affect the health of people if accidentally swallowed or touched. Also,
due to the proximity of the site to the Rockaway River, the contaminants
may have reached the river and polluted the water.
Cleanup Approach
This site is being addressed in two stages: initial actions and a long-term remedial
phase focusing on cleanup of the entire site.
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Response Action Status
Initial Actions: In 1982, DaycoCorpVL.E. Carpenter removed <
approximately 4,000 cubic yards of soil from the property. Storage tanks at
the facility also have been cleaned out A program to pump floating
organics from the water table is under way. I
Entire Site: In 1986, the company took responsibility for carrying out a
comprehensive investigation of the site to evaluate the nature and extent
of the contamination. Once the study is completed in 1990, alternative
cleanup actions will be evaluated by the EPA. ;
Site Facts: Under an Adminstrative Order signed by L.E. Carpenter and the State of
New Jersey in 1986, L.E. Carpenter is conducting the site investigation and will also be
performing the required site cleanup activities.
Environmental Progress
By removing contaminated soil and cleaning storage tanks, the parties potentially
responsible for contamination at the Dayco Corp./LE. Carpenter site have greatly
reduced the potential for exposure to contaminated materials while studies leading to
the selection of final cleanup remedies are taking place.
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DELILAH RO
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD980529002
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 02
Atlantic County
Egg Harbor Township
The 40-acre Delilah Road site is one of a complex of four landfills formerly operated by
Charles Price. The site was a sand and gravel pit used for sand mining operations and
then converted to a solid waste disposal site accepting municipal and construction
wastes and some hazardous wastes, A permit was subsequently issued for the
disposal of non-hazardous municipal and solid waste only. The site accepted municipal
and household wastes from 1974 to 1980, but records indicate that drummed
flammable wastes and sludges containing trichloroethylene (TCE) and lead were
dumped at the site. A notice of violation was issued by the New Jersey Department of
Environmental Protection in 1979. Landfill operations ended in 1980. Numerous
incidents of illegal dumping were reported after the site was closed. Sampling by the
EPA uncovered groundwater contamination in 1982. Jarrets Run, a creek that flows
intermittently into Absecon Creek, is located 1,000 feet north of the landfill.
Approximately 3,500 people live within a 3-mile radius of the site. A New Jersey Water
Company public water supply well is located less than 1 mile from the site,
Site Responsibility: This site is being addressed through
Federal and State actions.
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 09/01/83
Final Date: 09/01/84
Threats and Contaminants
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and heavy metals including arsenic
are present in the soil. The groundwater is contaminated with low levels
of heavy metals and VOCs. Contaminants in the groundwater are not
conclusively linked to the landfill. VOCs from the landfill may be
evaporating into the air. The contaminated groundwater and soil could
pose a health hazard to individuals if it is accidentally swallowed or
touched. Bottled water is available to nearby residents, as use of water
from contaminated wells may cause a health threat. Access to the site is
unrestricted.
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DELILAH ROAD
Cleanup Approach
This site is being addressed in a single long-term remedial phase focusing on cleanup
of the entire site.
Response Action Status
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Entire Site: The State is conducting an investigation to determine the
extent and nature of the contamination. The results of the investigation,
which is scheduled to be completed in 1990, will be used in selecting the
cleanup actions to be implemented.
Environmental Progress
After adding this site to the NPL, the EPA performed preliminary investigations and
determined that no immediate actions were required at the Delilah Road si^e. Further
site contamination investigations are under way, which will lead to the selection of a
final remedy. |
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DENZER & SC
X-RAY COMR
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD046644407
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 13
Ocean County
Bayvllle
The 5-acre Denzer & Schafer X-Ray Company site is involved in the reclamation of silver
from both microfilm and X-ray negatives. Contamination occurred due to such practices
as the discharge of the stripping solutions to the sanitary septic system. Microfilm
processing waste from a nearby facility also may have been disposed of in the site's
septic tanks. This means of disposal was used from 1974 through 1981. Other
identified sources of contamination included the stockpiling of shredded and stripped
film and, prior to 1974, the incineration of the film waste. The sanitary septic tank
currently is filled with sand. Waste materials that are generated now are disposed of
off site. The underlying Cohansey Aquifer is contaminated with volatile organic
compounds {VOCs). The aquifer supplies drinking, water to residentiafand public water
supply wells serving approximately 25,500 area residents. The site is near the coastline
and close to Potters Creek and Barnegat Bay.
site Responsibility: This site is being addressed through
Federal and State actions.
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 12/01/82
Final Date: 09/01/83
Threats and Contaminants
The groundwater is contaminated with heavy metals including arsenic,
chromium, lead, and mercury, as well as VOCs including chloroform and
toluene. Carbon disulfide and vinyl acetate were detected in some
sediment samples. Cadmium was the only chemical detected at a
significant concentration when sampling was conducted at 13 soil boring
locations. Potential risks exist for those who drink groundwater from
contaminated wells.
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Cleanup Approach
This site is being addressed in a single long-term remedial phase focusing on cleanup
of the entire site. ,-!-
Response Action Status
Entire Site: In 1987, the State initiated a site investigation to determine
the extent of groundwater contamination and other contaminapts of
concern. The study, scheduled to be completed in 1990, will identify the
extent of contamination at the site and also will identify alternative technologies for the
cleanup.
Environmental Progress
After adding this site to the NPL, the EPA performed preliminary investigations and
determined that no immediate actions were required at the Denzer & Schafer X-Ray
Company site while further investigations leading to the selection of final cleanup
remedies are taking place. i.
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DE REWAL
CHEMICAL
COMPANY
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD980761373
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 12
Hunterdon County
Kingwood Township
From 1970 to 1973, the 3 3/4-acre De Rewal Chemical Company site manufactured a
textile preservative and agricultural fungicide and served as a warehouse for the
storage and resale of chemicals. Chemicals handled included a range of metals acid
solutions, and fertilizer nutrients and associated compounds. Numerous spills were
reported in 1973, including one incident in which a tank truck containing a highly acidic
chromium solution was allowed to drain onto the soil and eventually to the Delaware
River, The area formerly occupied by the company was sold in 1979 and has been
used since then for a small business and private residence. The site is located within
the floodplain of the river, which is used for recreation. Groundwater is the source of
drinking water for the area. Investigations of the groundwater indicated the shallow
water-bearing zone is contaminated with heavy metals and volatile organic compounds
(VOCs). Several residences are located north and south of the site; one residence on
site houses the owner of the property and five tenants. The population of Kinqwood
Township is approximately 3,000.
Site Responsibility:
This site is being addressed through
Federal actions.
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 09/01/83
Final Date: 09/01/84
Threats and Contaminants
The bedrock aquifer contains VOCs such as trichloroethene and
tetrachloroethene, as well as the heavy metal cadmium. The shallow
water-bearing zone also contains metals and VOCs. No connection has
been proven between the shallow and bedrock aquifers. The soil is
contaminated with heavy metals including chromium, cadmium, copper
and lead, as well as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and VOCs.'
Contaminated groundwater and the soil could pose a health hazard to
individuals through direct contact or accidental ingestion.
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Cleanup Approach
This site is being addressed in a single long-term remedial phase focusing on cleanup
of the entire site. i
Response Action Status
Entire Site: Based on studies of the contamination at the site,including ,
groundwater, surface water, sediment, and soil sampling in 1989, the EPA
_ selected a remedy to clean up the site which includes: (1) excavation of
contaminated soil; (2) on-site thermal treatment of VOC-contaminated soil; ;(3) on-site
solidification and stabilization of the thermally treated soil; (4) extraction of ^hallow
contaminated groundwater with on-site storage, and off-site disposal at aniapproved
industrial wastewater treatment facility; (5) provision of a treatment system for the on-
site residential well; (6) monitoring to ensure the remedy has been effectivjs; and (7)
implementation of deed restrictions on further use of the site. The results from
monitoring of the bedrock aquifer after the completion of the cleanup will determine if
there is a need for further action. In 1989, the EPA began designing technical
specifications for the cleanup. The design is scheduled for completion late; in ,1991...,
Environmental Progress
After adding this site to the NPL, the EPA performed preliminary investigations and
determined that no immediate actions were required at the De Rewal Chehiical
Company site while cleanup activities are being planned. ;
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DIAMOND
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD98052899
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 10
Essex County
Newark
Aliases:
Diamond Shamrock Site
8O Lister Avenue Property
The Diamond Alkali Co. site covers 3 acres in Newark, adjacent to the Passaic River.
The site has been used for chemical manufacturing by numerous companies for more
than 100 years. The mid-1940s marked the beginning of the manufacturing operations
related to the current site conditions, including the production of DDT and phenoxy
herbicides. The Diamond Shamrock company acquired the property in 1951 and
produced various chemicals and pesticides untiM969, when it was shut down.
Subsequent owners remained on the property until 1983, when EPA sampling at the
site revealed high levels of dioxin. The area is both densely populated and heavily
industrialized. The municipal water is drawn from the Wanaque Reservoir, roughly 35
miles from-the site. Approximately 40,000 people live within 1 mile of the site- 367 000
people reside within 3 miles of the site.
Site Responsibility:
This site is being addressed through
a combination of Federal, State, and
potentially responsible parties'
actions. -= -.
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 09/01/83
Final Date: 09/01/84
Threats and Contaminants
Dioxin has been detected in on-site monitoring wells. Other contaminants
detected in groundwater included volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
including benzene, acetone, and toluene and herbicides. Soil in areas
where herbicide manufacturing took place are contaminated with dioxin.
Workers involved in the cleanup and area residents, including children,
may potentially be at risk if direct contact is made with contaminated '
soils. Individuals accidentally ingesting contaminated soil or surface water
may be at risk, as may those using contaminated groundwater for other
uses. The Passaic River and fish and shellfish from the river may be
threatened by runoff from the site.
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Cleanup Approach
The site is being addressed in two stages: immediate actions and a long-t
phase focusing on cleanup of the entire site.
term remedial
Response Action Status
Immediate Actions: The dioxin discovery led to the site being secured
with a fence. All exposed soils were covered with geofabric to prevent
potential migration of contamination, and guards were placed qt the site.
Dioxin-contaminated soils and debris were removed by excavation,, vacuuming, and
other means, and were transferred to 120 Lister Ave. for storage. This work was
initiated by the EPA and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
(NJDEP) in 1983 and taken over by the Diamond Shamrock Chemicals Comjpany in
1984 under a State enforcement order. The work has been completed. j ,
Entire Site: In 1987, the EPA selected an interim remedy that relies on a
cap over the site, a slurry wall around the site, and pumping and treating of
groundwater to limit releases of hazardous substances. Periodic re-
evaluation of the remedy will be made, and it will be supplemented by
additional actions as necessary. The potentially responsible parties for the i
contamination are in the process of designing the cleanup plans. Cleanup i^ expected
to begin in 1991, when the design is scheduled for completion. ;
Site Facts: In 1984, the State and Diamond Shamrock Chemicals Company entered
into two Administrative Orders on Consent, one for the completion of the immediate
response work and one for an investigation to determine the extent of site
contamination and to identify possible alternatives forthe cleanup. A Consent Decree
was filed in 1989 between Chemical Land Holdings, Occidental Chemical Corporation,
the State, and the EPA requiring the potentially responsible parties to undertake final
cleanup activities at the site. ;
Environmental Progress
Securing the site, covering the soils, and removing the contaminated soil a;nd debris
greatly reduced the potential for individuals to have contact with the contaminated
materials while further cleanup actions are under way at the Diamond Alkali Co. site.
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DOVER M
WELL 4
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD980654131
Site Description
REGION 2
pONGRESSIONAL DIST. 11
Morris County
Dover
J?en £Wn4_'p of Dover Water Commission in Morris County owns Municipal
Well #4. This well provided drinking water for the municipality until it was taken out of
service in 1980 because of contaminated groundwater. The contaminants, first
£ n^ 'n ?? Vf6 h^9enatecJorganic solvents. The source of the contamination
is unknown. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) is
investigating the site. Approximately 32,000 people living within 3 miles of the site are
affected by the contamination in the groundwater
Site Responsibility:
This site is being addressed through
a combination of Federal, State, and
potentially responsible parties'
actions.
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 12/01/82
Final Date: 09/01/83
Threats and Contaminants
Halogenated organic solvents including trichbroethane,
tetrachloroethylene, and diphloroethylene have been detected in the
groundwater. The contaminated groundwater. could pose a health hazard
to individuals if it is ingested.
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Cleanup Approach
The site is being addressed in a single long-term remedial phase directed .at cleanup of
the entire site. . i
Response Action Status
Entire Site: The parties potentially responsible for the contamination
conducted studies at their own facilities to determine if they are a source
for the contamination of the Dover Municipal Well #4. The State is
currently conducting investigations at the site to evaluate the nature and extent of the
contamination. When these studies are completed in 1992, final cleanup actons will,
be recommended. ;"'''
Site Facts: The NJDEP identified two parties potentially responsible for the.
contamination; however, the NJDEP broke off negotiations with the. potentially
responsible parties after they refused to pay for investigative work performed by the
State to evaluate the level of contamination. ! '
Environmental Progress
After adding the Dover Municipal Well #4 site to the NPL, the EPA performed a
preliminary evaluation and determined that the site does not pose an immediate threat
to the public providing they do not drink or use water from this well. Further
investigations leading to the discovery of the source of the contamination apd the
permanent cleanup remedies are currently under way. j
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ELLIS PR
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD980529085
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 13
Burlington County
Evesham Township
The Ellis Property covers 3 acres in Evesham Township. The site, once used for drum-
recycling operations, consists of a large two-story building housing several washing
tanks and troughs and 50 to 75 drums, many full; three sheds containing drums of
various sizes and full chemical containers; and an area adjacent to the sheds containing
about one hundred 55-gallon plastic drums, most of which still contain some acid liquid
Several hundred drums are spread haphazardly around the site, and there are many
spills. The site is surrounded by cultivated fields. Sharps Run, an intermittent stream
is less than a mile to the south. Groundwater and surface water are suspected of being
contaminated with acids. The Englishtown Aquifer underlies the site, with other
aquifers about 300 feet below. Groundwater in the vicinity serves as'a drinking water
source for 900 homes and for the irrigation of farmland. There are about 20 potable
wells within a 1-mile radius of the site. Approximately 3,500 people live within a 3-mile
radius of the site. The nearest residence is about 2,500 feet from the site
Site Responsibility:
This site is being addressed through
Federal, State, and potentially
responsible parties' actions.
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 12/01/82
Final Date: 09/01/83
Threats and Contaminants
Sediments and soils on site have been contaminated with heavy metals
including chromium and lead. Monitoring wells have shown that the
groundwater is contaminated with trichloroethylene (TCE) and heavy
metals. The surface water has the potential to be contaminated with
heavy metals. Contaminated soil and groundwater could pose a health
hazard if accidentally ingested or touched. There are drainage ditches on
the site that potentially carry contaminants to a wetland and to Sharps
Creek. Within 3 miles downstream of the site, the surface water is
reportedly used for recreation. A housing development is being planned
that will use groundwater for a drinking water supply.
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Cleanup Approach
leuuiup fipp* t/M-^i « I
The site is being addressed in two stages: initial actions and a long-term remedial
phase directed at cleanup of the entire site. ;
Response Action Status I
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Initial Actions: In 1983, the New Jersey Department of Environmental
Protection removed some drums and contaminated soil from the site, in
-.-. 1987 two farm buildings on site were demolished, and the area affected
by acids was neutralized by the EPA. At the same time, the remaining drunks on site
were removed. !
Entire Site: The State is conducting an investigation to determine the
exact nature and extent of the contamination. The results of the
investigation, expected in 1991, will be used by the EPA to evalluate and
select final cleanup alternatives. j
Environmental Progress
The removal of contaminated drums, soils, and materials, as well as the other actions
described above, have made the Ellis Property site safer while the investigations
leading to the selection of a final cleanup remedy are taking place.
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EVOR PHILLIP
LEASING
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD980654222
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 06
Middlesex County
Old Bridge Township
Aliases:
Phillips Leasing
N. America Metals
EPL Industries
The Evor Phillips Leasing (EPL) site covers 6 acres in Old Bridge Township A State
investigation conducted in 1982 found between 4,000 and 5,000 drums containing
explosive chemicals buried at the site. EPL has no equipment for containing the drums
of waste, and the area is unlined, enabling contaminants to migrate through the soil,
groundwater, and surface water. The area surrounding the site is used for hunting and
fishing. However, there has been no evidence that game or fish have become
contaminated.
Site Responsibility:
This site is being addressed through
a combination of Federal, State, and
potentially responsible parties'
actions.
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 12/01/82
Final Date: 09/01/83
Thriedis and Contaminants
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) including dichloroethane and
trichloroethylene (TCE) and heavy metals such as copper, nickel, and zinc
have contaminated the groundwater. The soil is contaminated with VOCs
and phthalates, a plastics by-product. Since access to the EPL site is
possible, trespassers, on-site workers, and children may be exposed to
potential health hazards. Direct contact with the soil and groundwater
could cause health problems. Accidentally ingesting contaminated soil or
drinking the contaminated groundwater could pose a potential health
threat. Municipalwell data confirms the presence of site-related
contaminants in the groundwater. All well water samples exceeded EPA
and the State of New Jersey's water quality criteria for heavy metals. It is
possible that leaching of on-site contaminants into the underlying aquifer
is occurring, causing contamination of drinking water wells.
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Cleanup Approach
The site is being addressed in two stages: initial actions and a long-term remedial
phase focusing on cleanup of the entire site. I
Response Action Status
Initial Actions: In 1983, the State excavated 30 to 40 drums and removed
them from the site; 4,000 to 5,000 drums remain buried on site.
Entire Site: The State is conducting a study to determine the r ature and
extent of contamination at the site. The results of this study ar£ expected
in 1992. The EPA will review the cleanup alternatives and identify the best
remedy for the site. |
Site Facts: Under an Administrative Order on Consent, signed between the State and
several potentially responsible parties, the parties agreed to contribute funds for a
thorough investigation of the site. |
Environmental Progress
The EPA has determined that while site studies are taking place, the site dcjes not pose
an immediate threat to the surrounding community or the environment. Until final
cleanup is complete, the EPA will continue to monitor the site to ensure that the
wastes at the Evor Phillips Leasing site do not migrate to surrounding areas, and to
ensure the safety of the public and environment.
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EWAN PR
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD98076136
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 13
Burlington County
Wallingford Way, Shamong Township
Alias:
Shamong Township Drum Dump
The Ewan Property consists of 43 heavily wooded acres in Shamong Township The
site, which includes a contaminated groundwater plume, is located within the Central
Pine Barrens portion of the New Jersey Pinelands. Two areas of industrial waste
disposal were suspected during initial site studies. Area A, consisting of 9 acres is the
area of concern. Site investigations revealed that during the early to mid-1970s from
500 to 8,000 drums containing hazardous industrial wastes were emptied or buried in
trenches, and the trenches were subsequently backfilled with soil Soil and
groundwater samples indicate the presence of volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
semi-volatiles, and metals. It is estimated that Area A has 4,500 cubic yards of hiq'hlv
contaminated waste material and 29,500 cubic yards of moderately contaminated soil
The property is surrounded by forest, agricultural land, and residential areas Private
residences are provided domestic water from wells as close as 1 mile downstream
from the site. Approximately 330 people live in the area and are served by individual
domestic water wells. The groundwater is used not only for domestic purposes but
also for irrigation of croplands. Adjacent to the site is an intermittent stream The
Pinelands area is a major groundwater recharge area.
Site Responsibility: Th|S site is being addressed througn
Federal and potentially responsible.
parties' actions.
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date; 09/01/83
Final Date: 09/01/84
I\
Threats and Contaminants
A plume of contaminated groundwater that is 760 feet long, 600 feet
wide, and 30 feet deep is contaminated with VOCs including acetone and
benzene and heavy metals including chromium and aluminum. There are
two aquifers below the site that are hydraulically linked. The groundwater
under the site flows in a southerly direction. Monitoring wells both on
and off site detected contaminants in the groundwater. Soil is also
contaminated with VOCs and heavy metals. Drinking the contaminated
groundwater could pose a potential health threat. The New Jersey
Pinelands, a sensitive ecosystem and major groundwater recharge area is
threatened by site contaminants.
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Cleanup Approach
The site is being addressed in three stages: immediate actions and two long-term
remedial phases directed at removal of the buried drums and cleanup of thejsoil and
groundwater. i
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Response Action Status j
^ Immediate Actions: At the EPA's direction, a potentially responsible party
installed a security fence in 1988 to keep trespassers arid children away
from contaminants at the site. ; .!
Buried Drums: The EPA has selected the cleanup methods tq be used to
remove contaminated materials and buried drums from the sit<£. Th.ese
methods include: (1) construction of an area for waste identification,
grouping, and storage; (2) excavation of wastes; (3) collection a|nd grouping
of waste materials with off-site incineration of all appropriate wastes; (4) temporary, on-
site storage and assessment of non-incinerable wastes to determine propef. treatment/
disposal methods; and (5) monitoring air and groundwater during the cleanup activities.
The potentially responsible parties began the design of the technical specifications for
this work in 1989. Once the design phase is completed in 1991, the cleanujp work will
begin. i
Soil and Groundwater: In 1989, the cleanup plan for contaminated soil
and groundwater was chosen by the EPA. Soil cleanup, which includes
excavation of contaminated soil and treatment to remove contaminants by
, , solvent extraction and soil washing, will be followed by placenhent of the
treated soils back onto the site. For the contaminated groundwater, the chosen - ,
remedy is to collect, treat, and reinject the treated groundwater into the aquifer. After
completion of these measures, the cleanup plan calls for restoration of thejdisposal
areas and appropriate environmental monitoring. Design of the chosen rernedies is
planned to begin in 1990.
Site Facts: The EPA has identifed and notified approximately 30 potentially responsible
parties. One party has been ordered to remove contaminated materials and buried
drums. I
Environmental Progress
Installation of a security fence has reduced the potential for contact with contaminants
while the chosen remedies are in the design and review stage. The EPA has
determined that the Ewan Property site does not pose a threat to the surrounding
community or the environment while it awaits final cleanup actions. j
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FAA TECHN
CENTER
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJ9690510020
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 02
Atlantic County
8 miles northwest of Atlantic City
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Technical Center site covers an area of
approximately 5,000 acres on a site northwest of Atlantic City. The site borders the
Garden State Parkway in southeastern New Jersey. Installations on the site include the
Atlantic City International Airport, a New Jersey Air National'Guard Station and
extensive FAA facilities. Activities at the site started in 1942 with the construction of a
Naval air base. In late 1958, FAA, then known as the Airways Modernization Board
took over the operation and has used the facility as an airport and aviation safety
/T^o1? center- ln 1984-tne New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
(NJDEP) contracted for an assessment of pollution sources that could affect the
then-proposed Atlantic City Municipal Well Field, to be located on the north shore of
the Upper Atlantic City Reservoir within the FAA Technical Center boundaries This
investigation identified five areas as posing a threat to the proposed well field- the
ba vage Area (Area 20A), where scrap materials and drums of hazardous waste oils and
solvents were stored; the Fuel Mist Test Facility (Area 27), where jet fuels were
sprayed and burned to test the anti-misting properties of certain fuel additives- the Fire
I raining Area (Area 29), where fuel fire testing and fire training exercises were
conducted; the Avgas Fuel Farm and Photo Lab (Area 41), where leaks from
underground storage tanks, discharge of photographic lab wastes, and spillage of fuels
may have occurred; and the Abandoned Navy Landfill (Area 56), an area south of the
mam runway used as a landfill by the Navy. The FAA has also identified additional
areas to the NJDEP and the EPA that may affect the environment. Atlantic City's
municipal water supply is provided by nine groundwater supply wells located just north
ot the Upper Atlantic City Reservoir on FAA property, as well as by water drawn directly
trom the Atlantic City Reservoirs. The reservoirs are fed by the North and South
Branches of Doughty's Mill Stream, which cross portions of the Technical Center
grounds. An estimated 68,000 people obtain drinking water from Atlantic Citv
reservoirs. . . . a ^
Site Responsibility:
This site is being addressed through
Federal actions.
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 07/13/89
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Threats and Contaminants
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs), including tetrachloroethylene,
dichloroethylene, benzene, and toluene are present in groundwater at
three areas on site, and elevated levels of cadmium and chromium were
found in groundwater at the Abandoned Navy Landfill (Area 56).
Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and VOCs were detected in soils in the
drum storage areas of the Building 206 Salvage Yard and at th£ location of
two underground waste oil tanks near the southwestern corner of
Building 206. Although the Atlantic City municipal wells are nd>t
contaminated, a potential threat exists should pollutants migrate to the
wells. People who accidentally ingest contaminated soil may Buffer
adverse health effects.
Cleanup Approach
The site is being addressed in four long-term remedial phases focusing on cleanup of
the various areas of contamination and the groundwater at the site. Additional cleanup
phases may be designated in the future as site studies continue. j
Response Action Status j
Salvage Yard Soil and Groundwater: Under EPA monitoring:, the FAA
will remove contaminated soil to an off-site rotary kiln for incineration to
destroy contaminants. Groundwater will be extracted and cleajned with an
air stripping technology. Design of the site-specific cleanup technologies
began in late 1989, with completion expected in 1991. j
Jet Fuel Farm: In 1989, the EPA selected a remedy to clean up the jet
fuel in the soil and groundwater by excavating the contaminated soil and
treating it by incineration in a cement kiln, and in-situ biotreatrrjient of
groundwater. The design of the technical specifications is planned to
begin in 1990.
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Former Incinerator, Former Borrow Pit, and Fire Training Areas: The
investigation into the nature and extent of contamination at the former
incinerator, former borrow pit, and fire training area is completed. A plan
outlining the EPA's preferred cleanup strategy is expected in 1990.
will be proposed.
Aircraft Test Facility: An investigation to determine the natujre and
extent of contamination in the groundwater at the aircraft test; facility area
is expected to be completed in 1990, at which time cleanup alternatives
Site Facts: An Interagency Agreement between the EPA and the the FAAiis expected
to be signed in 1990.
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Environmental Progress
After proposing this site to the NPL, the EPA assessed conditions at the FAA Technical
Center site and determined there were no immediate actions required to make it safe
while waiting for cleanup actions to begin.
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FAIR LAWN
FIELDS
NEW JERSEY
Site Description
REGIpN 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 09
Bergen Cjounty
Fair Lkwn
The Fair Lawn Well Fields site contains three municipal wells that supply driinking water
to the 32,000 residents of Fair Lawn. In 1978, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) were
detected in municipal supply wells located within and adjacent to the Fairla^/n Industrial
Park. These wells were removed from the municipal system shortly after ;
contamination was discovered. Fisher Scientific Company and Sandvik, Incj have been
identified as contributing sources to groundwater contamination. The site is bounded
on three sides by the remaining industries of Fairlawn Industrial Park, and tr|ere are
several residences within 300 feet of the site. There are no private wells injthe vicinity
of the site. However, there are public water supply wells nearby. ,
Site Responsibility: This site is being addressed through
Federal, State and potentially
responsible parties'actions.
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: J12/01/82
Final Date: 09/01/83
Threats and Contaminants
VOCs were detected in groundwater contributing to the public drinking
water supply. Soils on the site area also are contaminated with VOCs
including benzene and toluene. Few potential threats to individuals exist
since the contaminated wells were taken out of service. However,
ingesting or accidentally touching contaminated groundwater or soil poses
health threats.
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FAIR LAWN WELL FIELDS
Cleanup Approach
This site is being addressed in three stages: immediate actions and two long-term
remedial phases focusing on cleanup of the Sandvik Facility and the Fisher Scientific
Facility. -.,.".--
Response Action Status
Immediate Actions: In 1984, the potentially responsible parties removed
contaminated soil from the site and, in 1987, installed air strippers to treat
the well fields.
Sandvik Facility: Under State monitoring, Sandvik conducted a limited
investigation of its facility. The New Jersey Department of Environmental
Protection (NJDEP) is negotiating with Sandvik to conduct additional
investigations at their facility.
Fisher Scientific Facility: Fisher Scientific conducted a limited
investigation of its facility under monitoring of the State. Fisher has
installed a trench to collect contaminated groundwater for discharge to a
publicly owned water treatment works.
Site Facts: In 1984, an Adminstrative Order was signed by Sandvik and the State for
the company to conduct a site investigation. An Administrative Order was also signed
by Fisher Scientific's parent company. Allied Signal and the State, in 1986 for
investigations, contaminated soil removal activities, and construction of a groundwater
collection system.
Environmental Progress
The immediate actions described above have greatly reduced the potential for exposure
to contaminated groundwater and soil at the Fair Lawn Well Fields site while further
investigations and cleanup activities are taking place. The wells are currently being
treated to remove contaminants and to ensure that the public is provided with a safe
drinking water supply.
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FLORENC
RECONTOU
LANDFILL
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD980529143
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 04
Burlington; County
the Townships of Florence, Mansfield, and
Springheld
Alias:
Gravel Pit
The Florence Land Recontouring Inc. (FLR) Landfill is a 60-acre site that contains a 29-
acre landfill, two lagoons, a pond, and two tanks. The FLR Landfill was operated as a
municipal solid waste disposal facility from late 1973 until late 1981, and the; State
licensed it to accept sanitary and non-chemical industrial wastes. In 1975, the New
Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) investigated chemical waste
disposal at the site and found that 95 tons of hazardous waste consisting of jphthalates,
heavy metals, and vinyl chloride monomers were illegally disposed of at thejsite. -
Elevated levels of hazardous substances were discovered in soils and groundwater
within the landfill. However, results of sampling and analysis of off-site wel|s over the
past 9 years have shown that water quality is within health standards. Approximately
4,500 people live within a 3-mile radius of the site. The area surrounding th& site is
primarily mixed agriculture and residential. The site is bordered by land purchased by
Burlington County for a new 600-acre solid waste management facility and by
Assiscunk Creek, a tributary to the Delaware River, which is used for recreation and
irrigation. i
SiteJResponsibttity: This site is being addressed through
Federal and State actions.
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NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: J09/01/83
Final Date: 09/01/84
Threats and Contaminants
The groundwater and soils are contaminated with volatile organic
compounds (VOCs) including methylene chloride and vinyl chloride and
heavy metals including arsenic, chromium, and lead. The leacbate is
contaminated with VOCs and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons'(Pf^s}.
The residences in the area using the groundwater for domestic purposes
may be potentially exposed should the contaminants migrate from the
landfill into the wells. Exposure through direct contact appear^ minimal
since the contamination is below the landfill cap. The cleanup ^workers
and those who trespass on the landfill are of particular concern, especially
during activities which may disturb the landfill cap. The worke'rs may be
exposed to contaminants through direct contact with the soilS|and
groundwater, inhalation of VOCs and other gases typically produced in
landfills by biological degradation of refuse, and the accidentaljingestion of
soil or groundwater. ,
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Cleanup Approach
The site is being addressed in two stages: an initial action and a long-term remedial
phase focusing on cleanup of the entire site.
Response Action Status
Initial Action: In 1982, a clay cover was placed on the landfill during
closure. A leachate collection system was installed, and the resulting
leachate was placed into two lagoons constructed on another section of
the property. The leachate lagoons were surrounded by a 5-foot high fence with
barbed wire around the top. Carbon adsorption filters were placed on top of the six
leachate collection system manholes to collect the VOCs and to control odors. ' -
Entire Site: In 1986, the EPA chose the following methods to be used to
clean'up the site: (1) construction of ,a .synthetic membrane and clay ....
composite cap, a perimeter soil/Bentonite slurry wall, an upstream
groundwater interceptor system and. a new stormwater management
system; (2) ieachate treatment and disposal at a municipal wastewater treatment
facility or the Burlington County Solid Waste Complex, gas collection, and treatment; (3)
removal and disposal of lagoon liquids and sediments and other surface debris; (4)
construction of a partial fence with warning signs; and (5) supplemental sampling of
groundwater, surface water, and sediments during the design phase. The technical
specifications and design for the cleanup are expected to be completed in mid-1990.
The cleanup activities are scheduled to begin in late 1990 and be completed in late
1993.
Site Facts: In January 1979, a Consent Orderto alleviate and control further
contamination was issued by the New Jersey Superior Court. Subsequent
enforcement action by the NJDEP was necessitated by the lack of adherence to the
terms of the Consent Order. In July 1981, Florence Land Recontouring, Inc. submitted
a final closure plan, and operations terminated in November 1981.
Environmental Progress
By placing a clay cover over the landfill, installing a leachate collection system, and
fencing around the leachate lagoons, the site has been made safer for the surrounding
community while the specifications and designs for the cleanup technologies are being
completed and the cleanup activities are begun.
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FORT DIX
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJ2210020275
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 13
Burlington jCounty
Pemberton
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Alias:
U.S. Army Training; Center (USATC)
The 126-acre Fort Dix Landfill site operated as a sanitary /ancff/7/from 1950 until 1984.
The U.S. Army Fort Dix Military Reservation and McGuire Air Force Base used the
landfill. Wastes from these bases were buried in a series of parallel trenches, which
were covered with native soil that had been removed when the trench was ^xcavated.
Some of the types of waste disposed of in the landfill included sludges, wasjte paints
and thinners, and pesticides. Cannon Run and an unnamed stream are located near the
landfill and flow into the Rancocas Creek. A hardwood swamp also is located near the
landfill. The site is surrounded by woods and dense vegetation. Wooded ar;eas around
the landfill are open to the public during the hunting season. Unauthorized recreational
activities such as dirt biking occur near the site. Approximately 5,000 people live in
military housing about 4,000 feet upstream of the landfill. Approximately 50,0 people
live in Pemberton Township, which is 4,000 feet from the landfill, and 7,300| residents
are served by domestic wells within 3 miles of the landfill. ;
Site Responsibility:
This site is being addressed through
Federal actions.
NPL LISTING
lisTORY
Proposed Date: il 0/01/84
' Final Date: 07^01/87
Threats and Contaminants
The groundwater and surface water are contaminated with various volatile
organic compounds (VOCs) as well as heavy metals including (manganese,
lead, and cadmium. Potential threats to health include drinking and
touching contaminated groundwater and the hardwood swamp surface
water. However, no potable water supply wells are threatened by. the
groundwater contamination. There is also a potential health ri^k
associated with eating contaminated plants and animals from the swamp.
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PORT DIX LANDPIIX
Cleanup Approach
This site is being addressed in a single long-term remedial phase focusing on cleanup
of the landfill.
Response Action Status
Landfill: The Army completed a records search and began groundwater
sampling around the landfill. In 1987, the Army completed its investigation
into the nature and extent of contamination at the site. The Army is
currently evaluating the results of this investigation and is scheduled to propose the
final technologies for cleanup in 1990. The Army identified 21 past disposal and spill
areas potentially contaminated with hazardous wastes. Additionally, the investigation
recommended that the EPA conduct a study of 10 additional areas of the site to
determine the nature and extent.of contamination. The subsequent investigation and
recommendations for final cleanup alternatives are planned to be completed in 1991.
Site Facts: Fort Dix is participating in the Installation Restoration Program (IRP) Under
the IRP, established in 1978, the Department of Defense (DOD) identifies and
evaluates its hazardous waste sites and conducts necessary cleanup actions to control
the migration of hazardous contaminants. In 1985, the EPA, the State, and the Army
signed an Administrative Order on Consent The DOD agreed to investigate the
contamination at the site and to define the contaminants and recommend alternatives
for final cleanup.
-Environmental Progress
Upon listing the site on the NPL, the EPA performed an initial assessment and
determined that the site does not pose an immediate threat to nearby residents or the
environment while site studies leading to final cleanup are under way.
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FRIED INDUS
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD041828906
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 12;
Middlesex Qounty
East Brunswick; Township
Fried Industries manufactures floor finishing products, detergent solutions, and other -
cleaning products on this site in East Brunswick Township. Also, the facility has been
leased at times to a manufacturer of automotive antifreeze. In 1983, the EPA found,
that hazardous wastes were improperly stored on site and that the soil was
contaminated with volatile organic chemicals (VOCs) and copper. In a limitecj
excavation, the EPA found deteriorated buried drums. There is a strong potential for
the site to contaminate the groundwater and surface water. In 1985, Phillip Fried,
president of the firm, notified the Middlesex County Department of Health (WIC.DH) that
the facility's holding tank was full and in danger of overflowing. At the request of the
MCDH, the EPA conducted a site visit. Samples of the process waste tank a|nd the
septic holding tank on site indicated the presence of hydrocarbons. There wfrs
evidence that the tanks had already overflowed to a drainage ditch entering Bog Brook
and Mill Pond, which flows to Lawrence Brook, a tributary of the Raritan River. Also,
seepage into the ground threatened the underlying aquifer. Approximately 25,000
people live within a 3/4-mile radius. The Fried Industries site is used as a lock! park by
many of the area's residents. I
Site Responsibility: This site is being addressed through
Federal and municipal actions.
T\
NPL LISTING HjSTORY
Proposed Date: '10/01/84
Final'Date: 06/01/86
Threats and Contaminants
The groundwater is contaminated with VOCs including chloroform,
benzene, and vinyl chloride. The soil is contaminated with VOps and
heavy metals including mercury and copper. Contaminated groundwater
and soil could adversely affect the health of individuals if accidentally,
ingested or touched. Also, there is concern that Bog Brook, Mill Pond,
Lawrence Brook, Farrington Lake Reservoir, and the adjoining \wetlands
may be contaminated. j
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PRIED INDUSTRIES
Cleanup Approach
This site is being addressed in two stages: immediate actions and a long-term remedial
phase focusing on cleanup of the entire site.
Response Action Status
Immediate Actions: Approximately 7,000 gallons of process and septic
wastes were pumped from the tanks and transported for treatment to the
Middlesex County Utilities Authority and Perk Chemical Company. The
Town of East Brunswick provided public water supply to residents whose wells were
contaminated from the hazardous materials at the site. An immediate action was
approved in 1989 to remove approximately 800 drums and containers from the site.
This action is scheduled to be completed in 1990.
Entire Site: The EPA is currently conducting an investigation to determine
the nature and extent of the contamination including: (1) a soil gas survey
to delineate any contaminant plume and to locate areas of elevated
contamination; (2) a geophysical survey to further define any contaminant plume, as
well as the locations of buried drums and fill areas; (3) a sampling of surface and buried
drums, repacking of leaking drums, and placement of all drums in a secured area on
site; (4) a survey and sampling of selected off-site residential wells to delineate any
subsurface migration of site related contaminants; (5) a delineation of Fried Industries
property boundaries and on-site wetlands; and (6) an air monitoring program to
determine potential contaminant migration off the Fried Industries site. The EPA has
determined that additional studies are needed and is developing a work plan for the
second phase of studies.
Site Facts: The site owner was informed that the EPA would conduct an investigation
on site to determine the extent and the nature of the site contamination. In 1986, the
owner voluntarily suspended further operations on site after the overflow of
contaminated water. The site owner was asked to leave the site premises and did so
in 1989.
'Environmental Progress
The removal of hazardous liquids and the provision of an uncontaniinated public water
supply have greatly reduced the potential for exposure to hazardous substances at the
Fried Industries site while studies leading to the selection of final cleanup activities are
taking place.
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FRIEDMAN P
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD980532832
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 04
Monmouth pounty
Upper Freehold Township
Alias:
Thiokol Co^p Site
Site Description
The 3-acre Friedman Property is an open, vacant lot with scrub vegetation. Drums and
liquids were dumped into a ditch at the site in the late 1950s and 1960s. Groundwater
underlying this abandoned site was suspected to contain a number of contarpinants.
The Friedman Properly was one of four priority NPL sites within a 2-mile radius. The
site is in a rural area with scattered residences, commercial facilities, and several trailer
parks, all dependent on local groundwater as the source of drinking water. Tjhe site is
bordered by an unnamed tributary to Lahaway Creek, a single-family residential
property, and routes 537 and 539. i ,
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Site Responsibility:
This site was addressed through
Federal and State actions.
NPL LISTING H STORY
Proposed Date: [l 2/01/82,
Final Date: 09/01/83
Deletion 03/OJ7/86
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Threats and Contaminants
Although groundwater samples showed very low levels of creosotes and
volatile organic compounds (VOCs), a groundwater plume coulg not be
defined. After extensive investigations, the EPA has determined that the
low levels of compounds in the groundwater do not pose a thrfeat to
human health or the environment.
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FRIEDMAN PROPERTY
Cleanup Approach
This site was addressed in a single long-term remedial phase focusing on cleanup of
the entire site.
Response Action Status
Entire Site: In 1985, the EPA determined the Friedman Property ..site did
not require long-term cleanup actions to address the low-level residual
contamination detected at the site, the EPA, however, has required
annual monitoring of on-site wells for a five-year period to ensure that groundwater
remains within safe levels. Additionally, the EPA recommended that the State request
local authorities to place deed restrictions on future uses of the property.
Site Facts: In 1982, the EPA asked the potentially responsible party, the Morton
Thiokol Corporation, to carry out an investigation to determine the nature and the extent
of the contamination at the site. In 1983, the company submitted a proposal to the
EPA for the investigation. The proposal was rejected by the EPA, and the New Jersey
Department of Environmental Protection decided to carry out the investigation. The
result of the State's investigations led to the EPA's decision to delete the site from the
NPL
Environmental Progress
After conducting extensive site investigations, the EPA has determined that the low
levels of contaminants do not pose threats to nearby residents at the Friedman
Property site or the environment and has deleted the site from the NPL.
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GARDEN ST
CLEANERS
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD053280160
REGlbN 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 02
Atlantic Bounty
Minolola
Site Description
Garden State Cleaners is a commercial dry cleaning facility in operation sincje 1966. It is
located approximately 500 feet south of the South Jersey Clothing Company site,
which is also on the NPL. In an investigation of Garden State Cleaners (GSQ in 1984,
the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection detected high levels of the
volatile organic compounds (VOCs), tetrachloroethylene (PCE) and trichlorobthylene
(TCE) in soil below a steam discharge pipe. Off-site monitoring wells downstream of
GSC and South Jersey Clothing contain large quantities of VOCs, which has forced
some residential private wells to close and the borough to construct a new (municipal
water supply system. Approximately 9,000 people live in this mixed residential and
commercial area. They obtain drinking water and irrigate 3,800 acres of farmland from
wells within 3 miles of the site. I
Site Responsibility:
This site is being addressed through
Federal actions.
NPL LISTING
Proposed Date:j 06/24/88
Final Date: ob/30/89
Threats and Contaminants
The groundwater and soil are contaminated with VOCs including PCE and
TCE. Use of contaminated groundwater for domestic purposes and
agricultural irrigation may pose a potential health threat as a result of
drinking or touching contaminants.
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GARDEN STATE CLEANERS
Cleanup Approach
This site is being addressed in a single long-term remedial phase-focusing on cleanup
of the entire site.
Response Action Status
Entire Site: The EPA is currently conducting an investigation to determine
the nature and extent of contamination on the entire site and to identify
alternatives for cleanup. The investigation is scheduled to be completed in
1991. ! /
Environmental Progress
After adding this site to the NPL, the EPA performed preliminary investigations and
determined that no immediate actions were required at the Garden State Cleaners site
while further studies leading to the selection of final cleanup remedies are taking place.
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GEMS LANDFI
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD980529192
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 01
Camden County
Gloucester JTownship
Aliases:
Gems/Amadei
Amadei Landfill
Gloucester Environmental Manufacturing
Services Landfill
Lane
Site Description
The 60-acre GEMS Landfill site has been owned by Gloucester Township fr6m the late
1950s to the present. During this time, the landfill has been operated by va
as a disposal site for solid, liquid, and hazardous wastes and substances. R
indicate that a variety of industrial wastes including asbestos, solvents, and
materials were disposed of at the GEMS site between 1970 and 1979. In 1
lous parties
scords
other' -
980, sludge
from the City of Philadelphia's northeast wastewater treatment facility was disposed of
at the site. Analyses of the sludge revealed the presence of pesticides. The' State
closed the landfill in 1980. Scattered industrial and recreational areas are acjjacent to
the site. The closest residences are approximately 300 feet from the landfill.
Approximately 6,000 people live within 1 mile of the site, and 38,000 people live within
a 3-mile radius of the site. Holly Run and Briar Lake are near the site.
Site Responsibility: The site is being addressed through
Federal, State, and potentially
responsible parties' actions.
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 107/01/82
Final Date: 0^/01/83
Threats and Contaminants
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are evaporating into the atjmbsphere
and are significantly degrading air quality. VOCs and heavy metals have
been detected in the Cohansey and Mt. Laurel/Wenonah Aquifers. VOCs,
lead, ammonia, and benzoic ac/c/have been detected in off-sitje surface
soils. On-site leachate and soil have been contaminated with heavy
metals, including cadmium and lead, and VOCs including metljiylene
chloride and carcinogenic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs).
Leachate from the site is also contaminating Holly Run and Brjiar Lake.
Potential health risks may exist for individuals who make direcjt contact
with or ingest contaminated groundwater, surface water, or soil. A
wetland west of the site has been affected by contaminated leachate
flowing from the landfill. '
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Cleanup Approach
This site is being addressed in two stages: immediate actions and a long-term remedial
phase focusing on cleanup of the entire site.
Response Action Status
Immediate Actions: In 1983, the EPA removed debris from the site,
constructed a fence, and took other measures to prevent residents from
coming in contact with wastes in the area.
Entire Site: The EPA selected the following remedy to clean up the site:
(1) constructing a landfill cap and regrading existing landfill side slopes; (2)
installing an active gas collection and treatment system, a groundwater
pump and treatment system, and surface water controls; (3) implementing
a monitoring program; and {4} relocating and isolating Holly Run and installing limited
runoff controls. In addition, the potentially affected homes will be connected to the
existing public water supply system. The potentially responsible parties have begun
final cleanup activities at the site, and completion is scheduled for 1992. The pump
and treatment system will then be constructed, with operation and maintenance
continuing after the remedies are completed in 1993.
Site Facts: In 1981, a suit was instituted by the State to compel compliance with
operation and closure regulations. Complex litigation now involves the Township, the
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), the New Jersey Board
of Public Utilities, and a number of potentially responsible generators and transporters.
The EPA sent Notice Letters in 1983 and 1985 to the parties potentially responsible for
site contamination to provide them the opportunity to perform cleanup actions. In
1987, the EPA sent Notice Letters to over 120 potentially responsible parties to provide
them the opportunity to implement or fund the cleanup actions. In 1988, NJDEP
issued a Directive and Notice to Insurers to 131 respondents and 71 insurance
companies directing them to proceed with the cleanup.
Environmental Progress
The removal of debris, construction of a fence, and the ongoing long-term cleanup
activities described above have greatly reduced the potential for exposure to hazardous
materials at the GEMS Landfill site while cleanup activities are being completed.
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GLEN RIDG
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD98078564I
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 08
Essex Cbunty
Glen Rjidge
Site Description
The 90-acre Glen Ridge Radium site includes 306 properties on residential land. The
soil at the site is contaminated with radioactive waste materials suspected tjo have
originated from nearby radium processing facilities that operated in the 1920s.
Subsequently, houses were constructed on or near the radium waste disposal areas.
Some of the radium-contaminated soil was used as fill in the low-lying areas and some
of the fill was mixed with cement for sidewalks and foundations. More tharji 300,000
cubic yards of contaminated soil are scattered on public and private properties within
portions of three communities. In 1983, the State identified a number of homes with
high levels of radon gas and radon decay products, as well as excessive levels of indoor
and outdoor gamma radiation. This site is similar to the nearby Montclair/West Orange
Radium site, which also contains radium-contaminated soils from the same sources.
Cleanup remedies will address both sites. Approximately 300'homes were jidentif ied
as being affected by radium-contaminated soil, radon, or gamma radiation, j
Approximately 41,000 people live within 1 mile of the site and 288,000 live within 3
miles. ' i
Site Responsibility: This site is being addressed through
Federal and State actions.
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 10/01/84
Final Date: 0?/01/85
Threats and Contaminants
The soil is contaminated with radium, which decays to radon gas that is
emitted into the air. Some houses on the site are contaminated with
radium and exhibit excessive levels of radon gas or gamma radiation.
People who are exposed to the radium may suffer from high rjates of
cancer. Accidental ingestion of soil may cause adverse health) effects.
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Vegetables grown in the contaminated soil may pose an addit
threat.
onal health
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Cleanup Approach
This site is being addressed in three stages: emergency actions and two long-term
remedial phases focusing on cleanup of the soil and structures and monitoring of
groundwater.
Response Action Status
Emergency Actions: In 1983, the EPA installed temporary radon
ventilation systems and gamma ray shielding in some of the affected
houses. The EPA and the State continue to operate and maintain
these systems.
Soil and Structures: In 1989, the EPA selected a remedy to clean up the
soil and structures which includes: (1) excavating approximately 50,000
cubic yards of contaminated soil and debris at the most extensively
contaminated properties and disposing of them in a licensed facility; (2)
installing and maintaining indoor engineering controls at less contaminated properties;
(3) monitoring the site to ensure the effectiveness of the remedy; and (4) continuing
alternative treatment studies for future actions at the site. The EPA is designing the
technical specifications to clean up the soil and structures on the site. As portions of
the design are completed, the cleanup will begin in a phased manner. The first cleanup
actions are scheduled to begin in 1990.
Groundwater: The EPA is conducting a study to determine if
contaminants from the soil have contaminated the,groundwater.
Site Facts: The Glen Ridge Radium site and the Montclair/West Orange Radium site
are being investigated simultaneously, and the cleanup remedies will address both
areas.
Environmental Progress
By providing air treatment systems to protect affected residents from; radioactive
materials, the EPA and the State have greatly reduced the potential for exposure to
radioactive substances at the Glen Ridge Radium site while further studies and cleanup
activities are taking place.
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GLOBAL LAND
NEW JERSEY
EPAID# NJD063160667
REGldN 2
CONGRESSIO1N[AL,DIST. 04
Middlesex! County
Old Bridge {Township
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Aliajs:
Global Sanitary Landfill
Site Description
The 60-acre Global Landfill site was licensed by the New Jersey Departmerjt of
Environmental Protection to accept non-hazardous waste. The landfill borders
Cheesquake Creek Tidal Marsh on three sides. In 1984, after heavy rains, tWo
consecutive high tides occurred in the wetlands, and a portion of the southern side of
the landfill collapsed and slid into the adjoining wetlands. As a result, the State closed
the landfill. In 1984, the State detected volatile organic compounds (VOCs)\seeping
from the site into the wetlands. The State is overseeing an investigation byf.the owners
to locate approximately 100,000 drums containing paint, paint thinner, and various
solvents that may have been buried in the landfill from 1968 to 1977. Ground water
immediately underneath the site has become contaminated by pollutants l&aching from
the landfill. The Sayreville Water Company has five water supply wells witr)in 1 mile of
the site. Approximately 86,000 people depend on wells within 3 miles as their sole
source of drinking water. The water supplies for Sayreville, Lawrence Harbpr, South
Amboy, and Perth Amboy are threatened. Raritan Bay is located 2 miles frd>m the site
and is used for recreational activities. Commercial fishing is conducted in the area.
Site Responsibility: This site is being addressed through
Federal and State actions.
NPL LISTING If STORY
Proposed Date: 106/24/88
Final Date: 0?/30/89
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Threats and Contaminants
An aquifer underneath the site is contaminated; however, thejnature of
the contamination has not yet been fully identified. The leachate seeping
from the landfill into the wetlands contains VOCs including m^thylene
chloride, chloroform, trichloroethylene, and benzene. VOCs h£ve seeped
from the landfill into the Cheesquake Creek Tidal Marsh. The i
contaminants may have a harmful effect on the wildlife inhabiting the
wetlands area. !
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GLOBAL LANDFILL
Cleanup Approach
This site is being addressed in a single long-term remedial phase focusing on cleanup
of the entire site. ,
Response Action Status
Entire Site: The State is planning to start investigations into the extent of
the contamination in the Cheesquake Creek Tidal Marsh and the aquifer in
1990. Once the investigations are completed, scheduled for late 1992,
final cleanup technologies will be selected by the EPA.
Environmental Progress
After adding this site to the N PL, the EPA performed preliminary investigations and
determined that no immediate actions were required at the Global Landfill site while
further studies are being conducted.
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GOOSE FARM
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD980530109
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 13
Ocean ctounty
Plumsted iTownship
Site Description
The 1 1/2-acre Goose Farm site was used as a hazardous waste disposal arpa from the
mid-1940s to the mid-1970s by a manufacturer of polysulfide rubber and solid rocket
fuel propellant. The majority of wastes were dumped into a pit dug througl] fine sand.
Waste chemicals from laboratories, drums, and bulk liquids were dumped into the pit.
In 1980, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP);found that a
contaminant plume that originated in the waste pit area had migrated northjtoward a
nearby stream. Soil was also found to contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs). This
site is within 2 miles of 3 other NPL sites: The Friedman Property, Pijack Fgrm, and'
Spence Farm. Approximately 10 residences are located within 2,000 feet df the Goose
Farm site. An unnamed stream on the site flows into Lahaway_ Creek, a tributary of the
Delaware River, which is used for recreational activities. The site is adjacent to a
forest. i
Site Responsibility:
This site is being addressed through
Federal, State, and potentially
responsible parties' actions.
NPL LISTING (HISTORY
Proposed Date :| 10/01/81
Final Date: CJ9/01/83
Threats and Contaminants
Groundwater is contaminated with VOCs and arsenic. VOCsj
polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), phenols, arsenic, and zinc are
contaminating the soil. The unnamed stream that flows into [Lahaway
Creek is contaminated with methylene chloride. Leachate f rd>m the pit
contained various VOCs; however, the drums were removed jand there is
no longer any leachate from the pit. Although surface water Is not used
as a source of drinking water, it is used for irrigation of food crops.
Contaminants may accumulate in the food and pose a health jhazard if
eaten. The surface water is used for recreational purposes ahd may be
harmful if accidentally swallowed. Wildlife in the area may be affected by
the pollutants. People who touch or ingest the contaminate^
groundwater or soil may suffer adverse health effects.
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GOOSE FARM
Cleanup Approach
This site is being addressed in two stages: immediate actions and a long-term remedial
phase focusing on cleanup of the entire site.
Response Action Status
Immediate Actions: In 1980, the EPA and the State installed a
groundwater recovery and treatment system. In addition, approximately
5,000 containers containing 9,000 gallons of bulked liquids were removed
from the waste pit and disposed of off site in a federally approved facility. About 3,500
tons of contaminated soil and 12 'drums of PCB waste were also disposed of off site.
Entire Site: In 1985, the EPA selected a remedy to clean up the site that
includes flushing the contaminated soil and groundwater underneath the
site. The groundwater will be recovered using a well-point system and will
be treated on site prior to being released into the soil. Following this
process, extensive testing will be conducted to determine if covering the site is
needed. Studies also will be conducted to measure the extent of PCB-contaminated
soil and, if necessary, the soil will be cfeahedfAs part of this remedy, in 1989" Mortoh-
Thiokol excavated PCB-contaminated soil from the pit and regraded the area. The
company has conducted a field investigation for the technical design of the
groundwater flushing system cleanup. Once the design of this remedy is completed,
remaining cleanup activities will begin.
Site Facts: In 1988, the potentially responsible party, Morton-Thiokol, agreed to clean
up the site under a Consent Decree.
Environmental Progress
Removing the liquid and solid hazardous wastes and installing a groundwater treatment
system have greatly reduced the potential for exposure to contaminants at the Goose
Farm site while final cleanup activities are taking place. ;
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HELEN
LANDFILL
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD980505366
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 02
Gloucester County
Mantua ijownship
The Helen Kramer Landfill site encompasses a 90-acre refuse area with thrfee leachate
collection ponds and an 11-acre stressed vegetation area. The /ancff///originally was
operated as a sand and gravel pit. The site became a landfill between 1963 and 1965
when landfilling occurred simultaneously with sand excavation. Several types of
wastes were deposited at the landfill including municipal wastes, septage, industrial
wastes, and hospital wastes. Industrial wastes included sludges, waste oiljs, solvents,
chemical intermediates, pesticides, plastics, acids and bases, heavy metals!, catalysts,
and paints and pigments. The bulk of these wastes were disposed of direcjtly into the
landfill, not in containers. The State closed the landfill in 1981 because it exceeded
capacity. An underground fire at the site in 1981 burned for about 2 months, emitting
noxious fumes to surrounding areas. The aquifer underneath the site is contaminated
1,500
rmhouse
with volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and heavy metals. Approximately
people live within 1 mile of the site; 10,000 people live within 3 miles. A fc
and several occupied trailers are located at or near the site boundary. Groipdwater
provides drinking water for the area; surface water is used for irrigation. Edwards Run,
a tributary of Mantua Creek and the Delaware River, drains the site.
Site Responsibility: Thjs sjte is being addressed through
Federal actions.
IMPL LISTING
Proposed Date
Final Date: C
-1ISTORY
07/01/82
9/01/83
Threats and Contaminants
Air sampling in 1983 revealed high levels of VOCs including vinyl chloride,
benzene, and toluene. Sediments from on-site lagoons contain heavy
metals such as arsenic and cadmium as well as various VOC£. The
aquifer beneath the site and leachate from the lagoons are contaminated
with heavy metals such as arsenic, chromium, lead, and cadmium, as well
as various VOCs. The soil and surface water at Edwards Rur] are
contaminated with VOCs. Gases released from the landfill ccbuld reach
Center City and pose a health threat to residents. Because niearby
residents use public water supplies, the chance of exposure to
groundwater contaminants is low. Pollution of surface waterj may pose a
health threat to people using the stream for recreation or fisrjing.
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Cleanup Approach
This site is being addressed in a single long-term remedial phase focusing on cleanup
of the entire site.
Response Action Status
Entire Site: In 1985, the EPA selected a remedy to clean up the site
which includes: (1) constructing a trench to collect the leachate seeps
from the landfill; (2) covering the landfill with a clay cap to prevent rain
water from spreading the buried contaminants; (3) injecting special
materials to form a "wall" encompassing the landfill to prevent groundwater from
moving into the contaminated area; (4) installing a gas collection and treatment system-
(5) constructing a fence around the site; (6) draining, excavating, and filling the leachate'
ponas and lagoons; (7) controlling surface water movement on the site- (8) collecting
and treating the groundwater and leachate from the trench; and (9) monitoring the site
to ensure the cleanup measures are effective. Construction on the security fence has
?o£o the Slte has been surveYed- The site cleanup is scheduled to be completed
in, i yyo.
Site Facts: The State is pursuing the owner to properly close the landfill. The owner
has filed for bankruptcy. The EPA is seeking other parties that may be responsible for
site contamination.
Environmental Progress
After adding this site to the NPL, the EPA performed preliminary investigations and
determined that there were no immediate threats to human health or the environment
while ongoing cleanup activities are completed.
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HERCULES, I
NEW JERSEY
EPAID# NJD002349058
Site Description
REGlbN 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 01
Gloucester County
Gibbstown
Hi
Plant
I
The 350-acre Hercules, Inc. site operates as an organic hydroxide/peroxide: -
manufacturing facility. An unlined solid waste disposal area used by .Hercules from
1952 to 1974 and used by DuPont prior to 1952 is on the site. The compaijiies '
disposed of solvents, acids, and waste oils in two unlined disposal pits. In |1980, the
U.S. Geological Survey conducted tests of the aquifer underneath the site. | The;
groundwater was found to be contaminated with volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
Hercules is located in an undeveloped area on the banks of the Delaware F|iver.
Approximately 13,000 people live within a 3-mile radius of the site. Area residents are
served by municipal water wells. Cronmell Creek runs through the site antf discharges
into the Delaware River. , . :
Site Responsibility:
This site is being addressed through
Federal, State, and potentially
responsible parties'actions.
IMPL LISTING jHISTORY
Proposed-Datej:: 12/01/82
Final Date: 09/01/83
Threats and Contaminants
I
In some areas of the site, groundwater was found to be contaminated
with benzene and phenols. Soil was found to be contaminated with
VOCs and heavy metals including lead. Area residents are supplied with
water by municipal water wells that are not contaminated. However, if
the contamination in the aquifer migrates, these wells may be threatened.
People who touch or accidentally ingest on-site hazardous wastes or
contaminated soil may be at risk. If pollutants leach from thje disposal
area into the surrounding wetlands or Cronmell Creek, wildlifje may be
harmed.
Cleanup Approach
This site is being addressed in two long-term remedial phases focusingjon cleanup of
the solid waste disposal area and cleanup of the process plant area. j
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Response Action Status
Solid Waste Disposal Area: Hercules, under State monitoring, is
investigating the extent of contamination in the solid waste disposal area
Eight monitoring wells have been constructed in this area. Once the
investigation is finished in 1990, measures to clean up the disposal area
nmonrloH
will be recommended.
Process Plant Area: Hercules, under State monitoring, is treating
contaminated groundwater, and is further investigating the contamination
in and around the manufacturing plant area. Once the investigation is
completed in 1992, measures will be recommended for further cleanup of
the manufacturing area.
Site Facts: An Administrative Order on Consent was issued by the State in 1986 to
Hercules to take responsibility for investigating the nature and extent of site
contamination and to evaluate cleanup alternatives for both areas.
Environmental Progress
After adding this site to the NPL, the EPA performed preliminary investigations at the
Hercules site and determined that no immediate actions were required while further
studies leading to the selection of final cleanup activities are taking place.
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HIGGINS DISPOSAL
SERVICE, INC.
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD053102232
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 05
Somerset County
North of Kingston
Alias:
Laurel Avenue
The38-acre Higgins Disposal site was first identified in 1981, when FMC qorporation
reported to the EPA that it had deposited approximately 61,000 cubic feet pf chemical
waste containing heavy metals, organic solvents, and pesticides at the sitej in 1974.,
The owner had operated the unpermitted landfill and transfer station smcejl 952. In
1982 the State directed the owner to cease acceptance and disposal of sqhd waste
and to remove the waste already at the facility. The hazardous waste area! consists of a
pond waste piles, aboveground drums and tanks, a landfill, and, possibly, buried
drum's The State discovered volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in groundwater and
soil as well as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). Approximately 2,000 private wells
within 3 miles of the site serve 8,000 people. Within a 3-mile radius are several farms
producing fruits, vegetables, sod, and animal feed. These farms do not usp
groundwaterfor irrigation but use streams and ponds that are not considered to be
threatened by contamination. A freshwater wetland Is 300 feet away frorr) the site.
The lagoon on site discharges into Dirty Brook, a tributary of the Delaware/Rantan
Canal which is used for boating and fishing. The North Brunswick Township Water
Department has a drinking water intake located on the canal 6 miles downstream from
the site. j
Site Responsibility: This site is being addressed through
Federal actions.
NPL LISTINGIHISTORY
Proposed Date}: 06/24/88
Threats and Contaminants
T\
The groundwater, sediments, and soil are contaminated with various
VOCs. Because the Delaware/Raitan Canal is used for recreation, people
who touch or accidentally ingest the water may be at risk. Ifi addition, fish
from the canal may be harmful to human health if eaten. The soil on the
site is permeable, which makes it easy for contaminants to frigrate.
Touching or accidentally ingesting the soil may pose a health hazard. The
wetlands area is a habitat for nine endangered species. Shojuld pollutants
seep into the wetlands, wildlife may suffer adverse effects, i
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Cleanup Approach
This site is being addressed in two stages: an inital action and a single long-term
remedial phase focusing on cleanup of the entire site.
Response Action Status
Inital Action: As a result of the detection of VOCs, wells that contain
pollutants have been restricted for use. The homes within the well
restriction area have been supplied with a system to filter out
s. ,
Entire Site: The EPA has conducted many preliminary investions which
led to this site being proposed to the NPL The EPA will continue to study
tne extent of contamination at the site. This study, scheduled to begin in
1990, will be the basis for recommending measures to clean up the site.
Environmental Progress
The restrictions on use of contaminated wells and the installation of filtering systems
have significantly reduced the threat of exposure to contaminants from the Higgins
Disposal site while further investigations take place.
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HIGGINS FARM
NEW JERSEY
EPAID# NJD981490261
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 07
Somerset Bounty
Franklin Tdwnship
i -i "''' '
Aliai:
Route 518
The 74-acre Higgins Farm site consists of a drum burial dump, located in the, northern
part of the site and a second area suspected of being contaminated nearby, j The drum
dump once contained 50 drums. The New Jersey Department of Environmental
Protection (NJDEP) discovered the dump site in 1985 while conducting an irjvestigation
after the Franklin Township Health Department reported levels of chloroben^ene in a
nearby private well. The NJDEP informed the owner of the farm of State requirements
relating to the excavation of buried drums, which were then removed in 1986. Before
being halted by the NJDEP for conducting these activities without prior authorization,
an estimated 10 drums were removed, crushed, and placed in a roll-off combiner. After
proper authorization, the owner .located approximately 50 drums by probing jhe ground
with a backhoe. During excavation activities, drums were punctured and thfrr contents
spilled onto the ground. Fluids were pumped from a pit where contaminants were
stored before being transferred into a holding tank. Visually contaminated spils were
placed in roll-off containers and approximately ten drums were overpacked.! The
NJDEP sampled ten residential wells in the vicinity of the site in 1986, thred of which
exhibited volatile organic compound (VOC) contamination. In addition, a subsequent.
investigation found soil in the area of the excavation pit to be contaminated pith dioxms
and pesticides. The nearest well is located 120 feet from the drum burial di^mp.
Site Responsibility:
This site is being addressed through
Federal and State actions.
NPL LISTING KJISTORY
Proposed Date: j 06/24/88
Final Date: 03/30/89
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Threats and Contaminants
L\
Indoor air located in the basement of a nearby residence is contaminated
with VOCs including toluene and xylene. Groundwater in private wells is
also contaminated with VOCs, while on-site soils are contaminated with
pesticides and dioxins. The on-site surface water located in the pond is
contaminated with creosotes. Possible health threats include being
exposed to contaminants if coming into direct contact with site-related
contaminants. Area residents co'uld be exposed to contaminants that
have accumulated in locally raised cattle. Residents, on-site workers,
. employees of the farm, hunters, and trespassers could come into direct
contact with contaminated soils. Carter's Brook, lying 2,000 feet to the
east of the site, is,occasionally visited by children. Because this creek lies
downslope of the site, it is possible that site-related contaminants could
migrate into it. Local residents use Millstone River and Delaware and
Raritan Canal, located 2 miles south of the site, for such recreational
purposes as fishing, boating, and swimming.
Cleanup Approach ' ^_____
This site is being addressed in two stages: immediate actions and a long-term remedial
phase focusing on cleanup of the entire site.
Response Action Status
Immediate Actions: The EPA authorized the delivery of bottled water to
nearby residents in 1987. The NJDEP installed carbon filter units on the
wells of the affected residents' homes in 1989. At that time, the EPA
discontinued bottled water delivery. The NJDEP will maintain the carbon
treatment units. The following actions were taken by the EPA in 1987 to stabilize the
site and to control the release of hazardous substances into the environment: (1) a
barn was constructed to house material that may be contaminated, including
pverpacked drums and roll-off containers; (2) the excavation, pit was drained, lined and
backfilled; (3) the pumped liquids were treated a;nd stored in a holding tank; and (4) the
drum burial area was fenced to prevent access by unauthorized persons.
Entire Site: The EPA is currently investigating site contamination and the
most effective methods to clean up the entire site. Activities include: (1)
conducting a survey to determine the rock formations that exist under the
site and to locate any drums that may be buried on site: (2) conducting a
soil gas survey to outline areas of potential contamination; (3) installing monitoring wells
to collect samples for chemical analysis; and (4) installing soil borings, a technique to
analyze soil contamination. Field work is under way. The geophysical survey has been
completed. The soil gas survey began in 1990, and the remaining field work is
scheduled to be completed in 1990.
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HIGGEMS FARM
Site Facts: The EPA notified the potentially responsible parties of their liability for
cleanup activities in 1988 and 1989 and offered them the opportunity to conduct or
finance the investigation of site contamination. These parties refused to undertake the
investigation.
Environmental Progress
By providing bottled water until carbon filtration units were installed, the EPA and the
State eliminated immediate threats from contaminated groundwater at the Higgins
Farm site. Protective storage of hazardous materials and security fences wilj help
prevent contact with contaminants. The EPA will continue to protect the safjety of
nearby residents while further investigations leading to the selection of final pleanup
activities are being completed. I '
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HOPKINS F
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD980532840
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 13
Ocean County
Plumsted Township
Alias:
Thiokol Chemical Corporation
The 57-acre Hopkins Farm site is one of seven similar hazardous waste sites located
within a 20-square-mile area in Ocean and Monmouth counties. From 1962 to 1965,
the Hopkins Farm site was allegedly used by Thiokol Chemical Company for the
disposal of drummed and bulk wastes. Pesticides, volatile organic chemicals (VOCs),
and heavy metals are among contaminants found on site. The site is in a wooded area
immediately north of an active farm. The site is not fenced or posted. The town
nearest to the site is New Egypt, approximately 2 miles to the southwest. The Fort Dix
Military Reservation is approximately 3 miles to the south. There are three houses
within 1,000 feet of the site, and approximately 760 people live within a 1-mile radius.
Site Responsibility:.
This site is being addressed through
Federal and potentially responsible
parties'actions.
IMPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 09/01/83
Final Date: 09/01/84
Threats and Contaminants
The groundwater underlying the area is contaminated with VOCs. The soil
is also contaminated with VOCs and the heavy metal antimony. The
contaminated groundwater and soil could adversely affect the health of
individuals if accidentally touched or swallowed; however, no
contamination of drinking water wells has been detected.
Cleanup Approach
This site is being addressed in a single long-term remedial phase focusing on cleanup
of the entire site.
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Response Action Status i
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Entire Site: Under EPA monitoring, the parties potentially responsible for
the site contamination started an investigation to determine the, nature and
extent of the contamination at the site. The results of the investigation,
scheduled to be completed in 1990, will help identify alternative
technologies to address groundwater and soil contamination and any other |
contamination areas revealed during the study. Once the studies are completed, the
EPA will select the final cleanup remedies and will initiate site cleanup activities.
i
Environmental Progress
After adding this site to the NPL, the EPA performed preliminary investigations and
determined that no immediate actions were required at the Hopkins Farm s te while
further studies and cleanup activities are taking place. I
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IMPERIAL OIL
COMPANY
CHAMPIO
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD980654099
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 04
Monmouth County
Morganville
Alias:
Birch Swamp Brook Dumps #1 and #2
The 5-acre Imperial Oil Co., Inc./Champion Chemicals site consists of seven production,
storage, and maintenance buildings and 56 aboveground storage tanks. Imperial blends
oil on the site, which is leased from Champion Chemicals. Several companies have
operated at the site in,the past. One, a reprocessor of waste oil, may have discharged
wastes to a nearby stream. A waste pile on the premises is contaminated with
polychlorinatedbiphenyls (PCBs), The.process area is protected by a fence that
completely encloses it, and a security guard is posted 24 hours a day at the front gate.
Surrounding the site are many areas that could be critically affected by the
contaminants in the soil and water. A fire pond, located in the northeast corner of the
property line, is contaminated. A small stream from the pond eventually flows into
Lake Lefferts. Also located around the site are a wetland and wooded area. There are
approximately 25,000 people living within 3 miles of the site. Approximately 760
people are served by private wells drawing from contaminated groundwater.
Site Responsibility:
This site is being addressed through
Federal and State actions.
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 12/01/82
Final Date: 09/01/83
Threats and Contaminants
The groundwater is contaminated with volatile organic compounds
(VOCs), PCBs, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), petroleum
hydrocarbons, and phthalates, a plastic by-product. Off-site sediments are
contaminated with heavy metals including arsenic and lead, phthalates,
and PCBs. The surface soil is contaminated with heavy metals including
chromium, lead, and arsenic, as well as PCBs. Surface water is
contaminated with arsenic. Potential health threats include direct contact,
accidental ingestion, or inhaling airborne contaminated dust, groundwater'
or soil. Using Lake Lefferts for recreation could lead to exposure to
contaminants from the site as fish may be contaminated. Wetlands areas
may also be threatened.
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Cleanup Approach
This site is being addressed in a single long-term remedial phase focusing op cleanup
of the entire site.
Response Action Status
Entire Site: The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
(NJDEP) is investigating the site to determine the nature and ektent of
contamination and to identify alternatives for cleanup. The investigation is
scheduled for completion in 1990. -|
Environmental Progress
After adding this site to the NPL, the EPA performed preliminary investigation's and
determined that no immediate actions were required at the Imperial Oil Company/
Champion Chemical site while further studies are started and cleanup activ ties are
being planned.
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INDUSTRIAL
LATEX
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD981178411
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 08
Bergen County
. Wallington
The 9 1/2-acre Industrial Latex site houses an inactive facility that produced chemical
adhesives and natural and synthetic rubber compounds. The company put wastes from
its processes into drums and stored or buried them in unlined trenches. The company
stored the raw materials it used to make latex adhesives and other rubber compounds
in 22 underground tanks. Also, it stored waste solvents in aboveground tanks before it
flushed them into an on-site sanitary septic system. Various containers of explosives,
flammables, and hazardous substances were stored in two buildings on the site. The
facility was vandalized and sustained fire damage. The EPA conducted a site inspection
in 1986 and found approximately 1,300 drums and pails, 200 buried drums, 2
aboveground storage tanks, 17 underground storage tanks, and 30 vats of solvents and
flammable materials. Many of these containers were rusting, deteriorating, and
leaking. Also, the EPA found numerous drums that contained very high concentrations
of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), many of which were leaking directly on the ground.
The site lies in a residential and commercial area; approximately 10,000 people live
within 1/2 mile of the site.
Site Responsibility:
This site is being addressed through
Federal, State and potentially
responsible parties'actions.
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 06/24/88
Final Date: 03/30/89
Threats and Contaminants
Soil is contaminated with PCBs, toluene, xylene, ethyl benzene, and
benzene. Possible health risks include touching or accidentally ingesting
the contaminated soil.
Cleanup Approach
This site is being addressed in two stages: initial actions and a long-term remedial
phase focusing on cleanup of the entire site.
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Response Action Status
Initial Actions: Under State supervision, the current owner removed 400
drums from the site in 1986. Two 20-cubic-yard roll-offs were Sampled
T~ and removed for disposal. The EPA removed and treated abou}t 100,000
gallons of contaminated liquids and removed 22 underground tanks. The tarjiks were
decontaminated and dismantled for eventual disposal as scrap metal. The s|te was
stabilized, which included conducting an inventory of materials on the site, removing
shock-sensitive and highly flammable chemicals, and removing 37 truckloadk of non-
hazardous, combustible trash. Additionally, the EPA destroyed 1,525 shock-Jsensitive >
and flammable materials, recycled 2,940 gallons of flammable organic liquidjs, and
treated 1,441 gallons of this material. They also treated 115,000 gallons of ihon-PCB.
liquid wastes, incinerated 4,200 gallons of PCB liquid wastes, incinerated 12 048
gallons of flammable PCB solids, and sent 113,050 gallons of non-flammabl^ PCB
solids to an off-site landfill. In 1989, the EPA repaired the fence around the jeastern part
of the site. |
i
Entire Site: The EPA is conducting a thorough investigation of; the site to
determine the type, source, and extent of contamination. Thisjstudy is
scheduled to be completed in 1991 and will contain recommendations for
various methods to clean up the site. i
Site Facts: The current owner of the property removed 400 drums from the site in
response to an Administrative Orcterfrom the New Jersey Department of .
Environmental Protection (NJDEP). The EPA notified four previous owners pf the
property and a potential generator of hazardous substances. To date, none lof the
potentially responsible parties have cooperated in helping the EPA to secur^ the site
and carry out studies to determine the nature and extend of contamination 6n the site.
! Environmental Progress
The numerous initial cleanup actions described above greatly reduced the potential for
exposure to contaminated soils around the Industrial Latex site while further cleanup
activities are taking place. i
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JACKSON
TOWNSHIP
LANDFILL
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD980505283
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 04
Ocean County
Jackson Township
The Jackson Township Landfill operated from 1972 until its closure m 1980. Twenty
acres of this 135-acre site were used for dumping millions-of gallons of liquid sewage
and septage wastes. The site, originally a titanium ore mining pit, was turned over to
the Township by a local mining company in the early 1970s. The site contains mine
tailings on the surface. The landfill was originally located in a relatively undeveloped
area, but homes were built, and shallow wells were constructed close to the landfill. In
1977, residents complained of poor water quality. Tests showed that the Cohansey
Aquifer, a shallow aquifer, was contaminated with a variety of volatile organic chemicals
(VOCs). In 1978, Jackson Township advised residents to stop drinking water from
shallow wells. In 1980, a public water supply from, a deep water well located 1/2 mile
southeast from the site was extended to residents near the site. There are
approximately 3,200 people living within 3 miles of the site. All of the 165 homes in
the area have been connected to the public water supply system, but contamination of
more distant residences on private water wells is possible.: - ' '
Site Responsibility:
This site is being addressed through
Federal, State, and potentially
responsible parties'actions.
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 12/01/82
Final Date: 09/01/83
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Threats and Contaminants
On-site monitoring wells and nearby residential wells have been sampled
periodically in the 1980s, and have not confirmed the widespread
contamination found in 1978. A few sampling points on site have shown
elevated levels of one or more VOCs and heavy metals. All the nearby
residences rely on a municipal water well. However, residential wells
farther away from the site may be threatened in the future by the
migration of contaminants leaching from the landfill. Though the landfill is
largely secured, people may come into direct contact with or ingest
contaminated dust or soil at or near the landfill, which may pose a
potential health threat.
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Cleanup Approach
This site is being addressed in two stages: an initial action and a single lon^-term
remedial phase focusing on cleanup of the entire site. '"
Response Action Status
X** Initial Action: In 1980, the State provided an alternate water ^upply for
130 wells that were contaminated as a result of groundwater
contamination at the landfill.
Entire Site: Jackson Township, under State monitoring, is investigating
the nature and extent of groundwater and soil contamination a,t the site,
and is evaluating cleanup alternatives. The study is scheduled for
completion in 1991, at which time cleanup remedies will be selected for
the site. !
Site Facts: In 1988, the State and Jackson Township entered into a Consent Order
that requires the Township to conduct a long-term study of the site.
Environriiental Progress
By providing an alternate water supply, the potential for exposure to contaminated
groundwater at the Jackson Township Landfill has been eliminated. The E DA and the
State will continue to ensure the safety of nearby residents while Jackson Township
continues with studies and cleanup activities.
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JIB LANDFILL
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD097400998
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 12
Middlesex County
South Brunswick
Aliases:
Jones Industrial Services, Inc.
Jones Industrial Services Landfill
The 11-acre Jones Industrial Services (JIS) Landfill site began as a 33-aere pit that was
excavated to provide soil needed during the construction of the New Jersey Turnpike
Landfill operations apparently began in 1962. In 1976, JIS reported that 71 000 gallons
of oil, 71 tons of non-ferrous metals, 129,000 gallons of liquid waste, and 171,000 tons
of industrial solids were emptied into the pit in 1975. Approximately 50,000 cubic yards
of waste were disposed of annually until the operation was closed in 1980 by the New
Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP). Bulk liquid chemicals
including industrial solvents and pesticides, are buried at the site. JIS placed a
protective cover over the top of the landfill in 1983. In 1984, JIS was ordered to
implement groundwater cleanup. The EPA is providing bottled water to the residents
of affected homes in the area. Approximately 32,000 people are located within 3 miles
of the site and depend on groundwater for domestic uses. The surface water near the
site is also used for boating, fishing, and other recreational activities.
Site Responsibility: This site is bejng addressed through
Federal and State actions.
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 12/01/82
Final Date: 09/01/83
Threats and Contaminants
The groundwater is contaminated with volatile organic compounds
(VOCs). The soil is contaminated with methylene chloride and
polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). The JIS site is in an agricultural area
overlying two interconnected aquifers, the Pennsauken and the Old
Bridge Aquifers. VOCs have contaminated Old Bridge Aquifer, and the
contaminated groundwater plume has migrated off site. One residential
well has been closed, and others are threatened due to possible
contamination. Use of contaminated groundwater for drinking, bathing,
cleaning, or agriculture could pose a potential health threat.
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Cleanup Approach
This site is being addressed in two stages: immediate actions and a long-te[m r&medial
phase focusing on cleanup of the entire site.
Response Action Status
*"** Immediate Actions: The State requested that the EPA conduct an :
assessment of the site. Private water supplies were sampled and found
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to be contaminated with VOCs at ten residences. The EPA is providing
bottled water to the residents of the affected homes to protect human hear[h. The
Monroe Utilities Authority has installed water mains to supply potable water^- The EPA
has provided hookups at five locations having contaminated wells. , j
Entire Site: The State has begun an investigation of the site to determine
the nature and extent of contamination and to identify alternatives for
cleanup. The investigation is scheduled to be completed in 1990, and a
decision on cleanup methods will follow. i
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Site Facts: Eight potentially responsible parties signed Administrative Orders agreeing
to pay for the full cost of the State's investigation.
Environmental Progress
The provision of bottled water to affected residents eliminated the possible threats of
drinkina contaminated aroundwater at the JIS Landfill site. The EPA and the State will
drinking contaminated groundwater
continue to ensure the safety of nearby residents and the environment whi
studies and cleanup activities are taking place.
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KAUFFMAN &
MINTEER IN
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD002493054
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 04
Burlington County
Jobstown
Company-owned tanker trucks transport bulk liquids including synthetic organics,
plastics, resins/vegetable oils', petroleum oils, and alcohols from the 5-acre Kauffman &
Minteer Inc. site. From 1960 to 1980, the company discharged wastewater it used to
clean the inside of its trucks into an unlined lagoon on site. The plant operators did not
attach a retention pond to the lagoon to handle the overflow of wastewater during
heavy rains. In 1984, a dike that surrounded the lagoon broke, which allowed
wastewater to migrate off site. The main impact of this site may be on how the
community uses the grouridwater resource in the area. Contaminants at the site do not
yet threaten the community's groundwater resource, but could impact it in the future.
Private wells within 3 miles of the site provide drinking water to approximately 2,600
people and irrigate 4,000 acres of farmland. The closest home is 500 feet from the
lagoon.
site Responsibility: This site is being addressed through
Federal actions.
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 06/24/88
Final Date: 03/30/89
Threats and Contaminants
Chemicals that were detected in the lagoon and on-site soil include
various pesticides and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). The pit area is
contaminated with VOCs. The site does not appear to have contaminated
the groundwater that residents use for drinking, washing, and irrigating
crops. Direct contact with the lagoon material is a major public health
concern and must be avoided. People who drink or touch groundwater
which may become contaminated could become exposed to hazardous
chemicals from the site.
Cleanup Approach
This site is being addressed in a single long-term remedial phase focusing on cleanup
of the entire site.
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Response Action Status
Entire Site: The EPA is conducting a study of the nature and dxtent of
contamination at the site. The study is scheduled to be completed in
1992. The EPA also plans to select a method to clean up the sjite by 1992.
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Site Facts: In 1983, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)
cited the company for operating the lagoon without the proper permits. Th^ EPA
issued a Consent Order which has been signed by the company.
Environmental Progress
Kauffman & Minteer will perform, under the Consent Order, immediate actions to
address threats from direct contact with on-site lagoons and other liquid wa'stes. These
actions will reduce threats to the public health and the environment. |
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KIN-BUC
LANDFILL
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD049860836
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 06
Middlesex County
Edison Township
The 220-acre Kin-Buc Landfill site is an inactive landfill that operated from 1968 to 1976.
From 1971 to 1976, the site Was a State-approved landfill for industrial and municipal
wastes, both solid and liquid. The site accepted hazardous waste beginning in 1,971
until the State revoked its permit in 1976. An estimated 70 million gallons of liquid
wastes, including 3 million gallons of oily wasteland over 1 million tons of solid waste,
were disposed of between 1973 and 1976. The Kin-Buc site includes two major
mounds (Kin-Buc land Kin-Buc II) and one minor mound (Mound B). Site activities
included burying and compacting contained wastes in Kin-Buc II, and discharging
hazardous liquid wastes into bulldozed pits at the top of Kin-Buc I. Three pits of black,
oily leachate, designated Pits A, B, and C, are located at an edge of Kin-Buc I. Adjacent
to the pits is an impoundment referred to as Pool C. Oil, heavily laden with
polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), accumulates in Pool C and then discharges into
Edmonds Creek, a tributary of the Raritan River. The pond also holds leachate that
contains chlorinated volatile organic compounds (VOCs) which are believed to be
coming from the landfill. The Edison Township Municipal Landfill lies 600 feet to the
south of the site. There is a refuse-filled low-lying area between Kin-Buc I and the
Edison Landfill. There are 3,000 people within 3 miles of the site. The site is located in
a wetlands area adjacent to the Raritan River.
Site Responsibility:
This site is being addressed through
Federal and potentially responsible
parties'actions.
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 10/01/81
Final Date: 09/01783
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Threats and Contaminants
Although data is not yet complete, elevated levels of PCBs in edible fish
and shellfish are likely. The food chain may be contaminated i/vith PCBs,
cadmium, and other heavy metals. Concentrations of PCBs vj/ere found in
shallow wells in the refuse layer of the site. This shallow waljer may drain
into creeks or rivers. The sand and gravel aquifer beneath the site is
contaminated with leachate from VOCs and heavy metals. Aqueous and
PCB-contaminated leachate from the landfill has been seeping into an
area known as Pool C. Elevated levels of PCBs were found ir sediment
samples in Edmonds Creek, Rum Creek, and the Raritan Rive'. PCBs and
a large number of other pollutants were detected in surface water. The
bedrock aquifer may be contaminated. Eating of PCB-contanr inated food
may possibly cause a wide range of ill effects in people. Whi e in
operation, frequent major fires and a number of serious occupational
injuries have occurred at the site. Contaminants seeping into
wetlands may harm wildlife.
the
Cleanup Approach
This site is being addressed in three stages: immediate actions and two long-term
remedial phases focusing on cleanup of the two major mounds and pool C.jand cleanup
of Mound B and the adjacent waterways, wetlands, and groundwater. i
Response Action Status
Immediate Actions: In 1980, the EPA began cleanup activities consisting
of collection, treatment, and disposal of oily and aqueous phase leachate
from Pool C. In 1982, as part of the continued settlement negotiations,
the owners assumed responsibility for cleanup activities. In 1984, 4,000 drums
containing oily and aqueous phases of leachate and contaminated solids wjsre shipped
off site for incineration. From 1984 to 1987, 1,400,000 gallons of aqueous [phase
leachate were shipped off site for treatment and disposal. As of 1987, 26,pOO gallons
of oily phase leachate had been shipped off site for incineration. j
\ Two Major Mounds and Pool C: The final selection of cleanup
W technologies to address these areas include: (1) installation of a slurry
wall on all sides of the site; (2) collection and off-site incineration of oily
phase leachate; (3) collection and on-site treatment of aqueous phase
leachate and contaminated groundwater with direct surface water discharge; (4)
maintenance and upgrading, if necessary, of the existing cap on Kin-Buc I; j(5)
installation of a cap on Kin-Buc II and on portions of the low-lying area between Kin-Buc
I and the Edison Landfill, as well as Pool C; (6) long term periodic monitorirjg; and (7)
operation and maintenance. The parties potentially responsible for site conitamination,
under EPA monitoring, are preparing the technical specifications and design for the
selected cleanup technologies. Cleanup activities for this phase will begin once the
design phase is completed in 1991.
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Mound B and Adjacent Waterways, Wetlands, and Groundwater: The
potentially responsible parties, under EPA monitoring, currently are
conducting an investigation into the nature and extent of contamination at
the site. The investigation will also characterize the impacts that off-site
contaminant migration may have on the surrounding areas and will evaluate alternatives
to address the contamination. The investigation is scheduled to be completed in 1991.
Environmental Progress
The numerous immediate cleanup actions removing leachate and contaminated solids
have greatly reduced the potential for exposure to hazardous substances at the Kin-Buc
Landfill site while further studies and cleanup activities are taking place.
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KING OF
PRUSSIA
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD980505341
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 01
Camdeii County
New Jersey Pine Barrens
Alias:
King of Prussia Technical Corporation Disposal |
The 10-acre King of Prussia (KOP) site was purchased by the Township of King of
Prussia from Winslow Township in 1970, and KOP treated industrial waste! and
disposed of hazardous liquids on the site. KOP stopped its operations in 1J373. From
1973 to 1975, Evor Phillips, Inc. owned the site and continued operations during part of
this period. In 1975, the site was abandoned. The Township regained ownership of
the property in 1976 when it foreclosed because of unpaid property taxes. Illegal
dumping of waste is suspected while the Township owned the site, because it was
unfenced and near the road. The site had six lagoons, an undetermined nijmber of
buried drums, and two rusting and torn tankers. Records of the site showjthat
approximately 274,000 drums of wastewater containing toxic chemicals wbre delivered
to the site. Of the six lagoons, the EPA confirmed the visible remains of four lagoons,
but the other two were no longer evident. The EPA fenced the site propeijty in 1988 to
protect public health and to prevent further illegal dumping of waste on thisite. The
site is in a rural area within the Pinelands National Reserve and adjacent toithe Winslow
Wildlife Management Area. Approximately 10,000 people live within 3 milbs of the site
and 3,000 people depend on groundwater for drinking water supplies.
Site Responsibility:
This site is being addressed through
Federal, State, and potentially
responsible parties'actions.
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Datej: 12/01/82
Final Date: lp9/01/83
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Threats and Contaminants
Groundwater is contaminated with heavy metals including beryllium,
copper, and nickel. Groundwater also contains phthalates anjd various
volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Lagoon sludge contains jlindane. The
soil is contaminated with various heavy metals and VOCs. Surface water
is contaminated with heavy metals including chromium and copper.
People can become exposed to hazardous and toxic chemica|ls through
ingestion or direct contact with groundwater, sludge, soil, anjd surface
water. The site is within the 6,000-acre Winslow Wildlife Management
Area, which is used for recreation. City drinking water is not Available in
this area; therefore, residents must use private wells for their water
needs.
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Cleanup Approach
This site is being addressed in two stages: an immediate action and a long-term
remedial phase focusing on cleanup of the entire site.
Response Action Status
Immediate Action: The EPA fenced the site in 1988, and in 1989, .
removed and disposed of the buried drums and the associated
contaminated liquids and soils.
Entire Site: The parties potentially responsible for site contamination
began a study to determine the nature and extent of contamination at the
site in 1985. The EPA will issue the alternatives for cleaning up the site
after it and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection have reviewed
and provided comments to the study.
Site Facts: From 1981 to 1989, the EPA sent out 38 Request for Information letters to
gain information about possible potentially responsible parties. Five waste generators
signed an Administrative Order on Consent in 1985 to conduct a site investigation. The
EPA has identified nine additional parties who are considered responsible for
contaminating the site.
Environmental Progress
The removal of the drums and the fencing of the site have greatly reduced the potential
for exposure to hazardous materials at the King of Prussia site while studies and
cleanup activities are taking place.
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KRYSOWATY
FARM
NEW JERSEY
EPA ro# NJD980529838
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 12
Somerset County
Hillsborougl
Township
Alias:
Three Bridges! Drum Dump
The 1-acre Krysowaty Farm site was a waste disposal area where approximately 500
drums of paint and dye wastes were allegedly dumped, crushed, and burie^ from 1965
to 1970. In addition to drums, other wastes including demolition debris, tires,
automobiles, bulk wastes, solvents, and waste sludge were disposed of at the farm.
Local residents became concerned when they smelled odors in their well water. The
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) investigated] the site in
1979 and found volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the groundwater. The Township
provided bottled water to nearby residents in 1982. Approximately 1,200 people live
within 1 mile of the site. The closest residences are 900 feet from the farnh.
Site Responsibility: This site was addressed through
Federal, State, and municipal
actions.
NPL LISTING ^IISTORY
Proposed Date:! 07/23/82
Final Date: 1
Deletion Date:
2/20/82
05/15/87
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Threats and Contaminants
Groundwater, soil, and site debris were contaminated with VOCs,
pesticides, base and neutral compounds, and traces of polycnlorinated
biphenyls (PCBs). The State and the EPA have determined that, as a
result of cleanup actions taken at Krysowaty Farm, the site dcpes not pose
threats to the public health or the environment. j
Cleanup Approach
This site was addressed in two stages: an immediate action and a long-\erm remedial
phase focusing on cleanup of the entire site. !
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Response Action Status
Immediate Action: In 1982, the Township provided bottled water to
nearby residents affected by contaminated well water.
Entire Site: In 1984, the EPA selected a remedy to clean up the site
which included: (1) excavating soil and wastes and disposing of them in a
_____ federally approved facility; (2) providing a permanent alternate water supply
to the residents affected by contaminated well water; and (3) monitoring the site for 5
years to ensure the actions taken have been effective. The EPA extended the
Elizabethtown Water Company water main to the affected residences. Approximately
13,700 cubic yards of contaminated soil were removed and disposed of in a federally
approved facility. The site was backfilled, covered with clean soil, and seed,ed in 1986
Additionally, future development of the site area or installation of private wells has been
prohibited to ensure that residents are protected from any residual contamination. The
State of New Jersey will monitor the groundwater for 5 years to ensure the cleanup
activities have been effective. This program commenced in 1987. ,
Environmental Progress
All cleanup activities have been completed at the Krysowaty Farm site. The EPA has
determined that all groundwater and surface contamination has been cleaned to safety
standards and that no further cleanup actions are required at the site. The site is now
safe for nearby residents and the environment, and it has been deleted from the NPL.
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LANDFILL AN
DEVELOPM
COMPANY
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD048044325
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 13
Burlingtorj County
Mt. Holly, Easthampton, and Lumberton
Townsjhips
I
Aliases:
SCA Seirvices
Mt. HollyJLandfill
The 200-acre Landfill and Development Company site consists of two sections: the
Easthampton/Lumberton section and the Mt. Holly section. The site, originally a sand
and gravel pit, accepted municipal refuse, industrial and commercial solid waste, and
treated sewage sludge. In 1973, the State directed the landfill to conduct gVoundwater
tests. The results indicated contamination by volatile organic compounds (\fOCs). In
1977 the State ordered the company to correct the groundwater contamination by
replacing private wells, installing a liner at the landfill, and pumping and treajting the
contaminated groundwater. The Easthampton/Lumberton section of the landfill was
closed in 1981 when it reached its capacity. The State closed the Mt. Holly, section in
1986. Approximately 20,000 people live within 2 miles of the site. Fifty hojnes are
located 500 feet away. Ten of these houses use private water wells for drinking water;
the rest use municipal wells. The landfill lies within the drainage basis of Rpncocas
Creek. The Smithville Canal is within the floodplain of the creek and discharges into it.
Smithville Lake is located 1,600 feet away from.the site. All these bodies df water are
used for recreational activities. '
Site Responsibility: This site is being addressed through
Federal and State actions.
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 09/01/83
Final Date: OJ9/01/84
Threats and Contaminants
II
The aquifers are contaminated with various VOCs and heavy metals
including arsenic, cadmium, mercury, nickel, and silver. Sediments from
Rancocas Creek and Smithville Canal contain heavy metals inpluding
cadmium, nickel, selenium, and zinc. Rancocas Creek is contaminated
with cadmium and silver. The Smithville Canal contains silver1!. Although
the majority of the residents are supplied by municipal water Wells, some
residences still use private wells. These wells are not contaminated;
however, there is a potential that pollutants may migrate to them.
Rancocas Creek and Smithville Canal are used for recreational activities.
Seeps from the landfill have polluted these waters. People who touch or
accidentally ingest the water or sediments may be harmed.
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Cleanup Approach
This site is being addressed in two stages: an initial action and a long-term remedial
phase focusing on cleanup of the entire site.
Response Action Status
Initial Action: The Landfill and Development Company, under State
oversight, placed residences on public water supplies and a liner to
prevent further migration of contaminants was installed at the landfill.
Entire Site: The State is conducting an investigation to determine the
extent of groundwater, soil, and surface water contamination at the
landfill. Once the investigation is completed in 1992, various cleanup
measures will be recommended for the site.
\Environmentdl Progress
The connection of area homes to the public water supplies has greatly reduced
potential health threats at the Landfill and Development Company site while studies are
being completed.
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LANG PROPE
NEW JERSEY
EPA IDS NJD980505382
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 13
Burlingtonjcounty
Pemberton Township
Site Description
The 2-acre Lang Property site is located on a 40-acre parcel of land and was iused: as an
illegal dumping ground for abandoned vehicles, tires, and other debris. In 1^75,
between 1 200 and 1,500 drums of unidentified chemical waste were discovered on
the property. The owners removed the drums in 1976. Before their removal I, the
drums were emptied into unlined pits or the contents were spilled on the grpund.
Tests conducted by the County and State confirmed groundwater and surface water
contamination. The aquifer beneath the site supplies drinking water to 13,000
residents. As many as 20 private wells are located within 1 mile of the site.j The site is
drained by several man-made ditches that flow through wetlands before entering
Rancocas Creek. The property is situated within New Jersey's Pineland National
Reserve, a forest nationally recognized as a valuable environmental resource.
Site Responsibility: This site is being addressed through
Federal actions.
NPL LISTING I- ISTORY
Proposed Date: |12/oi/82
Final Date: 0^/01/83
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Threats and Contaminants
The groundwater, soil, surface water, and sediments are contaminated
with various volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Soil is also contaminated
with pesticides. People who touch or drink contaminated groundwater
from wells may be at risk. People who enter the site and tou
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Cleanup Approach
This site is being addressed in a single long-term remedial phase focusing on cleanup
of the entire site.
Response Action Status
Entire Site: In 1986, the EPA selected a remedy to clean up the site
which included: (1) excavating contaminated soil and material and
disposing of it in a federally approved facility; (2) extracting and treating the
contaminated groundwater and then reinjecting the treated water into the
aquifer; (3) filling and grading the excavated area; (4) installing a security fence; and (5)
monitoring the site to ensure the cleanup actions have been effective. In 1988 the
EPA excavated 13,200 tons of contaminated soil and transported it to a federally
approved facility. The excavated area was backfilled and graded with clean soil
Contaminated site water was also treated. Storage drums were crushed and disposed
of at an approved facility. The EPA is also developing the engineering design for the
groundwater treatment system. Once.these technical specifications are completed in
1991, the system will be constructed and implemented.
Environmental Progress
The removal of contaminated soil and drums, treatment of contaminated groundwater
and securing of the Lang Property site gte~atly reduced the potential health risks while '
the engineering design for the groundwater treatment system is being completed
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LIPARI LAND
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD980505416
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 02
Gloucester
County
Mantua Tojwnship
Alias:
Lipari Landfill Nick
The 15-acre Lipari Landfill is an inactive /anoff/7/that, between 1958 and 1971 accepted
household waste, liquid and semi-solid chemical wastes, and other industrial materials.
These wastes were disposed of in trenches originally excavated for sand ancp gravel.
Approximately 3,000,000 gallons of liquid wastes and about 12,000 cubic yafds of solid
wastes were disposed of at the site. Some of the wastes included solventsi paints and
thinners, formaldehyde, dust collector residues, resins, and solid press cakefe from the
industrial production of paints and solvents. Prior to the closing of the landfi I in 1971
by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, at least one exDlosion and
two fires were reported at the site. Contaminants have seeped into the aquifers
underneath the site and leached into nearby marshlands, Chestnut Branch Sjtream,
Rabbit Run Stream, and Alcyon Lake. The lake has been closed to recreational use.
Approximately 11,000 people depend on groundwater for drinking water supplies
within 3 miles of the site. Fruit orchards are adjacent to the site. Chestnut Branch is a
tributary to the Delaware River.
Site jResponsibility: This site is being addressed through
Federal and State actions.
IMPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: J10/01/81
Final Date: 09J/01/83
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Threats and Contaminants
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Air is contaminated with various volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
Groundwater, surface water, and sediments are contaminated, with VOCs
and heavy metals including arsenic, chromium, and lead. Soil js
contaminated with VOCs, heavy metals, and phthalates. Leaqhate
contains VOCs; heavy metals including arsenic, beryllium, chrcbmium, lead,
zinc, and nickel; and phenols. People who touch or drink the |
contaminated groundwater may suffer adverse health effects.] Although
the Alcyon Lake has been closed because of contamination, pjeople who
trespass and swim in or accidentally swallow the water may be at risk.
Pollutants seeping into the marshlands and streams may harnrii the wildlife
inhabiting the area. i
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Cleanup Approach _
This site is being addressed in four stages: initial actions and three long-term remedial
phases focusing on source control, cleanup of groundwater and leachate, and off-site
cleanup activities.
Response Action Status
Initial Actions: The EPA drilled and sampled 16 monitoring wells to
determine the groundwater flow and the extent of contamination. A
security fence was installed by the EPA to restrict access to the landfill in
1982, and additional fencing was installed by the EPA between 1983 and 1985 to
restrict access to neighboring wetlands areas.
Source Control: In 1982, the EPA selected a remedy to stop the
pollutants from migrating from the landfill by constructing a landfill
containment system made up of a cutoff wall around the area to divert
surface water runoff and covering the landfill with a synthetic membrane landfill cover
The EPA completed the wall and covered the landfill in 1984.
Groundwater and Leachate: In 1985, the EPA selected a remedy to
clean up the groundwater and leachate from the landfill including: (1)
installing extraction and injection wells in the landfill containment system
to flush the system and pump the contaminated groundwater and
leachate; (2) treating the pumped water on site and then discharging it to a trunkline- (3)
installing and monitoring wells downhill from the site; and (4) continuing groundwater
treatment to meet applicable standards. The EPA is installing the landfill injection and
extraction wells. Construction of the treatment plant is scheduled to be completed in
I i
Off-Site Contamination: In 1988, the EPA selected a remedy to clean up
the off-site contamination including: (1) collecting the groundwater and
leachate in the aquifers outside the containment system, treating it, and
discharging the treated water into the county sewer lines; (2) excavating
and dewatermg the contaminated soils in Chestnut Branch Marsh and dredging and
dewatenng the contaminated sediments in Alcyon Lake, Chestnut Branch and Rabbit
Run and removing the pollutants by heating the soil and sediment; (3) instituting
temporary measures, if necessary, to reduce vapors from the leachate seepage areas in
Chestnut Branch Marsh; and (4) monitoring the off-site areas to ensure that the on-site
cleanup is effective. The EPA is designing the technical specifications to clean up the
marsh, aquifers, streams, and lake. Once the design phase is completed in 1990 the
cleanup activities will begin.
Site Facts: In 1982, the EPA and Nicholas Lipari entered into a Consent Decree. The
bPA is negotiating with several generators of the waste disposed of at the landfill.
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'ARI LANDILL
Environmental Progress
Securing of the site and construction of the landfill containment system haves greatly
reduced the potential for exposure to hazardous materials at the Lipan Landfill site
while further cleanup activities are taking place.
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LODI MUNICIR
WELLS
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD980769301
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 09
Bergen County
Borough of Lodi
The Lodi Municipal Weil site consists of eleven municipal wells that were previously
used to provide drinking water to the Borough. One well, Garfield Avenue, was closed
in 1981 due to volatile organic compound (VOC) contamination. In 1983, the Home
Place Well was found to have elevated levels of radioactivity and was closed by the
Borough, based on the recommendation of the New Jersey Department of
Environmental Protection (NJDEP). Testing by the State in 1985 revealed tap water to
be contaminated with VOCs. The remaining wells were tested and found to be
contaminated. All the wells were closed by 1987. Approximately 95% of Lodi's
drinking water is now supplied by the Passaic Valley Water Commission and the
remainder is purchased from the Hackensack Water Company. The State is
investigating to determine if the groundwater contamination resulted from a former
thorium processing facility. Approximately 24,000 people live in Lodi and depended on
these wells for their drinking water. The Saddle River flows though the borough but it
is not used for recreation or fishing. Lodi is also situated between the Hackensack and
Passaic Rivers.
Site Responsibility: This site |s being addressed through
Federal, State, and municipal
actions.
IMPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 10/01/84
Threats and Contaminants
The wells contain various VOCs as well as uranium and radium-226.
Although the Borough of Lodi has closed the wells, some residents and
local industries still rely on water supplied from private wells which may
tap into the contaminated aquifer. These people may suffer adverse
health effects from drinking contaminated water.
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Cleanup Approach
This site is being addressed in two phases: an initial action and a single long-term
remedial phase focusing on cleanup of the entire site.
Response Action Status
Initial Action: During the 1980s, the Borough of Lodi closed eleven wells,
based on sampling data from the NJDEP and the Lodi Water Department.
Additionally, alternate water supplies were put in place.
Entire Site: The EPA conducted a study to determine the type, extent,
and source of the groundwater contamination. This investigation was
completed in 1989. After review, various alternatives will be evaluated tor
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site cleanup. At the request of the State, with EPA concurrence, secondary bedrock
and groundwater sampling will be done to determine if radionuclide contamination is
natural or man-made. i
Environmental Progress
Closing contaminated wells and providing an alternate water supply have dreatly
reduced the potential for exposure to contaminants from the Lodi Municipal Wells site
while studies are completed and cleanup activities are planned. j
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LONE PINE
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD980505424
Site Description
REGION 2
'CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 04
Monmouth County
Freehold
The Lone Pine Landfill site is a former municipal landfill covering 63 acres in Freehold
Township. The facility operated from 1959 until 1979, when it was closed by the New
Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. The landfill accepted over 17,000
drums containing chemical wastes along with municipal refuse, large volumes'of
septage, and millions of gallons of bulk liquid chemical wastes. Leachate contaminated
with volatile organic compounds (VOCs) enters the groundwater and flows from the
site to the Manasquan River; the headwaters of the Manasquan River are about 500
feet away. The heavily wooded area surrounding the site is sparsely populated with
the nearest residences approximately 1/4 to 1/2 mile away. The Turkey Swamp Fish
and Wildlife Management Area and a local sportsman club are about 1,000 feet from
the site. Drinking water in the area is obtained from groundwater resources. A 700-
acre municipal water-supply reservoir, which will draw water from the river is to be
constructed about 16 miles downriver from the property. The two aquifers underneath
the site are contaminated.
Site Responsibility:
This site is being addressed through
Federal and potentially responsible
parties' actions.
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 10/01/81
Final Date: 09/01/83
Threats and Contaminants
Air may be contaminated with VOCs such as benzene and toluene
depending on weather conditions and proximity to the site. Groundwater
is contaminated with VOCs and heavy metals such as cadmium and
arsenic. The sediments of the Manasquan River and soils are
contaminated with VOCs including benzene, chlorobenzene, and
ethylbenzene. The Manasquan River is contaminated with low levels of
VOCs and the heavy metals cadmium and lead. The wastes found in the
excavated drums contained VOCs and cadmium, chromium, lead, and
arsenic. People who touch or ingest contaminated groundwater,'soil, and
wastes may be at risk. Because contaminants are leaching into the
Manasquan River, those who use it for recreation may be exposed to the
pollutants. People who inhale vapors from the site may suffer adverse
health effects. The site is near a wildlife management area; any pollutants
seeping into this area may harm the wildlife. Hunters from the nearby
sportsman club may be exposed to contaminants should they eat any
game caught in the area.
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Cleanup Approach
The site is being addressed in two long-term remedial phases focusing on tljie on-site-
cleanup and cleanup of the off-site contamination. . |
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Response Action Status j
On-Site Cleanup: In 1984, the EPA selected a remedy to clean up the
aquifer by installing a shallow cut-off wall and sealing the surface of the
_~ landfill; installing an extraction system to collect the groundwatbr within
the perimeter of the wall; treating the collected groundwater and then discharging the
treated water into the Manasquan or Metedeconk rivers, or alternately, into a sewer
line for treatment at the Ocean County Utilities Authority; and monitoring th|e site to
ensure the cleanup has been effective. In preparation for the potentially responsible
parties assuming responsibility for site cleanup, the EPA is reviewing engineering '
suggestions for the technical design and specifications. |
Off-Site Contamination: The parties potentially responsible fpr the
contamination have completed a study, under EPA monitoring^ to
determine the extent of the off-site contamination. The EPA is, reviewing
the study and is evaluating various alternatives for the site cleanup. j
Site Facts: Under a Consent Decree in March 1990, the parties potentially responsible
for contamination at the site will perform cleanup activities.
Environmental Progress
The remedies for the on-site contamination have been selected, and the EPA is
currently reviewing the engineering and technical design aspects of these dilutions. A
study of the off-site contamination is being conducted by the potentially responsible
parties under EPA monitoring and will lead to the selection of the most viable
alternatives for cleaning up the area of the site.
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M AND T DE
LANDFIL
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD085632164
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 03
Monmouth County
: Asbury Park
Alias:
Seaview Square Mall
The M.andT Delisa Landfill accepted municipal waste from 1945 to 1975 on a 132-acre
site in Asbury Park. Seaview Square Mall was constructed on about 25 to 30 acres of
the landfill in 1976. Although the mall, itself is situated on clean fill, the parking lot is
built on refuse. Methane gas vents are located around the parking lot, and a system to
collect leachate runs beneath it. In 1980, the EPA observed leachate seeping from the
site into a nearby stream that empties into Deal Lake. However, investigations
indicated that groundwater, surface water, and soil were not impacted by the site In
1983, the mall and surrounding outside areas were tested for methane gas migration
The results indicated a plume of methane existed about 1 to 3 feet below the ground
outside the mall. Approximately 2,300 people live within a 1-mile radius of the site
There are 34 private wells within 3 miles of the landfill, and approximately 120 people
draw water from these wells. Deal Lake is less than 1 mile away and is used for
recreational activities, including fishing.
Site Responsibility:
This site is being addressed through
Federal and potentially responsible
parties'actions.
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 12/01/82
Final Date: 09/01/83
Threats and Contaminants
Subsequent sampling at the site has shown that groundwater contains
heavy metals such as arsenic, chromium, and lead and methylene
chloride, all of which are believed to be naturally occurring substances.
Sediments contain polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (PNAs) and the
heavy metals arsenic, mercury, lead, and zinc. Storm drains and leachate
seeping from the site contain methylene chloride, chromium, lead, and
arsenic. Although there are no risks directly attributable to the site,
people who drink water containing metals may be at risk.
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Cleanup Approach
The site is being addressed in a single long-term remedial phase directed atj cleanup 6f
the entire site.
Response Action Status
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Entire Site: The owner of the site, under EPA monitoring, is conducting a
study to determine the extent of groundwater, surface water, ^nd soil
contamination at the site. Once the study is completed, effective
alternatives will be recommended, and the EPA will select final remedies to| address
site contamination. I
Site Facts: In 1983, the EPA issued an Administrative Order on Consent td> the owner
of the site, requiring that the owner conduct site studies and perform cleanup activities.
Environmental Progress
After the M and T Delisa site was added to the NPL, the EPA performed a preliminary
evaluation and determined that the site does not pose an immediate threat to the
surrounding community or the environment while the investigations leading to the
selection of a final remedy are taking place. j
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MANNHEIM
DUMP
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD980654180
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 02
Atlantic County
Galloway Township
Alias:
Lenox China, Inc.
The 2-acre Mannheim Avenue Dump site is located in Galloway Township. The site is a
municipal landfill where approximately 300 drums (11,400 pounds) of degreasing
sludge from Lenox China were disposed of in a 15-foot pit during the 1960s and
possibly into the early 1970s. This waste was compacted into approximately 35
mounds and covered with soil. Leaded glazed waste, plaster molds, and china and clay
forms were also mixed in with the mounded waste piles. An agu/ferthat provides the
source of water for local residents lies 20 to 30 feet below the site. Approximately
1,300 area residents depend on shallow groundwater located underneath the site for
drinking water, the majority of which comes from private wells. A public school well is
located in the vicinity of the site. The nearest residence is 1/10 mile from the site.
Site Responsibility: This site is being addressed through
Federal, State, and potentially
responsible parties' actions.
IMPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 12/01/82
Final Date: 09/01/83
Threats and Contaminants
The underlying aquifer contains trichloroethylene (TCE) and toluene from
the site disposal areas. Soil was contaminated with TCE and lead.
Residual levels still exist in the soils at a level below New Jersey
Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) action levels. There is a
potential future risk of contaminants migrating in groundwater to
residential wells. The site is fenced and warning signs have been posted
around the perimeter.
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Cleanup Approach
The site is being addressed in two stages: immediate actions and a long-term remedial
phase focusing on cleanup of the entire site.
Response Action Status j
Immediate Actions: In 1985, the parties potentially responsible for the
site contamination removed approximately 25,000 pounds of asfbhaltic
sludge from soil mounds for incineration. Approximately 2,700 cubic yards
of residual contaminated soil remained. Other activities completed in 1985 include
installing a fence around the site and sampling waste piles. The potentially responsible
parties performed on-site sampling and installed monitoring wells under EPAjoversight
beginning in 1986. In 1989, the potentially responsible parties removed soil jnounds
containing residual lead and TCE contaminants from the site to an approved -facility.
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Entire Site: The parties potentially responsible for site contamination
completed a study, under EPA monitoring, to determine the natpre and
extent of contamination remaining at the site. This work will leajd to a plan
for final site cleanup, expected in late 1990. i
Site Facts: The NJDEP sent Information Request Letters to the parties potentially
responsible for site contamination in 1983 and 1984. A Unilateral Administrative Order
was issued to Lenox, Inc. and Galloway Township by the EPA and the State of New
Jersey. This order required these two parties to remove contaminants from [the site. In
1987, the EPA issued Notice Letters to Lenox, Inc. and to the Township of Galloway.
As a result, Lenox, Inc. agreed to perform an investigation into site contamination and
the most effective cleanup methods. In 1988, the EPA entered into an Administrative
Order on Consent with Lenox, Inc. and the Township of Galloway to perform; the site
investigation and cleanup. [
Environmental Progress
The removal of a large amount of contaminated sludge and the installation oj a security
fence have significantly reduced the potential for exposure to hazardous materials at
the Mannheim Ave. Dump site while further investigations leading to the selection of a
permanent remedy for the contaminated groundwater and the remainder of [the site are
taking place. i
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MAYWOOD C
COMPANY
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD980529762
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST 05
Bergen County
Maywood and Rochelle Park
Aliases:
Maywood Residences
Stepan Chemical
The Maywood Chemical Company site consists of several commercial and residential
properties, all contaminated with radioactivity. Since 1916, Maywood processed
radioactive thorium ore to produce the mantles in gas lanterns. Early in the century,
operators knew thorium was radioactive, but did not consider it particularly dangerous.
They pumped all process wastes to diked areas west of the plant. In 1932, State Route
17 was built through the disposal area. Some of the waste materials were excavated
and used as fill dirt and mulch for nearby properties. The result was chemical and
radioactive contamination over much of the local area. Radiological contamination was
accidentally discovered by an area resident in 1980 on property formerly owned by
Stepan Chemical. Testing by the State revealed extensive low-level contamination at
several locations. The U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE) now owns 11 3/4 acres of
land along the Stepan property and has constructed the Maywood Interim Storage Site
(MISS). Contaminated soils that have been removed from the various Maywood sites
are stored there until a permanent storage facility can be identified. Contamination has
been identified in seven different areas: (1) the Sears property; (2) the MISS; (3) the
Ballod properties; (4) the Scanel property; (5) residential properties; (6) the Stepan
Chemical property; and (7) other industrial properties. The Sears, Roebuck and Co.
leases 31 acres of property just south of the MISS and Stepan Chemical property. Its
warehouse covers about 1/3 of the grounds; 225 employees work there. The rest of
the property is covered by grass and marsh, with several commercial facilities located
to the south. Drums containing volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and phthalates
were discovered buried under the property. The MISS is a fenced vacant lot of 11 3/4
acres. Low-level radioactive wastes have been piled on 2 acres, and another area was
prepared as a second storage pile. The waste stored at the site is from cleanup actions
conducted in 1984 and 1985 on several nearby properties. The MISS lies in a highly
developed residential and industrial area that runs along the border between Maywood
and Rochelle Park. The Ballod property is the site of the lagoons to which Maywood :
Chemical originally pumped its thorium processing wastes. When Stepan Chemical
bought the Maywood facility, the waste materials were removed, and the facility was
approved for unrestricted use by the Atomic Energy Commission. However, an area of
radioactivity was found on the site and further cleanup activities ensued. The Scanel
property is in Maywood, east of the Sears site. Waste material from thorium
processing was probably disposed of or included in fill here. In 1981 and 1983, radium
and thorium were detected in Scanel soils. Eight residential properties in Maywood
and nine in Rochelle Park were radiologically contaminated, mostly with thorium. The
properties have been certified for unrestricted use by the USDOE. The Stepan property
will also be undergoing an official investigation. The USDOE drilled monitoring wells
here as part of their monitoring of the MISS; early indications are that this area is also
contaminated with radioactivity and chemicals. Contamination has also been found in
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SAL <
Site Description Continued
three off-site areas. The Lodi Municipal Wells (now a site on the NPL) have Deen
closed. VOCs were detected in the Maywood Municipal Pool in 1986, and s milar
contaminants were seen in a residential well upgradient of the site. The sit^
surroundings are industrial and residential. Approximately 30,000 people live within a
3-mile radius of the site. The local drinking water comes from municipal and private
wells; the closest well is 1,500 feet from the site. Local surface water is us^d for
recreation. Some brooks flow through the contaminated areas, eventually feeding the
Saddle River. j
Site Responsibility:
This site is being addressed through
Federal and potentially responsible
parties' actions.
NPL LISTING h
Proposed Date:
Final Date: OS
ISTORY
12/01/82
1/01/8.3
Threats and Contaminants
Radon gas was present in a home near the site. Groundwater at the
MISS has been contaminated with VOCs and heavy metals. Soil on
various parts of the site is contaminated with radioactive wastjes including
thorium and radium, as well as VOCs and heavy metals.- Drinking,
bathing, showering, or swimming in contaminated groundwatsr, inhaling
contaminated dusts and volatile gases, or touching contaminated soils
may adversely affect the health of nearby residents.
Cleanup Approach
This site is being addressed in three stages: immediate actions and two long-term
remedial phases focusing on radiological contamination and non-radiological:
contamination.
Response Action Status
Immediate Actions: The USDOE started removing contaminated soil
from affected residences in 1984. These materials were stored at the
MISS. Contaminated materials were excavated at the Ballod property and
removed to the MISS in 1985. Additional cleanup efforts have continued as! other
contaminated properties were identified.
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Response Action Status Continued
Radiological Contamination: The USDOE is investigating the
radiological contamination at the site. The investigation will determine the
nature and extent of the contamination, and will be the basis for
recommending the final cleanup strategies when it is completed in 1992.
Non-Radiological Chemical Contamination: in 1990, under EPA
monitoring, the Stepan Company will begin an intensive study of non-
radiological chemical contamination at the site. This investigation will
explore the nature and extent of contamination and will lead to recommending final
cleanup remedies when it is completed in 1992.
Site Facts: A special notice letter-for conducting a study of the site was issued to
Stepan Chemical Co. and all other owners of the contaminated property in 1987. After
several negotiation meetings with the potentially responsible parties, Stepan Chemical
Co. presented a good faith offer to conduct the study. As a result of further
negotiations, an Administrative Order on Consent was issued. The Order was signed
by Stepan Chemical and the EPA in 1987.
Environmental Progress
The removal of contaminated soil from residential areas has greatly reduced the
potential for exposure to radioactive materials from the Maywood Chemical Company
site while investigations are taking place.
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METALTEC/
AEROSYST:
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD002517472
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 05
Sussex C Dunly
Franklin B arough
Metaltec, a subsidiary of Aerosystems Technology Corporation, produced m^tal ball
point pen casings, paint spray guns, lipstick cases, and a variety of other goods on this
15 1/2-acre site from 1965 to 1980. While in operation, the facility consisted of the
plant, a process well, an unlined wastewater lagoon, and a drum storage area. A pile of
waste material called the "Green Powder Pile" is also known to have existed at the
site. The company moved to an industrial park in 1980. In 1980, the New Jersey
Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) inspected the site and begjan
sampling. Results revealed the presence of volatile organic compounds (VOfcs) and
heavy metals in the facility's wastewater lagoon and surrounding soil. These
contaminants leachedtrom the lagoon into surrounding groundwater, and upon
sampling residential wells, State analysts found VOCs at levels above Federal standards
for drinking water. The Franklin Water Supply Well and polluted private wells were
closed in 1980, and affected residents were connected to the Borough's primary water
supply. The site lies in a valley drained by a small unnamed stream that flows into ,
Wildcat Brook, a tributary of the Walkill River. The property is now abandoned. Franklin
Pond lies 3/4 mile northeast of the site. The now-closed Franklin Water Supply Well,
which served as a secondary water supply source, is about 400 feet east of the
property. Approximately 4,000 people live within 3 miles of the site. Local surface
water is used for recreation, fishing, and swimming.
Site Responsibility: jhjs sjte js being addressed through
Federal actions.
NPL LISTING HISTpRY
Proposed Date: 1|2/01/82
Final Date: 09/JD1/83
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Threats and Contaminants
Groundwater and soil are contaminated with various VOCs andj heavy
metals. Low levels of cadmium were detected in the water and sediment
samples from the stream flowing through two of the contaminated areas.
The drinking and normal use of contaminated groundwater posjas the
likeliest health hazard, but contaminated wells have been closelc
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MBTALTEC/AEROSYSTEMS
Cleanup Approach
This site is being addressed in two long-term remedial phases focusing on source
control of site pollutants and groundwater cleanup.
Response Action Status
Source Control: In 1986, the EPA selected a remedy for cleaning up the
sources of pollution at the site. The remedy features: (1) excavating and
treating 10,000 cubic yards of soils contaminated with. VOCs in Parcel 1
and taking them off site for disposal at an EPA-approved landfill; (2) excavating 4,000
cubic yards of contaminated soils from Parcels 2, 3, and 4 and disposing of them off
site at an EPA-approved landfill; (3) providing an alternate water supply for Franklin to
replace lost drinking water capacity; and (4) studying the site further to identify the
extent of groundwater contamination and to evaluate the best options for cleanup. The
EPA conducted the engineering design for the first three parts of the remedy in 1987
and 1988. Cleanup activities then ensued, with removal of the contaminated soils. The
EPA excavated 5,000 cubic yards and transported them to an approved landfill, treated
contaminated site water, backfilled the excavated areas with clean fill, and disposed of
drums stored on the surface. In 1990, the alternate water supply pipeline will be
provided from two privately developed wells.
Groundwater: In 1989, the EPA completed a draft report for an intensive
study of groundwater contamination at the site. This investigation
explored the nature and extent of the groundwater pollution problem, A
proposed plan for treating contaminated groundwater is being prepared.
Environmental Progress
The source control actions described above have greatly reduced the potential for
exposure to hazardous materials at the Metaltec/Aerosystems site while further
cleanup activities and investigations are taking place.
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MONITOR
INTERCE
DE
NEW JERSEY
EPA ED# NJD980529408
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 04
Monmouthl County
Lackwood Industrial Park
From 1977 to 1981, Monitor Devices, Inc. manufactured printed circuit boards at this 2-
acre site. The manufacturers were leasing the property from the site owneij. Two
structures stand on the property: the main building held the business office and
production lines, while the other building is a small storage shed. Operators discharged
process wastewater either into a small, unlined pond or directly on the ground at the
rear of the building. The process involved the use of copper, tin, lead, nickel, and gold
cyanide and treatment with sulfuric acid, fluoboric acid, and acetone. In add tion, drums
and plastic containers were improperly stored outdoors and were observed jo be in
poor condition. In 1980, after observing the company's waste handling practices, the
State ordered it to sample groundwater and to clean up the site as necessar^. The
operation closed and moved in 1981, without fully complying with the orderj In 1983,
Monmouth County filed criminal charges against the company for violating |
environmental laws. The company went bankrupt in 1988. The site is currently an
active furniture business employing 6 to 8 workers. It is unfenced, and no vj/arning
signs exist The site is surrounded by industrial and commercial areas, and there are no
residences within 1 mile. Two public supply wells lie about 2 miles upgradient of the
site; they supply drinking water to approximately 24,000 people. An industr al well is
downgradient of the site.
Site Responsibility:
This site is being addressed through
Federal and State actions.
NPL LISTING H
Proposed Date:
Final Date: 06
STORY
34/01/85
'01/86
Threats and Contaminants
On-site groundwater and soil contain heavy metals including copper,
chromium, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). People may be at risk
from direct contact with or accidental ingestion of contaminated soil.
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Cleanup Approach
This site is being addressed in a single long-term remedial phase focusing on
groundwater and soil cleanup.
Response Action Status
Groundwater and Soil: In 1986, the State began an intensive two-phase
investigation of soil and groundwater contamination at the site. This
investigation is exploring the nature :and extent of pollution problems and
will result in recommendations for final cleanup. The first phase is complete; the entire
study is scheduled for completion in 1992. The first phase involved investigation of
soil, subsurface soil, and groundwater contamination. The second phase will "fine
tune" the findings from the first phase investigation by sampling several more wells to
define the extent of the groundwater plume.
After adding this site to the NPL, the EPA performed preliminary investigations and
determined that no immediate actions were required at the Monitor Devices/
Intercircuits, Inc. site to protect human health or the environment while further studies
are being completed.
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MONROE TO
LANDFILL
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD980505671
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 04
Middlesei County
Monroe
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Aliases:
Browning-Ferris Ind.
Princeton Disposal
International Disposal
BFI of South Jersey, Inc.
The 86-acre Monroe Township Landfill was first operated by Monroe Towniship in 1955,
leased to the Princeton Disposal Co. in 1968, and finally acquired by Brown[ng-Ferris
Industries, Inc. of South Jersey, Inc. in 1972. The New Jersey Department!of .
Environmental Protection (NJDEP) ordered it closed in 1978, after liquids seeping from
the landfill overflowed into a street. This leachate was also found to be contaminating
streams that drain the landfill area. Analysis showed the liquids contained ^olatile ,
organic compounds (VOCs). This off-site migration of leachate caused the i
abandonment of a housing construction project. Hydrochloric acid is known to have
been stored in lagoons at the site. The State sampled six drinking wells near the site in
1979 and found varying concentrations of VOCs. One well was closed, whlich ..
prompted more investigative sampling. Although the next round of analysis showed .
considerably lower concentrations of pollutants, municipal water lines .were, provided to
some area residents in 1979 and 1980. A cut-off wall and leachate collection-drain .
were installed in 1980. Leachate was recycled to the landfill. Approximate y 11,500
people are served by private and public wells in the vicinity. Groundwater ip also used
for irrigation. The closest residence is about 200 feet from the site. |
Site Responsibility:
This site is being addressed through
Federal and State actions.
IMPL LISTING ^IISTORY
Proposed Date:! 12/01/82
. Final Date: OJ9/01/83
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Threats and Contaminants
Off-site groundwater is contaminated with phenols and VOCsj. On-site
leachate contains VOCs. Touching contaminated leachate and soil on the
site or drinking contaminated groundwater could cause adverpe health
effects to people in the area.
Cleanup Approach
This site is being addressed in two long-term remedial phases focusing pn source
control and groundwater cleanup. j
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Response Action Status
Source Control: Municipal water lines were hooked up to some
residences in 1979 and 1980. In 1979, the State ordered the owner to
undertake landfill closure and to install a leachate collection and treatment
system. Phase I of the closure, completed in 1980, addressed the emergency situation
at the northeast section of the landfill. Workers built a compacted clay dike and
leachate collection system. Phase II addressed cleanup efforts and closure of the
entire area. This phase was completed in 1984 and activities included: (1) installing a
leachate cutoff wall of varying depths around the landfill perimeter; (2) building an
underground leachate collection drain; (3) temporarily discharging leachate into the
sewer for treatment at the public wastewater treatment facility; (4) installing a clay
cover to reduce the spread of contaminants; and (5) installing leachate seep collectors
to channel liquid that might pool on the surface of the fill. The leachate is discharged to
the Middlesex County Sewage Authority's Old Bridge Sewage Treatment Plant.
Approximately 6,000 to 7,000 gallons of leachate are transported to the treatment plant
each day. All source control remedies are expected to be completed by late 1992.
Groundwater: The owner conducted a hydrogeologic study in 1987 that
was intended to assess the current and past effects of the landfill on
groundwater in the vicinity. The owner installed a series of monitoring
wells and began to sample quarterly at various sites. The data indicated that an
additional hydrogeologic study was needed to determine off-site contamination. The
State also ordered the owner to decommission the existing leachate lagoon, to replace
it with an underground storage tank, and to install a standby generator to handle
leachate collection in case of a power failure. The owner has written a contingency
plan for leachate disposal in case of such an emergency. These studies should be
complete in late 1992, at which time a plan for site groundwater cleanup will be
recommeded.
'Site Facts: In 1979, the NJDEP and BFI signed a Consent Order requiring landfill
closure and cleanup measures. A 1986 Administrative Order on Consent between the
NJDEP and BF.I superseded the 1979 order and established post-closure activities.
Environmental Progress
The actions described above to control sources of contamination have greatly reduced
the potential for exposure to hazardous wastes at the Monroe Township Landfill site
while cleanup activities are completed and further investigation into groundwater
contamination activities are taking place.
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MONTCLAIR/
WESTORAN
RADIUM SIT
NEW JERSEY
EPAID# NJD980785653
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 08
Essex County
Montclair and West Orange
The Montclair/West Orange Radium site includes approximately 350 properties on 120
acres of residential land. The soil at the site is contaminated with radioactivp waste
materials suspected to have originated from radium processing facilities located nearby
during the early 1900s. Some of the radium-contaminated soil was used aslfill in low-
lying areas, and some of the fill was mixed with cement for sidewalks and foundations.
This site is similar to the nearby Glen Ridge Radium site, which also contains radium-
contaminated soils from the same sources. More than 300,000 cubic yards of
contaminated material are scattered on private and public lands. In 1983, the State
discovered a number of homes with high levels of radon gas and radon decay products,
as well as excessive levels of indoor and outdoor gamma radiation. Approximately 350
homes were identified as being affected by this site, and 32,000 people livej within 1
mile of the site.
Sfte jResponsibfKty: This site is being addressed through
Federal and State actions.
1MPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: j 10/01/84
Final Date; 02/01/85
Threats and Contaminants
Soil is contaminated with radium, which decays to radon gas. I Some
homes on the site are contaminated with radium, and exhibit excessive
levels of radon gas or gamma radiation. People who are exposed to the
radium may be at risk of cancer. Accidental ingestion of soil npay cause
adverse health effects. Vegetables grown in the contaminate^ soil also
may pose a health threat. i
Cleanup Approach
This site is being addressed in three stages: emergency actions and twc> long-term
remedial phases focusing on cleanup of the soil and structures and groumdwater
cleanup. !
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Response Action Status
Emergency Actions: In 1983, the EPA installed temporary ventilation ,
systems to reduce the radon concentrations in 38 homes. In addition,
shielding from gamma radiation has been installed in 1.2 homes. The EPA
and the State continue to operate and maintain the temporary systems.
Soil and Structures: In 1989, the EPA selected a remedy to clean the soil
and structures which includes: (1) excavating approximately 41,000 cubic
yards of contaminated soil and debris at the most extensively
contaminated properties and disposing of them in a licensed facility; (2)
installing and maintaining indoor engineering controls at less contaminated properties;
(3) monitoring the site to ensure the remedy has been effective; and (4) continuing
alternative treatment remedies for future actions at the site. Cleanup of this site is
being undertaken in a phased approach. The EPA has begun cleanup of the most
extensively contaminated areas. Further cleanup activities for less-contaminated
properties will be selected in 1990.
Groundwater: The EPA is conducting a study to determine if the
groundwater has become tainted by the contaminated soil. Once the
study is completed, scheduled for 1992, the EPA will recommend
remedies for groundwater cleanup if necessary.
Site Facts: The EPA continues seeking parties that may be responsible for site
contamination. No conclusive evidence links a potentially responsible party to the
contamination at the site.
Environmental Progress
The emergency actions described above greatly reduced the potential for exposure to
radioactive contamination in affected homes near the Montclair/West Orange Radium
site while further cleanup efforts are taking place.
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TOWNSHIP HO
DEVELOPMENT,
NEW JERSEY
EPAID# NJD980654164
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 12
Somerset
Montgomery
County
Township
Originally, each of the 71 homes at the 72-acre Montgomery Township Housing
Development site had a private well drawing from the underlying aquifer. Irji 1978,
volatile organic compounds (VOCs) were detected in the public well of neighboring
Rocky Hill. State officials also sampled the housing development's wells. Results
indicated widespread contamination with various VOCs. Because of their p Dximity and
the similarity of the contaminants present, it was agreed to address the Montgomery
Township Housing Development site and the Rocky Hill site jointly. The area
surrounding the site is wooded and predominantly residential. Beden Brook skirts the
northwest corner of the site, and the Millstone River bounds it on the east. [The site
includes not only the 71 homes in the original development, but six more homes :
nearby. I
Site Responsibility:
This site is being addressed through
Federal and State actions.
IMPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 12/01/82
Final Date: 09/01/83
Threats and Contaminants
Private wells in the housing development contain various VOCls as well as
the heavy metal lead. Drinking, bathing with, and using contaminated
water in the household may result in adverse health effects.
Cleanup Approach
This site is being addressed in three stages: emergency actions and two! long-term
remedial phases focusing on providing an alternative water supply and cleaning up the
groundwater.
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Response Action Status
Emergency Actions: In 1981, the Township of Montgomery connected
20 homes in the development to the Elizabethtown Water Company. The
State began a study of the contamination in 1984, and by 1987, had
completed an investigation of the site. A total of 38 residences were hooked up to the
Elizabethtown public water supply before the alternate water supply remedy described
below was implemented.
Alternate Water Supply: The EPA selected a remedy for supplying clean
water to the housing development in 1987. This remedy was a
continuation of the emergency actions conducted throughout the 1980s. It
features: (1) extending the Elizabethtown Water Company distribution system already
serving a portion of the development to all residents using contaminated or threatened
wells, and (2) sealing affected private wells. Extension of the public water supply is
complete. Sealing the wells was deferred to the groundwater cleanup phase.
Groundwater: The EPA selected a remedy for cleaning the contaminated
groundwater plume in 1988. This stage of the cleanup covers not only the
housing development areas, but also the Rocky Hill Municipal Wellfield
located nearby and similarly contaminated. The remedy features: (T)
extracting contaminated groundwater from the primary source area; (2) treating it to
Federal and State cleanup standards using an air stripper, (3) reinjecting the cleaned
water into the underlying aquifer; (4) connecting additional residences to the public
water supply as needed; (5) sealing private wells and monitoring wells within the
contaminant plume; and (6) starting a groundwater sampling program to monitor the
effectiveness of the cleanup. The State is taking the lead on design and
implementation of the cleanup activities. The work is currently in the design stage and
is scheduled for completion in 1991.
Environmentat Progress
By supplying residences using contaminated groundwater with municipal water
supplies, the potential for exposure to contaminated groundwater has been greatly
reduced while'final cleanup activities are taking place.
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MYERS PROPERTY
NEW JERSEY
EPAID# NJD980654198
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 12
Hunterdoiji County
Franklin Township
Alias:
Elko Chemickl Company
Several companies used the 8-acre Myers Property site to manufacture pesticides'
beginning in the early 1940s. The present owner purchased the property in[ 1971 and
uses it as a residence. Various drummed chemicals, as well as uncontained asbestos,
were present at the site. Drinking water wells on the property are not contaminated.
Access to the site is restricted by a fence, but people currently live adjacent! to the
fenced area. Cakepoulin Creek, a trout production stream, flows next to th4 site and
drains to the Raritan River. Springs surface on the property and flow into thje creek and
toward a wetland. Approximately 250 people live within a 1-mile radius of t(ie site.
Area surface water is used for swimming and fishing.
Site Responsibility:
This site is being addressed through
Federal actions.
IMPL LISTING hilSTORY
Proposed Date: 112/01/82
Final Date: 0^/01/83
Threats and Contaminants
Extensive groundwater contamination has been identified in tljie aquifer
including various volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and pesticides.;
Contaminants have not migrated'to potable wells. Building surfaces are
contaminated with pesticides, while soils are contaminated with both
pesticides and dioxin. The pesticides were also detected in oih-site
surface spring samples. The wetland may be threatened if contaminated
waters migrate off site. People living or having business on siite could
come in contact with or accidentally ingest contaminants. DDT, one of
the identified pesticides, poses a substantial environmental threat.
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Cleanup Approach
This site is being addressed in two stages: initial actions and a long-term remedial
phase focusing on cleanup of the entire site.
Response Action Status
Initial Actions: In 1984, the EPA removed contaminated material and
packed it for disposal. All identified contaminants were removed, including
polluted soil, drummed wastes, asbestos, and debris. Another action in
1987 and 1988 stemmed from a request to restrict the site access. The EPA installed a
fence around the site and spread crushed stone over low areas where rainwater had
collected, as well as over parts of a dirt road. Warning signs were posted on the fence.
These response actions were completed by 1988.
Entire Site: The EPA began a study of the nature and extent of
groundwater contamination at the site in 1985. It is scheduled for
completion in 1990. This study is addressing contamination of soil,
sediment, and buildings, and will have an interim groundwater treatment component.
A second long-term remedial phase may be required to develop a final groundwater
remedy.
Site Facts: The EPA will negotiate to have potentially responsible parties perform the
long-term cleanup of the site.
Environmental Progress
The numerous initial actions described above have greatly reduced the potential for
exposure to contaminated materials at the Myers Property site while further cleanup
studies and activities are taking place.
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NASCOLIT
CORPORATI
NEW JERSEY
EPAED# NJD002362705
Site Description
i
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 02
CumberL
In the cities of Mijlville
nd County
and Vineland
From 1953 to 1980, Nascolite Corporation manufactured polymethyl meth^crylate
(MMA) sheets, commonly known as plexiglass or acrylic, at this 17 1/2-acne site. The
property lies on Doris Avenue in both Millville and Vineland, in an area zoned residential
and industrial. Approximately 7 acres were used for production; the rest of the site is
wooded. Operators stored waste residues from the distillation of scrap acrylic in buried
tanks on the site. One of the tanks excavated was perforated, an indication that liquid
wastes may have leaked into the soils. In 1980, Nascolite ceased operations after
being cited and fined by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
(NJDEP) for illegal discharges. State investigations in 1981 and 1983 disclosed
significant concentrations of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in soil anq
groundwater. Inspectors also found more than one hundred 55-gallon dru|ns and
several buried tanks, as well as asbestos, on the site. Much of the waste jwas
subsequently removed by the property owner, and the EPA removed the nest in 1987.
EPA studies in the mid-1980s confirmed the presence of VOCs and ac/dand base/
neufra/extractables in soil and groundwater. Groundwater contamination is moving
southward, but as of 1987 had not yet crossed the site boundaries. Drink ng wells are
situated downgradient of the site. The population within a 3-mile radius of the site is
20,000. Most people live about 1 mile south of the site, but an apartment complex
borders the property on the south, and one home lies within the current si^te
boundaries. There are also several residences near the site along Doris Avenue and
another residential area within 1/2 mile of the site. The area relies on publjic and private
wells for drinking supplies; groundwater also is used for irrigation and for commercial
and industrial purposes.
Site Responsibility: This site is being addressed through
Federal, State, and potentially
responsible parties' actions.
IMPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Datfe: 09/01/83
Final Date:
09/01/84
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Threats and Contaminants
MMA has been detected in air samples. Groundwater and soils are
contaminated with MMA, pthalates, VOCs including benzene, toluene,
and trichloroethylene (TCE), and lead. Surface soil samples from a ditch
that was alleged to have received wastes from surface water runoff
showed high concentrations of lead. Sampling of the excavated sludge
wastes revealed MMA, phthalates, VOGs, lead, and napthalene. These
buried wastes have reportedly been disposed of. Nearby residents may
be exposed to chemicals by touching or accidentally ingesting any of the
contaminated soil, sludge, or groundwater.
Cleanup Approach
The site is being addressed in three stages: immediate actions and two long-term
remedial phases focusing on cleanup of the groundwater and cleanup of the soils and
on-site structures.
Response Action Status
Immediate Actions: In 1981, under State orders, Nascolite removed
some contaminated soil from the site. The owner also removed much of
the waste materials from the site, In 1987, EPA workers placed a tarp
above the lead-laden soil, cleared and disassembled the tanks, removed remaining
drums, disposed of asbestos wastes, and fenced the site. Solid wastes were landfilled
and liquid wastes were incinerated. In 1989, the potentially responsible parties ".
extended a water line to residences where drinking water was threatened, installing
taps, water meters, service connections, and fire hydrants. Workers also repaved the
roadways and reseeded private lawns.
Groundwater Cleanup: The EPA selected a remedy for cleaning up
groundwater in 1988. It features: (1) extracting groundwater and treating
it on site, then reinjecting the cleaned water into the aquifer, (2)
performing additional studies to determine the appropriate cleanup
measures for contaminated soils and buildings on the site; and (3) providing an
alternative water supply for potentially affected residents. The Army Corps of
Engineers began the engineering design for this remedy in 1988. The work is
expected to be completed in 1991.
Soils and Buildings: The EPA began an intensive study of contaminated
soils and buildings on the site in 1988. This investigation is exploring the
nature and extent of the pollution problems and will result in
recommendations for final cleanup remedies. The study is slated for completion in late
1991.
Site Facts: In September 1987, the EPA sent the property owner a Notice Letter lo
offer the opportunity to conduct emergency cleanup actions at the site. The owner
declined to participate in the site cleanup. The EPA has identified additional potentially
responsible parties who have performed cleanup actions on the site.
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Environmental Progress
Initial cleanup work has been done at the Nascolite Corporation site, including removal
and isolation of contaminated soils, disposal of solid and liquid wastes, andithe
provision of an alternate drinking water supply. These actions have eliminated the
immediate threats to the nearby public and the environment while work continues on
designing a groundwater treatment system and additional investigations are under way.
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NAVAL AIR
ENGINEERING C
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJ7170023744
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 13
Ocean County
Lakehurst
The Naval Air Engineering Center (NAEC) site covers 7,382 acres and has been used
continuously for various research, maintenance, firefighter training, testing, and
disposal activities conducted by the U.S. Navy since the 1920s. Although the size of
the Lakehurst facility and its operations have changed over the years, its major function
has always been development and testing of weapons systems. On the basis of
historical records, aerial photographs, field inspection, and personnel interviews the
Navy identified 45 potentially contaminated areas at the Naval Air Engineering Center
The 45 areas included landfills, open pits, unlined lagoons, and drainage ditches several
of which appear to be in or near freshwater wetlands. The Navy reports that fuels, oils,
metals, solvents, and various other organic compounds were disposed of on the Center
property. In 1988, the EPA and the NAEC agreed that 42 areas at the facility should be
subject to further investigation. Fort Dix Military Reservation, agricultural lands,
landfills, and a State wildlife refuge area are adjacent to the site. The facility makes up
a major portion of the Toms River drainage basin, and several headwater tributaries
originate on site, including Manapaqua Brook, Obhanan Ridgeway Branch, Harris
Branch, and North Ruckels Branch. Several ponds, both natural and excavated are on
the site. The NAEC employs 4,800 people, and 1,370 people live on base. Most of
these residents are trainees who leave after about 6 months. Water supplies within a
3-mile radius of the site are from public wells; the system serves approximately 7 100
people. The closest well is about 200 feet from the site. Monitoring has not detected
any well contamination. Local surface water is used for recreation and irrigation.
Site Responsibility: This site is being addressed through
Federal actions.
Threats and Contaminants
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 09/01/85
Final Date: 07/22/87
L\
Groundwater and soil sampling has revealed the presence of metals and
other inorganics, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) including benzene
and trichloroethylene (TCE), phenols, and petroleum hydrocarbons. Gross
alpha and beta radioactivity have been detected in groundwater, surface
water, and stream sediments. Some stream sediments show levels of
heavy metals such as chromium, lead, mercury, and nickel, and petroleum
hydrocarbons above background levels. People who come into direct
contact with or accidentally ingest contaminated groundwater, sediments
soil, or surface water may suffer adverse health effects. An extensive,
environmentally sensitive pineland preserve supporting recreational,
wildlife habitat, and agricultural uses surrounds the site and could be
subject to pollution from contaminated runoff.
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Cleanup Approach
The site currently is being addressed in a single long-term remedial phase focusing on
cleanup of the entire site. However, additional remedial phases may be identified
based on results of the current studies.
Response Action Status
Entire Site: The Navy began an intensive study of soil and groundwater
contamination at 42 areas of the NAEC in fall 1988. This investigation is
, ^ exploring the nature and extent of pollution problems at various disposal
areas and will result in recommendations for final cleanup remedies. Completion of the
studyjs-expected late in 1990, with a supplemental report to be completed by mid-
1991.
Site Facts: The NAEC is participating in the Installation Restoration Program (IRP),
which was implemented by the Department of Defense (DOD) to identify,: evaluate,
and control hazardous waste sites at DOD facilities.
{Environmental Progress
The Navy is conducting studies to determine final cleanup strategies for the Naval Air
Engineering Center site. While these investigations are under way, the EPA has
determined that the site does not pose an imminent threat to the surrounding
communities or the environment.
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NAVAL WEAP
STATION
(SITE A)
NEW JERSEY
EPAID# NJO170022172
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 04
Monmouth County
Colts Neck
Alias:
Earle Naval Weapons Station
The Naval Weapons Station Earle covers 10,428 acres in Colts Neck. Since the early
1940s, the U.S. Navy has handled, stored, and renovated munitions at the station.
These operations involve preserving and maintaining ammunition, missile components,
and explosives. The station also has conducted activities unrelated to weaponry, such
as radiological operations, materials storage, and waste disposal processes. Site A
encompasses 29 waste areas identified by the Navy. Wastes generated in Site A
include weapons materials, grit and paint, paint scrapings, solvent and paint sludges,
lead bullets from small arms ranges, and metals including lead, zinc, and titanium.
There was a polychlorinated biphenyl {PCB) spill in one area, and contaminated soil was
removed off site for disposal. The area lies over six hydraulically connected aquifers.
About 300 people are served by surface water within 3 miles downstream of
contaminated areas of the site; a water supply intake lies 2 miles downriver.
Approximately 1,900 residents live within a 3-mile radius of the station, and there are
500 homes on the base. An estimated 320 private and municipal wells serve 1,200
people within a 3-mile radius, and groundwater is also used for irrigation. Local surface
water is used for recreation and also for crop irrigation. The headwaters and drainage
basins of three major Coastal Plain rivers, the Swimming, the Manasquan, and the
Shark, are present on the Main Base.
Site Responsibility: This site is being addressed through
Federal actions.
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 10/01/84
/A
Threats and Contaminants
Groundwater, surface water, sediments, and soils are suspected to
contain lead, zinc, and titanium. People who come into direct contact
with or accidentally ingest contaminants could potentially suffer adverse
health effects. Since the facility is an active munitions storage site, public
access is restricted, although hazardous areas may not be off-limits to
base personnel.
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Cleanup Approach
This site is being addressed in two long-term remedial phases directed at cleanup of
the entire site.
Response Action Status
Entire Site: In late 1989, the Navy submitted draft investigative work
plans to the EPA. These investigations will explore the nature and extent
, ,« of contamination in 11 separate areas of the site where contamination has
been noted, as well as investigations of groundwater pollution. These investigations
are slated to begin in 1990, and completion is expected in mid-1991.
Site Facts: The Station is participating in the Installation Restoration Program (IRP),
which is run by the Department of Defense to identify, evaluate, and control hazardous
waste sites at its own facilities. The Navy has completed a records search and is now
conducting a preliminary survey of site conditions.
Environmental Progress
The Navy is conducting investigations to identify cleanup strategies for most of the 29
areas of contamination. The EPA has determined that the Naval Weapons Station site
does not pose an imminent threat to the surrounding population or the environment
while the investigations leading to the selection of a final cleanup remedy are taking
place.
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NL INDUSTRI
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD061843249
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 02
Salem County
Pedricktown
Alias:
National Smelting of New Jersey
The 46-acre NL Industries Inc. site is a former secondary lead smelting facility that
operated from 1972 to 1982 off Penns Grove-Pedricktown Road. In 1983, the site was
sold to National Smelting of New Jersey, Inc., which operated it until 1984. During its
years of operation, the company recycled lead from spent automotive batteries and
separated the plastic from the rubber casings. After the rubber and plastic were
separated, the plastic was reprocessed, and the rubber was placed in a membrane-
lined landfill. The landfill contains process wastes, including slag and rubber materials
from the batteries and contaminated soils. Railroad tracks run through the center of the
site. Two streams are near the site, and there is a marshy area on site. The site is
located in a rural area, with approximately 2,500 people living within 3 miles of the site
boundary. The Cape May aquifer underlies the site and serves as a source of drinking
water, crop irrigation, and process water. Most of the area residents are served by
municipal water wells, although some nearby homes rely solely on private wells The
Delaware River is approximately 1 1/2 miles from the site.
Site Responsibility:
This site is being addressed through
Federal, State, and potentially
responsible parties' actions.
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 12/01/82
Final Date: 09/01/83
Threats and Contaminants
Groundwater and soils are contaminated with heavy metals including lead
and cadmium. Sampling at the on-site marshy area and the two nearby
streams has identified elevated levels of lead in the surface water and
sediments. Municipal water wells and nearby residential wells have not
been affected by the site; however, the migration of contaminants in the
groundwater may threaten these wells in the future. Moreover, people
may be exposed to health risks if contaminated soils, surface water, or
sediments in and around the site are accidentally ingested.
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Cleanup Approach
The site is being addressed in two stages: initial actions and a long-term remedial
phase focusing on cleanup of the entire site.
Response Action Status
Initial Actions: In 1989 and 1990, the EPA restricted access to the site by
repairing and installing a fence, capping the on-site slag piles with asphalt
- - to prevent the migration of contaminants, and removing over 40,000
pounds of the most hazardous materials at the site for recycling or proper disposal.
Entire Site: NL Industries, Inc., under EPA monitoring, is investigating the
nature and extent of contamination at the site and is evaluating various .
, ^ cleanup alternatives. The first phase of the investigation includes: the
installation of two on-site monitoring wells; the sampling of on-site and selected off-site
residential wells; and sampling of surface water, soil, sediment, slag and waste
materials. The second phase of the investigation includes additional groundwater and
surface water sampling to further characterize the nature and extent of contamination
at the site. The investigation is planned to be completed in 1991, at which time a final
remedy will be selected.
Site Facts: In 1982, the State issued an Administrative Order requiring.NL'lndustries.
to clean up the site, conduct groundwater monitoring, and install a groundwater
abatement system. The Order was amended in 1983 to reflect the purchase'of the site
by National Smelting of New Jersey. National Smelting and its parent corporations filed
for bankruptcy in 1983. In 1985, the responsibility for cleanup of the site was
transferred from the State to the EPA. The EPA is continuing its search for additional
potentially responsible parties.
Environmental Progress
Access restrictions and the removal of the most highly contaminated areas of surface
soil have significantly reduced the threat of exposure to hazardous materials at the NL
Industries site while further investigations leading to selection of the final cleanup
remedy are taking place. .
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PEPE FIELD
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD980529
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 11
Morris County
Town of Boonton
Pepe Field covers approximately 3 acres in a marshy area. The site was used by E F
Drew Co. as a landfillfrom the 1920s until 1950. The company disposed of unknown
quantities of processing waste from the manufacture of edible oils and cleansing and
soap products for household and industrial use. From 1950 until the mid-1960s, the
site remained an open, unused area until the Town of Boonton purchased the property.
During the mid-1960s, the Town filled and covered the site with up to 10 feet of soil in
preparation for construction of a recreational facility. This facility included tennis courts
a baseball field, a playground area, and a refreshment stand. In 1969, the Town
implemented an odor abatement plan for the area, which consisted of a 14-foot gravel
curtain drain extending 150 feet around the site, with a sump for leachate collection
and treatment with hydrogen peroxide. The pumphouse discharges into a culvert that
ultimately discharges into the Rockaway River, upstream of the Jersey City Reservoir, a
potable water source. Presently, the recreation field is inactive and is enclosed by a 4-
foot chain link fence, although access can be gained through a break in the enclosure.
The area around the site is mainly suburban. Approximately 90,000 people within a ,3-
mile radius of the site depend primarily on groundwater for drinking purposes.
Site Responsibility:
This site is being addressed through
Federal and State actions.
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 12/01/82
Final Date: 09/01/83
Threats and Contaminants
The groundwater and soils are contaminated with heavy metals including
arsenic, barium, cadmium, lead, and mercury. The soil also is
contaminated with volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Metals and VOCs
are contaminating the surface water. Accidental ingestion of the
contaminated groundwater, surface water, or soil could pose a health
hazard to individuals. Field investigations showed that concentrations of
combustible gases are often present on the site.
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Cleanup Approach
The site is being addressed in a single long-term remedial phase focusing on cleanup of
the entire site.
Response Action Status
Entire Site: The State plans to clean up the site in compliance with New
Jersey's regulations governing closure and post-closure of sanitary
landfills. The cleanup will include maintaining a site cover; installing a
landfill gas collection and treatment system; upgrading and maintaining a
leachate collection and treatment system; and monitoring of the groundwater, leachate,
and off-site soil gas. Design of these remedies began in 1990, and are expected to be
completed in 1992. The State expects to complete cleanup activities in 1994 and plans
to continue monitoring of the groundwater, leachate, and off-site soil gas after the site
cleanup is complete.
Environmental Progress
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, with EPA assistance, has
ensured that the area does not present an imminent threat to the surrounding
community or the environment while the design of the final remedies is being
prepared.
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PICATINNY
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJ3210020
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 13
Morris County
Rockaway Township
The Picatinny Arsenal covers 6,491 acres in Morris County. The arsenal has been in
operation for over 100 years, and it was a major source of ammunitions in wartime
throughout much of this century. Currently, its primary mission is research,
development, and pilot plant production of explosives and propellants for the Army. At
least 54 potentially hazardous locations exist on the site, according to a 1987 New
Jersey Department of Environmental Protection report. They include areas for testing
rocket fuels, munitions, and propellants; areas where chemicals and shells were buried-
surface impoundments; landfills; drum storage areas; and a sludge bed. The arsenal's
6,400 employees obtain their drinking water from two wells upgradienttrom an area of
confirmed groundwater contamination. The surrounding areas are suburban, as well as
summer vacation areas. There are several homes that depend on private wells for
drinking water located at the southern end of the facility. The Army and the State have
sampled the wells several times and no contamination has been detected Lake
Denmark and Picatinny Lake, which is on the base, are used for recreational activities
Groundwater contamination does not appear to have migrated off site
Site Responsibility: This site. is being addressed through
Federal actions.
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 07/14/89
Final Date: 02/21/90
Threats and Contaminants
Monitoring wells and soils adjacent to unlined lagoons, which until 1981
held wastewater from metal plating and etching facilities, are
contaminated with volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and heavy metals.
Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and an organic pesticide were found in
the sediments of the Green Pond Brook. In 1982, the brook was
dredged, and the materials were piled nearby. The contaminated
groundwater, soil, and sediments could pose a health hazard to individuals
if accidentally ingested or touched. In addition, the contaminants from the
site could pollute the waters of Green Pond Brook, Lake Denmark and
Picatinny Lake.
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Cleanup Approach ;
The site is being addressed in four long-term remedial phases directed at cleanup of
Building 24, Building 95, the Burning Ground areas, and the remaining areas of
contamination discovered during the 1989 site investigation.
Response Action Status
Building 24 Area: In 1989, the Army selected the following remedies for
cleaning up the area around Building 24, with agreement of the EPA and
the State: (1) extraction of contaminated groundwater; (2) installation of a
pre-treatment system for the removal of metals and solids; (3) air stripping
to remove VOCs; (4) filtering to remove VOCs from the air stripper exhaust and
additional VOCs from the air stripper effluent, (5) discharging treated wateji via a holding
tank and piping it to Green Pond Brook; (6) operation .and maintenance of the system;
and (7) effluent monitoring. The Army is currently designing the engineering
requirements for the cleanup of the area. Cleanup of this area is expected to begin in
late 1990.
Building 95 Area: The Army is conducting a study to determine the
extent and the nature of contamination in this area. The study is expected
to be completed in 1991.
Burning Ground Area: The Army is investigating this area of the site to
determine the nature and extent of contamination. This study is also
expected to be completed in 1991.
Remaining Areas: A site investigation was completed for 35 areas in
1989. Information from this investigation, as well as information from the
U.S. Geological Survey on the Building 24, Building 95, and the Burning
Ground areas was used as background information for a plan submitted to the EPA in
1990. The plan prioritized areas for investigation and listed new areas for potential
cleanup. Several other areas may require cleanup and will become future remedial
phases. Investigation of these areas is expected to begin in late 1990.
Site Facts: Picatinny Arsenal is participating in the Installation Restoration Program
(IRP). Under this program, which was established in 1978, the Department of Defense
(DOD) seeks to identify, investigate, and clean up contamination from hazardous
materials at military and other DOD installations.
Environmental Progress
The Army and the EPA have selected cleanup technologies for certain areas of
contamination at the Picatinny Arsenal site. While further investigations leading to the
selection of final remedies for the remaining contaminated areas are being conducted,
the EPA has determined that there is no immediate danger to the nearby residents or
the environment.
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PIJAK FARM
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD980532808
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 13
Ocean County
Plumsted Township
The Pijak Farm is located on Fischer Road, approximately 2 miles northeast of New
Egypt. The site consists of approximately 87 acres and is relatively flat, with portions
that drop off into a marshy, wooded floodplain. From 1963 to 1970, drums and.free-
flowing liquids from a .facility disposing of specialty and research chemicals were
dumped into a natural ditch that ran through the site and were later covered with soil.
There are approximately 3,740 drums on the site. The deteriorated remains of drums
are visible along the edge of the floodplain. In 1980, the State found that groundwater
was contaminated by organic chemicals. Groundwater is the only source of drinking
water in the vicinity of the site. Pijak Farm is 1 of 4 NPL sites, including Goose and
Spence Farms and the Friedman Property, within a 2-mile radius. An estimated 6,600
people reside within 3 miles of the site, and 1,500-residents depend on groundwater,
found only 12 feet below the surface, for drinking water and other domestic purposes.
The nearest well is 700 feet from the site. Groundwater is also used for irrigation and
stock watering in surrounding agricultural areas. Municipal drinking water wells are
located about 2 miles away from the site. Also nearby are Crosswicks Creek and its
two unnamed tributaries, which are used for recreation.
Site Responsibility:
This site is being addressed through
Federal, State, and potentially
responsible parties'actions.
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 10/01/81
Final Date: 09/01/83
Threats and Contaminants
March 1990
The groundwater is polluted with the volatile organic compound (VOC)
benzene and phthalates, a plastics by-product. The sediments and
surface waters are contaminated with VOCs and the pesticide DDT.
Groundwater is contaminated near the ravine that discharges to
Crosswicks Creek and thereby contributes to sediment and surface water
contamination. Soil contaminants include, the VOC.xylene, organic ac/c/s,
and low concentrations of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). Accidental
ingestion or inhaling airborne dust from DDT-contaminated sediments,
drinking the polluted groundwater, or being exposed to the contaminated
creek during recreational activities co.uld pose a health threat. The site
lies on a floodplain, and if flooding occurs, contamination could migrate
from the site. The pollutants may seep deeper into the groundwater,
causing further sediment and surface water contamination.
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Cleanup Approach
The site is being addressed in a single long-term remedial phase focusing on cleanup of
the entire site.
Response Action Status
Entire Site: Based on the results of the site investigation, the EPA
selected the following methods for cleanup of the site: (1) removal and'
off-site disposal of all drums and lab packs at a federally-approved disposal
facility; (2) excavation and off-site disposal of visibly contaminated soil at a
federally-approved disposal facility; (3) pumping and removal of contaminated
groundwater, as necessary, during excavation; (4) monitoring of on-site wells annually
fora 5-year period; and (5) sediment control during excavation and sampling efforts.
The party potentially responsible for the site contamination, under State monitoring, has
completed the removal and disposal of on-site contaminated drums, lab packs, and soil
to an approved facility. Pumping and removal of contaminated groundwater was
completed as of early 1990. Monitoring of on-site wells will continue to ensure the
effectiveness of the groundwater treatment remedy.
Site Facts: An Administrative Order on Consent between Morton Thiokol and the New
Jersey Department of Environmental Protection was signed in 1985. The EPA filed a
suit against Morton Thiokol in December 1986 to recover costs that had been spent
thus far in the cleanup process.
Environmental Progress
All contaminated surface materials and soils have been removed from the site and
transported to an EPA-approved disposal facility. Groundwater pumping and removal
operations also have been completed, significantly reducing the possibility of exposure
to contaminated drinking water near the Pijak Farm site. The site will be closely
monitored to assure the effectiveness of these remedies.
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PJP LANDFILL
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD980505648
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 14
Hudson County
Jersey City
Alias:
Pulaski Skyway
The PJP Landfill covers 87 acres in Jersey City. The site may have been used since
1968 to dispose of an unknown quantity of chemical and industrial wastes. The State
certified the landfill to receive solid wastes in 1971. The landfill has a history of
underground fires. The site is presently closed, and it is fenced with an unguarded
entrance gate that prevents vehicular access but does not control pedestrian access.
Approximately 11,900 people reside within a 1-mile radius of the site. The closest
residence is within 1,000 feet of the site. A high-rise apartment complex and a park are
within 1/2 mile. The site is bordered by the Hackensack River on the west. The river is
used for boating and for commercial shipping.
Site Responsibility: This site is being addressed through
Federal and State actions.
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 12/01/82
Final Date: 09/01/83
Threats and Contaminants
The groundwater in the vicinity of the site is contaminated with the heavy
metal chromium, phenols, various pesticides, and volatile organic
chemicals (VOCs). The leachate from the site is contaminated with VOCs
including benzene, chlorobenzene, and the heavy metal lead. Potential
health risks are possible from the accidental ingestion of contaminated
surface water, groundwater, and leachate. Contact with the contaminants
through direct contact also pose a potential health threat. Pollution of the
Hackensack River could present a health threat, because it is used for
recreational boating.
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Cleanup Approach
The site is being addressed in two stages: initial actions and a long-term remedial
phase directed at cleanup of the entire site.
Response Action Status
***' Initial Actions: An interim cleanup action was conducted by the State in
1985 to extinguish the fires, involving major excavation work and capping.
In addition, a gas venting system was installed to prevent the buildup of
gases in the landfill.
Entire Site: The State has begun an investigation to determine the nature
and extent of contamination and to identify alternatives for cleanup. The
investigation of the site is expected to be completed in 1991.
Environmental Progress
The State is currently conducting an investigation that will lead to the selection of final
cleanup remedies for the PJP Landfill site. The EPA has determined that while these
investigations are ongoing, the site does not pose an imminent threat to the
surrounding communities or the environment.
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POHATCONG VALLEY
GROUNDWATER
CONTAMINATION
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD981179047
Site Description
REGION 2
NGRESSIONAL DIST. 05
Warren County
ington and Franklin Townships
Aliases:
Brass Castle-Broadway
New Jersey Water Company
ngton Borough Well Contamination
The Pohatcong Valley Groundwater Contamination site involves the contamination of
the Kittatinny Limestone Aquifer underlying the Pohatcong Valley. The shallow aquifer
serves as the sole'source of drinking water for public and private wells in the area. The
site includes those portions of Franklin Township, Washington Township, and
Washington Borough lying in the valley and encompasses approximately 3,500 acres.
Pohatcong Creek is the primary surface water drainage for the Valley. The creek
meanders through the valley in the direction of the Delaware River. Analyses of two
public supply wells in 1978 and 1979 revealed high levels of tetrachloroethylene,
prompting the closing of one well and the installation of a carbon filtration system at the
other. In 1984 and 1985, the Warren County Health Department identified a numberof
volatile organic chemicals (VOCs) in 79 private wells throughout the valley.
Approximately 12,000 people obtain drinking water from public and private wells within
3 miles of the site. The Kittatinny Limestone Aquifer serves as the sole source of
drinking water for both private and public wells in the area. ,
Site Responsibility:
This site is being addressed through
Federal, State, and County actions.
1MPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 06/24/88
Final Date: 03/30/89
Threats and Contaminants
The contaminated groundwater is polluted with various VOCs. The
Pohatcong Valley residents are currently on a new potable water supply.
However, a health risk may be present for the 40 residents who refused
hook-up to newly installed public wells.
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POHATCONG VALLEY GROUNDWATER CONTAMINATION
Cleanup Approach
This site is being addressed in two stages: an immediate action and a long-term
remedial phase focusing on cleanup of the entire site.
Response Action Status
Immediate Action: In cases where the drinking water exceeded human
health safety standards, Warren County supplied bottled water to affected
residences. In 1988, the New Jersey Department of Environmental
Protection began to hook up affected residences to public water supply wells.
Entire Site: The EPA has begun an extensive investigation to determine
the nature and extent of groundwater contamination and to identify
^ alternatives for cleanup. The investigation is scheduled for completion in
1992. Once completed, the EPA will review the study findings and cleanup alternatives
and will select the final cleanup remedy.
Environmental Progress
The provision of a safe drinking water supply has eliminated the potential of exposure
to hazardous substances in the drinking water and will continue to protect the
households near the Pohatcong Valley Groundwater Contamination site until planned
cleanup activities are completed and groundwater resources are returned to safety
standards.
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POMONA O
CONTAMINAT
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD980769350
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 02
Atlantic County
Galloway Township
Site Description
The Pomona Oaks Well Contamination site provides well service to about 200 single-
family homes in a rural residential area of Galloway Township. The residential lots
range in size from 1/4 to 1/2 acres and the wells are 50 to 60 feet deep. Initially, nearly
all of the 200 homes in the residential area relied upon private wells as the sole source
of drinking water. In 1982, residents complained to the State about a foul taste and
odor in their drinking water. Subsequent sampling showed the presence of volatile
organic compounds (VOCs) in the water, which resulted in bottled water being provided
to some of the area residents. By 1985, all Pomona Oaks subdivision residents were
connected to the nearby Absecon water supply. A new primary water well for the
community was designed and constructed by the State and is now operative. Existing
wells at the site have been sealed. Approximately 8,000 people live within 3 miles of
the site.
Site Responsibility:
This site is being addressed through
Federal and State actions.
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 10/01/84
Final Date: 06/01/86
Threats and Contaminants
Testing for a variety of indoor air contaminants detected the presence of
the VOCs benzene and xylenes, as well as aromatics. The groundwater is
contaminated with VOCs. The greatest health threats to people are
drinking contaminated water and inhaling contaminated air vapors as a
result of indoor water use. Actions taken in 1984 and 1989 to replace
private wells with a public water supply and the installation of a new
primary well have eliminated any health threat to Pomona Oaks residents.
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Cleanup Approach
The site is being addressed in two stages: immediate actions and a long-term remedial
phase focusing on cleanup of the entire site.
Response Action Status
<*** Immediate Actions: In 1985, the EPA began providing bottled water to
area residents. The local water supplier, New Jersey Water Co., extended
water lines, and the distribution system was installed in 1985 to serve the
affected homes. Existing wells at the site have been sealed. A new primary water well
for the community was designed by the State, and construction was completed in
1988. The well was put in service in August 1989.
Groundwater: The EPA began a study into the nature and extent of'air
and groundwater contamination at the site in 1986. A report detailing the
study results was issued in 1990. It was determined that no further action
is necessary at this site because contamination levels have fallen below
levels requiring cleanup action, and nearby residents have been provided with safe
drinking water. The EPA will monitor groundwater and conduct sampling downgradient
of the site to ensure there is no threat to the public or the environment.
Environmental Progress
By providing an alternate safe drinking water source to the residents of the Pomona
Oaks subdivision, the possibility of exposure to polluted water was virtually eliminated.
The investigations into the extent of the contamination have been completed, and it
was determined that the site no longer poses a threat to the surrounding community or
the environment. Procedures to remove the site from the NPL are under way, and the
EPA will continue to monitor conditions at the site every 5 years and will report the
results to the public.
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PRICE LANDFJ
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD070281175
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 02
Atlantic County
Egg Harbor Township
Aliases:
Price Chem Dump
Price's Pit
The 26-acre Price Landfill #1 site is located in Egg Harbor Township. The site was
originally a sand and gPavel excavation operation that closed in 1968. Beginning in
1971, the Price landfilling operation began to accept a combination of both drummed
and bulk liquid wastes. Initial listings of wastes consisted of industrialchemicals,.
sludges, oil, grease, septic tank, and sewer wastes. Tank trucks emptied bulk waste
into the pit, and others dumped punctured and unpunctured drums. Chemical waste -
disposal ended in late 1972, sludge disposal in spring 1973, and municipal waste
disposal ended in 1976. During its operation, it is estimated that over 9 million gallons
of chemical waste were disposed of at the site. Groundwater in the area is seriously
contaminated. The drinking water supply for Atlantic City had been threatened until
relocation of the water supply wells took place. Approximately 100 houses are located
within 1 1/2 miles of the site with a total population estimated at 380. Land use in the
immediate area consists of residential properties, small business properties, sand and
gravel excavations, and undeveloped rural lots. There are four sites on the NPL and.:
three other landfills in the drainage basin feeding Absecon Creek, which runs near the
site. Illegal dumping is still occurring.
Site Responsibility:
This site is being addressed through
Federal, State, and potentially
responsible parties' actions.
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 10/01/81
Final Date: 09/01/83
Threats and Contaminants
Groundwater is contaminated with heavy metals including lead and
cadmium, and the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) benzene,
chloroform, vinyl chloride, and methylene chloride. Potential health risks
may exist for individuals accidentally drinking or coming in direct contact
with contaminated groundwater. Groundwater contamination also may
threaten Absecon Creek and other nearby creeks.
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PRICE LANDFILL #1
Cleanup Approach
The site is being addressed in three stages: immediate actions and two long-term
remedial phases focusing on wells/p/ume management/source control and cleanup of
the entire site.
Response Action Status
immediate Actions: The EPA provided drinking water from tank trucks to
the affected residences and, in 1981, 37 affected residences were
connected to the New Jersey Water Company (NJWC) system. To ensure
that the contaminant plume would not reach the Atlantic County Municipal Utilities
Authority (ACMUA) public water supply well field, the EPA and tjjie State of New Jersey
constructed an interconnection with the NJWC System, redeveloped three ACMUA
production wells, installed granular activated carbon filtration units, and implemented a
water conservation program.
Wells/Plume Management/Source Control: From 1983 to 1985, the
State replaced and relocated the ACMUA water supply well field and
transmission facilities and conducted additional analysis of the plume
management, source control, and treatment alternatives.
Entire Site: The EPA has selected the following final site cleanup actions:
(1) installation of a security fence around the landfill site; (2) installation of
groundwater extraction wells adjacent to the landfill to control the
contaminant source; (3) installation of groundwater extraction wells
hydraulically downgradientirom the landfill to stop the contaminant plume; (4)
construction of a groundwater//eac/?afe pre-treatment facility at or near the site; (5)
construction of a force main to the ACMUA interceptor system; (6) extraction of
contaminated groundwater followed by pre-treatment and ultimate disposal and
treatment at the ACMUA wastewater treatment plant; (7) quarterly monitoring of
groundwater for approximately 25 years; and (8) construction of a landfill cap at the
conclusion of the groundwater extraction process. The State began design of the
various cleanup alternatives in 1987. Actual cleanup work is expected to begin in late
1990.
Site Facts: Notice letters were sent in February 1982, and in January 1987. The EPA,
the State of New Jersey, and the ACMUA reached an agreement with approximately
50 companies and individuals to provide for the payment of part of the costs of cleaning
up Price's Landfill. This sum will remain in an escrow account, subject to the final
negotiation of a judicial Consent Decree.
Environmental Progress
An interceptor system was installed to prevent the migration of the contaminant plume
from the Price Landfill #1 site from reaching the Atlantic City Municipal Utilities
Authority water system, and affected residents have been supplied with a safe drinking
water source, thus significantly reducing the potential for exposure to contaminated
groundwater while the site awaits final cleanup actions.
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RADIATION
TECHNOL
NEW JERSEY
EPAID# NJD047684451
Site Description
REGION 2
'CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 11
Morris County
Rockaway Township
Radiation Technology, Inc. (RTI) is located on a 15-acre site close to Lake Denmark in
Rockaway Township. Since 1970, operations on the site have included radiation
sterilization, production of architectural products, and production and finishing of
hardwood flooring. Radiation sterilization is the only activity currently performed at the
facility. Beginning in 1980, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
(NJDEP) and the Rockaway Township Health Department (RTHD) conducted numerous
inspections of the site. These inspections revealed that the company improperly stored
and disposed of waste drums containing solvents and other organic chemicals. In
1981, the RTHD sampled two RTI water supply wells. Results indicated that volatile
organic compounds (VOCs) had contaminated the groundwater supplying these wells.
They were subsequently condemned by the New Jersey Department of Health and the
NJDEP and closed. The area is totally dependent upon groundwater for drinking
supplies. The size of,the population within a 2-mile radius of the site is 20,000. The
area around the site is generally rural and light industrial. The site is immediately
northeast of the U.S. Army Picatinny Arsenal facility, which also is on the NPL. The
wooded areas surrounding the site are used for hunting.
Site Responsibility:
This site is being addressed through
Federal, State, and potentially
responsible parties' actions.
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 09/01/83
Final Date: 09/01/84
Threats and Contaminants
Groundwater has been contaminated with VOCs including benzene,
carbon tetrachloride, and trichloroethylene (TCE). A surface water stream,
originating from a production well and connected to Lake Denmark, also
was found to be contaminated with VOCs. Lake Denmark and its aquatic
life may be threatened from groundwater and surface water VOC
contamination. Potential health risks may exist for individuals drinking the
contaminated well water or conning in direct contact with the
contaminated waters. Although the two on-site wells at the site are not
now used for drinking water, one of them previously was used as a
drinking well. Thus, individuals drinking from this well prior to 1981 may
have been exposed to VOCs.
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Cleanup Approach
The site is being addressed in a single long-term remedial'phase focusing on cleanup of
the entire site.
Response Action Status
Entire Site: The State initiated an investigation to determine the type and,
extent of contamination on the site and to identify alternative technologies
for the cleanup. The majority of the remaining field work involves
sampling and analysis of the monitoring wells. The investigation is expected to be ,
completed in 1993. ,
Site Facts: On July 6, 1983, the NJDEP and Radiation Technology, Inc. signed a -,.
judicial Consent Order. This Consent Order required Radiation Technology to install
groundwater monitoring wells and to collect samples for VOC analyses to determine
the source of the contamination. On March 12, 1987, Radiation Technology entered >
into an Administrative Order on Consent with the NJDEP and agreed to pay the cost of
an investigation into the nature and extent of contamination at the site. .
Environmental Progress
The investigation leading to the selection of final cleanup technologies is nearing ..
completion. While these studies are taking place, the EPA has determined that the
Radiation Technology site does not pose an imminent threat to the surrounding
residents or the environment.
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REICH FARM
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD980529713
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 03
Ocean County
1 mile northeast of Toms River
in Dover Township
Site Description
The Reich Farm site is an open, relatively flat, sandy area covering approximately
3 acres in Dover Township. The site is surrounded by commercial facilities and
wooded areas. During a 5-month period in 1971, the site, which had been leased from
the Reich Farm owners by an independent waste hauler, was used illegally for the
disposal of drums containing organic solvents, still bottoms, and residues from the
manufacturing of organic chemicals, plastics, and resins. In December 1971, the
owners of the property discovered approximately 4,500 drums containing wastes on a
portion of the land that they had rented. These drums bore labels indicating that they
belonged to the Union Carbide Corporation. Trenches into which wastes were believed
to have been dumped were also found. From 1972 to 1974, drums, trench waste, and
contaminated soil were removed from the site by Union Carbide. In addition,
contaminated private wells were closed and a zoning ordinance preventing further
groundwater use in the area was passed. Approximately 565 people work or live within
a 1/4-mile radius of the site. The population served by groundwater within a 3-mile
radius of the site is 106,500. The nearest residence is about 1,500 feet southwest of
the site. Land use in the general vicinity of the site is predominantly commercial,
residential, and agricultural. The area overlies the Cohansey aquifer, a major source of
drinking water for Dover Township and the surrounding area. The site is located 1,000
feet from an intermittent stream draining into the Toms River.
Site Responsibility:
This site is being addressed through
Federal, State, and potentially
responsible parties' actions.
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 12/01/82
Final Date: 09/01/83
Threats and Contaminants
Groundwater is contaminated with low levels of organics, including
trichloroethylene (TCE). The volatile organic compounds {VOCs) toluene
and TCE were detected in soils just east of a construction company shop
building located on site. The surface soils on site show no significant
contamination; however, hot spots are present in the subsurface soils.
These hot spots are contaminated with both VOCs and semi-volatile
organics. Potential health risks may exist for individuals, especially on-site
workers, who make direct contact with or accidentally ingest the
contaminated soils or groundwater.
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REICH FARMS
Cleanup Approach
The site Is being addressed in two stages: initial actions and a long-term remedial
phase directed at the cleanup of the entire site.
Response Action Status
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Initial Actions: In 1972, approximately 5,095 drums and trench wastes
were removed. In 1974, about 50 drums and approximately 1,100 cubic
yards of contaminated soil were removed from the site by Union Carbide.
Also in 1974, 148 private wells near the Reich Farm site were ordered closed by the
Dover Township Board of Health after analysis performed on a number of wells
indicated the presence of organic contaminants. A zoning ordinance restricting
groundwater use was established in the area of Reich Farm, based on a
recommendation by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.
Residents in the immediate vicinity of the site are connected to a permanent alternate
water supply.
Entire Site: The remedies selected by the EPA to clean up the site
include: (1) the installation of extraction wells; (2) treatment of extracted
groundwater by air stripping and carbon adsorption; (3) discharge of the
treated groundwater into injection wells upgradientoi the site; (4)
excavation of approximately 1,100 cubic yards of soil contaminated with VOCs and
treatment in an enhanced volatilization unit; (5) backfilling the excavated area with the
treated soils; (6) excavation of approximately 900 cubic yards of soil contaminated with
semi-volatile organics and off-site incineration; and (7) off-site disposal of the soil at a
federally approved facility and backfilling with clean fill. Under EPA monitoring, Union
Carbide is performing treatability studies on alternate soil treatment technologies, as
well as treatability studies on the chosen soil remedy. Based on these studies, the
EPA will approve the most appropriate soil treatment method. Union Carbide will begin
the technical design phase in 1990.
Site Facts: Notification/Information Request Letters were sent to the parties
potentially responsible for the contamination in October 1983. A Consent Decree
between the potentially responsible parties and the EPA was entered in court in March
1990. Under this decree. Union Carbide will perform cleanup activities at the site, and
the property owners will provide access.
Environmental Progress
The removal of drums, wastes, and contaminanted soil, and the restriction of
groundwater use have reduced the threat of exposure to contaminants at the Reich
Farms site. The remedy selections have been made and reviewed by the EPA. The
potentially responsible party will soon start the design of the selected technologies.
While these activities are taking place, the EPA has determined that the site does not
pose an imminent threat to the surrounding residents or the environment.
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RENORA, INC.
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD070415005
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 06
Middlesex County
Edison Township
The 1-acre Renora, Inc. site was used for the collection and hauling of waste oil and ,
hazardous wastes from 1978 to 1982. During its operation, oils and hazardous waste
materials were accepted for transfer to the site, stored, blended, and ultimately placed
in drums and abandoned at the site. The New Jersey Department of Environmental
Protection (NJDEP) inspection reports consistently noted lack of site security, poor
housekeeping, and leaking drums and tankers. The NJDEP detected several minor
spills on site in 1978 and subsequently determined that Renora lacked the proper
registration to act as a special waste transfer station. In 1980, the NJDEP ordered
Renora to cease all activities and clean up the site. Subsequent investigation by the
NJDEP showed that, while Renora had ceased operations, it had not begun any efforts
to clean up the site. As a result, Renora's license was revoked. All cleanup activities at
the site by the owner ceased in 1980 due to lack of funds. The site was abandoned in
1982, after more than a year of inactivity. The site is presently enclosed by a chain-link
fence. The site is located in a heavily populated area of Edison Township.
Approximately 2,200 people live in Bonhantown within the Township. :
Site Responsibility:
This site is being addressed through
Federal, State, and potentially
responsible parties' actions.
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 12/01/82
Final Date: 09/01/83
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Threats and Contaminants
Groundwater underlying the site area is contaminated with various heavy
metals and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Sediments are
contaminated with polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and heavy
metals including cadmium and zinc. The soil is contaminated with
polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), PAHs, VOCs, and heavy metals
including zinc and cadmium. Surface water is contaminated with
cadmium and zinc. On-site workers and, to a lesser extent, area residents
could be exposed to site-related contaminants through direct contact.
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Cleanup Approach
This site is being addressed in two stages: immediate actions and a long-term remedial
phase focusing on cleanup of the entire site.
Response Action Status
Immediate Actions: The EPA started removing site contaminants in
1984, and the potentially responsible parties took over these actions under
EPA monitoring shortly thereafter. Approximately 1,000 drums, 20 to 30
tankers, truck trailers, and 200 tons of visibly contaminated soils have been removed
from the site.
Entire Site: The EPA selected cleanup remedies for contamination at the
site, which include: (1) removal of PCB-contaminated soils and placement
in an EPA-approved hazardous waste landfill; (2) on-site treatment of PAH-
contaminated soils using bioremediation} and (3) decontaminating
groundwater by using it as an irrigation mechanism in the bioremediation. The removal
of PCB-contaminated soils was completed in 1988. Approximately 2,000 cubic yards of
soil containing PCB was excavated and transported to an off-site federally approved
facility. Selected remaining soils will be cleaned by the potentially responsible parties
under EPA monitoring.
Environmental Progress
The cleanup actions described above have removed the exposed sources of
contamination and greatly reduced the potential for exposure to hazardous materials at
the Renora, Inc. site. Continuing actions at the site will reduce soil and groundwater
contamination to safety levels before the site is considered for deletion from the NPL.
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RINGWOOD
LANDFILL
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD980529739
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 05
Passaic County
Ringwood Borough
Magnetite mines were operated on the 500-acre Ringwood Mines/Landfill site as early
as the 1700s, and wastes have been disposed of at the site since the 1960s. The site
is about 1/2 mile wide and 1 1/2 miles long and consists of rugged forested areas, open
areas overgrown with vegetation, abandoned mine shafts and surface pits, an inactive
landfill, an industrial refuse disposal area, small surficial dumps, a municipal recycling
center, the Ringwood Borough garage, and about 50 private homes. Two abandoned
mines, Peter's Mine and Cannon Mine, have been filled with garbage over the years.
Peter's Mine also contains paint sludges, solvents, and scrap metal. Several drums.
have been observed in Cannon Mine. Mining'ended at the site in the early 1900s, and
the history of the site is unclear from then until the late 1930s. The site was purchased
by the U.S. Government prior to 1940, and later sold to a succession of owners. From
1967 until 1974, Ringwood Realty, one of the former owners, deposited waste '
products for Ford Motor Company including car parts, solvents, and paint sludges, on
the ground surface and in abandoned mine shafts. In 1970, Ringwood Realty donated
290 acres in the southern portion of the site to the Ringwood Solid Waste
Management Authority, which began operating a permitted municipal disposal area in
1972. The landfill was closed by the State in 1976. Groundwater beneath the site '.."
discharges to surface streams and the Wanaque Reservoir, located 1/2 mile southeast
of the on-site sludge disposal area. The area around the site is primarily residential,
with about 50 residences located on or near disposal areas. Approximately 20 water
supply wells draw water from the bedrock aquifer, which supplies a few residences
and, industries .in the area. Approximately 13,000 people live in Ringwood Borough.
The Wanaque Reservoir provides drinking water to about 650,000 people.
Site Responsibility:
This site is being addressed through
Federal and potentially responsible
parties' actions.
IMPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 12/01/82
Final Date: 09/01/83
Threats and Contaminants
m
Stream sediments are contaminated with the heavy metals cadmium and
lead, while streams on and near the site are contaminated with the
volatile organic compound (VOC) methylene chloride. On-site soils are
contaminated with lead. VOCs and heavy metals have been found in the
groundwater. The primary health concern associated with this site is the
risk to people who accidentally ingest contaminated soils. The removal of
contaminated soil eliminated the health threat from direct contact with
soil. There is a potential health risk associated with eating garden-grown
foods that were watered with contaminated groundwater.
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Cleanup Approach
The site is being addressed in two stages: immediate actions and a long-term remedial
phase focusing on cleanup of the entire site.
Response Action Status
Immediate Actions: From 1987 to 1988, a potentially responsible party,
Ford International Services, Inc., removed 7,000 cubic yards of surficial
paint sludge containing lead and arsenic from four on-site areas and
disposed of it off site.
Entire Site: Cleanup technologies selected to address groundwater,
surface water, soil, and sediment contamination include: (1) sampling of
soil with excavation and off-site disposal of soil confirmed to be
contaminated; (2) backfilling and revegetation of soil; and (3) groundwater,
surface water, and wetlands monitoring. Long-term groundwater and surface water
monitoring has begun at the site and will last a minimum of 30 years. Groundwater
treatment is not needed because area groundwater is not used as a drinking water
source. Also, natural removal of contaminants through natural biodegradation is
expected to reduce levels adequately once the source of contamination is cleaned up. '
Site Facts: The EPA issued an Administrative Orcferto Ford International Services, Inc.
to clean up soil contamination and to eliminate health and environmental risks
associated with the site.
Environmental Progress
By removing the contaminated soil and disposing of it off site, the potential for
exposure to hazardous materials from the Ringwood Mines/Landfill site has been
virtually eliminated. Since the groundwater is not used as a drinking water source, it
does not pose a threat to any of the surrounding residents. Continuous monitoring of
the site will ensure the safety of public health and the environment.
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ROCKAWAY
BOROUGH
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD980654115
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 11
Morris County
Rockaway Township
The Rockaway Borough Well Field site covers a 2-square-mile area and consists of
three municipal supply wells, which are in a glacial aquifer designated by the EPA as
the sole source aquifer for Rockaway Borough and the surrounding communities. Eight
other wells previously used for potable water supply by the Borough were abandoned
because of their lack of productivity. In 1980, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) were
detected in the municipal wells. The contaminated wells are close to the Rockaway
River, which runs through the center of the Borough. The site is located in a suburban
residential setting and is surrounded by homes, businesses, and municipal property.
The Borough of Rockaway's municipal wells supply potable water to about 11,000
people.
Site Responsibility:
This site is being addressed through
Federal actions.
IMPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 12/01/82
Final Date: 09/01/83
Threats and Contaminants
Although thirteen VOCs have been detected in the well water,
trichloroethylene (TCE) and tetrachloroethylene (PCE) are the primary
contaminants of concern. Threats to the health of people include
exposure to TCE and PCE through drinking or direct contact with
groundwater.
Cleanup Approach
This site is being addressed in two stages: initial actions and two long-term remedial
actions focusing on cleanup of the wells and the source of the contamination.
March 1990
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Response Action Status
Initial Actions: In 1981, an emergency was declared and the residents
supplied by the distribution system were advised not to use their tap
water for drinking and cooking. Temporary drinking water supplies were
trucked in by the National Guard. In 1981, the Borough installed an activated carbon
water treatment system to reduce contaminant concentrations.
Wells: Rockaway Borough is maintaining the existing filtration system to
ensure compliance with Safe Drinking Water Act standards. The water is
monitored by the Borough on a monthly basis since the .installation of a
carbon water treatment system.
Source Controls: The EPA currently is continuing its study into the
identification of contaminant sources, further delineation of the full extent
of contamination, and evaluation of additional alternatives for final
groundwater cleanup. The study is planned to be completed in 1991.
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Environmental Progress
The installation of a water filtration system has significantly reduced the threat of
exposure to contaminants in drinking water while investigations at the Rockaway
Borough Well continue leading to the selection of a final cleanup remedy.
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ROCKAW,
TOWNS
NEW JER
EPA ID# NJD980654214
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 08
Morris County
Rockaway Township
The Rockaway Township Wells site is a 2-square-mile well field area containing a
cluster of three municipal wells within 100 feet of each other. In 1979 and 1980, the
wells were found to contain a variety of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). There are
two gasoline service stations, freight and transit facilities, and industrial properties
located near the well field. Groundwater contamination in the area appears to have
resulted from several sources, including the gasoline stations and industrial facilities.
Monitoring wells in the area indicated widespread contamination by chlorinated
solvents and fuel components. In 1980, a treatment system for the combined pumping
of the wells was installed and included an air stripping unit and an activated carbon
filtration system. Only two of the three wells are currently in operation. The two
operative wells serve 12,500 people and are located adjacent to White Meadow Brook
between Green Pond and Ford Roads. The Valley Fill aquifer;is the only water-supply '
source capable of meeting the Township's water demand. .' ..-".
Site Responsibility:
This site is being addressed through
Federal, State, and potentially
responsible parties' actions.
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 12/01/82
Final Date: 09/01/83
Threats and Contaminants
Groundwater is contaminated with VOCs including trichloroethylene
(TCE). Breathing of volatilized organics released into indoor air during
water use and ingestion and direct contact with contaminated water were
potential health threats prior to the installation of the water treatment
systems.
March 1990
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ROCKAWAY TOWNSHIP WELLS
Cleanup Approach
The site is being addressed in two stages: immediate actions and a single long-term
remedial phase focusing on cleanup of the entire site.
Response Action Status
Immediate Actions: The Shell Oil Company, under EPA and State
monitoring, installed an aeration system to remove ether contamination
from the water. The Township installed an activated carbon system to
remove other volatile organics.
Entire Site: The EPA and the State currently are conducting a study into
the nature and extent of groundwater contamination at the site. The study
will define the contaminants of concern and will recommend effective
alternatives for final groundwater cleanup. The investigation is planned to be
completed in 1992. Once completed, the EPA will evaluate the study findings and
select a final remedy for groundwater treatment and any other contaminated areas
identified in the study.
Environmental Progress
An activated carbon system to remove contaminants has been installed at the
Rockaway Township Water Department, which has proven to be effective in reducing
the potential for residents to be exposed to contaminated groundwater. A study
leading to a final remedy selection for the groundwater contamination is currently taking
place.
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ROCKY HILL
MUNICIPAL
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD980654156
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 12
Somerset County-
Rocky Hill Borough
The Rocky Hill Municipal Well site covers 2 acres in Somerset County and consists of
two wells that were constructed in 1936 to supply the residents of the Borough of
Rocky Hill with a source of drinking water. In 1978, the first well was sealed and
abandoned because it was contaminated with trichloroethylene (TCE). The second well
continued to operate until 1979, when it was also closed due to high levels of TCE.
The well reopened for a short time when TCE levels declined, only to be closed again in
1982, when contamination levels increased in the groundwater. The Borough
temporarily .used a private municipal water supply until an air stripper could be installed
on the municipal well. Studies of the site in 1988 found that a septic tank in the area
was a probable source of the TCE contamination. Approximately 7,200 people depend
on the Rocky Hill Municipal Well as a drinking water resource. The area that surrounds
the site is wooded, and land use is primarily agricultural and residential.
site Responsibility: This site is being addressed through
State actions.
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 12/01/82
Final Date: 09/01/83
Threats and Contaminants
Groundwater at the site is contaminated with the heavy metals arsenic
and beryllium; chlordane, a pesticide; and TCE. TCE is the main
contaminant at this site and the presence of other chemicals may be
unrelated to it. The contaminated groundwater is treated before the
residents of Rocky Hill receive it. However, they could breathe air
contaminated with TCE and other volatile organic compounds (VOCs) if
the volatile contaminants were to migrate into enclosed spaces. Part of
the Borough of Rocky Hill is located on the State and National registers of
historic places.
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ROCKY HILL MUNICIPAL WELL
Cleanup Approach
The site is being addressed in a single long-term remedial phase focusing on cleanup of
the entire site.
Response Action Status
Entire Site: Following the closure and temporary treatments of the wells,
the State conducted an investigation into alternatives for groundwater
cleanup. The remedy chosen for this site includes: (1) continuing
groundwater extraction and on-site treatment through air stripping and reinjecting the
treated water into the ground; (2) connecting residences still using private well water to
the public water supply; and (3) sealing private water supply wells that are affected and
installing wells to monitor the contaminant plume. Residents using private wells have
been connected to alternate water supplies. The design of the cleanup method began
in 1989 and is expected to continue until late 1990. The EPA expects to start the
cleanup of the contaminated groundwater in 1991.
Environmental Progress
The affected residences have been supplied with an alternate safe drinking water
supply, thereby reducing the potential,for residents to be exposed to contaminated. .
groundwater at the Rocky Hill Municipal Wells site. The air stripping treatment system
continues to remove contamination from impacted groundwater and will be operated
until safely levels are achieved.
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ROEBLING
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD073732257
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 04
Burlington County
Florence
Aliases:
John A. Roebling Steel Co.
JARSCO
The Roebling Steel Company site occupies 206 acres of a former manufacturing plant
for steel and wire products located .next to the Delaware River on 2nd Street in
Florence. The Roebling Steel site was used for the last 75 years to produce steel wire
and cable. Fifty-five buildings occupy most of the site and are connected by a series of
paved and unpaved roads. More recently, portions of the site were used for housing
polymer reclamation operations, storing insulating products, refurbishing refrigerated
trailers and shipping containers, and construction equipment storage. The raw
materials and waste products that these operations produced are stored or buried in
several on-site locations. The site includes two inactive sludge lagoons, a steel furnace
slag pile, a baghouse containing dust from plant emissions, various electrical
transformers that contain oil tainted with polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), several
trailer trucks with unknown contents, soils soaked with oils, storage tanks and drums
that contain oil and other potentially hazardous materials, an abandoned landfill, and a
slag pile. Sporadic vandalism has occurred since the plant stopped operations; several
buildings have been partially destroyed, a pile of old tires was set on fire, and a building
housing a chemical laboratory was destroyed by fire. The site is next to the Delaware
River, and the groundwater under it is only about 10 feet below the ground, surface.
Approximately 12,000 people in the area depend on the groundwater to supply private
and-municipal wells within 3 miles of the"'s'ite'for their drinking water. The distance
from the site to the nearest well is 2,000 feet. Residents in the area use the Delaware
River and a nearby wetland next to the site for recreation.
Site Responsibility:
This site is being addressed through
Federal and State actions.
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 12/01/82
Final Date: 09/01/83
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Threats and Contaminants
Buildings on the site contained exposed asbestos and chemical dust.
Transformers near some of the buildings on the site have leaked oils
tainted with PCBs onto the ground. Groundwater under the site is
potentially contaminated with various heavy metals including chromium,
lead, cadmium, nickel, zinc, and copper. Sediments on the site are
potentially contaminated with lead and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
(PAHs). The soil at the site and an adjacent playground are contaminated
with heavy metals including lead.
People on or off site could come into direct contact with hazardous
materials or accidentally inhale contaminated materials from exposed
asbestos, contaminants in aboveground storage tanks, PCBs from
transformers, and piles of chemicals. Runoff from precipitation on the
site may have contaminated the Delaware River, which is next to the site.
Cleanup Approach
The site is being addressed in three stages: immediate actions and "woJong-term
remedial phases focusing on interim action plans and cleanup of the entire site.
Response Action Status
Immediate Actions: Approximately 300 lab pack containers of chemicals
were collected, removed, and properly disposed of by the EPA.
Approximately 3,200 full and empty drums were sampled and disposed of
at federally permitted facilities, and 120 cubic yards of crushed and emptied drums
were removed to an EPA-approved hazardous waste landfill. Three pounds of metallic
mercury were collected, repackaged, and sent to a recycling facility for distillation and
reuse. Over 35 tons of baghouse dust were secured with tarps and barriers. One
drum of hazardous waste containing cyanide was shipped to an approved treatment
facility, and 10 compressed gas cylinders were returned to manufacturers for proper
reuse and recycling, or were treated on site. Approximately 3,000 gallons of sulfuric
acid and 2,150 gallons of phosphoric acid were sampled, analyzed, and removed from
two large aboveground tanks and sent off site for reuse; 239,000 pounds of base
neutral solids in drums were consolidated and shipped to a permitted facility. The New
Jersey Department of Environmental Protection packaged and removed acid and other
chemicals found in the labs and shipped them to an approved treatment facility.
Exposed asbestos in a potential personnel entry zone was wrapped and contained.
Continued
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Interim Action: In April 1990, the EPA selected a remedy to address
contaminated materials remaining on the site which included: (1)
overpacking drums and off-site disposal; (2) off-site shipment of
transformers; (3) bulking of tank contents and off-site disposal; (4) off-site treatment
and disposal of baghouse dust and chemical piles; (5) off-site disposal of tires; and (6)
excavating, off-site treatment, and disposal of water tower soil. The EPA plans to take
measures to restrict access to the slag pile and to remove and dispose of lead-
contaminated soils from the adjacent playground. The EPA also plans to complete the
technical designs for the cleanup and begin construction in fall 1990.
Entire Site: The EPA started to study the site contamination and options
for cleaning up remaining contamination areas in 1984. The study
addresses surface and subsurface soils, surface water, sediments,
groundwater, air quality, buildings, landfills, lagoons, and other remaining contamination
sources at the site. This study is expected to be completed by the end of 1990.
Erimrdrimental Progress
The EPA initiated and carried out numerous waste removal actions at the Roebling
Steel Company site, thereby significantly reducing the potential for exposure to
hazardous materials on or off the site. Other actions to remove the contaminated
materials at the site are currently being designed and will eliminate surface
contamination. Investigations leading to a final remedy for the entire site cleanup are
currently under way and will address remaining contamination and lead to final cleanup
of the site. ,,,. .... . ,
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SAYREVILLE
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD98050575
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 06
Middlesex County
Sayreville,
Site Description
The Sayreville Landfill is an inactive municipal -landfill covering approximately
30 acres in a moderately industrialized area. The site is one of a series of disposal
operations located along the tidal South River. The town owned and operated the site
as a municipal landfill beginning in 1970. It was licensed to receive municipal waste
and light industrial waste; however/hazardous waste allegedly also was disposed of
during operations and after closure in 1977. Part of the site is in a wetlandAdjacent to
the South River. Approximately 67,000 people live within a 3-mile radius of the site, _
and the closest residence is located 1/2 mile away. Because of the tidal influence and
the infusion of salt water, private wells in the area are not used. The Sayreville and
Perth Amboy well fields are within 3 miles of the site. Sayreville has not detected any
contamination in its municipal well. There are other municipal wells in the vicinity
which are tested regularly. These wells draw from aquifers as yet unaffected by the
site.
Site Responsibility:
This site is being addressed through
a combination of Federal, State, and
potentially responsible parties' -
actions.
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 12/01/82
Final Date: 09/01/83
March 1990
Threats and Contaminants
Heavy metals including iron and manganese, phenol, the volatile organic
compound (VOC) benzene, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)
were detected in on-site groundwater. Iron was also detected in off-site
well water. The VOC toluene and pesticides including aldrin and endrin
were detected in on-site landfill liquids. Sediments contain toluene and
trichloroethylene (TCE). Surface water is contaminated with cadmium and
lead. Benzene, arsenic, and chloroform were detected in on-site soils.
Groundwater and leachate from the landfill discharge into the South River;
however, due to mixing in the river, the contamination from the landfill
was not detected in the river waters. The South River flows into the
Raritan River, which has already been condemned for fishing because of
contamination from a source other than this site. Potential risks may exist
for those individuals coming in direct contact with the contaminated
leachate and surface water or those individuals consuming fish or other
aquatic life from the contaminated river.
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SAYREVIIXE LANDFILL
Cleanup Approach
The site is being addressed in two stages: an initial action and a long-term remedial
phase directed at cleanup of the entire site.
Response Action Status
Initial Action: The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
(NJDEP), in coordination with the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice,
excavated and sampled 30 drums from the site in 1982. More drums may
Entire Site: The State began a study of the nature and extent of site
contamination in 1986 that has been completed. Current efforts are
focusing on the development and evaluation of cleanup alternatives. This
evaluation is scheduled for completion in late 1990.
Site Facts: The State signed an Administrative Order on Consent with the potentially
responsible parties in 1986 requiring that they fund the investigation to determine the
type and extent of contamination.
Environmental Progress
Investigations leading to the final selection of cleanup alternatives for the Sayreville
Landfill are currently taking place. The EPA has determined that the site does not pose
an imminent threat to the surrounding community or the environment while these
studies are under way.
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SCIENTIFIC
CHEMICAL
PROCESSING
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD070565403
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 09
Bergen County
Carlstadt
Site Description
The Scientific Chemical Processing site covers 6 acres and is located in a light industrial
area of Carlstadt. This site is a former waste processing facility that accepted various
wastes for recovery and disposal. About 375,000 gallons of hazardous substances
were stored on site in tanks, drums, and tank trailers. The site shut down operations in
1980 in response to a court order. Some company officials have received fines and jail
terms for illegally dumping hazardous waste. In 1979 to 1980, drums and
contaminated soil were removed. The site is now vacant, except for two small
buildings, a roll-off container holding a polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) sludge tank,
several concrete slabs, and piles of construction rubble left from the demolition of other
site structures. The site is located within a coastal wetlands management area,
bordered on the northeast by Peach Island Creek, a tidal waterway. Local surface
water is used for recreation and industrial water supplies. Three private residences are
within 1 mile of the site. All nearby businesses and residences are believed to be on
public water supplies. There are 60 wells, with 11 possibly used, for consumption
purposes. The population within a 2-mile radius is approximately 14,500.
Site Responsibility:
This site is being addressed through
a combination of Federal, State, and
potentially responsible parties'
actions.
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 12/01/82
Final Date: 09/01/83
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Threats and Contaminants
On-site groundwater and soil contamination consists of volatile organic
compounds (VOCs) including benzene, chloroform, and trichloroethylene
(TCE); PCBs; polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) including
naphthalene; and heavy metals. Off-site sediment contamination along
Peach Island Creek consists of VOCs, phenol, PAHs, petroleum
hydrocarbons, heavy metals, and the pesticide dieldrin. Surface water
contamination in Peach Island Creek consists of VOCs, petroleum
hydrocarbons, and heavy metals including nickel and zinc. The site is
fenced on three sides and bordered by Peach Island Creek on the fourth
side, thereby reducing public access to the site. Potential health risks
may exist for those who come into direct contact with site pollutants,
specifically those who accidentally ingest or touch contaminated soils,
surface waters, groundwater, and sediments. The coastal wetlands may
also be threatened by the site contaminants.
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Cleanup Approach
The site is being addressed in three stages: immediate response and two long-term
remedial phases focusing on cleanup of the on-site groundwater and soil, and
remediation of the aquifer and off-site groundwater contamination.
Response Action Status
Immediate Response: To address the immediate threats posed by the
contaminants, Inmar Associates, the property owner, removed 55 tanks
and 1 tank trailer under New Jersey Department of Environmental
Protection supervision between 1985 and 1986. Some delays were caused due to the
high PCB concentrations in one of the tanks.
On-Site Groundwater and Soil: Under EPA monitoring, the potentially
responsible parties began conducting an investigation in 1985 to
determine the type and extent of on-site groundwater and soil
contamination and to identify alternative technologies for the cleanup.
Aquifer and Off-Site Groundwater: The parties potentially responsible
for the contamination began an investigation in 1988, under EPA
monitoring, to determine the type and extent of contamination to the
underlying aquifer and off-site groundwater and to identify alternative technologies for
the cleanup.
Site Facts: A Federal District Court trial resulted in the conviction of three corporate
officials of Scientific Chemical Processing on charges arising out of the disposal of bulk
solvents into the Newark sewer systems and drummed wastes into Lone Pine Landfill.
In 1983, the State Court ruled that the site owner/operators are liable for the cleanup
and must submit a cleanup plan by July 1983 or show poverty. In September 1985, the
EPA issued an Administrative Order on Consent to 108 respondents for the
performance of an investigation to determine the type and extent of contamination at
the site and to identify alternative technologies for the cleanup. In October 1985, the
EPA issued.an Unilateral Administrative Orderto an additional 31 respondents requiring
them to cooperate with the 108 parties and participate in the investigation. A civil
complaint against Inmar was filed by the United States in January 1987. The complaint
seeks reimbursement for the EPA's oversight costs as well as penalties for violation of
the EPA's Administrative Order. A settlement was reached in 1988.
| Environmental Progress
The owner of the property removed any immediate threats posed by the Scientific
Chemical site by removing contaminated tanks and a tank trailer. Further investigations
leading to the selection of final remedies for the on- and off-site groundwater, soil, and
aquifer contamination are being conducted by the parties potentially responsible for the
site contamination.
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SHARKEY
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD9805
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 11
Morris County
Townships of Parsippany-Troy Hills and
East Hanover
Alias:
Sharkey Farm Landfill
Site Description
The Sharkey Landfill site, approximately 90 acres in size, is divided into 5 separate
sections: the North Fill, South Fill, Northwest Fill (South), Northwest Fill (North), and the
Southwest Fill. The North Fill is a 26-acre island surrounded by branches of the
Rockaway River. The sides of the landfill are steep and contain leachate seeps and
erosion gullies. The South Fill area is bounded by the Rockaway and Whippany Rivers
and the Parsippany-Troy Hills Sewage Treatment Plant. The total area of South Fill,.
including the sewage treatment plant, is approximately .64 acres. However, the area
containing landfill material is about 29 acres out of the 64. The Northwest Fill area is
separated by Interstate Route 280 into two sections totalling about 26 acres. The
Southwest Fill is in East Hanover Township and is about 9 acres in size. This fill is
bordered by the Whippany River and a river channel. Sharkey Landfill began operation
in 1945 accepting municipal wastes from several surrounding counties and some
hazardous or toxic materials. These materials included more than 100,000 gallons of
various volatile organic compounds (VOCs). The landfill also accepted wast§s frorn
sewage treatment plants. There are reports that a chemical manufacturer disposed.of
several million gallons of wastewater in the landfill from 1972 to 1974. From 1979 to
1981, refuse was removed from the South Fill portion of the site and disposed of in the
North Fill area because of expansion of the sewage treatment plant. Landfill ' >
contaminants have migrated, and continue to migrate, into the shallow aquifer beneath
the site The Parsippany-Troy Hills area has a total population of about 50,000. The
towns of Montville and East Hanover have populations of about 12,000 each. The area
to the west and north of the site is mainly light industrial, although there are scattered
residential properties in the area.
Site Responsibility: This site is being addressed through
Federal and State actions.
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 12/01/82
Final Date: 09/01/83
Threats and Contaminants
Groundwater contamination beneath the site is a primary concern. On-
site groundwater is contaminated with VOCs including benzene, semi-
volatile compounds, and heavy metals including lead, cadmium, and
chromium. Soil is contaminated with heavy metals. People who ingest
contaminated groundwater may suffer adverse health effects. The
Whippany and Rockaway Rivers are the major surface waters in the area.
Leachate from landfill seeps, surface water runoff from rainfall, and the
undercutting action on the landfill sides may contaminate the rivers.
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SHARKEY LANDFILL
Cleanup Approach
The site,is being addressed in a single long-term remedial phase focusing on cleanup of
the entire site.
Response Action Status
Entire Site: The final selection of groundwater, surface water, and soil
cleanup remedies to address site contamination include: (1) capping of the
landfill with a 2-foot clay cap that conforms to federal requirements; (2)
installation of a venting system for landfill gases and extraction and treatment of
shallow groundwater and leachate; (3) surface water controls to handle rainfall, storm
runoff, and erosion of river banks; (4) installation of security fencing to restrict site
access; and (5) a long-term groundwater monitoring program. The State, in conjunction
with the EPA, is preparing the technical specifications and design for the cleanup. The
design is expected to be completed in 1991.
Environmental Progress
The EPA has selected the final cleanup technologies for the Sharkey Landfill site.
While these .planning activities are taking place, the EPA has determined that the site
does not pose an imminent threat to the surrounding community or the environment.
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SHIELDALL
NEW JERSEY
EPAID# NJD002365930
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 02
Gloucester County
Borough of Newfleld
Site Description
The 61-acre Shieldalloy Corp. site houses an active specialty plant making chromium
alloy products. Past disposal practices included the release of process wastewater
directly to an unlined lagoon, surface water, and groundwater. This resulted in
extensive chromium contamination in an area that is totally dependent upon
groundwater for drinking supplies. In 1979, the plant constructed a decontamination
plant for the treatment of chromium-contaminated groundwater. The plant pumped
and treated the groundwater prior to discharge into the Hudson's Branch Tributary of
the Maurice River. The backwash from the ion-exchange treatment system is placed in
three lined surface impoundments for final treatment. The decontamination system
has experienced numerous operational problems over the years that have caused
efforts to contain or remove the chromium plume to fail. There are slag piles and other
wastes, including low-level radioactive wastes on site; the site is licensed by the
Nuclear Regulatory Commission. There are approximately 56,000 people living within a
2-mile radius of the site. The closest residence is located less than 1/5 mile from the
site. Private wells are located within a mile, and a municipal well is within 400 feet of
the site. Private and municipal wells in the vicinity of the site have been shown to be
contaminated. Area surface waters are used for swimming and fishing, and these
waters are contaminated.
Site Responsibility:
This site is being addressed through
a combination of Federal, State, and
potentially responsible parties'
actions.
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 09/01/83
Final Date: 09/01/84
Threats and Contaminants
Both on- and off-site groundwater is contaminated with volatile organic
compounds (VOCs) and hexavalent chromium. Soil is contaminated with
VOCs and possibly radionuclides, On-site sludge contamination includes
the heavy metal chromium. The Hudson's Branch Tributary of the
Maurice River contains hexavalent chromium and VOCs including
trichloroethylene (TCE). There is a risk from radionuclides to on-site
workers if they are not properly protected. Off-site threats to health
include drinking or direct contact with groundwater and surface water,
inhaling contaminated air particles, and eating contaminated fish from the
nearby surface waters.
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Cleanup Approach ' ' " ': "' ' :
The site is, being addressed in two stages: initial-actions and two long-term remedial
phases focusing on cleanup of the chromium plume and contamination source control.
Response Action Status
Initial Actions: The potentially responsible party has been pumping and
treating chromium-contaminated groundwater since 1 979. The party also
designed and built a new treatment facility. .However, the facility is not
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working- properly, .and a treatability study is being performed, to fix' it. The party also
replaced lined underground storage tanks with aboveground tanks.
Chromium Plume: The potentially responsible party completed a
preliminary study of the chromium contaminant plume. During this initial
study, VOC contamination was detected in groundwater both on and off
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site. The extent of the contamination is currently being evaluated and is expected to be
completed late in 1991. - .
Source Control: The potentially responsible party and the State, under
EPA monitoring, currently are conducting a study into the nature and
extent of contamination at the site. The study will define the
contaminants of concern and will be the basis for recommending alternatives for the
final cleanup. The investigation is planned for completion .in 1991.
Site Facts: In 1984, the State and the potentially responsible party, under EPA
supervision, entered into an Administrative Order on Consent requiring the party to
prepare a study of the site's groundwater contamination problems and to develop
systems to address the plume. In 1986, the State directed the party to improve its
groundwater decontamination system by modifying and upgrading it immediately and
expanding the groundwater monitoring program. In 1986, the EPA filed an action
against the party in Federal District Court for failure to certify compliance with
groundwater monitoring and financial assurance requirements "for the three surface
impoundments used for groundwater and process water treatment. In 1988, the New
Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and Shieldalloy signed an
Administrative Order on Consent to implement an upgraded pump and treat system
and to perform a site-wide study.
Environmental Progress
The initail treatment of contaminated groundwater and the removal of underground
storage tanks have reduced the threat to human health and the environment while
studies leading to the final selections of cleanup technologies for the Shieldalloy Corp.
site are taking place. The EPA has determined that the site does not pose an
immediate threat to the surrounding communities or the environment.
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SOUTH BRUN
LANDFILL
NEW JERSEY
EPAID# NJD980530679
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. .12
Middlesex County
1/2 mile northwest of Route 1
Alias:
Browning-Ferris Industries
The South Brunswick Landfill covers 68 acres in Middlesex County. The site was a
landfill far over 20 years before it was closed by the State in 1978. The landfill received
municipal refuse, pesticides, chemical wastes, and hazardous wastes. In 1980, the
EPA conducted an investigation and found volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and iron
in the groundwater and surface water. The landfill is adjacent to a school, park, and
private residence, although a substantial portion of the property is surrounded by
woods. Residences are located as close as 100 to 200 feet from the site. A nearby
brook feeds into a public drinking water supply 10 miles downstream.
Site Responsibility: This site is being addressed through
Federal and potentially responsible
parties' actions.
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 12/01/82
Final Date: 09/01/83
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Threats and Contaminants
The groundwater, sediments, soils, leachate, and surface water are
contaminated with VOCs and heavy metals including iron. People who
touch or accidentally ingest contaminated water and soil may be at risk.
Systems to collect the leachate are in place; therefore, the threat of
contaminants migrating from the site is minimal.
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Cleanup Approach
The site is being addressed in two long-term remedial phases focusing on source
control and cleanup of the off-site contamination.
Response Action Status
Source Control: In 1983, the EPA selected a remedy that called for the
installation of a system to collect the leachate and treat it; construction of a
trench, known as a slurry wall, filled with materials that prevent seepage;
covering the landfill with clay; and the installation of a system to vent gas buildup. The
EPA completed all of the remedies to control the source of the contamination in 1985.
The EPA plans to monitor the site for 30 years to ensure the effectiveness of the
cleanup ...-_ ,
Off-Site Contamination: The EPA will be investigating the extent of
contamination that migrated off the site. Once the investigation is
completed and the results are evaluated, cleanup measures will be
recommended, if necessary, to address contamination in the area around the landfill.
Environmental Progress
The EPA has completed all work required to control the source of contamination. The
site will be monitored for the effectiveness of these remedies for a period of 30 years.
The EPA is also conducting an investigation into the extent of off-site contamination
and will be recommending any needed remedies for cleanup of the area surrounding
the South Brunswick Landfill site.
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SOUTH JERS
CLOTHING CO
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD980766828
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 02
Atlantic County
Minotbla
The South Jersey Clothing Co. {SJCC) is an active facility that makes military uniforms.
As part of the manufacturing process, assembled garments were treated by a dry
cleaning unit that utilizes trichloroethylene (TCE). These operations generated TCE-
contaminated wastewaters and sludges that were routinely discharged onto the ground
behind the process building and along the adjacent railroad tracks. In addition, a fire in
1979 may have released an estimated 275 gallons of TCE from a storage tank located
on site. In 1981, various sampling efforts by the New Jersey Department of
Environmental Protection (NJDEP) and the Atlantic County Department of Health and
Institutions revealed significant contamination of groundwater and soils in the vicinity of
the site. Later the same year, a number of drums and contaminated soils were
excavated and removed from the SJCC site by the site owners. The following year the
SJCC agreed to install 12 groundwater monitoring wells in the vicinity of the site
between 1981 and 1984. Also the SJCC agreed to install a groundwater pump1-and
treatment system. This system remains in operation. Buena Borough began
construction of a municipal water supply system in 1985 independent of NJDEP efforts.
The borough began installation of the system in 1985, and expanded it in 1988 to serve
approximately 75% of its population. A sampling program conducted by the Borough
revealed that many of the wells sampled failed to meet EPA safety standards for
volatile organics. The SJCC is located 500 feet from Garden State Cleaners, also on the
National Priorities List. South Jersey Clothing and Garden State Cleaners are being
addressed in a combined investigation due to their proximity to one another and.similar
contamination. The surrounding area is predominately rural and one of New Jersey's
prime agricultural areas. Approximately 9,000 people obtain drinking water, and 3,800
acres of farmland are irrigated from wells within 3 miles of the site.
Site Responsibility: This site is being addressed through
Federal, State, and potentially
responsible parties actions.
Threats and Contaminants
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 06/24/88
Final Date: 10/04/89
The groundwater is contaminated with volatile organic compounds
(VOCs), primarily TCE. Use of contaminated groundwater for domestic
purposes and agricultural irrigation may pose a potential health threat.
There are potential public health concerns associated with homes that
have not yet been hooked up to the area-wide water supply. Only those
homes located south of Wheat Road, downgradientfcom the sites, are
not connected to the municipal water supply system.
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Cleanup Approach
The site is being addressed in a single long-term remedial phase focusing on cleanup of
the entire site.
Response Action Status
Entire Site: The EPA began an intensive investigation in 1989 to
determine the nature and extent of contamination and to identify
alternatives for cleanup of the SJCC site. This investigation is expected to
be completed in 1991 and will be the basis for the EPA's cleanup decisions.
Site Facts: The EPA sent a special Notice Letter to the owners in 1988 requesting a
proposal to conduct or finance site studies. In 1989, the SJCC declined to take
responsibility.
Environmental Progress
The EPA performed preliminary evaluations and determined that, as a result of previous
actions taken to treat contaminated groundwater, the site does not present an
immediate threat to the surrounding residents or the environment. Investigations
leading to the selection of final cleanup remedies are taking place at the South Jersey
Clothing Co. site to determine the final cleanup strategy.
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SPENCE FAR
NEW JERSEY
EPAID# NJD980532816
Site .Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. .13
Ocean County
Plumsted Township
Alias:
Thiokol Corporation Site
The Spence Farm site covers about 20 acres in Plumsted Township, 2 miles northeast
of New Egypt. From the 1950s to the 1970s, hazardous wastes in drums, bulk, and'
free-flowing liquid form were disposed of in the wooded and low-lying areas of the, site.
Some of the drums were intact, while others appeared to have been opened prior to -
dumping. Other drums rusted enough to allow their contents to leak out. Laboratory
wastes were scattered throughout the disposal area. State investigations found volatile
organic compounds (VOCs) in groundwater and surface water. Spence Farm, the
Friedman Property, Goose Farm, and Pijak Farm, all on the National Priorities List, are
called the "Plumsted Sites" and are within a 2-mile radius 'of each other. The site is in
a rural area, and the land is used for agriculture. The Town of New Egypt has a
population of 2,100. Two municipal water wells are about 1 1/2 miles from the farm,
On the site are two tributaries to Crosswick Creek.
Site Responsibility:
This site is being addressed through
a combination of Federal, State, and
potentially responsible parties'
actions.
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 10/01/81
Fioal Date: 09/01/83
Threats and Contaminants
Groundwater and sediments are contaminated with the VOC acetone;
phthalate, a plastics by-product; phenol; and the heavy metals zinc,
chromium, and mercury. 'Soil was contaminated with VOCs including
methylene chloride, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and polycyclic
aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). Crosswick Creek contains mercury, zinc,
and toluene. Because the farm is operating, there is a chance that the
groundwater is used for domestic purposes and irrigation. Touching or
ingesting the water, as well as soil or sediments, may pose a health
threat. Groundwater at the site flows towards tributaries of Crosswick
Creek, allowing the contamination in the groundwater to migrate to the
surface water. People who use the creek for recreation may suffer
adverse health effects by touching or accidentally ingesting the water. In
addition, wildlife in and around the creek may be harmed by the
pollutants.
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Cleanup Approach
The site is being addressed in two stages: immediate actions and a long-term remedial
phase focusingion cleanup of the entire site.
Response Action Status
Immediate Actions: In 1982, the State installed 16 monitoring wells for
sampling of groundwater.
Entire Site: In 1984, the EPA selected a remedy to clean up the site by:
(1) removing all drums and laboratory wastes .and disposing of them at a
federally approved facility; (2) excavating contaminated soil and disposing
of it at a federally approved facility; (3) installing a system to control the
sediment so contaminants do not migrate during excavation; and (4) monitoring the
groundwater for 5 years to ensure the effectiveness of the cleanup. Morton-Thiokol,
under State supervision, completed all soil and material removal activities at the site in
1990. Groundwater monitoring will continue for 5 years.
Site Facts: In 1985, the State and Morton-Thiokol entered into an Administrative Order
on Consent requiring the company to clean up the site.
Environmental Progress
Removal of the sources of contamination reduces the potential for future migration of
contaminants into surface water and groundwater. The responsible party, with State
supervision, will monitor the Spence Farm site for another 5 years to ensure the
effectiveness of the remedies for the groundwater pollution.
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SWOPE OIL
CHEMICAL CO.
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD041743220
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. ;01
Camden County
Pennsauken Township
Site Description
The Swope Oil and Chemical Co. is located in an industrial area north of Pennsauken.
The 2-acre site is bordered by a railway and National Highway. Swope Oil Co., a
chemical reclamation facility, operated from 1965 until 1979 processing oils, paints, and
other chemical compounds. The site included one main building, a "distillation house,"
a drum storage area, an unlined lagoon, a diked tank farm, and an area containing
buried sludge waste. The soil and shallow groundwater in the area are contaminated,
as well as the deeper aquifers beneath the site. Waste liquids and sludges were
discharged to an excavated, unlined lagoon. Contaminated materials also were placed
within a diked tank farm and in ;an exposed drum storage area. In 1975, after several
inspections, Swope was cited for operating without proper permits. Four years later, it
was cited again, this time for failure to prepare, maintain, and implement a Spill
Prevention, Containment, and Countermeasure Plan. The company ceased operations
in late 1979. The site is in a predominantly industrial area. Approximately 17,000
people reside in the area and depend on groundwater from a municipal well located
175 feet from the site.
Site ^Responsibility: This site is being addressed through
Federal and potentially responsible
parties' actions.
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 07/01/82
Final Date: 09/01/83
Threats and Contaminants
The groundwater and soils are contaminated with polychlorinated
biphenyls (PCBs), volatile organic cornpounds (VOCs), phthalates, and
metals. Railroad employees and trespassers may be exposed to '
contaminants through direct contact and accidental ingestion of
contaminated soils. The contamination in the aquifers beneath the site
could lead to drinking water contamination.
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Cleanup Approach
The site, is being addressed in three stages: immediate actions and two long-term
remedial phases focusing on removal of contaminants and cleanup of soil and
groundwater.,
Response Action Status
Immediate Actions: In 1982, the EPA removed two fuel storage tanks
and approximately 180,000 gallons of liquid sludge containing hazardous
.material., in addition, a temporary cap was placed over contaminated
sludge lagoons to prevent the further migration of contaminants. A security fence was
built around the site. . -
Removal of Contaminants: The EPA has selected the following cleanup
methods: (1) removal of tanks and buildings with off-site incineration,
treatment, or disposal of tank contents, and off-site disposal of tanks and
building debris; (2) construction of a cap at the site; (3) preparation of a
supplemental, investigation to determine the nature and extent of groundwater
contamination and to identify alternatives for cleanup; (4) excavation of up to 1 1/2 feet
of contaminated soil containing PCBs and off-site disposal; (5) excavation of up to 1 1/2
feet of PCB-contaminated soils below the lagoon and off-site disposal; and (6)
sampling, excavation, and off-site disposal of contaminated soils containing PCBs from
the parking lot area and along the railroad right-of-way adjacent to the lagoon. Should
additional sampling during the technical design determine that cleanup of soil to these
depths will not achieve the cleanup goals, the cleanup action for this area will be re-
evaluated. As part of the surface cleanup effort, the following actions have been
completed: excavation and off-site disposal of more than 24,000 tons of PCB-
contaminated soils and backfilled excavations', removal and disposal of 70 tanks and
their contents; removal of asbestos-containing insulation; and removal of cesspool and
septic structures with associated hazardous liquids. The remaining activities are
expected to be completed in 1991. ,
Investigation: Ah investigation to determine the nature and extent of
groundwater contamination migrating from the site and to assess whether
there is any remaining soil contamination is under way by the Swope Oil
Cleanup Committee. The investigation is expected to be completed in 1991. When
the investigation is completed, the information will be used to identify and evaluate
alternatives for site cleanup.
Site Facts: Cleanup activities at the Swope Oil site are being conducted by a group of
potentially responsible parties, collectively known as the Swope Oil Cleanup
Committee, under monitoring by the EPA.
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Environmental Progress
The EPA removed large quantities of the contaminated materials and soils from the .,
Swope Oil and Chemical Co. site and capped the contaminated sludge lagoons to
prevent the further migration of contaminants from the site. These measures, as well
as building a security fence around the site, have significantly reduced the potential for
exposure to hazardous materials at the site while site cleanup proceeds.
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SYNCON RE
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD064263817
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 14
Hudson County
Kearny
Site Description
The Syncon Resins site encompasses approximately 15 acres and is located in a heavily
industrialized area of northern New Jersey. The site is situated on the peninsula
formed by the Passaic and Hackensack Rivers. In addition to the buildings on site,
there are 2 unlined lagoons, numerous large bulk storage tanks, underground storage
tanks, at least 2 chemical reactor buildings housing stainless steel vessels, and
approximately 12,800 drums. Investigations indicate that many drums contain
hazardous substances that are volatile and flammable, posing the threat of air pollution
and fire. Some of the 55-gallon drums have rusted, spilling their contents onto the soil.
The Syncon Resins facility produced alkyd resin carriers for pigments, paints, and
varnish products. In the production process, excess xylene or toluene was separated
from the wastewater and was reused in subsequent reactions. The remaining
wastewater was pumped to an unlined lagoon to evaporate or percolate into the soil.
Investigations of the site have found that there is extensive contamination of the
groundwater, soil, building dirt and dust, and stainless vessels and tanks. The site is in
an industrial area, with 10,000 people residing within 3 miles of the site. The closest
residential area is 1 mile to the west in Newark. There are no municipal water supply
wells in the immediate area.
Site Responsibility: This site is being addressed through
Federal and State actions.
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 07/01/82
Final Date: 09/01/83
Threats and Contaminants
Groundwater is contaminated with volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
including toluene, xylenes, and trichloroethylene (TCE) and heavy metals
such as lead and nickel. Contaminants in the sediments include heavy
metals, VOCs, and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). Soil is contaminated
with the pesticides DDT and aldrin, as well as heavy metals, VOCs, and
PCBs. Potential health threats exist through direct contact, inhalation of
contaminated dust, and accidental ingestion of soils. The site is situated
within a coastal wetland management area which could be at risk from
contaminant runoff.
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Cleanup Approach
The site is being addressed in two stages: immediate actions and a long-term remedial
phase focusing on cleanup of the entire site.
Response Action Status
Immediate Actions: Starting in late 1982, the State removed all of the
exposed 55-gallon drums from the site, cleaned up the lab area, and stored
the materials found on site.
Entire Site: Based on the results of the site investigation, the EPA
selected the following methods for site cleanup: (1) remove the contents
. . _ of the storage tanks and vessels for off-site disposal; (2) decontaminate
buildings and tank structures as necessary; (3) excavate lagoon liquids, sediments, and
contaminated surface soil and dispose of off site; (4) install a cover over the site that
allows natural flushing of underlying soil and groundwater contaminants; (5) collect and
treat contaminated water from the shallow aquifer, with discharge to the Passaic River;
and (6) conduct supplemental studies to evaluate methods to enhance the
effectiveness of flushing and/or treatment and destruction of the contaminated soils.
Cleanup activities have begun at the site and are slated for completion in 1991.
Site Facts: In December 1982, the EPA and the State of New Jersey entered into a
Cooperative Agreement for tine State to perform site investigations and cleanup
activities.
Environmental Progress
By removing all the visible contaminated 55-gallon drums, cleaning up the lab area, and
storing the contaminated materials found on the Syncon Resins site, the threat of
exposure to hazardous materials has been greatly reduced. The EPA has determined
that the site is safe to the surrounding community and the environment while final
cleanup actions are taken.
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TABERN
DRUMDU
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD980761357
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 13
Burlington County
1/2 mile from Bozarthtown
The Tabernacle Drum Dump covers 1 acre in a farmland and wooded area in Tabernacle
Township. In 1976 or 1977, approximately 200 containers (55-gallon drums, 20-gallon
containers, and several 5-gallon pails} of solvents, paint, and paint sludges were
deposited on a 2,000-square-foot portion of the site. These containers were stored at
the site until 1984. Deterioration and leakage of some containers resulted in visible soil
contamination and, ultimately, groundwater contamination. Based on a referral from
Tabernacle Township officials, the Burlington County Health Department conducted a
site inspection in 1982 and discovered over 100 abandoned drums. In 1982, the New
Jersey Department of Environmental Protection conducted a more detailed site
inspection. Land in the area is used primarily for agriculture and recreation. There are
approximately 100 residences within a 1/2-mile radius of the site, and an estimated 25
residences use wells that draw water from the Cohansey aquifer.
Site Responsibility:
This site is being addressed through
Federal and potentially responsible
parties' actions.
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 09/01/83
Final Date: 09/01/84
Threats and Contaminants
The heavy metals lead, chromium, and cadmium, and volatile organic
compounds (VOCs) have been detected in on-site groundwater. On-site
soils are contaminated with chromium, cyanide, and lead. Ingestion of
contaminated groundwater, especially by residents downgradient of the
site, poses the greatest threat to the community. Since the site is
unfenced, individuals entering the site are at risk when contaminated soil
is touched or accidentally swallowed. However, this risk has been
reduced by the excavation of the contaminated soil and the removal of all
the drums and containers.
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Cleanup Approach
The site is being addressed in two stages: immediate actions and a long-term remedial
phase focusing on cleanup of the groundwater and any residual soil contamination.
Response Action Status
Immediate Actions: In 1984, under EPA supervision, Atlantic Disposal
Services (ADS), a potentially responsible party, numbered, logged, and
sampled on-site containers. ADS completed surface cleanup in 1984 that
consisted of removing containers, 40 yards of drummed materials, 8 truckloads of
excavated soil, and approximately 3,000 gallons of liquid material.
Groundwater and Residual Soil: The plan selected by the EPA to clean
up the site includes: (1) installation of groundwater monitoring wells and a
monitoring program to trace the groundwater plume; (2) groundwater
pump and treatment using air stripping and possibly carbon adsorption
followed by reinjection, groundwater monitoring, and exhaust gas analysis; and (3) soil
sampling of the former drum dumping and storage area to determine if residual
contamination is present. The EPA has performed, and continues to perform,
residential well sampling and analysis in the area of the site. USX Corporation, one of
the potentially responsible parties, began designing the site-specific technologies to be
used in the cleanup in 1988. The work plan for the cleanup is under review by the- EPA.
The design includes an additional investigation to determine the horizontal and vertical
extent of the contaminant plume, continuation of the residential sampling program, and
soil sampling in the former drum disposal area. Final cleanup activities are expected to
begin in 1992.
Site Facts: A Unilateral Order was issued in 1984 to ADS, requiring the company to
remove the containers and to excavate contaminated soil. The EPA sent Notice Letters
to the potentially responsible parties in 1985. In 1989, the EPA and USX Corporation
signed a Consent Decree, requiring the company to perform the cleanup at the site.
Environmental Progress
By removing the contaminated containers, soil, and liquids from the Tabernacle Drum
Dump site, the EPA and the potentially responsible parties have greatly reduced the
potential for exposure to hazardous materials at the site while further final cleanup
activities are taking place.
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UNIVERSAL
PRODUCTS
(CHEMICAL D
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD002005106
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 09
Bergen County
East Rutherford
Alias:
UOP Chemical Division
Universal Oil Products (Chemical Divison) is located on a 75-acre site along Route 17.
Various chemicals were manufactured from 1932 until 1979, when the company
ceased operations and dismantled the plant. The company also recovered solvents and
waste chemicals at the site from 1960 through 1979. Approximately 4 1/2 million
gallons of waste solvents and solid chemical wastes were dumped into two unlined
lagoons during this time, which resulted in contamination of the soil, surface water, and
groundwater. The wells for Wellington Township are located approximately 2 1/2 miles
from the site. Approximately 36,500 people within 3 miles of the site depend on ,
groundwater for their source of drinking water. Groundwater also provides process
cooling water to Jocal industry and drinking water to the residents of the Township.
The site is in the coastal wetland management area of the Hackensack River Basin.
Berry's Creek borders the southeast part of the site, and Ackerman's Creek, which is a
tributary to Berry's Creek, passes through the site. Berry's Creek joins the Hackensack
River about 3 1/2 miles downstream from the site. Local residents use the area's
surface water for recreation.
Site Responsibility:
This site is being addressed through
a combination of Federal, State, and
potentially responsible parties'
actions.
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 12/01/82
Final Date: 09/01/83
Threats and Contaminants
Groundwater is contaminated with volatile organic compounds (VQCs)
including benzenes, trichloroethylene (TCE), vinyl chloride, and toluene;
polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs); and the heavy metals lead and arsenic.
Sediments contain PCBs. Soil contains VOCs, PCBs, and the heavy metal
manganese. Surface water is contaminated with VOCs and lead. People
who come into direct contact with or accidentally ingest contaminated
soil, sediments, groundwater, or surface water may suffer adverse health
effects. The wetland management area may also be at risk from site
runoff.
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Cleanup Approach
The site is being addressed in two stages: immediate actions and a long-term remedial
phase directed at cleanup of the entire site. .
Response Action Status
Immediate Actions: Universal Oil Products began removing
contaminated materials from the lagoon areas of the site in April 1990 and
is expecting to complete this phase of cleanup in 1990.
Entire Site: Universal Oil Products is conducting a study of the nature and
extent of contamination at the site. Based on the results of the study, site
cleanup may be divided into multiple long-term response actions. The
study is scheduled for completion in 1993.
Site Facts: Under an Administrative Order on Consent from the New Jersey
Department of Environmental Protection, Universal Oil Products has taken the lead in
studying the nature and extent of contamination at the site.
Environmental Progress
By removing waste materials from two lagoon areas responsible for site contamination,
the potentially responsible parties and the EPA are significantly reducing the threat of
exposure to hazardous materials and preventing further environmental degradation at
the Universal Oil Products site. The investigations leading to the final remedies for the
site are currently taking place.
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TOWNSHIP
LANDFILL
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD980761399
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 02
Cumberland County
Upper Deerfleld Township
The Upper Deerfield Township Sanitary Landfill site is an inactive landfill covering 14
acres on a 23-acre tract of land. The site was originally used as a gravel pit from 1938
to 1960, when the Township purchased 12 acres; the remaining acreage was
purchased by the Township in 1977. The property was operated as a municipal landfill
licensed to accept normal household waste until it closed in 1983. Residents became
concerned over the quality of their water, and in response to requirements by the New
Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, the Township installed three
monitoring wells. The County sampled residential wells and the monitoring wells and
found them to be contaminated with mercury and volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
In 1983, the State and the County advised residents to discontinue using their wells
and the Township began supplying the affected residents with bottled water. The
Township began construction of a public water supply well and distribution system for
all residents in 1985. Approximately 100 people live within 1 mile of the site, and the
nearest residence is about 100 feet away. Deerfield Township has a population of
approximately 6,800 people.
Site Responsibility:
This site is being addressed through
Federal, State, and Municipal
actions.
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 09/01/83
Final Date: 09/01/84
Threats and Contaminants
Groundwater is contaminated with VOCs such as benzene,
trichloroethylene (TCE), and vinyl chloride and heavy metals including
mercury. Initial sampling data indicated low-level soil contamination in the
fill area. The majority of the area residents have been hooked up to the
public water supply wells uphill from the site. People who drink or touch
the contaminated groundwater may suffer adverse health affects. In
addition, people who touch or accidentally ingest the contaminated soils
may be at risk.
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Cleanup Approach
The site is being addressed in two stages: immediate actions and a single long-term
remedial phase focusing on cleanup of the entire site.
Response Action Status
""' Immediate Actions: After detection of residential well contamination in
1983 and before the completion of the public water supply and
distribution system in 1986, the Township supplied affected residents with
bottled water and subsequently installed permanent water lines. All hookups to the
new water system were completed in 1986, and the bottled water was discontinued.
Entire Site: In 1987, the EPA began a study to determine the type and,
extent of the contamination by sampling the groundwater, soil, sediments,
and air. Once the study is completed in late 1990, measures to clean up
the site will be recommended. A decision outlining the selected remedy is expected in
1991.
Site Facts: Notice letters have been sent to potentially responsible parties known to
have utilized the site.
Environmental Progress
Provision of an alternate water supply has reduced the threat of exposure to
contaminants in drinking water. The Upper Deerfield Township Sanitary Landfill site
therefore is safe to the surrounding community and the environment while the
investigations leading to the selection of a final cleanup remedy are taking place.
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U.S. RADIU
CORP.
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD980654172
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 10
Essex County
City of Orange
Alias:
U.S. Radium-West Orange
The U.S. Radium Corp. site covers 2 acres in the City of Orange. The site is a former
processing facility where radium extraction, production, application, and distribution
took place from about 1918 through 1926. Approximately 1/2 ton of ore per day was
processed and disposed of on and off the site. About 1,600 tons of wastes were
dumped on the property. The original buildings on the site have been removed or
incorporated into the seven buildings that still exist. Two buildings are occupied by a
coal storage company and an auto repair station. Other areas identified as being
potentially contaminated include 140 adjacent properties covering 21 acres, and
approximately 20 satellite properties located throughout the Cities of Orange, East
Orange, and South Orange. Approximately 50,000 people live within 1 mile of the site.
The adjacent and satellite properties are occupied by light industries, offices, houses,
grocery stores, and apartments. The main site is located in a heavily residential area.
Site Responsibility:
This site is being addressed through
Federal and potentially responsible
parties' actions.
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 12/01/82
Final Date: 09/01/83
Threats and Contaminants
The air is contaminated with radon and radon decay products. Soil
contains radium-226 and, possibly, other radioactive materials and volatile
organic compounds (VOCs). People who are directly exposed to radiation,
inhale radioactive dust particles, or inadvertently ingest radioactive
particles on the site may suffer adverse health effects.
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Cleanup Approach
The site is being addressed in two stages: immediate actions and a long-term remedial
phase focusing on cleanup of the entire site.
Response Action Status
complete this task.
' Immediate Actions: In 1989, the party potentially responsible for the
contamination began constructing a fence around the perimeter of the site
to prevent trespassers from coming into contact with contaminated.
Part of the fence was not installed, and additional work will be required to
Entire site: The EPA is conducting an investigation to determine the
extent of the radionuclide contamination on the main site and also on the
adjacent and satellite properties. Once the study is completed, measures
will be recommended to clean up the affected areas.
Environmental Progress
By constructing a partial fence around the site, access has been restricted, thereby
making the site safer while the investigations leading to the final selection of cleanup
technologies for the U.S. Radium Corp. site are taking place.
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NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD980529879
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 09
Bergen County
Wood-Ridge Borough
Aliases:
Berry's Creek
Thiokol Chemical
Wood-Ridge Chemical
The 19-acfe Ventrori/Velsicol site operated as a chemical-processing plant from 1953
until 1974. During this time, approximately 160 tons of process waste was buried on
site. Structures on the site include two warehouses where mercury was processed.
Presently, one of these warehouses is used as a food distribution center.
Contaminants still remain on site and are suspected of migrating off site in groundwater
and air. The Ventron/Velsicol Site is located' in a densely populated and industrialized
area; however, access to the site is restricted. There are approximately 11,600 people
living within a 1-mile radius of the site.
Site Responsibility: This site is being addressed through
Federal, State, and potentially
responsible parties' actions.
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 09/01/83
Final Date: 09/01/84
Threats and Contaminants
Groundwater and sediments are contaminated with mercury. Off-site
sediments are contaminated with mercury and zinc. Soils and surface
water contain various heavy metals. Private wells, located in the vicinity
of the site, are believed to be contaminated. The potentially responsible
parties are suspected of discharging raw process waste into a nearby
creek where local residents fish; nearby residents could be exposed to
site-related contaminants when drinking or touching the water or
sediments in the creek. Because wastes were dumped directly onto the
ground, on-site workers may also be exposed to contaminants located in
soils and sediments. Migration of site-related contaminants is threatening
nearby wetlands.
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Cleanup Approach
This site is being addressed in a single long-term remedial phase focusing on cleanup
of the entire site.
Response Action Status
Entire Site: The EPA has-commenced investigations into site
contamination and the most effective methods to clean up the site. An
, outline of the investigations and work that will be performed to determine
the extent and nature of site contamination has been completed. An initial study
concerning the amount and the effects of mercury accumulation in fish as well as; other
organisms in the food chain of the affected area was completed in 1988. The EPA will
review these study findings as well as other site investigation results to select final
technologies and cleanup strategies to address site contamination and potential health
threats.
Site Facts: The EPA approved a Cooperative Agreement made between the State of
New Jersey and the potentially responsible parties in 1984.
Environmental Progress
After adding this site to the NPL, the EPA performed preliminary investigations and
determined that no immediate actions were required at the VentronA/elsicol site while
further studies are being completed and cleanup activities are scheduled to begin.
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VINELAND
CO., INC.
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD002385664
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 02
Cumberland County
Vineland
The Vineland Chemical Co., Inc. (ViChem), has manufactured arsenic-based herbicides
since 1950 on this 54-acre site in a residential and industrial area of Vineland City. The
plant site includes several manufacturing and storage buildings, a laboratory, several
lagoons, and a former chicken coop. The majority of the site is covered with
vegetation, with the exception of the parking lots and a paved manufacturing area. A
security fence surrounds the main part of the plant, including the manufacturing
buildings and lagoon area. Prior to 1977, the company stored by-product arsenic salts
in open piles and in the chicken coop. As a result of water contacting the exposed
piles, arsenic has contaminated the subsurface soils, groundwater, and the nearby
Maurice River system downstream of the site. Also downstream from the site is Union
Lake, which covers approximately 800 acres. The Maurice River system extends 26
miles from the lake to the Delaware Bay. By 1982, ViChem, in response to State
actions, instituted some cleanup actions and modified the production process. These
modifications included: installing a non-contact cooling water system, lining 2 of the
lagoons, installing a storm water runoff collection system, and disposing of piles of
waste salts. Also in 1982, ViChem, under a State Administrative Order, began
operating a wastewater decontamination system to remove arsenic. The
decontamination system receives contaminated process water and groundwater from
two lined surface impoundments and discharges treated water to percolation lagoons
under a State permit. However, the decontamination system can treat only 35,000
gallons of contaminated water per day, while an estimated 150,000 gallons leave the
site daily, and the system has been unable to reduce arsenic concentrations to
acceptable levels. Approximately 57,000 people depend on the groundwater system in
the area, either through private or municipal wells, for drinking water. Residential areas
are located on all sides of the site. Numerous towns and villages are close to the
Maurice River.
Site Responsibility: This site is being addressed through
Federal actions.
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 09/01/83
Final Date: 09/01/84
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Threats and Contaminants
The groundwater is contaminated with heavy metals including arsenic
antimony cadmium and lead and the volatile organic compound (VOG)
trichloroethylene (TCE). The surface soil on the site is contaminated with
arsenic and small amounts of other heavy metals. The subsurface soil is
contaminated with arsenic alone. Arsenic also has contaminated Union
Lake and the Maurice River. Results of a health screening study showed
that ViChem employees had elevated concentrations of arsenic in their
blood and urine. Accidental ingestion, direct contact, or inhaling the
contaminants may subject workers or trespassers to an increased
exposure to carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic risks. Nearby residents
downstream of the plant site using well water may also be subject to
health risks. Because of the contamination migrating from the site to the
Maurice River and Union Lake, recreational activities have been restricted
at Union Lake.
Cleanup Approach
The site is being addressed in four long-term remedial phases focusing on source
control, migration management, and cleanup of the river and Union Lake sediments.
Response Action Status
Plant Site Source Control: The EPA plans to clean up the arsenic-
contaminated soil, which is a continuing source of groundwater
contamination, by using in-place soil flushing. This process will accelerate
natural soil flushing in four active zones that will be bermed and flooded. The
engineering design of the remedy is currently being prepared and is expected to be
completed by late 1991.
Plant Site Management of Migration: The EPA plans to clean up the
arsenic-contaminated underlying shallow groundwater and stop its
migration to the Blackwater Branch, a tributary to the Maurice River. The
methods used to complete this will involve pumping groundwater at a high
flow rate which will then be treated and recharged to the aquifer and, if required, to the
river The engineering design of the treatment process is under way and is expected to
be completed in 1991. Construction is expected to be completed by late 1993. Atter
construction, the groundwater cleanup is expected to take 13 years of treatment.
River Areas Sediments: In the Blackwater Branch tributary, the EPA
plans to clean up those areas with unacceptably high arsenic
concentrations by excavating contaminated floodplain sediments and
, , removing the arsenic. The sediment will then be redeposited in the
floodplain. At the same time, the submerged contaminated sediments will be dredged,
cleaned, and deposited in undeveloped areas of the site. The water used to treat the
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sediment will be treated to remove arsenic/which would then be transported, in the
form of sludge, to an off-site hazardous waste facility. After the cleanup action is
completed, a 3-year period for natural river flushing will then be implemented for the
rest of the river areas. : : ,,
Union Lake Sediments: After the river areas are cleaned, the EPA plans
to clean up those areas of the lake with unacceptably high arsenic
concentrations by lowering the water level and then dredging. High
public access areas, including the public beach and the sailing club, will be
cleaned up by treating the contaminated materials with clean water, and then returning
the cleaned material to the lake. The extraction water used for treatment will be
treated to remove and convert arsenic to a sludge form for off-site hazardous treatment
and disposal. The treated water will be returned to the lake.
Environmental Progress
After placing the Vineland Chemical site on the NPL, the EPA performed an evaluation
and determined that the site does not pose an imminent threat to the surrounding
community or the environment while investigations leading to the selection of final
cleanup remedies are taking place.
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VINELAND
SCHOOL
NEW JERSEY
EPAID# NJD980529887
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 02
Cumberland County
Vineland
Alias:
Vineland Development Center (VDC)
The Vineland State School site is a residential and treatment facility for mentally
handicapped women. The State's Department of Human Services runs the, fecjlrty,.
which sits on a 195-acre campus located in a primarily suburban and residential setting
on Eas? Landis Avenue in Vineland. The school operated an unregulated mcmerator and
landfill on the property to dispose of its waste. The incinerator has since been
dismantled and the pit was filled in and graded. In the early 1980s, hazardous
che^Ste including polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) may have been dumped at the
s^The school property consists of five distinct subsites, where the following
actlvit teftookplace (1) the school dumped between 6,000 and 8,000 one-quart
coSners oJmercury-based pesticides into ponded water, about: 2C) feet bebwthe
ground; (2) an on-site contractor spilled approximately 150 gallons of PCB-laced
transformer oil onto the ground when four large transformers were removed in the mid-
1970s° (3) starting in the 1950s, the school used a part of the site as a general dump foi
any type of waSes, including chemicals produced and used at the school; (4) during the
lartyto mid-1950s, the school dumped an unknown amount of ^nsfo^erc.! laced
with PCBs from out-of-service electrical transformers into a 10- to 15-foot-deep pit and
(5 appraximately 10 cubic yards of pesticides and possibly other chemicals the school
used for fining may have been dumped into a 10-foot-deep pit sometime duqng the
1950s The State of New Jersey investigated a PCB spill that.occurred irisubsite^
which led to an extensive cleanup of PCB-contaminated soil, building rubble concrete
and construction material, soil contaminated with gasoline, and asbestos roofing.
Approximately 13,620 people within 3 miles of the site depend on groundwater as their
primary source of drinking water. The school itself houses approximately 1,050
residents.
Site Responsibility: This site is being addressed through
Federal and State actions.
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 12/01/82
Final Date: 09/01/83
Threats and Contaminants
Groundwater contains low levels of the pesticides DDT and dieldrm;
volatile organic compounds (VOCs); phthalate, which is a plastics by-
product; and heavy metals including lead and mercury. Soils in the
subsite 2 area contained oil contaminated with PCBs and fluid from
electrical transformers. Soils also contained heavy metals, polycyclic
aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), and pesticides. As a result of the State
investigation, it was determined that the very low levels of contaminants
in the soil and groundwater do not pose a threat to human health or the
environment.
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Cleanup Approach - ' . ! -
The site is being addressed in two stages: immediate actions and a long-term remedial
phase focusing on cleanup of the entire site.
Response Action Status
Immediate Actions: The New Jersey Department of Environmental
Protection (NJDEP) installed three monitoring wells and sampled soils at
the site. The City of Vineland extended its water main to several homes
near the site that previously used water from private wells. In 1988, the NJDEP
removed PCB-contaminated soil at subsite 2 and installed a permanent cap over the
area. A fence was installed around subsite 2.
Entire Site: The State completed a study of contaminants at the site in
1989. The EPA selected a "no action" remedy at the site because of the
following conditions: (1) subsite 2 was cleaned up by the immediate
actions described above; (2) the State's study of the four areas that
remain shows that low contamination levels do not pose a threat to human health; and
(3) the City extended its public water supply system to the affected residences near the
site. The State will monitor groundwater and the disposal areas on site to ensure that
the cleanup effort is effective and that the groundwater under the site remains free of
contaminants.
Environmental progress
After studying conditions at the Vineland State School site, the EPA and the State
determined that the actions already taken to provide the affected area residences with
a safe alternate drinking water supply and the low contaminant levels in the remaining
areas of contamination did not warrant any further cleanup actions at the site. The
Vineland State School site is being closely monitored, however, to ensure that the
steps taken to clean up subsite 2 remain effective.
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W.R. GRACE/
INTERIM ST
(USDOE)
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJ1891837980
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 08
EPassaic County
Wayne Township
Site Description
From 1948 until 1971, site operators extracted thorium and rare earths from monazite
ore on this 6 1/2-acre site in Wayne Township. In 1971, W.R. Grace ceased processing
monazite ore and amended its Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) license to coyer
onlv the storage of radioactive materials. The company decontaminated the property in
1974 to the then-established criteria. In 1975, the NRC released the site for
unrestricted use provided that the land deed indicated the presence of radioactive
material under the site's surface. Radioactively contaminated soils were removed from
the vicinity properties and placed in an interim storage pile through 1988. Radioactive
process wastes, process equipment, and building rubble are buried beneath the interim
storage pile. In 1981, the EPA conducted an aerial survey that showed e evated
radiation levels at the plant site, an adjacent school bus maintenance facility a township
oark along the banks of Sheffield Brook, and a railroad spur. Much of the off-site
contamination was spread by runoff and water discharges from the site. An active
agricultural area is located within 200 feet of the site, and there are homes located to
the east and along Sheffield Brook. Many commercial businesses lie within 3 miles ot
the site. Residents within 3 miles of the site rely on groundwater for drinking,
household, and irrigation purposes. The municipal well system serves 51,000 people,
and the nearest well is 3,200 feet from the site. Local surface water is used for
recreation.
Site Responsibility: This site is being addressed through
Federal actions.
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 09/01/83
Final Date: 09/01/84
Threats and Contaminants
Monitoring at the site measured radon-220 and radon-222 concentrations
in the air. The contaminants identified in the groundwater and surface
water are radioactive particles in the thorium and uranium decay series.
After cleanup, monitoring of the storage activities on the site has shown
that these activities do not pose any current health threats to people.
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Cleanup Approach
The site is being addressed in two stages: initial actions and a long-term remedial
phase focusing on cleanup of the entire site.
Response Action Status
Initial Actions: The U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE) was given
responsibility for cleanup by Congressional action in 1984. The USDOE
bought the site from.W.R. Grace that year and renamed it the Wayne
Interim Storage Site. The Department used the site as a temporary storage facility for
low-level radioactive soils removed during cleanup of nearby properties. Cleanup
.activities began in 1985 under the USDOE's "Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action
Program" (FUSRAP). The USDOE excavated and contained about 50,000 cubic yards
of contaminated soil from all areas except the railroad spur area. Another 70,000 cubic
yards of contaminated wastes exist below grade at the site. The storage facility meets
EPA guidelines and the waste is stabilized. The USDOE also studied radioactive
contamination along Sheffield Brook, the front of the facility, and the right-of-way
property. All off-site contamination has been identified, characterized, and placed in the
interim storage pile except materials from the railroad siding. The USDOE is continuing
to maintain and monitor the site, and is complying with State permit requirements.
Entire Site: In late 1989, the USDOE began an intensive study of
remaining contamination at and around the W.R. Grace site. This
investigation is exploring the nature and extent of remaining
contamination, which will result in recommendations for cleanup of any residual
contamination. Field work is scheduled to be completed in late 1991.
EnvironmentalProgress
The initial cleanup of the W.R. Grace site has been completed by the USDOE, and the
site is being closely monitored by the USDOE and the EPA to ensure that radiation
levels do not become elevated. Further investigations leading to a selection of final
cleanup technologies are currently under way.
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WALDICK AER
DEVICES, I
NEW JERSEY
EPAID# NJD054981337
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 04
Monmouth County
Sea Girt section of Wall Township
This 2-acre site is an inactive industrial facility located at 2121 Highway 35 in the Sea
Girt section of Wall Township. From 1979 until about 1984, Waldick Aerospace
Devices Inc. leased this property for the manufacture and plating of metal components
for the aerospace industry. In 1982, State and County inspectors found that during the
years of operation a series of degreasing, dip, rinse, and plating tanks, as well as a
polishing machine, were discharging wastewater directly onto the ground toward the
front of the main building. Runoff flowed across the front lawn. In addition, used
machine oil drained out of perforated drums onto the ground at the rear of the building.
Sampling revealed that the wastes contained heavy metals, acids, and volatile organic
compounds (VOCs). Soil and groundwater, as well as two of the leased buildings, are
contaminated. A third building has been used in recent years as a paint store and a
sprinkler system supply company. It is isolated from the site proper by a stockade
fence. Highway 35 is an industrial/commercial corridor that separates largely
undeveloped land to the west from developed land to the east. Western land use
consists mainly of woodland, agriculture, and scattered residential areas, although a
housing development was being planned just north of the site in 1988. Public and
private wells within a 3-mile radius of the site serve about 41,500 people. The nearest
residence is 1/4 mile southeast of the site. The few private wells present in this area
are used for irrigation. The closest drinking water well is on a residential property about
3/8 mile upgradient of the site.
Site Responsibility:
This site is being addressed through
Federal, State, and Municipal
actions.
IMPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 10/01/84
Final Date: 06/01/86
March 1990
Threats and Contaminants
The main and auxiliary buildings are contaminated with petroleum
hydrocarbons, pesticides, dyestuffs, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
(PAHs). Groundwater both on and off the site contains VOCs and heavy
metals. On-site soil contains VOCs, cadmium, and chromium. Surface
water and sediments off the site are contaminated with VOCs and
chromium. Health hazards may exist if contaminated surface waters or
sediments are accidentally consumed. Accidental ingestion of or direct
contact with contaminated soils may also pose a health risk.
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Cleanup Approach
The site is being addressed in three stages: immediate actions and two long-term
remedial phases directed at source control and cleanup of the off-site contamination.
Response Action Status
Immediate Actions: In June 1983, the State and the County excavated
about 40 cubic feet of soil from the southeast corner of the main building
and about 40 cubic feet more from an area behind the building. The EPA
discovered about ten 55^- and 30-gallon drums and 20 containers of varying sizes
containing hazardous materials, as well as a storage cabinet of laboratory chemicals, in
January 1985. EPA staff sampled the contents and segregated or bulked them
according to compatibility. The storage area was cordoned off and the building was
secured. Workers shipped^all hazardous waste containers to a temporary storage
facility.
Source Control: The EPA selected a remedy for controlling the source of
contamination on the site in 1987 that featured: (1) in-situ air stripping to
treat contaminated soils; (2) excavating all treated soils showing elevated
levels of contamination and disposing of them off site; (3) depending on
how severely they are undermined by excavation, either decontaminating or
demolishing the buildings; (4) installing additional ground monitoring wells; (5)
. establishing an environmental monitoring program; (6) completely fencing the site to
restrict access; and (7) restricting well usage. The EPA began the engineering design
for this remedy in 1988. It is slated for completion in late 1990, after which cleanup
actions will begin.
Off-Site Contamination: Groundwater, surface water, and stream
sediment contamination is being examined more fully in a separate study
focusing on off-site pollution. The EPA began an intensive study of these
aspects in late 1987. The investigation was completed in May 1990 and explored the
nature and extent of the contamination and recommended strategies for final cleanup.
The EPA currently is reviewing the investigative report and is scheduled to issue a
decision outlining the final cleanup methods in late 1990.
Site Facts: In March 1984, Waldick was tried in Superior Court for criminal violation of
Federal and State environmental laws. KLS Industries, one of the potentially
responsible parties, agreed to udertake cleanup actions at the site under County
supervision. A few steps were taken, but by early 1985, Waldick, KLS, and the
company officers had all filed for bankruptcy.
Environmental Progress
By removing the containers of hazardous materials and the laboratory chemicals, as
well as securing the building, the EPA has significantly reduced the potential for
exposure to contamination at the Waldick Aerospace Devices site. The EPA has
reviewed the selected remedies for source control at the site and is conducting further
studies into the off-site contamination in an effort to select final cleanup technologies
for the groundwater, surface water, and stream sediments.
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NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD980529945
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 02
Cape May County
Swainton
The Williams Property site is a 6-acre abandoned hazardous waste dump on wooded
land in Swainton. Approximately 200 drums of liquid hazardous wastes were disposed
of at the site in 1979. Waste solvents also are currently stored in drums and tanks on
the site Soils and groundwater have been contaminated with high concentrations of
toxic and very volatile organic compounds (VOCs). The area is sparsely populated,
although a residence stands on the site. This home's well is contaminated and has
been closed since 1985. A neighboring home lies over the contaminated plume of
qroundwaterto the northwest, but residents there have reported no problems. Surface
water bodies in the vicinity are used for recreation, and more than 60 people depend on
qroundwater for drinking supplies. Groundwater contaminant levels have been
decreasing since the initial disposal of wastes. The site and its surroundings are used
primarily for residential purposes; about 8 families live in the area. Municipal and
private wells servicing about 4,900 people lie within 3 miles of the site. Groundwater is
also used for crop irrigation.
Site Responsibility: This site is being addressed through
a combination of Federal, State, and
potentially responsible parties'
actions.
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 12/01/82
Final Date: 09/01/83
Threats and Contaminants
Groundwater on the site is contaminated with VOCs and metals. On-site
soil contains phthalate, a plastics by-product and VOCs including xylene
and methylene chloride. Although the Williams domestic well is not being
used for drinking water, the contaminant plume is migrating toward other
wells in the area. People who drink or touch the polluted water may
suffer adverse health effects. In addition, the site is unfenced, posing a
risk to people who touch or accidentally come into direct contact with
hazardous waste. The site is in a rural, agricultural region near coastal
wetlands and wildlife management areas that could be subject to
contamination from thet site runoff.
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Cleanup Approach
The site is being addressed in two stages: initial actions-and a long-term remedial
phase focusing on cleanup of the entire site.
Response Action Status
Initial Actions: In 1980, the State removed about 1,200 cubic yards of
contaminated sludge and soil. Continued evidence of groundwater
contamination forced the closing of the Williams well in 1985.
Entire Site: The EPA selected a remedy for cleanup of the entire site in
1987 that included: (1) extracting and treating contaminated groundwater
and discharging the cleaned water to the underlying aquifer, (2) excavating
700 cubic yards of contaminated soil and incinerating it off site; (3)
backfilling the excavation with clean soil, regrading it, and revegetating it; and (4)
providing an alternate water supply to nearby residents with polluted wells. The State,
which is taking the lead for site cleanup, also plans to restrict access to the site with
fencing and to dispose of the stored solvents. The engineering design for the selected
remedy is expected to begin in fall 1990. It is slated for completion in late 1991.
Site Facts: In 1984, the parties potentially responsible for the contamination notified
the EPA of their willingness to conduct a study of the site. The potentially responsible
parties filed suit against the EPA and the New Jersey Department of Environmental
Protection seeking to enjoin the agencies from spending any monies for the study. In
1985, the scope of work submitted by the potentially responsible parties was found to
be inadequate. The EPA informed the potentially responsible parties that they will not
perform the study, and further negotiations will not occur.
Environmental Progress
Much of the contamination has been removed from the Williams Property site, greatly
reducing the potential for exposure to hazardous materials while final cleanup activities
take place at the site.
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WILSON FARM
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD980532824
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 13
Ocean County
Plumsted Township
Alias:
Thiokol Corporation
The 438-acre Wilson Farm site is one of seven similar "Plumsted sites located within
20 square miles of Plumsted Township. Four of these sites are listed on the NPL.
Throuqh an agreement with the site owner, Thiokol Chemical Company allegedly
disposed of bulk liquid and drummed wastes on 10 acres of this site. The wastes were
dumped on the surface in the late 1960s and early 1970s; there is no evidence of
buried materials. Inorganic chemicals were found in drinking wells near the site in
1987 The site is not fenced or posted, and there is evidence that the area is used for
hunting and recreation. Approximately 1,900 people live within a 3-mile radius of the
site and 300 people live within a mile. These residents rely on private wells for
drinking supplies. The closest drinking water well sampled was approximately 1,500
feet from the site.
Site Responsibility: This site is being addressed through
Federal, State, and potentially
responsible parties' actions.
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 09/01/83
Final Date: 09/01/84
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Threats and Contaminants
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs), pesticides, and heavy metals were
detected in groundwater and stream sediments. Surface and subsurface
soils are contaminated with VOCs and heavy metals. Contaminated
surface water and groundwater may pose a threat to health if used for
recreational activities or for a drinking water source. Contaminants found
at the site may pose a threat to Borden's Run Creek, Collier's Mill Lake,
and a wildlife refuge.
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WILSON FARM
Cleanup Approach
This site is being addressed in two stages: emergency actions and a long-term
remedial phase focusing on cleanup of the entire site.
Response Action Status
Emergency Actions: In 1980, New Jersey Department of Environmental
Protection (NJDEP) workers installed six groundwater monitoring wells,
removed drums, and excavated and removed sludge, solid wastes, and
approximately 620 cubic yards of contaminated soil.
Entire Site: In 1987, the NJDEP began an intensive study of the
remaining water and soil pollution at the site. This investigation is
exploring the nature and extent of contamination problems and will
recommend the best strategies for final cleanup. It is scheduled for completion in
1990. Once completed, the EPA will evaluate ,the study findings and select final
cleanup remedies for site contamination areas.
Einvifpnmental Progress
The removal.of drums and the excavation and removal of sludge, solid wastes, and
contaminated soil have greatly reduced the potential for exposure to contaminants at
the Wilson Farm site while further studies and cleanup activities are taking place.
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WITCO CHEM
CORP.
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD045653854
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 07
Bergen County
Oakland
The Witco Chemical Corp. operates a technical research facility for the development of
specialty chemicals at this 9-acre site on Bauer Drive in Oakland. From 1966 through
1984 the company neutralized laboratory wastewater in an underground tank and then
discharged it into a network of six unlined subsurface seepage pits. This network lies
in an aquifer used for domestic and industrial purposes. The New Jersey State
Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) inspected the operation in 1982.
Petroleum hydrocarbons and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) were detected iri soil
and groundwater samples. The operation is located in an industrial park. It is bordered
by Hopper Lake, a recreational water body, and a housing development. Approximately
43 000 people live within a 3-mile radius of the site, and 5,000 live within 1 mile. The
entire population draws its drinking water supplies from either municipal or private
wells that tap the aquifer of concern. A freshwater wetland lies within a mile of the
site, and Franklin Lake, used for recreation, is 3 miles downstream.
Site Responsibility: This site is being addressed through
a combination of Federal, State, and
potentially responsible parties'
actions.
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 06/24/88
Final Date: 10/04/89
Threats and Contaminants
Groundwater contains petroleum hydrocarbons, the VOCs toluene and
ethyl benzene, carbon disulfide, and phthalate. Soil is contaminated with
pesticides including dieldrin, DDE, and DDT and the heavy metals
mercury, cadmium, and lead. The seepage pit samples revealed the
presence of high levels of petroleum hydrocarbons and other organic and
inorganic contaminants. The EPA will perform an endangerment
assessment to determine what threats and potential threats are posed by
the site.
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Cleanup Approach
The site is being addressed in two stages: initial actions and a long-term remedial
phase focusing on cleanup of the entire site.
Response Action Status
Jx" Initial Actions: Under a 1982 directive from the NJDEP, Witco began
cleanup operations. The company installed a 6,000-gallon fiberglass tank
to receive laboratory waste. This completely eliminated any subsurface
discharges by early 1984. A separate system for discharging uncontaminated cooling
waters into a nearby lake has been established under a State environmental permit. In
1987, Witco started its own independent soil cleanup. Workers removed remaining
sludges, contaminated soil, and various pieces of discharge equipment. They backfilled
and closed the excavation by 1988. The soils removed were those contaminated to a
level of 100 parts per million of petroleum hydrocarbons; remaining soils have not been
tested.
Entire Site: To ensure that Witco's cleanup meets standards, the EPA
ordered the company to conduct a study of any remaining contamination.
Witco started the investigation in fall 1989. It is slated for completion in
1992. The study will involve further groundwater and soil investigations to determine
the nature and extent of any remaining contamination present on site.
Site Facts: Pursuant to a July 1982 State directive, Witco deactivated its seepage pit
system and performed a hydrogeologic investigation. In August 1989, Witco entered
into an Administrative Oc/erwith the EPA for the performance of an investigation of
the site.
Environmental Progress
The cleanup activities already completed by the Witco Chemical Corp. have significantly
reduced the levels of contamination at the site. Further investigation into the extent of
any remaining soil and groundwater contamination are currently underway.
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WOODLAN
ROUTE 532
DUMP
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD980505887
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 13
Burlington County
Woodland Township
The Woodland Route 532 Dump site is an inactive chemical waste dump covering
about 20 acres along Route 532. It was put into use after nearby 'residents forced
abandonment of an almost identical site along Route 72, about 2 miles away. Several
chemical companies disposed of wastes here from 1956 until the mid-1960s, dumping,
burning, and burying drummed and bulk materials. The site contains several sludge
mounds and numerous sandy depressions containing drums. The area around the site
is sparsely populated. One private residence is located within a 3-mile radius of the
dump, and 900 people live within 4 miles. The closest residences rely on private well
water. The site is located within the Preservation Area District of the New Jersey
Pinelands. Goodwater Run, an intermittent stream, borders the site to the east. An
active cranberry bog is located 4,000 feet to the southwest. The local cranberry
producers use the surface waters to flood the cranberry bogs. .
Site Responsibility: This site is being addressed through
Federal and State actions.
NPL LISTING HISTORY',
Proposed Date: 09/01/83
Final Date: 09/01/84
Threats and Contaminants
Groundwater and soil are contaminated with volatile organic compounds
(VOCs), semi-volatiles, heavy metals, and pesticides. Goodwater Run
contains elevated levels of the heavy metals zinc and lead. Hazardous
waste disposal areas are covered with a sand layer. This may pose a
physical danger to trespassers who come into contact with the wastes.
People who touch or drink contaminated groundwater or surface water
may be at risk. Pollutants from the site may be harmful to wildlife
inhabiting the Pinelands National Reserve.
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Cleanup Approach
The site is being addressed in two stages: immediate actions and a long-term remedial
phase directed at cleanup of the entire site.
Response Action Status
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^x Immediate Actions: In 1986, a security fence was constructed to restrict
site access.
Entire Site: The State concluded a study of soil and groundwater pollution
at the site in 1989. The EPA is in the process of finalizing the outline of the
cleanup remedy. The preferred alternative for the cleanup involves
excavating all contaminated surface materials and disposing of them at an approved off-
site facility and installing a groundwater recovery system consisting of air stripping,
metals removal, biological treatment, and advanced oxidation or carbon adsorption.
The final decision on the cleanup remedies is expected to be announced in 1990.
Environmental Progress
By constructing a fence to limit site access, the EPA has reduced the potential for
exposure to hazardous materials on the Woodland Route 532 Dump site while the final
remedy is being selected.
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WOODLAN
ROUTE 72
DUMP
NEW JERSEY
EPA ID# NJD980505879
Site Description
REGION 2
CONGRESSIONAL DIST. 13
Burlington County
Woodland Township
Alias:
Manahawkin Site
The Woodland Route 72 Dumpsite is a 12-acre industrial dump located along Route 72,
just 2 miles away from an almost identical site on Route 532. Both are on the National
Priorities List; one residence lies between them. From the early 1950s to the mid-
1960s, various wastes were brought to this uncontrolled disposal site in 55-gallon
drums and in bulk transport. Records indicate that the wastes were dumped into open
pits and trenches and then burned. Investigations, however, reveal that substantial
amounts of these wastes were buried. In addition to numerous chemical contaminants
in soil and water, there are some areas of the site where gamma radiation exposure is
greater than the EPA-recommended action level. Active commercial cranberry bogs lie
1/2 mile northwest of the site. Approximately 900 people live within a 4-mile radius of
the site, and only one private residence is located within a 3-mile radius. Land use in
the area is limited to cranberry and blueberry cultivation and harvesting of cedar and
pine for wood products. Residents rely on groundwater for drinking, household use-,
and irrigation; about 20 people use private wells within 3 miles of the site. The closest
well is 1 1/2 miles from the dump. There is no evidence of well contamination. The
site is located within the Pinelands National Reserve, which was created by the ;
National Parks and Recreation Act of 1978. Pope Branch, an intermittent stream, is
located approximately 500 feet to the north and 1,000 feet west of the site. Wetlands
are located approximately 1/4 mile southwest of the site.
Site Responsibility: This site is being addressed through
Federal and State actions.
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date: 09/01/83
Final Date: 09/01/84
Threats and Contaminants
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Groundwater is contaminated with volatile organic compounds (VOCs),
semi-volatiles, heavy metals, and pesticides. The surface at two areas on
the site has elevated levels of gamma radioactivity (from thorium-232,
radium-226, and uranium-238). Off-site sediments contain lead. Surface
and subsurface soils are contaminated with VOCs, semi-volatiles,
polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and the pesticide DDT; metals are also
present. Surface and subsurface sludge wastes contain a range of
organic compounds, including VOCs, acids, semi-volatiles, DDT, PCBs,
and metals. Phenol and lead have been detected in off-site surface
water. A chain-link fence, installed in 1986, may restrict access to the site
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Threats and Contaminants Continued
somewhat, but there is evidence that children and adults use the property
for recreation. The geology of the site makes it easy for the contaminants
in the soil to seep down into the groundwater. Therefore, people who
drink or touch contaminated groundwater from private wells may be at
risk. In addition, touching or accidentally ingesting the contaminated
sludge, soil, surface water, or sediments may pose a health hazard.
Pollutants migrating from the site may be harmful to wildlife inhabiting the
Pinelands National Reserve.
Cleanup Approach
The site is being addressed in a single long-term remedial phrase directed at cleanup of
the entire site.
Response Action Status
Entire Site: The State concluded a study of soil and groundwater pollution
at the site in 1989. The EPA is in the process of finalizing the outline of
the cleanup remedy. The preferred alternative for the cleanup involves
excavating all contaminated surface materials and disposing of them at an approved off-
site facility and installing a groundwater recovery system consisting of air stripping,
metals removal, biological treatment, and advanced oxidation or carbon adsorption.
The final decision on the cleanup remedy is expected to be announced in 1990.
Environmental Progress
After placing the site on the NPL, the EPA performed a preliminary evaluation and
determined that the Woodland Route 72 Dump site does not pose an imminent threat
to the surrounding environment while investigations leading to the selection of final site
remedies are taking place.
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T.,.., his glossary defines the italicized terms used in the
- site fact sheets for the State of New Jersey. The terms
, ,,, and abbreviations contained in this glossary are often
defined in the context of hazardous waste management as
described in the site fact sheets, and apply specifically to work
performed under the Superfund program. Thus, these terms
may have other meanings when used in a different context.
Acids: Substances, characterized by low pH (less than
7.0) that are used in chemical manufacturing. Acids in
high concentration can be very corrosive and react with
many inorganic and organic substances. These reactions
may possibly create toxic compounds or release heavy
metal contaminants that remain in the environment long
after the acid is neutralized.
Administrative Order On Consent: A legal and enforceable agreement between EPA
and the parties potentially responsible for site contamination. Under the terms of the
Order, the potentially responsible parties agree to perform or pay for site studies or
cleanups. It also describes the oversight rules, responsibilities and enforcement options
that the government may exercise in the event of non-compliance by potentially respon-
sible parties. This Order is signed by PRPs and the government; it does not require
approval by a judge.
Administrative Order [Unilateral]: A legally binding document issued by EPA direct-
ing the parties potentially responsible to perform site cleanups or studies (generally,
EPA does not issue unilateral orders for site studies).
Aeration: A process that promotes breakdown of contaminants in soil or water by
exposing them to air.
Air Stripping: A process whereby volatile organic chemicals (VOCs) are removed from
contaminated material by forcing a stream of air through it in a pressurized vessel. The
contaminants are evaporated into the air stream. The air may be further treated before
it is released into the atmosphere.
Alluvial: An area of sand, clay, or other similar material that has been gradually depos-
ited by moving water, such as along a river bed or the shore of a lake.
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GLOSSARY
Ambient Air: Any unconfined part of the atmosphere. Refers to the air that may be
inhaled by workers or residents in the vicinity of contaminated air sources.
Aquifer: An underground layer of rock, sand, or gravel capable of storing water within
cracks and pore spaces, or between grains. When water contained within an aquifer is
of sufficient quantity and quality, it can be tapped and used for drinking or other pur-
poses. The water contained in the aquifer is called groundwater.
Arroyo: A dry gully; a rivulet or streambed.
Artesian (Well): A well made by drilling into the earth until water is reached which,
from internal pressure, flows up like a fountain.
Backfill: To refill an excavated area with removed earth; or the material itself that is
used to refill an excavated area.
Bases: Substances characterized by high pH (greater than 7.0), which tend to be corro-
sive in chemical reactions. When bases are mixed with acids, they neutralize each other,
forming salts.
Berm: A ledge, wall, or a mound of earth used to prevent the migration of contami-
nants.
Bioaccumulate: The process by which some contaminants or toxic chemicals gradually
collect and increase in concentration in living tissue, such as in plants, fish, or people as
they breathe contaminated air, drink contaminated water, or eat contaminated food.
Bioremediation: A cleanup process using naturally occurring or specially cultivated
microorganisms to digest contaminants naturally and break them down into nonhaz-
ardous components.
Borehole: A hole drilled into the ground used to sample soil and groundwater.
Borrow Pit: An excavated area where soil, sand, or gravel has been dug up for use
elsewhere.
Cap: A layer of material, such as clay or a synthetic material, used to prevent rainwater
from penetrating and spreading contaminated materials. The surface of the cap is
generally mounded or sloped so water will drain off.
Carbon Adsorption: A treatment system in which contaminants are removed from
groundwater and surface water by forcing water through tanks containing activated
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carbon, a specially treated material that attracts and holds or retains contaminants.
Carbon Disulfide: A degreasing agent formerly used extensively for parts washing.
This compound has both inorganic and organic properties, which increase cleaning
efficiency. However, these properties also cause chemical reactions that increase its
hazard to human health and the environment.
Carbon Treatment: [see Carbon Adsorption].
Cell: In solid waste disposal, one of a series of holes in a landfill where waste is
dumped, compacted, and covered with layers of dirt.
Chromated Copper Arsenate: An insecticide/herbicide formed from salts of three toxic
metals: copper, chromium, and arsenic. This salt is used extensively as a wood pre-
servative in pressure-treating operations. It is highly toxic and water soluble, making it
a relatively mobile contaminant in the environment.
Closure: The process by which a landfill stops accepting wastes and is shut down
under Federal guidelines that ensure the public and the environment is protected.
Confluence: The place where two bodies of water, such as streams, come together.
Consent Decree: A legal document, approved and issued by a judge, formalizing an
agreement between EPA and the parties potentially responsible for site contamination.
The decree describes cleanup actions that the potentially responsible parties are re-
quired to perform and/or the costs incurred by the government that the parties will
reimburse, as well as the roles, responsibilities, and enforcement options that the gov-
ernment may exercise in the event of non-compliance by potentially responsible parties.
If a settlement between EPA and a potentially responsible party includes cleanup ac-
tions, it must be in the form of a consent decree. A consent decree is subject to a public
comment period.
Consent Order: [see Administrative Order on Consent].
Containment: The process of enclosing or containing hazardous substances in a struc-
ture, typically in ponds and lagoons, to prevent the migration of contaminants into the
environment.
Cooperative Agreement: A contract between EPA and the states wherein a State agrees
to manage or monitor certain site cleanup responsibilities and other activities on a cost-
sharing basis.
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GtOSSAR*
Creosotes: Chemicals used in wood preserving operations and produced by distillation
of tar, including polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and polynuclear aromatic hydrocar-
bons [see PAHs and PNAs]. Contaminating sediments, soils, and surface water, creo-
sotes may cause skin ulcerations and cancer with prolonged exposure.
Culvert: A pipe under a road, railroad track, path, or through an embankment used for
drainage.
De minimis: This legal phrase pertains to settlements with parties who contributed
small amounts of hazardous waste at a site. This process allows EPA to settle with
small, or de minimis contributors, as a single group rather than as individuals, saving
time, money, and effort.
Decommission: To revoke a license to operate and take out of service.
Degrease: To remove grease from wastes, soils, or chemicals, usually using solvents.
Dewater: To remove water from wastes, soils, or chemicals.
Downgradient: A downward hydrologic slope that causes groundwater to move
toward lower elevations. Therefore, wells downgradient of a contaminated groundwater
source are prone to receiving pollutants.
Downslope: [see Downgradient].
Effluent: Wastewater, treated or untreated, that flows out of a treatment plant, sewer,
or industrial outfall. Generally refers to wastes discharged into surface waters.
Emulsif iers: Substances that helps in mixing materials that don't normally mix; e.g., oil
and water.
Estuary (estuarine): Areas where fresh water from rivers and salt water from nearshore
ocean waters are mixed. These areas may include bays, mouths of rivers, salt marshes,
and lagoons. These water ecosystems shelter and feed marine life, birds, and wildlife.
Fly ash: Non-combustible residue that results from the combustion of flue gases. It can
include nitrogen oxides, carbon oxides, water vapor, sulfur oxides, as well as many
other chemical pollutants.
French Drain System: A crushed rock drain system constructed of perforated pipes,
which is used to drain and disperse wastewater.
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Gasification (coal): The conversion of soft coal into gas for use as a fuel.
Generator: A facility that emits pollutants into the air or releases hazardous wastes into
water or soil.
Good Faith Offer: A voluntary offer, generally in response to a Special Notice letter,
made by a potentially responsible party that consists of a written proposal demonstrat-
ing a potentially responsible party's qualifications and willingness to perform a site
study or cleanup.
Halogens: Reactive non-metals, such as chlorine and bromine. Halogens are very good
oxidizing agents and, therefore, have many industrial uses. They are rarely found by
themselves; however, many chemicals such as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), some
volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and dioxin are reactive because of the presence of
halogens.
Hot Spot: An area or vicinity of a site containing exceptionally high levels of contami-
nation.
Hydrogeology: The geology of groundwater, with particular emphasis on the chemis-
try and movement of water.
Impoundment: A body of water or sludge confined by a dam, dike, floodgate, or other
barrier.
Influent: Water, wastewater, or other liquid flowing into a reservoir, basin, or treat-
ment plant.
Installation Restoration Program: The specially funded program established in 1978
under which the Department of Defense has been identifying and evaluating its hazard-
ous waste sites and controlling the migration of hazardous contaminants from those
sites... ;
Intake: The source where a water supply is drawn from, such as from a river or water-
bed.
Interagency Agreement: A written agreement between EPA and a Federal agency that
has the lead for site cleanup activities (e.g. the Department of Defense), that sets forth
the roles and responsibilities of the agencies for performing and overseeing the activi-
ties. States are often parties to interagency agreements.
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GLOSSARY
Lagoon: A shallow pond where sunlight, bacterial action, and oxygen work to purify
wastewater. Lagoons are typically used for the storage of wastewaters, sludges, liquid
wastes, or spent nuclear fuel.
Landfann: To apply waste to land and/or incorporate waste into the surface soil, such
as fertilizer or soil conditioner. This practice is commonly used for disposal of com-
posted wastes.
Landfill: A disposal facility where waste is placed in or on land.
Leachate [n]: The liquid that trickles through or drains from waste, carrying soluble
components from the waste. Leach, Leaching [v.t.]: The process by which soluble
chemical components are dissolved and carried through soil by water or some other
percolating liquid.
Long-term Remedial Phase: Distinct, often incremental, steps that are taken to solve
site pollution problems. Depending on the complexity, site cleanup activities can be
separated into a number of these phases.
Migration: The movement of oil, gas, contaminants, water, or other liquids through
porous and permeable rock.
Mine (or Mill) Tailings: A fine, sandy residue left from ore milling operations. Tail-
ings often contain high concentrations of lead and arsenic or other heavy metals.:
Mitigation: Actions taken to improve site conditions by limiting/reducing, or control-
ling toxicity and contamination sources.
Neutrals: Organic compounds that have a relatively neutral pH, complex structure
and, due to their organic bases, are easily absorbed into the environment. Naphthalene,
pyrene, and trichlorobenzene are examples of neutrals.
Nitroaromatics: Common component of explosive materials, which will explode if
activated by very high temperatures or pressures; 2,4,6-Trinitrotoluene (TNT) is a ni-
troaromatic.
Notice Letter: A General Notice Letter notifies the parties potentially responsible for
site contamination of their possible liability. A Special Notice Letter begins a 60-day
formal period of negotiation during which EPA is not allowed to start work at a site or
initiate enforcement actions against potentially responsible parties, although EPA may
undertake certain investigatory and planning activities. The 60-day period may be
extended if EPA receives a good faith offer [see Good Faith Offer] within that period.
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Outfall: The place where wastewater is discharged into receiving waters.
Overpacking: Process used for isolating large volumes of waste by jacketing or encap-
sulating waste to prevent further spread or leakage of contaminating materials. Leak-
ing drums may be contained within oversized barrels as an interim measure prior to
removal and final disposal.
Pentachlorophenol (PCP): A synthetic, modified petrochemical that is used as a wood
preservative because of its toxicity to termites and fungi. It is a common component of
creosotes and can cause cancer.
Perched (groundwater): Groundwater separated from another underlying body of
groundwater by a confining layer, often clay or rock.
Percolation: The downward flow or filtering of water or other liquids through subsur-
face rock or soil layers, usually continuing downward to groundwater.
Petrochemicals: Chemical substances produced from petroleum in refinery operations
and as fuel oil residues. These include fluoranthene, chrysene, mineral spirits, and
refined oils. Petrochemicals are the bases from which volatile organic compounds
(VOCs), plastics, and many pesticides are made. These chemical substances are often
toxic to humans and the environment.
Phenols: Organic compounds that are used in plastics manufacturing and are by-
products of petroleum refining, tanning, textile, dye, and resin manufacturing. Phenols
are highly poisonous and can make water taste and smell bad.
Plume: A body of contaminated groundwater flowing from a specific source. The
movement of the groundwater is influenced by such factors as local groundwater flow
patterns, the character of the aquifer in which groundwater is contained, and the den-
sity of contaminants.
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons or Polyaromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs): PAHs,
such as pyrene, are a group of highly reactive organic compounds found in motor oil.
They are a common component of creosotes and can cause cancer.
Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs): A group of toxic chemicals used for a variety of
purposes including electrical applications, carbonless copy paper, adhesives, hydraulic
fluids, microscope emersion oils, and caulking compounds. PCBs are also produced in
certain combustion processes. PCBs are extremely persistent in the environment be-
cause they are very stable, non-reactive, and highly heat resistant. Burning them pro-
duces even more toxins. Chronic exposure to PCBs is believed to cause liver damage. It
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is also known to bioaccumulate in fatty tissues. PCB use and sale was banned in 1979
with the passage of the Toxic Substances Control Act.
Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PNAs): PNAs, such as naphthalene, and biphen-
yls, are a group of highly reactive organic compounds that are a common component of
creosotes, which can be carcinogenic.
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC): A plastic made from the gaseous substance vinyl chloride.
PVC is used to make pipes, records, raincoats, and floor tiles. Health risks from high
concentrations of vinyl chloride include liver cancer and lung cancer, as well as cancer
of the lymphatic and nervous systems.
Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs):. Parties, including owners, who may have
contributed to the contamination at a Superfund site and may be liable for costs of
response actions. Parties are considered PRPs until they admit liability or a court makes
a determination of liability. This means that PRPs may sign a consent decree or admin-
istrative order on consent [see Administrative Order on Consent] to participate in site
cleanup activity without admitting liability. , .v
Radionuclides: Elements, including radium, and uranium-235 and -238, which break
down and produce radioactive substances due to their unstable atomic structure. Some
are man-made and others are naturally occurring in the environment. Radon, which is
the gaseous form of radium, decays to form alpha particle radiation, which can be easily
blocked by skin. However, it can be inhaled, which allows alpha particles to affect
unprotected tissues directly and thus cause cancer. Uranium, when split during fission
in a nuclear reactor, forms more radionuclides which, when ingested, can also cause
cancer. Radiation also occurs naturally through the breakdown of granite stones.
Remedial: A course of study combined with actions to correct site contamination
problems through identifying the nature and extent of cleanup strategies under the
Superfund program.
Retention Pond: A small body of liquid used for disposing wastes and to contain
overflow from production facilities. Sometimes retention ponds are used to expand the
capacity of such structures as lagoons to store waste.
Runoff: The discharge of water over land into surface water. It can carry pollutants
from the air and land into receiving waters.
Sediment: The layer of soil, sand and minerals at the bottom of surface waters, such as
streams, lakes, and rivers that absorb contaminants.
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Seeps: Specific points where releases of liquid (usually leachate) form from waste
disposal areas, particularly along the lower edges of landfills.
Seepage Pits: A hole, shaft, or cavity in the ground used for storage of liquids, usually
in the form of leachate, from waste disposal areas. The liquid gradually leaves the pit
by moving through the surrounding soil.
Septage: Residue remaining in a septic tank after the treatment process.
Sinkhole: A hollow depression in the land surface in which drainage collects; associ-
ated with underground caves and passages that facilitate the movement of liquids.
Sludge: Semi-solid residues from industrial or water treatment processes that may be
contaminated with hazardous materials.
Slurry Wall: Barriers used to contain the flow of contaminated groundwater or subsur-
face liquids. Slurry walls are constructed by digging a trench around a contaminated
area and filling the trench with an impermeable material that prevents water from
passing through it. The groundwater or contaminated liquids trapped within the area
surrounded by the slurry wall can be extracted and treated.
Stabilization: The process of changing an active substance into inert, harmless mate-
rial, or physical activities at a site that act to limit the further spread of contamination
without actual reduction of toxicity.
Stillbottom: Residues left over from the process of recovering spent solvents.
Stripping: A process used to remove volatile contaminants from a substance [see Air
Stripping]. .
Sumps: A pit or tank that catches liquid runoff for drainage or disposal.
Surge Tanks: A holding structure used to absorb irregularities in flow of liquids, in-
cluding liquid waste materials.
Trichloroethylene (TCE): A stable, colorless liquid with a low boiling point. TCE has
many industrial applications, including use as a solvent and as a metal degreasing
agent. TCE may be toxic to people when inhaled, ingested, or through skin contact and
can damage vital organs, especially the liver [see also Volatile Organic Compounds].
Unilateral [Administrative] Order: [see Administrative Order on Consent].
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GLOSSARY
Upgradient: An upward slope; demarks areas that are higher than contaminated areas
and, therefore, are not prone to contamination by the movement of polluted groundwa-
ter.
Upslope: Upstream; often used relative to groundwater [see Upgradient].
Vegetated Soil Cap: A cap constructed with graded soils and seed for vegetative
growth to prevent erosion [see Cap].
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs): VOCs are made as secondary petrochemicals.
They include light alcohols, acetone, trichloroethylene, perchloroethylene, dichloroeth-
ylene, benzene, vinyl chloride, toluene, and methylene chloride. These potentially toxic
chemicals are used as solvents, degreasers, paints, thinners, and fuels. Because of their
volatile nature, they readily evaporate into the air, increasing the potential exposure to
humans. Due to their low water solubility, environmental persistence, and widespread
industrial use, they are commonly found in soil and groundwater.
Watershed: The land area that drains into a stream or other water body.
Wetland: An area that is regularly saturated by surface or groundwater and, under
normal circumstances, capable of supporting vegetation typically adapted for life in
saturated soil conditions. Wetlands are critical to sustaining many species of fish and
wildlife. Wetlands generally include swamps, marshes, and bogs. Wetlands may be
either coastal or inland. Coastal wetlands have salt or brackish (a mixture of salt and
fresh) water, and most have tides, while inland wetlands are non-tidal and freshwater.
Coastal wetlands are an integral component of estuaries.
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