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COMPENDIUM OF COST OF REMEDIAL TECHNOLOGIES
AT HAZARDOUS WASTE SITES
DRAFT
FEBRUARY 1984
A Report to the Office of Emergency and Remedial Response
U.S. Environ mental Protection Agency
Project Officer:
Mr. Bruce Clemens
WH-586
401 M Street, S.W.
Washington, O.C. 20460
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DISCLAIMER
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This report has been reviewed by the Office of Emergency and Remedial
Response, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and approved for publication.
Approval does not signify that the contents necessarily reflect the views and policies of
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, nor does mention of trade names or
com mereial products constitute endorsement orrecom mendation for use.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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The Environmental Law Institute (ELI) prepared this report under a subcontract
with JRB Associates of McLean, Virginia for the US EPA*s Office of Research and
Development, Municipal Environmental Research Laboratory, Solid and Hazardous Waste
Research Division and the Office of Emergency and Remedial Response. This report was
prepared under the direction of Dr. Edward C. Yang, Director of ELPs Resources
Program, by James D. Werner, Environmental Scientist for the ELI Resources Program.
Mrs. Nuran Giampaolo of ELI and Ms. Diane Simmons of JRB Associates provided the
administrative support for the project.
The project team greatly appreciates the overall guidance of the JRB project
manager, S. Robert Cochran, and the EPA Task Managers, Bruce Clemens and Douglas
A m mon, for their assistance and support.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1*0 INTRODUCTION 1
2JO Surface Water Controls
. 2.1 Surface Sealing •«..* 7
2,2 Grading 17
2.3 Drainage Ditches 21
( 2.4 Revegetation .............25
3JO Groundwater and Leachate Controls
3.1 Slurry Wan. 31
3.2 Grout Curtain (Aspemix) 42
3.3 Sheet Piling 50
3.4 Grout Bottom Sealing 54
r 3.5 Permeable Treatment Beds 57
3.6 WeH Point System 61
t 3.7 Deep Well System 64
3.8 Extraction/Injection Well System .: 68
f ~ 3.9 Extraction Wens/Seepage Basins 74
' 3.10 Subsurface Drain 76
4dO Aqueous and Solids Treatment
4.1 Activated Sludge 86
4.2 .Anaerobic, Aerobic & Facultative Lagoons 91
4.3 Rotating Biological Contactors 97
4.4 Air Stripping' 101
4.5 Carbon Treatment 107
i ' 4.6 OiVWater Separator ll4
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Table of Contents (continued)
j SbO Gas Migration Control
5.1 Pipe Vents 120
5.2 Trench Vents 123
5.3 Gas Barriers 127
5.4 Carbon Adsorbtion 131
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ao Material Removal
[ 6.1 Excavation/Removal, Transportation
and Disposal ••••.....••««•••••••••«••••.•«••.«••«.• 137
6^ Hydraulic Dredging 160
6L3 Mechanical Dredging 165
6.4 Drum Handling 169
7.0 Water ft Sewer Line Rehabffltatioa
7.1 Sewer Line Replacement 175
7.2 Sewer Line Repair 178
1 7.3 Water Line Repair 182
7.4 Water Main Repair 1 185
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&0 ATtematiye Water Supplies
8.1 New Water Supply Wells 188
8.2 Water Distribution System 191
00 REFERENCES 194
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LOST OF TABLES
Table* Title ' Page
1. Levels of Personal Protection 5
2. Average Percent Increase for Total Costs
at four Degrees - of - Hazard Levels 6
3. Surface Seal Expenditures .- 10
4. Surface Seal Cost Estimates 13
5. Surface Seal Costs: Material Variations 16
6. Grading Cost Estimates 20
7. Diversion Ditch Cost Estimates .......23
8. Revegetatlon Cost Estimates 27
9. Slurry WaH Expenditures .34
10. Slurry Wall Cost Estimates 37
11. Slurry Wall Costs: Depth Effects 40
12. Grout Curtain Expenditures 45
13. Grout Curtain Cost Estimates 46
14. Sheet Piling Cost Estimates 53
15. Grout Bottom Sealing Estimates 56
16. Permeable Treatment Bed Cost Estimates 60
17. Well Point System Estimates ...I..... 63
18. Component Cost of Deep WeH Estimates 66
19. Deep Well Cost Estimates 67
20. Extraction/Injection Well Cost Estimates ......69
21. Extraction Wells/Seepage Basin Expenditures 73
22. Extraction Wells/Seepage Basin Cost Estimates 75
23. • Subsurface Drain Expenditures 79
24. Subsurface Drain Cost Estimates 33
25. Activated Sludge Expenditures 39
26. Activated Sludge Cost Estimates 90
27. Anaerobic, Aerobic and Facultative Lagoons
Cost Estimates .....94
28. Rotating Biological Contactor Cost Estimates 99
29. Air Stripping Expenditures 104
30. Air Stripping Cost Estimates 105
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31. Carbon Treatment Expenditures 109
32. Carbon Treatment Cost Estimates. Ill
33. OH/Water Seperator Capital Expenditures 116
34. CH/ Water Seperator Expenditures 117
35. Oil/Water Seperator Cost Estimates 120
, 36. Pipe Vent Cost Estimates 122
37. Trench Vent Cost Estimates 125
f 38. Gas Barriers Cost Estimates 130
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39. Gas Treatment Expenditures 133
40. Gas Treatment Cost Estimates ., 134
41. Excavation Expenditures 141
42. PCB Excavation Expenditures 146
43. Transportation Expenditures 150
44. Excavation Cost Estimates 153
45. Estimates from Engineering
Construction Manuals 155
L- 46. Transportation Cost Estimates 156
* 47. Average Transportation Costs
by Type of Transporter 157
i 48. Averages of Hazardous Waste Management
Quoted Prices for AIL Firms in 1980
and for Nine Major Firm sin 1981 159
' 49. Additional Related Cost Items
Estimated for Hydraulic Dredging 162
i 50. Hydraulic Dredging Cost Estimates 163
51. Additional Costs to Basic
Mechanical Dredging 167
52. Mechanical Dredging Cost Estimates 168
53. Drum Handling Expenditures 173
V 54. Sewer Line Replacement Cost Estimates 177
55. Sewer Line Repair Expenditures " „ 180
| 56. Sewer Line Repair Cost Estimates 181
57. Water Line Repair Cost Estimates 184
58. Water Line Replacement Cost EstimaTes 187
59. New WeH Cost Estimates 190
60. Water Distribution Cost Estimates 193
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SECTION 1
U) INTRODUCTION
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( Response cost Information is critical to several aspects of implementation of the
.- Comprehensive Environ mental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980
1 (CERCLA), known as Superfund. These aspects include:
' o Selecting cost-effective response alternatives
o Documenting reasonable costs for cost recovery
o Budgeting for fund balancing
V The purpose of this Cost Compendium is to sum raarize existing cost information for
these uses. Actual expenditures and. estimated costs are both given to assemble data
from all available sources into this one data base. The im mediate use of this centralized
source of cost information is to provide consistency in various site-specific costing tasks
such as: remedial alternative costing called for in the Feasibility Study Guidance
Document (FSGD), and budgeting for immediate and planned removals. This compendium
should be viewed as the first installment of an ongoing data base, which wfll be updated
periodically as more cost information becomes available from completed Superfund
responses. Cost data in this compendium are organized according to related
technologies, such as "Ground Water Controls" (see Table of Contents). The cost given
are for technologies that have been most com monlv used at uncontrolled hazardous waste
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sites, although some rarely used technologies are given because estimates are frequently
given. Com m'only used technologies may have been excluded because of the paucity of
data. Typically, however, the number of estimates and the depth of background
information are often proportional to the frequency of use of the technology. In addition
to the organization of cost data according to technologies, several other features at this
cost compendium, which merit highlighting are sum marized below.
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ACTUAL EXPENDITURES VERSUS ESTIMATES
Most available cost Information is from engineering esti.rr.a-2s. Few such
< estimates have been field tested, however. Preliminary comparison of these estimates
with actual expenditures has shown significant differences in many cases (ELI/JRB,
< 1983). Since merging these two types of data would be misleading to the reader, this
1 compendium separates, ex ante, engineering estimates from actually observed
expenditures. Although actual expenditure data, which has been "ground truthed", are
generally more reliable than estimated cost data estimates are useful because they
broaden the range of site characteristics and technical circumstances for which costs are
I available. The factors that were included in deriving the cost estimates may reflect a
situation that more closely parallels the Intended use of the cost data than any of the
situations for which actual expenditure data are available.
L3 FOCUS ON UNIT COST
Data are given in a unit cost form, in terms of dollars per unit operation, such as
. cost per square foot of slurry wall, or cost per gallon of treated water. Since the units
used are important, consideration was given to the selection to ensure that they were
useful and/or standardized throughout the industry. English measure only are used for
T simplicity. These unit costs typically include aH related, costs such as material, labor,
and equipment and other capital costs. Operation and labor costs are given when they
i- are applicable and available.
INCLUSION OF SUM MART AND RAW DATA
This compendium organizes cost data Into two levels: (1) sum mazy data, and (2)
raw data. On the first level, sum mary data such as range, and when possible, mean and
standard error are given. This is simply a sum mation of the raw data and should be used
only for very general cost screening and budgeting. The wide ranges of these data
sum maries, and the lack of background explanation on tills level render it unsuitable for
more specific costing purposes. Such specific cost estimation should use raw data, on the
I second level, which provides more detail on the data compilation. This detail can be used
for matching to the circumstances at the site for which it is to be used. The user should
' "• compare the site circumstances to the factors given in the raw data to estimate the
effect of these factors on the estimated cost.
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U5 FACTORS FOUND TO AFFECT COSTS
1 A fundamental concept of estimating technology costs is that a variety of factors
influence these costs. This compendium rtlsqgsses these factors for each technology.
I This brief discussion of the effects of these factors reflects the descriptive detail given
for each data source in the tatite of raw data. For actual expenditure data, the essential
site characteristics are typically described. For estimated costs, these site
characteristics are drawn from a hypothetical site scenario that is usually established for
the purpose of making necessary assumptions for estimating costs. The level of detail
available for actual site characteristics and hypothetical site scenarios varied widely.
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Since the source data, on which this compendium is based, originated in different
years between 1975 and 1982, all costs were indexed to constant 1982 dollars using the
Engineering News Record construction cost index. This index relects the weighted cost
trend of common labor (74%), structural steel (15%), lumber (9%), and portland cement
(2%). Data from 1983 documents were not deflated to 1982 dollars for two reasons.
f First, most of the actual costs for 1983 were actually incurred in 1982 or estimated for
1982 dollars. Second, the change in the EN R index between 1982 and 1983, is expected
to be very smalL
L.7 COST OF HEALTH AND SAFETY PROTECTION
One of the key factors affecting the costs of responses at uncontrolled sites is the
level of protection for health and safety of on-site workers. The level of hazard
determines the type of protective measures the workers must take, which ultimately
affects the cost of the response. Many of the data sources used in this compendium,
however, did not explicity note health and safety concerns. For actual expenditures, the
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| however, the available information on the response action did not fully describe the
protective measures. This defect may be corrected by further research. For estimates,
I health and safety assumptions are usually less clear than expenditures. In only one case
did the estimator explicitly consider the cost effect of various protective measures.
t- SCS Engineers recently completed a study on the cost of health and 'safety
protection, for the U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development. For studv, six
cleanup firms ^ere asked to bid on six hypothetical uncontrolled site scenarios with .five
levels of personal protection (see Table l\ The key results are presented in Table 2, and
more details are given in the SCS report. In using Table 2, several items should be kept
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] seriously the bidders took the hypothetical scenarios and whether che bidders were
neutral in providing the estimates (Le., free from motives that may misrepresent the
I costs). And finally, the technologies in Table 2 do not always match the ones given in
this compendium.
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LEVELS OP PERSONAL PROTECTION
1. Level A - requires full encapsulation and protection
from any body contact or exposure to materials (Le.,
toxic by Inhalation and skin absorption).
2* Level B - requires self-contained breathing apparatus
(SCBA), and cutaneous or percutaneous exposure to
unprotected areas of the body (Le., below harmful
concentration).
3. Level C - hazardous constituents known; protection
required for low level concentrations In air; exposure of
unprotected body areas (Le., head, face, and neck) is not
harmfuDL
4. Level D - no Identified hazard present, but conditions
are monitored and minimal safety equipment is
available.
5. No hazard protection - standard base construction costs.
Source: "Interim Standard Operating Safety Guides,"
EPA, 1982.
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TABLE 2.
AVERAGE PERCENT INCREASE FOR TOTAL COSTS A7
POUR DEGREE-OF-HAZARD LEVELS*
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Surface Kiter Controls:
1. Surface Sealing - Sythetic Heabrene
2. Surface Seal ing . Clay
3. Surface Sealing « Aspna It
4. Surface Sealing . Hy Ash
$. Hevegetation
(. Contour Grading
7. Surface Hater Diversion Structures
1. Basins and Ponds
*. Dikes and ler*s
Cround Kiter Controls t
1. Hell Point Systct)
I. Deep Hell System
3. Drain Systen
4. Injection Systea
S. lent on Ue Slurry Trench
I. trout Curtain
7. Sheet Piling Cutoff
1. Crout 8ottOB Sealing
Cas (deration Controls:
1. Passive Trench Vents
2. Passive Trench larrters
3. Active Cas Extraction Systems
Haste Controls:
1 Chentcal risitlon (Solidification)
2 Chr*1ei1 Injection
3 Cicavatlon of Hastcsftontonlnatetf Soil
4 Irachate ftectrculatlon
S Treatwnt of Contaminated Hater
t Prun Processing
7 lulk Tank Processing
8 Transformer Processing • •
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1141
109S
1171
122S
13SS
12SS
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1287
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3071
1191
2011
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119S
11 91
1331
1441
1381
1731
1171
1381
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1291
3371
1211
2281
2481
2931
level 8
1221
1241
1261
1401
1511
1451
176S
1211
1431
1321
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1331
3971
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1461
1541
1501
1861
1281
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Tnis unit operation was deemed appropriate for performance
cnly at Level C. Costs at Levels D, B, and A were not provided.
Source: "Worker Health and Safety Considerations: Cost of
Remedial Actions at Uncontrolled Hazardous Waste Sites",
Draft Final Report, 1983. SCS Engineers for US EPA,
Covington, ICY
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Surface Sealing
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2JO SURFACE WATER CONTROLS
2.1 SURFACE SEALING
{ 2.1.1 Definition
Surface sealing (capping) involves covering a site with any of a variety of materials,
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infiltration, control erosion, and/or mitigate volatilization from contaminated waste.
2.U2 Units of Measurement
Cost per unit surface area is used, generally, because area best expresses the functional
attribute of a cap. Cost per square yard is used specifically because it is readily
converted to acres (X 4,840), sq.ft. (S/9) and cubic yard volume (X depth in yards).
2.L3 Sum mazy Statistics
2.1*3.1 Expenditures
The actual costs of surface seals ranged from:
$0.92/yd.2 - 4" thick, loam
to
$ 15.84/yd.2 - 6" thick, clay
The surface seals for which actual costs are given reflect site specific characteristics,
such as design parameters and local material avaflahflity. The highest cost seal involved
an engineered cap with careful quality control for clav/water content. The lowest cost
cap was constructed with on-sLte clay that required only hauling and compacting
expenditures.
Operation and maintenance costs involved ground water monitoring, inspection
and, possibly, repair costs. These costs were either accounted for separately or had not
yet been encountered in these new caps.
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Surface Sealing
2.1.3.2 Estimates
The eight cost estimates for surface seals ranged from:
$1.32/yd.2 - geotextfle, level B protection
to
$16.88/yd.2- 'sand/hypalon/loam
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were generally not Included in the estimates. However, the following in 0& M costs were
Included in the Radian estimate:
Item Cost
Annual Inspection $500/year
Mowing/Revegetation $600/year/acre
( Erosion control and drainage
] maintenance ' S200/year/acre
Repairs resulting from shrink
1 swell or freeze/thaw forces $200 costs/year
construction
The extremes of the range of estimated costs are represented by a very simple
temporary cap at the low end and a more complex, three element cap, intended to be
« permanent, at the highest cost end.
I 2.1v4 Factors Found to Affect Costs
i 2.1.4.1 Expenditures
Generally, the following salient factors affected the surface seal costs:
f o Cap material:
bentonite/clay
asphalt
concrete
synthetic membrane
loam
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top gravel
gravel bed
curbs
membrane anchor son
o Dimensional variations:
thickness
area covered
The factors affecting the actual costs of surface seals, as outlined above and given in
Table 3 are generally divided into "Material variations" and "Dimensional variations".
They are presented here only to provide a rough background explanation of the costs for
] general comparison purposes, and not to specifically delineate the proportional effect of
particular cost components. It is not possible to determine from the data if there was a
< significant general cost difference between clay and asphalt caps. Although the costs at
the California site suggest no significant cost difference, other sites had significant cost
differences. These differences, however, may have been due to anomolous local material
i availability or other factors. The number of observations were inadequate to make any
clear conclusions. Variations in the costs for related materials may have affected the
] r total costs of the various caps. The cost of the bentonite-soil cap at the California site
included the cost of the 6-inch (0.15 m) cover of 3/4-4nch (1.9 cm) gravel to prevent
erosion of the cap. The cost of the curbs for run-off control at the California site was
not included in the total reported cap cost, but curb installation may have caused a cap
cost increase not incurred In the other sites lacking this feature, due to delays for sealing
these seams.' The use of a synthetic membrane required less heavy construction
I equipment for deployment, although soil anchors were used. The cap for the New
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in snfl stabilization.
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Finally, the cap dimensions—thickness and area covered—appeared to affect cap unit
costs. Increased cap thickness and area generally added to cap costs by increasing the
volume of cap material required and the amount of grading. An exact generalized
function for this relationship cannot be determined from the available data. The unit cap
cost, however, is also affected by economies of scale.
2.1.4.2 Estimates
Generally, the following factors affected the estimates:
o Component material type:
clay
soil
synthetic liner
o Number of components:
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o Dimensional variations:
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area covered
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actual cost; however, salient information usually was available. Scenarios from generic
engineering-construction cost manual estimates (JRB, SCS, Radian) and feasibility
studies were unable to predict unexpected changes occurring during the response.
As in the actual costs, components affecting the costs were generally qualitative and
quantitative - "Component material costs" and "Dimensional variation," respectively.
U Four types of materials were assumed in the various estimates: clay, soil, synthetic liner
and sand. The more significant consideration, however, was the number of components
assumed for the estimates. Typically, additional component costs in composites were
assumed to be additive. Again, the dimensional variations affected both the volume of
surface material required and the economies of scale. Increased cap thickness requires
more volume per area. By using mobilized grading and compacting equipment at a
relatively small additional marginal cost, caps with a larger area had the advantage of
greater economies of scale.
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1 The Radian estimates given Table 5 are based on using the following list of cost
components to construct a surface seal, the same specifications were established in the
JRB-RAM scenario.
TABLES. SURFACE SEAL COSTS: MATERIAL VARIATIONS
Cost
$15/yd.3
Direct Capital Cost Kerns:
Topsail (sandy loam), hauling, spreading,
and grading (within 20 miles)
Clay hauling, spreading, and compaction
Sand hauling, spreading, and compaction
Portland concrete (4 - 6" layer), mixed,
spread, compacted on-site
Bituminous concrete (4-6" layer),
including base layer
Lime or cement, mixed into 5" cover soil
Bentonite, material only; 2" layer, spread
and compacted
Sprayed asphalt membrane (1/4" layer and
son cover), installed
PVC membrane (20 mil), installed
Chlorinated PE membrane (20-30 mil), installed
Elasticized polyolefin membrane, installed
Hypalon membrane, (30 mil), installed
Neoprene membrane, installed
Ethylene propylene rubber membrane, installed
Butyl .rubber membrane, installed
Teflon-coated fiberglass CTFS) membrane
(10 mil), installed
Fly ash and/or sludge, spreading, grading,
and rolling
$10/yd.3
$18/yd.3
($9-12,000/acre)
$9 - 15/yd.2
$4.50- 7.25/yd.2
$2.15-3.00/yd.2
$1.90 yd.2
$2.00 - 3.40/yd.2
$1.75 - 2.70/yd.2
$3.25-4.30/yd.2
$3.10-4.15/yd.2
$7.40/yd.2
$7.25/yd.2
$3.50-4.70/yd.2
$3.60 - 5.10/yd.2
$23/yd.2
$1.50 - 2.50/yd.2
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« Expenditure Sources
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I- o EU/JRB Case Studies, 1983
o State and Federal Superfund Work, 1981 -1983
Estimate Sources
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o 'Radian, 1983
o EPA, OERR contractor Feasibility Studies, 1981 -1983
o SCS Engineers, 1981
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Grading
2L2 GRADING
2,2.1 Definition
Grading is the general term for the process of reshaping the ground surface to control
surface water run-off and infiltration, as well as to minimize erosion and prepare the site
for revegetation or surface sealing. The three basic steps in the process are: hauling,
spreading and compacting. The latter two steps are routinely practiced at sanitary
landfills. The equipment and methods used In grading are essentially the same for aH
landfill surfaces, but applications of grading technology will vary on a site-specific
basis. Grading is often performed in conjunction with surface sealing practices and
revegetation as part of an integrated landffllclosure plan.
Units at Measurement
The unit cost is given in dollars per acre because grading is usually performed on the
• scale of acres.
Sum mary Statistics
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2.2.3.1 Expenditures
No actual expenditure data were available for grading costs at this time.
2.2.3.2 Estimates
The grading cost estimates ranged from :
$4,000/acre
to
$16,205/acre
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Grading
I Operation and maintenance costs involving ground water monitoring and cap inspection
were generally not included in the estimates. The following in O&M costs, however,
were included in the Radian estimate;
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Item Cost
Annual Inspection $500/year
Mowing/Revegetation $600/year/acre
Erosion control and drainage
maintenance $200/y ear/acre
Repairs resulting from shrink/
swell or freeze/thaw forces
construction $200 costs/year
The lower grading cost estimates ($4,000 - 4,720/acre) reflected the costs of on-site
j, spreading and compacting of a one-foot thick soil layer and a 6 inch sand layer.
These estimates assume no material costs for sand or scdL The higher grading cost
estimates by SCS also exclude material costs, but include the excavation and grading
cost for on-site sofl. Additional costs (30%) were included in these estimates to cover
overhead and a contingency allowance. The cost for a diversion ditch, included in the
SCS estimates, was subtracted, for consistency with the other estimates.
22.4 Factors Found to Affect Costs
2.2.4.1 Expenditures
No expenditure data are available at this time.
2.2.4.2 Estimates
The Following salient factors affected grading costs:
-Material-
Source of material
Type of material
Related or additional costs:
Soil compaction testing
Surveying
Overhead
Contingencv allowance
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Grading
material costs varied among the estimates detailed in Table 6. The source of the
erial was either on-slte or off-site, which affected the costs for hauling. The type of
material affected the estimate because sand costs more per unit volume to handle
. sofL Again, however, this estimated difference excludes material costs, and only
ides hauling, spreading and compacting.
inclusion of related or additional costs varied among the estimates, and hence
rted the costs. The SCS estimates included the following related or additional costs,
h were not included in the JRB and Radian estimates:
ted/Additional Costs Landfill Impoundment
(13.4 acres) (1.16 acres)
eying (2 days) — $ 366-614
•head allowance (25%) $17,499-20,402 $2,655-3,469
gency allowance (15%) $10.502-12.237 $1.593-2,077
Total $28,001-32,639 $4,614-6,160
nates Sources
o JRB-RAM, 1980
o Radian, 1983
o SCS, 1981
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Drainage Ditches
23 DRAINAGE DITCHES
Definition
Drainage ditches or trenches intercept overland flow or shallow ground water flow to
control surface discharge and/or minimize contributions to ground water contamination.
Ditches usually run around the perimeter of a site and may complement ground water or
' surface water control techniques by collecting water from subsurface drains or off of
caps. They may be lined with a clay or synthetic membrane to prevent infiltration or
with stone to prevent erosion.
2^2 Units of Measurement
Costs are given in dollars per linear foot (LF) because length provides a single simple
" trench dimension for performing quick estimates.
2^3 Sum maxy Statistics
2.3.3.1 Expenditures
No actual expenditure data are available at this time.
2.3.3.1 Estimates
The cost estimates range from:
$1.27 - 2.54/LF (1-foot deep)
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S6.04/LF (6-feetdeep)
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The cost estimates seemed to be primarily affected by the volume of seal excavated.
The Radian scenario assumed over six times as much soil as the EPA site-specific
estimates. The 1 foot deep trench was similar to a shallow french drain since it was
filled with graveL
Operation and maintenance costs such as inspection and repair were inconsistently
available. The Radian estimate, however, gave the following estimate:
Item Cost
j Annual Inspection $500/year
Mowing/Revegetation $600/year/acre
Erosion control and drainage
f maintenance $200/y ear/acre
* Repairs resulting from shrink/
swell or freeze/thaw forces
i ' construction $200 costs/year
i 2J2A Factors Found to Affect Costs
/ 2.3.4.1 Expenditures
No expenditure data were available at this time.
2.3.4.2 Estimates
i The three primary components affecting the cost estimates were:
1 Depth
I Lining
L Overhead and contingency costs
r The depth was perhaps the most salient factor affecting cost estimates (Table 7) since it
! was directly related to the volume of material excavated. Excavation is the primary
task of ditch construction, grading and berm construction but it was proportionally
included in all estimates.
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Drainage Ditches
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Only the EPA-New Jersey site estimate included estimates for the lining subtask. This
cost component could become more significant for deeper ditches.
Finally, an overhead allowance (25%) and a contingency allowance (15%) were included
for the SCS estimate. The other estimates did not Include any surcharges or allowances
for health and safety considerations, so these additional costs may be appropriate to
include for some sites. The SCS estimated only "grubbing" to clear vegetation from
ditches (28,300 sq.ft.) once a year at $378-779.
Estimates Sources
o Radian, 1983
o SCS, 1981
o US EPA, OERR contractor Feasibility Studies
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RevegetatLon
2.4 REVEGETATION
2.4.1 Definition
Establishing a vegetative cover may stabilize the surface of hazardous waste disposal
sites, especially when preceded by surface sealing and grading. RevegetatLon decreases
wind and water erosion, and contributes to the development of a naturally fertile and
stable surface, and reduces infiltration by enhancing evapotranspiratLon (Le., increased
loss of son moisture), ft also can be used to aesthetically upgrade the appearance of
sites that are being considered for re-use. Short-term vegetative stabilization
(Le., on a semiannual or seasonal basis) aiy> can be used during ongoing remedial actions.
2.4*2 Units of Measurement
Costs are given In dollars per acre because revegetation is usually given in terms of
acres.
2.4^ Sum mary Statistics
*
2.4.3.1 Expenditures
No actual expenditure data are available at this time.
2.4.3.2 Estimates
The revegetation cost estimates ranged from :
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Capital: $l,214/acre (1.76 acre site)
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38,000/acre (20 acre site)
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S51/acre/year
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The range of costs for revegetation reflects the differences in the amount of work
needed for different site condition assumptions. The highest cost estimate was for a
proposed restoration of a secondary growth temperate deciduous forest, requiring heavy
liming to neutralize the highly acidic solL The lowest cost was estimated for a
hypothetJcaTly filled and graded on-site fertile srril.
2:4.4 Factors Found to Affect Costs
!
2.4.4.1 Expenditures
No actual expenditure data were available at this time.
} 2.4.4.2 Estimates
The following factors were found to affect the revegetation cost estimates:
o Scrfi
f ' New fUl and grading required
Terrain impediments (e.g., slope, berms)
f treatment for fertility
o Vegetation:
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'' Mulching and/or jute mesh stabilization
Soil cost was not included in the estimates (see Table 8> However, for the New Jersey
Feasibility Study, 65,000 cubic yards of off-site fiH was expected to be necessary for the
72,600 square yard (15 acre) site (0.9 yards deep). Also, the SCS "landfill" estimate
includes excavation, grading and recontouring of the site (27,685 m3) this was about 60%
j of the total revegetation cost, including the overhead and contingency. The terrain was
assumed to be flat except for tae.JRB estimate, which assumed 25% sloped terrain and
, 75% flat terrain. The JRB estimate also assumed a three-year staged planting
*
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far the least expensive vegetation (S0.37/sq. yd.) since it provides fertilizer, !ime, and
seed in mass application of a sprayed liquid. Trees and shrubbery cost significantly more
because of higher material and labor costs of individual hand-planted nursery stock. This
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RevegetatLon
higher stage of plant succession wiH also vary with the type of stock selected. The
Radian report provided the following list of various plant costs (in 1982 dollars), which
included materials and installation:
Item
Cost(S)
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4"
6"
Sodding, 1-1/2" thick
Level
Slopes
Ground Covers
Pachysandra
Vinca Minor
Privits, 15" taH planted in hedge row
Barberry, 15" taH planted in hedge row
Boxwood 16", tan planted in hedge
Trees and Shrubs
Flowering Crab 8' - 10'
Hawthorn 8' - 10'
Junipers, spreading 18" - 24"
Junipers, upright 4' - 51
Yews, spreading 18" - 24"
Yews, upright 2' - 3'
Rhododendron 2*
- Fir 81- 10'
Hemlock 8' - 10'
Beech 8'. - 10'
Pine 8' - 10'
Tulip 8' -10'
Maple 1-1/2" diameter
Maple 2" diameter
Maple 3" diameter
Sycamore 4' -5'
Gold Locust
Source: Radian, Inc., 1982
1.43/sq.yd.
1.90/sq.yd.
2.86/sq.yd.
3.74/sq.yd.
1.09/sq.ft.
1.11/sq.ft.
2.34/LF
3.03/LF
2.84/LF
222.12/ea
170.90/ea
33.22/ea
58.63/ea
45.22/ea
54.63/ea
71.16/ea
251.16/ea
283.16/ea
222.16/ea
249.16/ea
244.16/ea
167.11/ea
197.15/ea
362.24/ea
46.22/ea
69.22/ea
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Revegetatlon
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O JRB-RAM, 1980
o Radian, 1983
O SCS, 1981
o US EPA, OERR contractor Fensihllity Studies
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Impermeable barrier
Slurry Wall
SECTION 3
GROUND WATER AND LEACHATE CONTROLS
3.1 SLDRR7 WALL
3.1.1 Definition
A slurry waE is one of several types of subsurface cut-off waHs that prevent leachate
formation by redirecting upgradient ground water away from a contaminated area,
and/or controlling horizontal leachate movement away from the site. A slurry wall is
constructed by frmng a trench with a slurry such as bentonite on bentontte-ecdl-cement
during excavation. The backfilled trench has a much lower coefficient of permeability
than the surrounding 'soil and thus creates a barrier to ground water flow.
3.1.2 Units of Measurement
Costs are given in dollars per square foot because square feet reflect the functional area
of a cut-off walL In estimating the cost of a cut-off wall, the length and depth (face
area) requirements are usually fixed by the extent of the waste and the depth of the
aquiclude. Linear units were not used because they would obscure the effect of thickness
on grout curtain costs.
•
3.1*3 Sum mazy Statistics
3.1.3.1 Expenditures
The slurry w all expenditures ranged fro m:
$0.25/sq.ft.
to
831.96/sq.ft.
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Slurry Wall
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j The lowest cost for a slurry wan was for a privately constructed wall using extensive in-
house equipment and labor. The next lowest cost wall was relatLvelv shallow (14 feet
deep). The highest cost slurry wall was buHt partly In contaminated -yrfl on a stream
bank. Each scoop of soil required analysis with an organic vapor analyzer and was
disposed of at an engineered landfOL The stream bank restricted and delayed access to
the construction area.
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These costs, however, either were accounted for separately or were not yet encountered
at the new sites.
^ 3.1.3.2 Estimates
Slurry wall cost estimates ranged from:
. $4.50/sq.ft. scdl-bentonite
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I $13.86/sq.ft.
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I walL The lowest estimate was for a competitively bid sodl-bentonite slurry wall, for
which another contractor was deemed more reliable.
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were not included in the estimates.
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Slurry Walls
3.1.4 Factors Found to Affect Cost
3.1.4.1 Expenditures
The following factors primarily affected slimy wall expenditures:
o Depth.
o Thickness
o Wall material
o Inclusion of related costs:
Staging area set-up
Contaminated trench soil disposal
Perhaps the most salient factor affecting costs (shown in Table 9) was the wall
material Cement - sofl/bentonite walls were the most expensive walls; soil bentonite
was in the middle of the cost range, and local clay was the least expensive. Much of the
t local clay used for the $1.80/sq.ft. California slurry wall was dredged from, the adjacent
bay. Depth affected costs since a larger excavator (such as a CAT 215 or clamshell
instead of a backhoe) was necessary for digging deeper trenches. Once mobilized,
however, larger equipment is capable of increasing the trench depth at a reduced
marginal cost. Wall thickness was directly proportional to the volume of soil excavated
and the volume of slurry mixed into the trench. Since costs are given in terms of dollars
per square foot, the cost for this added volume is not precisely reflected in the face-area
cost. However, most of the walls had very similar thicknesses, at between 30-36 inches,
with two waUs varying by two feet. The different thicknesses generally stem from
different permeability requirements set forth in a consent decree, or by a state or
federal agency.
Related costs played a significant role in at least two cut-off walls. At the Pennsylvania
site, a large volume of contaminated trench soil required disposal at an engineered
landfUL In addition to these disposal costs, which were included in the operation cost
total, the trench construction was slowed by the need to test each excavator scoop with
an organic vapor analyzer.
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At the Arkansas site the cost given may not reflect the full slurry wall costs since
significant in-house labor and equipment were used but not recorded. Other related costs
such as site preparation and geotechn1r.nl investigations were inconsistently noted as
separate or included. Generally, these costs were not included in the slurry waU
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(Table 10). The highest cost wall (SlO/sq.ft.) was the cement-bentonite wall at the New
York site. Slurry wall depth seemed to be, at best, a secondary factor. The deepest (130
foot deep) slurry waU at the New Jersey site was the second to lowest estimate while the
most shallow (14 foot) slurry wall was the highest estimate.
However, the construction of the 130 foot deep slurry waU would be greatly facilitated
by the unlithlfled coastal plain sediment of New Jersey for which it was proposed.
Complete hydrogeological assumptions were not given for all of the estimation scenarios,
but a 1980 paper by Ressi di Cervia (see Table 11) gave the following depth-soil condition
cost matrix. The slurry waU thicknesses varied less than did those of the wall studied for
the actual expenditures. Only one hypothetical slurry waU was over 3 feet thick. .
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SLDRRY WALL COSTS: DEPTH EFFECTS
Slurry Trench Prices
In 1982 Dollars
Soft Bentonite BackfDl
(Dollars/Square Foot)
Unreinforced Slinry Wall
Prices in 1982 Dollars
Cement Bentonite Backfill
(Dollars/Square Foot)
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Depth
30
Feet
S~ft to Medium Son
N 40 3-5
Hard Son
^40-
Occassional
L-Julders
5-9
5-10
f'tt to Medium Rock
N 200 Sandstone,
?vale 8-15
Hard Rock
•• .-unite, Gneiss,
' Schist*
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Depth
30-75
Feet
5-10
6-13
6-10
13-25
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Depth
75-120
Feet
10-13
13-25
10-32 .
25-64
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Depth
60
Feet
19-25
32-38
25-38
64-76
121-178
Depth
60-150
Feet
25-38
38-51
38-51
76-108
178-222
Depth
150
Feet
38-95
51-121
51-108
108-222
222-298
] 3tes: N « standard penetration value in number of blows of the ham mer per foot of penetration
(ASTM D1586-67)
I formal Penetration Only
For standard reinforcement add $8.00 per sq. ft.
For construction in urban environment add 25% to 50% of price
Reference: RessL di Cervia 1980.
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Slurry Wall
Additional costs were included in at least two of the estimates. Both geotechnical
investigation (impoundment: $11,210-23,010; landfill: $4,543-7,694) costs and overhead
(25%) and contingency costs (30%) were included in the SCS estimates. Geotechnical
investigation and filter cake permeability testing costs were grouped together ($23,600-
94,400) in the JRB estimate.
Expenditure Sources
o ELI/JRB Case Studies, 1983
o JRB, 1983
o State and Federal Superfund Work
Estimates Sources
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O JRB-RAM, 1980
o Radian, 1983
o SCS, 1981
o US EPA, OERR, Feasibility Studies.
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Grout Curtain
GROUT CURTAINS
3J2.1 Definition
Generally, grouting is the pressure injection of one of a variety of special fluids into a
rock or soil body to seal and strengthen that body. Once, this fluid gels in the rock or
T soil voids, it greatly reduces the permeability of, and increases the mechanical strength
of the grouted mass. When carried out in the proper pattern and sequence, this process
| can result in a curtain or wall that can be a very effective ground water barrier.
Grouting is rarely used when ground water has to be controlled in soil or loose
11 overburden. The major use of curtain grouting is to seal voids in porous or fractured rock
"' where other methods of ground water control are impractical. The injection process
(I itself involves drilling holes to the desired depth and injecting the grout with using
I equipment. In curtain grouting, a line of holes is drilled in single, double, or sometimes
} tripte staggered rows (depending on the site characteristics) and injecting the fLiIri in
] either descending stages with increasing pressure, or ascending stages with decreasing
pressure. The spacing of the injection holes is also site-specific and is determined by the
f penetration radius of the grout out from the holes. Ideally, the grout injected in adjacent
holes should fuse between them. If this process is done properly, a continuous,
Jj im pervious barrier (curtain) wiH be f or m ed.
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•' Costs are given in terms of dollars per unit face-area (square feet) because it best
,, reflects the functional area of the grout curtain. The effect of other dimensions on costs
is discussed in section 3.2.4 (Factors Found to Affect Costs). Since the units used in
existing engineering estimates have varied widely, the effect of using different
I dimensions is an important consideration for comparing estimates.
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Sum nary Statistics
3.2.3.1 Expenditures
The cost of grout curtains (alt-ASPEMIX vibrating beam walls) ranged from:
$ 6.60/sq.ft.
to
$ 14/sq.ft.
The lowest cost grout curtain was the first one installed by a new company. The
$14/sq.ft. grout curtain was installed two years later at the same site as the $&26/sq.ft.
waH. The cost differences may reflect the need to reccop the potential earnings
foregone for the e*r?JgT- waHs in order to enter the market. Operation and maintenance
costs such as inspection, ground water monitoring and, possibly, repair either were
accounted for separately or were not yet encountered at the new sites.
3.2.3.2 Estimates
The grout curtain cost estimates ranged from:
$5.50/sq.ft. ASPE MIX, vibrating beam installation
to
$75.52/ sq.ft. phenolic resin, standard injection installation
The order of magnitude difference in cost estimates for grout curtain cost estimates
largely seems to reflect the widely varying thicknesses thickesses. The highest estimate
was for a 9 foot thick wall; while the lowest (group of four) estimate was for an
ASPE MIX wan, which is typically under a foot thick. Operation and maintenance costs
such as inspection and ground water monitoring costs were not included in the estimates.
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3J2A Factors Found to Affect Costs
3.2.4.1 Expenditures
The following factors seemed to affect expenditures:
o Market entry loss
o Labor costs
The cost of grout curtains seemed to be primarily affected by market conditions. The
Industry contacts who supplied the data in Table 12 noted that, compared to the costs
shown, the prices wffl decrease and stabilize in the future now that the firm has
penetrated the market. They also noted that the California site cost was significantly
affected by the relatively high local labor costs. For instance, a privately built grout
curtain in Dallas, for which no data were available, was said to have been less than half
the cost of the latest California walL
3.2.4.2 Estimates
The following factors affected grout curtain cost estimates:
o Thickness
o Material composition
o Installation technique
o Inclusion of related costs:
- Geotechnical investigation
- Overhead and contingency
The most significant cost factor affecting grout curtain cost astimates (Table 13) was
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the waB. thickness. For single row walls this was assumed to be equal to the center^to-
center distance of the grout injections, which is equal to the diameter for adjacent
injections. The nine foot thick wall, which was expected to be necessary to enclose an
impoundment, was the highest estimate.
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Grout Curtain
Comparing the cost estimates based on dollar per linear foot and a dollar per cubic foot
basis is useful for discerning the effect of thickness on the estimates. On a cost per
Tinaa.r foot basis the following list shows that the cost ranking is aberrant compared to
the depths.
Date Depth Unit Cost Cost Ranking ($/sq.ft.)
1982 60 feet $ 330- 412/LF 6
|1 1980 49 feet $1,908 - 3700/LF 1
ij 1980 49 feet $1,619 - 3353/LF 2
1979 40 feet $ 249 - 419/LF 5
11982 20 feet $ 230 - 340/LF 4 a
1982 20 feet $ 420/LF 3
1982 20 feet $ 240/LF 4b
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On this basis the costs show neither an ordinated ranking according to depth, nor does it
! show an evenness (X- 81,102/LF; SE* $365/LF; n*12) that would suggest that simple
" length was the most significant cost factor.
I Similarly, the effect of thickness and depth on cost can be elucidated by comparing costs
on a per volume basis. The following list shows that the cost estimates are relatively
even (X- $5.30/cu.ft.; SD- $2.90/cu.ft.; n- 10).
Date Thickness Unit Cost Cost Ranking (S/sq.rt.)
1980 9 feet S4.33-8.26/ctuft. 3
1980 5 feet $6.61-13.69/cu.ft. 1
1982 • 3 feet $7.30/cu.ft. 2
1982 3 feet $3.80-5.72/cu.ft. 4a
1982 3 feet $3.90/cu.ft. 4b
1979 3 feet $203-3.43/cu.ft. 5
1982 Ifoot S5.50-3.86/cu.ft. 6
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The mean of the Table 14 costs was $22.60/sq.ft (SD= $20.10; n*10). The data are
inadequate to provide any generalization about the relative costs of various grout
materials. The scenarios that assumed the use of phenolic resin, however, were the two
highest estimates; two silicate waH scenarios were higher than portland cement, and four
bids to construct an ASPEMIX wall, composed of an emulsion of asphalt, sand and
concrete to be installed with a vibrating beam, was the lowest cost estimate. Since no
"control" estimate was available to consider the cost of an ASPEMIX wall if installed
with a traditional injection technique, the installation technique cannot be accurately
Judged as a cost factor. However, the vibrating beam method may be generally less
expensive than the traditional injection technique.
Finally, the cost of a geotechnical investigation was included only in the JRB and the
SCS estimates. The SCS estimate also included overhead (25%) and contingency
allowance (30%).
Expenditure Sources
o ELI/JRB Case Studies, 1983
Estimates Sources
o JRB-RAM, 1980
o Radian, 1983
o US EP*A, OERR contractor bids
o SCS, 1980
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SHEET PILING
3,3.1 .Definition
Sheet piling can be used to form a continuous ground water bander of driven steel piles.
Although sheet piles can also be made of wood or precast concrete, steel is the most
effective in terms of ground water cut-off and easy installation. The construction of a
steel sheet piling cut-off wall involves driving interlocking p*ipq into the ground using a
pneumatic or steam-driven pQe driver. In some cases, the pfl«»g are pushed into pre-dug
trenches. Piles are com monly 4 to 40 feet long and 15 to 20 inches wide. Because of
corrosion and "windows" usually present between piles, this method is often considered a
temporary stop-gap measure.
Unit of Measurement
Costs are given in terms of dollars per square foot because area best reflects the
functional units of a cut-off wall
Summary Statistics
3.3.3.1 Expenditures
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I No actual, expenditure data for sheet piling cut-off walls were available at this ttm e.
' 3.3.3.2 Estimates
The cost estimates for sheet piling cut-off walls ranged from:
, $8.02/sq.ft.
to
$17.03/sq.ft.
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The lowest sheet piling cut-off wall estimate was for the largest site involving 116,228
sq.ft. of sheet piling. This larger wall may have helped reduce the cost by using already
mobilized equipment, This effect may have counterbalanced the effect of including
related costs that were not included in the JRB-R A M estimate.
3-3.4 Factors Found to Affect Costs
3.3.4.1 Expenditures
No actual expenditure data are available at this time.
3.3.4.2 Estimates
The following components affected the cost estimates for sheet piling cut-off waHs:
o Economies of scale
o Piling type
o Inclusion of related costs:
Geotechnical investigation
Overhead and contingency allowances
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As noted above In Com ments on the sum mary statistics, the limited data in Table 14
suggest that economies of scale may be the most significant factor affecting costs.
Although local costs may vary this effect, the specialized equipment (pile drivers) and
experienced personnel may be able to Install sheet piling at decreasing marginal costs as
the total area of Installed waH increases. This relationship may derive from the fact
that mobilization and set>-up are relatively more significant elements of the total unit
operation for sheet piling than other remedial technologies.
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Among the estimate scenarios, the piling types varied both in composition and in
thickness. Galvanized steel ($10.48/sq.ft. installed) which provides.somewhat greater
corrosion resistance, was slightly more expensive than black steel ($9.41/sq.ft.
installed). The paucity of data on piling thickness precludes accurate quantification of
its relationship to costs. However, this variable may often be dictated by local material
availability and geological constraints. Since pflpR are typically withdrawn and reused,
tiie thickness of the piles may also affect of the reusability and- hence the rebate
revenue, since a too-thin pile may buckle upon Insertion. Since materials may be 80% of
the total cost of a sheet piling cutoff wall, the effect of thickness and reusability on the
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cost may be significant. The cost estimates given Table 14 do not include cost credits
for reuse of the piles, but do include varying pile types, as indicated. As noted in Table
14 the cost of a geotechnical investigation ($11,210-23,010) was included only In the SCS
"impoundment" estimate. Additional .costs for overhead (25%) and contingency
allowances (25%) were included in this estimate and the SCS "landfill" estimate.
Estimates Sources
•
o JRB-RAM, 1980
o Radian, 1983
o SCS, 1980
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3.4 GROUT BOTTOM SEALING
3.4.1 Definition
| Grout bottom sealing is a direct barrier to downward leachate migration. Grout is
injected, through the fill material to form a bottom underneath the contaminants. The
grout is injected horizontally from jets at the bottom of a pipe, which is inserted like a
well point, with a pneumatic hammer. A grid of injected grout ideally forms a
contLnguous bottom seaL Grout materials are typically silicate or portland cement.
2A2 Drifts of Measurement
Costs are given in terms of dollars per square foot because area best reflects the
functional characteristics of bottom sealing.
3.4^} Sum mary Statistics
3.4.3.1 Expenditures
No actual expenditure data are available at this tune.
3.4.3.2 Estimates
The grout bottom sealing costs ranged from:
$9/sq.ft.
to
$116/sq.ft.
This wide range of estimates seems to reflect the varving thicknesses given for
hypothetical seals. The higher estimate was for a 5.25-foot thick seal vs. a 3.25-foot
thick seal for the low er estim ate.
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3.4.4
Factors Found to Affect Costs
3.4.4.1 Expenditures
No actual expenditure data are ava.ilable at this time.
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In the scenarios for the grouting estimates, the following components varied:
o Grout thickness
o Grout material
o Coverage
o Son, fill type
Of these components, the grout thickness appeared to be directly related to the wide
variation in the cost of the two grout seals shown in Table 15. The "landfill" seal was 2
feet (61%) thicker than the "impoundment" grout. Thickness appears to affect the
estimates more than does the grout material type. Material costs for phenolic resin are
'significantly higher than for Portland cement grout, but overall, the thicker cement grout
has a higher unit area, and a higher unit volume cost ($11- 22/cu.ft. vs $2-5/cu.ft.) than
phenolic resin.
Economies of scale may have caused the "landfill" grouting to be less expensive than the
impoundment grouting since the scenario assumed ten times as much coverage. Despite
this disparity in task size, the geotechnicalinvestigation (impoundment: $11,210-23,010;
landfill: $15,104-25,559) and equipment cost were relatively similar.
Overhead (25%) and contingency allowances (40%) were the same for both seals.
Although it is not possible to quantify from the available cost estimates, the effect of
iAJection through heterogeneous, resistant fill and soil probably is a significant cost
factor. However, the higher cost of the landfill groutestimate cannot be clearly
attributed to this factor since co m plete inform atton is unavailable.
Estimates Source
SCS 1980
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3J>.1 Definitioo
A permeable treatment bed is subsurface wall made of a permeable filtering material.
The intent of these treatment beds is to decontaminate groundwater as it flows through
the bedding material The most com mon functions of these beds is to neutralize acidic
ground water, or precipitate metallic ions by using a limestone bed, which increases the
pH of the groundwater, thereby reducing the solubility of the metals. The six primary
component tasks (generally included in the costs) are:
o Trench excavation
o Spreading
o Well-point dewatering
o Sheet piling
. o Walers, connectors, struts.
o Bedding (limestone or carbon).
3Jx2 Units of Measurement
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Costs of permeable treatment beds are given in terms of dollars per square foot because
it best expresses the functional value of the treatment bed. The width and depth of the
leachate plume to be estimated are usually known,
JL5J3 Sum mazy Statistics
3.5.3.1 Expenditures
No actual expenditure data for permeable treatment was available at this time.
3.5.3.2 Estimates
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314/sq.ft. limestone bedding
to
$267/sq.ft. . activated carbon bedding
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The lowest cost permeable treatment bed was for a limestone bed; while the high
estimate was for a bed of granular activated carbon. Operation and maintenance costs,
when given, consisted of the following two cost items which depend on site specific
variables:
Operation and maintenance Site-specific
Cost Items Variables
(1) Ground water monitoring - contaminants
cost - hydrogeologoy
(2) Replacement cost - operational lifetime of
treatment bed
Factors Found to Affect Costs
3.5.4.1 Expenditures
No actual expenditure data are available at this time.
3.5.4.2 Estimates
The following factors were found to affect the subsurface drain estimates:
o Bedding Material
o Size
The estimates made by JHB and Radian shown in Table 16 are very similar except that
17% was added to most of the Radian costs for inflation. However, the same unit cost
for limestone and carbon was assumed. For the carbon treatment bed, the bedding cost
was the most significant (90%) cost out of the total. For the limestone treatment bed,
the most significant cost (75%) was the cost of sheet piling. Conversely, the bedding
cost was 7% of the total for the limestone bed; whereas for the carbon bed, the sheet
piling was 8% of the total cost.
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Although all cost estimates are for the same size treatment bed scenario, the influence
of size on unit costs should be noted briefly. First increases in the dimensions of the
trench generally will proportionally increase total treatment bed costs. The effect is
pronounced by increases in width and depth, and for the more expensive carbon bedding
needed to fill the larger trench. A wider carbon trench could potentially be significantly
different than any of the estimates given in Table 16. Second, economies of scale coulrJ
reduce the unit costs of limeston treatment beds over that given in the estimate, since
reusable sheet piling, which has significant one-time set up and mobilization costs, is the
major (75%) component cost. Also, the marginal unit cost of dewatering decreases as
trench size increases.
Estimates Sources
O JRB-RAM, 1980
o Radian, 1983
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3.6.1 Definition
WeD. points are generally used to lower the water table or extract leachate. They differ
from drilled and cased deep wells in that they are driven, instead of drilled, into the
ground to just below the leachate plume. Ground water is then piped to a suction header,
drawn by a centrifugal pump, to a treatment system. In contrast, deep wells typically
use submerisble pumps to pump ground water to a treatment system. For costing
purposes, treatment costs are considered separately.
3.6L2 Units of Measurement
Costs are given in terms of dollars per weH. The extraction rate (gallons per minute-
gpm) and depth should »ly> be considered. Since these characteristics vary with site-
specific hydrology, however, costs given below do not factor in pumping rate.
3A3 Sum mary Statistics
3.6.3.1 Expenditures
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3.6.3.2 Estimates
The cost estimates ranged from
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The highest cost estimate (SCS-"impoundment") included the cost of geotechnical
investigation, which comprised 50% of the costs. No related costs were included in the
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Well point system
3.6.4 Factors Found to Affect Costs
3.6.4.1 Expenditures
No expenditure information are available at this time.
3.6.4.2 Estimates
The following factors affected the cost estimates for the well point systems:
o Depth
o Pumping rate
o Inclusion of related costs:
Geotechnical investigation
Overhead allowances
Contingency allowances
The costs shown in Table 17 are relatively similar. The effect of depth, which was
expected to be an important cost factor, did not appear to significantly affect the
estimates. Although well point installation is often charged by the depth, well "
installation was a relatively small cost component compared to pumps and headers.
Hence depth affected cost estimates in proportion to the importance of well point
installation, which was low compared with the importance of other components such as
pumps and headers. The pumping rate, which varied with the size of the pumps and the
header system, should affect both capital and operation and maintenance costs.
However, no relationship could be identified in the gross data.
The most significant cost factors that could be identified was the inclusion of related
costs. Over half of the SCS "Impoundment" estimate was for a geotechnical
investigation, that was not included in either of the other estimates. The SCS
"Impoundment" and "Landfill" estimates included overhead (25%) and contingency (25%)
allowances.
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Radian, 1983
SCS, 1980
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Deep well system
3.7 DEEP WELL SYSTEM
3.7.1 Definition
Aside from going deeper, deep wells are typically drilled and cased, in contrast to
shallower, driven well points. The deep well systems considered in this section are
intended to dewater soil at greater depths, for extracting leachate or intercepting ground
water flow upradient of a site.
3.7.2 Units of Measurement
Costs are given in terms of dollars per welL Cost per well per foot may also be useful
but available cost estimates assume the same depth scenario.
3.7.3. Sum raary Data
3.7.3.1 Expenditures
No expenditure data was available at this time.
3.7.3.2 Estimates
Cost estimate ranged from
$4,862
to (both weHs were at 46 feet deep)
$13,513
These estimates are the low and high end of the ranges of the lowest and highest
estimates. It should be noted (see Table 18) that 62% of the lowe estimate and 85% of
the high estimate were for (1) geotechnical investigation, (2) overhead allowance (25*);
and (3) contingency allowance (30%% On a cost per foot per well basis, the above cost
range would be $106-295/foot/welL
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3.7.4 Factors Found to Affect Costs
3.7.4.1 Expenditures
No expenditure data are available at this time.
3.7.4.2 Estimates
The following factor affected the cost estimates.
o Well depth
o Well diameter
o Pumping capacity
o Inclusion of related costs:
geotechnical investigation
overhead allowance
contingency aHwance
Variations in well depth are not quantified by the data, but well drilling costs tvp.ic.aHv
vary with depth. Variations in well diameter are also not given in the data, and
therefore are not quantifiable, but costs for larger diameter wells are generally
proportional because of increases in labor equipment and material costs. Submersible
pumping capacity effects on capital costs are difficult to quantify because of the
importance of hydrogeology to well yield. Increasing the pump size may have no effect
on well yield if the well does not recharge quickly enough to justify the larger pump.
Hence, any consideration of cost functions for pumping capacity must regard
hyrogeology, -pump capacity and well design. Electricity costs lor pumping comprised
about 5-10% of the operation and maintenance costs. Hence, this cost component, which
varies directly with pumping capacitv has a relatively small effect on costs compared to
the other operation and maintenance cost items-sampling and analysis.
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Deep well system
Related costs had the greatest discernible effect on cost estimates since they comprise
the majority of both estimates. Table 18 shows the proportion of total capital cost
Involved in these related components for cost estimates given in Table 19.
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COMPONENT COSTS OF DEEP WELL ESTIMATES
Estimate
source
Geotechnical
Investigation
Overhead
Allowance
Contingency
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Total
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'Impoundment"
30%
25%
30%
85%
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7%
25%
30%
62%
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smaller impoundment (1.16 acres, 5 wells) compared to the landfill (13.4 acres, 13 wells)
is unclear.
Estimated Sources
o SCS 1980
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3.8.1 Definition
Extraction/injection weEs are usually well points, which are driven into the ground,
unlike deep weUs which are drilled and cased. A series of extraction and injection wells
(well points or cased, drilled weUs) is given as the design basis an which to compare
costs. Costs for a water treatment system, are is not incuded in this system*s cost. This
system is sometimes referred to as a leachate recalculation system or plume
containment. In addition to ground water decontamination, this system may be used to
control leachate migration.
3A2 Units of Measurement
Total capital costs are given instead of unit costs for two reasons. First, unlike most
other remedial technologies, extraction injection systems are composed of several
components that are not readily sum marized into a simple unit. Extraction, injection and
monitoring weBs all comprise roughly equal parts of the system. Capacity in terms of
gallons per minute was not used because of its dependence on hydrogeology, and this
information was not usually available.
3&3 Summary Data
3.8.3.1 Expenditure
No expenditure data was available at this time.
* 3.8.3.2 Estimates
A range of cost estimates cannot be given since the units of the two estimates were not
comparable. See Table 20.
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3.8.4 Factors Found to Affect Costs
3.8.4.1 Expenditure
No expenditure information is available at this time.
3.8.4.2 Estimates
The following factors contributed to the cost estimates of the extraction/injection well
systems:
o number of weDs
o depth of weHs
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*o casing
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o transfer pipe length diameter
.. The paucity of data precludes quantification of the effects of these factors.
Estimate Sources
o U.S. EPA, JRB-RAM, 1980
o U.S. EPA, Radian, 1983
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Extraction Wells/Seepage Basins
EXTRACTION WELLS/SEEPAGE BASINS
ag.1 Definition
A series of extraction weHs is used to collect ground water, and a seepage basin/trench,
which is sometimes referred to as "subgrade irrigation" is used to recharge the
groundwater. As with the extraction/injection well system above, this system may have
a treatment system placed on-3ine, or it may be used simply to control leachate flow.
Treatment costs are not considered in this section. Seepage basins are often applicable
in less permeable soil, such as the glacial till, where injection wells provide inadequate
infiltration.
3A2 Units of Measurement
Total capital cost is given instead of unit costs because, unlike most other remedial
technologies, extraction wen/seepage basins are composed of several components that
are not readily summarized into a simple unit. Extraction and monitoring wells,
teench/basin size and pumping/transfer equipment all comprise roughly equal parts of the
system. Capacity in terms of gallons per minute was not used because of its dependence
on hydrogeology.
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3.9.3 Expenditures
The one expenditure found was:
Total capital
Operation and maintenance
531,269 (as gpm total extraction, two 100-
foot long seepage trenches)
$27,500/year
The expenditure was for two extraction trench wells (one 80 x 10 x 4 feet, another*4 x 10
?: 16 feet) and two recharge ('injection') trenches (100 x 4 x 10 feet).
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The range given in the one estimate source found was:
Total capital: $33,618 - 53,360
Operation and Maintenance: $10,856 - 11,812/vear
This is actually from a single estimate source that predicts a range for the U.S.
3*9.4 Factors Pound to Affect Costs
3.9.4.1 Expenditures
The following factors affected the expenditure
o Number of wells
o Size of wells
o Depth of weHs
o Pu m ping capacity
o Seepage basin design
Because of inadequate data and the lack of a comparative site expenditure,
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that many of the factors affecting this expenditure are similar to those affecting the
subsurface drain, especially the design of the extraction well trench using stone of
decreasing size toward the Inside of the trench. This increased capital, but probablv
decreased O&M costs.
3.9.4.2 Estimates
The following factors affected cost estimates:
o Overhead allowance
*
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o Well size and number
o Pumping capacity
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Extraction W ells/Seepage Basins
The overhead had contingency allowance comprised 25% and 20%, respectively, of the
total estimated capital cost. Well size and number would be expected to be proportional
to the cost, but quantification is not possible without other estimates for comparison (see
Table 22). Pumping capacity would also be expected to be proportional to cost, but
hydrogeological factors affect this on a site specific basis.
Expenditure Sources
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Subsurface Drains
3.10 SUBSURFACE DRAIN
3.10.1 Definition
A subsurface drain is basically a gravel-filled trench capped with a low permeability
material. Often, broken tile or perforated pipe is laid along the botton, running into a
coHectSon sump or tank. The backside and bottom of the trench may be lined with
| plastic or clay before being filled with gravel or tile. Subsurface drains are intended to
intercept and collect leachate or infiltrating water.
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The unit costs for subsurface drains are given in dollars per unit length for three trench
depth ranges because it facilitates quick cost estimates from a single trench dimension.
Trench depth was found to be the greatest single factor affecting costs. The ranges in
depth given in the Sum mazy section 3.10.3.1 were determined by the aggregation found
for the costs of the different trenches. This may have been caused by technical factors
discussed in section 3.10.4, such as type of excavator used and need for sheet piling.
3.10J3 Sum mary Statistics
3.10.3.1 Expenditures
The expenditures for subsurface drains in three groups of depth ranges were:
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Cost per Unit Length Depth
S24/LF 3 feet
X - S370/LF (S£-$208/LF, n-4) 8.5-14.5 feet
$1,733/LF 22.5 feet
The 2 subsurface .drains at the high end of the range involved significant marginal costs
for false-starts, delays, and overdeslgning. The lowest cost drain was shallow enough
that it aid not require sheet piling or wooden shoring during construction.
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Subsurface drain
Operation and maintenance costs involve sampling and replacement costs. Drains
typically remain undogged for 10-20 years, but site conditions and drain design affects
this operation period. No O&M costs were available for expenditures since they were
either accounted for separately, or were not yet encountered and documented.
3.10.3.2 Estimates
Cost estimates for subsurface drains ranged from:
Capital-
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Operation and maintenance:
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*
This two order of magnitude cost estimate range resulted from included costs and depth
variations. The highest cost drain included the cost for a geotechnical investigation,
which accounted for 50% ot the estimated cost. The lowest cost hypothetical drain was
1-2 feet deep. O&M costs were frequently noted but not consistently quantified.
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3.10.4 Factors Found to Affect Costs
3.10.4,1 Expenditures
The following significant factors were found to affect the costs of subsurface drains
shown in Table 23.
1. conta minated soil re m oval
2. trench (filter) length and depth
3. plumbing complexity
4. gravel installation
5. storage tank or sump size
Contaminated soil, which may require secure disposal, may -be encountered while
constructing the trench or the sump. Excavation of contaminated soil, which resulted in
additional costs for disposal, occurred when trenches were constructed within a
contaminated area, rather than at the site perimeter. This additional cost was incurred
at the ELI/JRB Wisconsin site *1 where hexavalent chromium contaminated soil was
disposed of from the hole excavated for a sump. The PC8 contaminated soil at the
ELI/JRB California site *1, however, was returned to the drain cap because the system
. was considered an "Im mediate Correction Plan", not a long term remedy. This provision
avoided the cost of off-site disposal of the PCB soil
The importance of the trench length and depth is
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pililng and the New Jersey, site which used plywood shoring, the cost of shoring was
perhaps the most important factor in the different case study drain costs. The available
cost data breakdowns are inadequate to quantify this relationship, but the cost difference
among these shown in Table 23 suggests its significance.
In addition to trench depth, the filter depth varied among the sites. The depth of the
filter affects the amount of stone on gravel fill installed, which is much more expensive
than the same volume of backfilling.
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from a single pipe to multi-level pipes. At most of the case study sites a single pipe ran
the length of the trench and either drained into a collection sump or as in .the case of the
. New Jersey site, was drained by an extraction pump. At the ELI/JRB California Site-*!,
three levels of slotted PVC piping were installed in each of three trench arms, with
valves into the sump at each level to control the flow from the different cdl-lense
depths. The cost for design, materials and installation of the trench plumbing part of the
Ji system at the California Site *1, was significantly higher than the other case study sites.
•
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different design was used. At the New Jersey site, an outer layer of 1/4"inch (0.6 cm)
!:' washed stone was placed around an inner layer of 1 1/2" inch (3.2 cm) stone, which
*• surrounded the collection pipe. The purpose of this relatively complex design was to
i provide filtration by the outer layer and high collection rates from the coarser inner
layer. This added expense was intended to obviate the need for future operation and
maintenance costs for clearing the clogged pipe. Reconstruction of a drain installed in
1976 that had become clogged was necessary at the Michigan site. Drains at the other
case study sites used a single size of stone cr graveL
The second cost item included in the costs of the subsurface drains is for storage of
collected water in sumps or tanks. The New Jersey site -was the only ate for wnich
leachate storage costs were not included because the collected water was.pumped
directly into the treatment system. The inclusion of sumps In the other case study site
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Subsurface drai .
cost assumes that the size and cost of sumps and storage t^nks were generally
proportional to the size of the collection trench. The storage svstems differed in types
as well as size. Large prefabricated concrete sumps were used at the end of some drains;
whereas steel tanks or pipes were used at others.
3.10.4.2 Estimates
| The following factors affected the subsurface drain cost estimates shown in Table 24.
T o trench (filter) depth and length
o storage tank or sump size
|! o inclusion of related costs
I' Trench and filter depth and length had effect on drain estimates similar to that described
' .in the expenditure section above. However, technical details' such as the filter/jacket
. gravel size and the depth of the filter vs. the backfill were less often available for
• consideration.
11 A wider variety of storage tanks and sump sizes was found for the estimates scenarios
over the actual expenditure sites. In most cases'however, no information was available
| :' about sump and tank sizes. The influence of this cost factor on total capital costs as
well as on operation and maintenance costs from varying storage capacities may be
I' significant.
1
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, - geotechnical investigation
I - overhead allowance
- contingency allowance
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The cost of the geotechnical investigation was included only in the "Impoundment" drain
scenario estimate. This element comprised 50% of the total cost of the drain. Overhead
(25%) and contingency (25%) allowances were added to both the "Impoundment" and
"Landfill" estimates. The variations in the estimated subsurface drain costs from JRB
and SCS were caused by a combination of two factors. First, the JRB estimates used
unit costs at the high end of the range used by SCS. Second, the JRB estimate included
three components not included in the SCS estimates. However, since these items were
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responsible for only $24.70 of the S694/LF difference (11%) in total unit cost between
JRB and SCS, their influence was relatively insignificant. The influence of component
unit costs that were included was therefore more significant than the influence of
component costs that were not included in the JRB estimates.
Expenditure Sources
o ELL/'JRB Case Studies, 1983
Estimated Sources
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o JRB-RAM, 1980
o Radian, 1983
o US EPA OERR contractor bids
. o SCS 1980
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4.0 AQUEOUS AND SOLIDS TREATMENT
4.1 ACTIVATED SLUDGE
4.1.1 Definition
This treatment technology involves introducing organic-laden wastewater into a reactor
where an aerobic bacterial culture is maintained in suspension (mixed liquor). The
bacteria convert organic materials to carbon dioxide, water, metabolic intermediates and
am monia. Oxygen is supplied to the reactor by mechanical or diffused aeration with air
or oxygen-enriched stream. Intimate contact between wastewater, sludge, and oxygen is
maintained. A portion of the mixed liquor is continuously passed to a settling tank
(clarifier) where sludge is separated from wastewater. A portion of the settled sludge is
returned to the reactor to maintain the proper microorganism balance, while the
remainder is removed from the system. Typical equipment includes aeration tanks
hasina, clarifiers, compressors, aerators (diffused or mechanical), and recycle pumps.
4.L2 Unit of Measurement
Costs are given in terms of dollars per gallon treated. Costs estimates from one source
were available only in terms of cost per pound of biological oxygen demand (BOD)
reduction. Also, where available, system volume capacity assumptions are given, but
cost per unit of mixed organic contaminant reduction estimates were not calculable.
4.1^3. Sum mary Data
4.1.3.1 Expenditures
The following expenditure was found:
Capital: S6.3 miHion/Mgd (887,514/13,880 gpd)
Operation & Maintenance: S0.0165/gaL
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Activated sludge
This system was a nutrient-enhanced biodegradation system, constructed with retrofitted
5,400" gallon milk trailers for aeration and settling tanks. It was not a standard factory
constructed activated sludge system, though the cost components were very similar. The
operation and maintenance cost includes a relatively small expenditure for nutrient salts
($19.20/day; $0.0014/gallon; 8%). The use of used or salvaged material generally
produced significant costs savings over the expected cost for new materials.
4.1.3.2 Estimates
Cost estimates ranged from:
Capital; $200,000/Mgd
to
$390,000/Mgd
Operation & Maintenance: $18,0007Mgd/year
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F The compilation of these estimates is unclear from the available data
i 4.1.4 Factors Found to Affect Costs
4.1.4.1 Expenditures
The following factors were found to contribute to expenditures.
Materials (used and salvaged)
' - In- house design and maintenance
- In-house power and process steam
System flexibility (access holes)
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Although no expenditure data is for a newly constructed system available for comparison,
the cost of this system given in Table 25 may have been significantly lower than if new
equipment and contractor labor had been used. One cost item that increased the capital
expenditure, possibly unnecessarily, was the construction of a roller mount and access
ports for the pipe air spargers. This system was intended to allow the spargers to be
cleaned of bio mass buildup without sending a technician into the tank. This maintenance
has not been necessary in over 2 years of operating the system (as of August 1983).
4.1.4.2 Estimates
The lack of technical detail about the hypothetical systems for which estimates were
given precludes consideration of specific factors affecting the costs (see Table 26).
Expenditure Sources
o EU/JRB Case Studies, 1983 .
Estimates Sources
o Radian, 1983
o SCS, 1981
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4.2 AEROBIC, ANAEROBIC, AND FACULTATIVE LAGOONS
Definition
Aerobic, anaerobic and facultative lagoons are large, usualLv earthen basins, which relv
primarily on long retention times for hiodegradation of organic wastes.
Aerated lagoons are 6 to 20 feet deep. Aeration devices supply supplemental oxygen and
partial mixing. A sludge blanket accumulates on the bottom and undergoes anaerobic
decomposition, A non-aerated cell usually follows to allow solids to settle before
discharge.
Anaerobic lagoons are deep (20 feet). High organic loadings and an impervious layer of
grease promote thermophilic anaerobic digestion. Wastewater enters near the bottom
and exits below the surface. Excess sludge is washed out with effluent; waste
recirculation is unnecessary.
Facultative lagoons are 3 to 8 feet deep. Wastewater is stratified into aerobic,
Intermediate, and anaerobic zones because of settling solids and water temperature-
density variations. Oxygen in the surface laver is provided by diffuse reaeration and
photosynthesis, not aeration devices. The aerated layer also reduces odors.
Units of Measurement
Costs are given in dollars per million gallons per day treated. This cost basis assumes
similar treatment effectiveness, as well as the use of extrapolation from total costs.
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Summary Data
4.2.3.1 Expenditures
No actual expenditure data are available at this time.
* 4.2.3.2 Estimates
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Maintenance: to
SL23 minion/Mgd (0.14 Mgd)
The cost estimates reflect widely varying scales^of operation assumptions. Large (5-10
I! Mgd) scale scenarios were at the-bottom of the unit cost estimate range, while smaller
operations (under one Mgd) were generally the higher estimates. Also, the lower
estimates axcluded certain related components such as land, pumping and liners.
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4.2.4.1 Expenditures
No actual expenditure data are available at this time.
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4.2.4.2 Estimates
The following factors appeared to significantly affect the cost estimates:
o Scale of operation
land, pumping, liner
containers and overhead
o Removal effectiveness
o Aeration extent
o Climate
As noted in section 4.2.3.2, the cost estimates were significantly related to the scale of
operation of the scenario. This results partly from the economies of scale inherent in
larger operations, but it also reflects the nature of these papers for specific
technologies, and general construction estimating manuals (see Table 27).
The large hypothetical systems estimated by Radian excluded the costs of pumping, liner
and land. These systems were si mil AT in design to those that would be part of a sewage
or industrial treatment plant,
A contingency and engineering cost of 30% was included in the New Hampshire
. Feasibility Study estimate. The inclusion of this cost in the other estimates is unclear
from the available data.
The estimates include a variety of contaminant removal effectiveness levels. These
levels were generally given in terms of BOD or COD. These may not provide accurate
estimates of removal effectiveness for many refractorv or highly toxic organics but thev
provide useful standards for comparison. In cases where removal efficiency information
was available, no relationship with total unit costs was apparent. However, for similarly
designed systems,*removal effectiveness would probably be proportional to cost.
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Finally, the extent of aeration varied among the estimate scenarios. The cost of
aeration equipment, in terms of both capital, and operation and maintenance costs, may
be significant. This difference in design and cost also significantly affects
performance. For example, the hypothetical aerobic system had a presumed efficiency
of 88%; whereas the anaerobic system achieved only 60%. This difference suggests the
need to quantify costs in terms of dollars per unit of contaminant removed per unit of
time when comparing systems for the same waste stream. For facultative systems the
climate affects system performance and hence, costs. The system in a warm climate
was more effective than the cooler climate system.
Estimates Sources
o Radian, 1983
o SCS, 1983
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4J3.1 Definition
This system is a form of fixed film biological treatment. A slime layer of
microorganisms grows attached to polystyrene or polyvinyl chloride disks 6 to 12 feet in
diameter. The disks are mounted vertically on a horizontal rotatable axis in treatment
tanks. Rotation of the disks exposes the slime surfaces alternately to both oxygen in the
atmosphere and organic matter in the wastewater. Both oxygen and organic matter are
adsorbed; the organic material is degraded by aerobic microorganisms. The rotation also
mixes and aerates the contents of the tank and causes excess microorganisms to be
sloughed off as growth continues. Excess solids are subsequently separated from the
effluent in a clarlfler. A complete RBC system usually consists of two or more trains of
disks with each train consisting of several stages.
Units of Measurement
Costs are given in terms of dollars per million gallons per day treated, when available,
for comparison with other water treatment technologies.
4^3 Sum mary Data
4.3.3.1 Expenditures
No actual expenditure data are available at this time.
4.3.3.2 Estimates
Therange of cost estimates was:
Capital:_ S0.9 million/Mgd (10 Mgd)
to
$29.6 miHion/Mgd (0.144 Mgd)
Operation & Maintenance: $22,500/Mgd/year (10 Mgd)
to
34.6 iiilTllnn/Mgd/year (0.05 Mgd)
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estimates from two sources. The high estimate is derived from dividing the total (capital
or 0 & M) by the treatment rate, in million gallons per day. Hence this method of scaling
up the smaller system estimates may result in multiplication of some fixed costs. The
low cost estimates are derived from estimates for very large sewage treatment scale
systems. The actual costs can be derived by multiplying the unit cost by the treatment
rate.
43.4 Factors Found to Affect Cost
4.3.4.1 Expenditures
No actual expenditure data are available at this time.
4.3.4.2 Estimates
The following factors appeared to have significant effects on cost estimates.
o Scale of treatment
o Inclusion of related costs
overhead allowance
contingency allowance
settling tanks, etc.
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As noted above in section 4.3.3.2, the scale of treatment operation appeared to
significantly a±fect costs (see Table 28). For this reason the estimate may be of limited
comparability since the Radian estimate is for a verv large svstem, compatible with flow
rates at a. sewage treatment, or large industrial 'vaste plant.
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Feasibility Study assumed an additional 303, for contractor overhead. Whether these
costs are included in the Radian estimate is unclear.
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Finally, the exclusion of certain system components from the Radian estimate scenario
may have significantly underestimated the cost estimate, compared to that given in the
feasibility study. The Radian estimate included only those components strictly used for
the rotating biological contactor, excluding settling tanks, darifiers and chemical mixing
unit. Generally, the Radian estimate hypothesized a unit to be retrofitted to a larger
primary treatment plant.
Estimates Sources
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o US EPA OERR contractor Feasibility Studies
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Air Stripping
4.4 AIR STRIPPING
4.4.1 Definition
The air stripping process enhances volatilization of volatile organic compounds (VOC)
generally by increasing the liquid surface area and the velocity of the air passing by it.
| Towers and basins have both been used; only towers are considered here. The typical
tower is similar in construction and configuration to a water cooling tower. W aste water
enters at the top of the tower and flows downward over the packing, which may consist
of piKgflc beads or piping. An induced draft fan draws air in at the lower sides and
bottom of the tower and out through the top. Basins, which consist of a temporary
swim ming pool with a series of spray nozzle across them have been used for leachate
stripping, but no separate costs were available for them at this time (August 1983).
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Costs are given in dollars per million gallons per dav for ready comparison with other
water treatment technologies.
4.4^ Sum mary Data
4.4.3.1 Expenditures
The one source of actual expenditure data indicated the following costs.
Capital- $182,540/Mgd (million gallons per day)
Operation & Maintenance: $9,921 - ll,905/Mg<1
No comparison with other site data, is possible at this time since this is the only actual
expenditure information available (August 1983% This expenditure was significantly
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4.4.3.2 Estimates
The following range cost estimates for air stripping svstems was found:.
Capital: $607,000/Mgd (1.44 Mgd)
to
$7.3 million/Mgd (0.0504 Mgd)
Operation & Maintenance: $89,000/Mgd (1.44 Mgd)
to
$3.2 million/Mgd (0.0504 Mgd)
The range given is for two out of the three estimate that were available. The third cost
estimate is not shown in the above range because the cost estimate reflects only shipping
and set-up costs for a borrowed tower, not construction costs. The above range seems to
reflect the economies of scale for varying size systems. The lowest cost system on a
unit rate basis ($607,000/Mgd capital; $89,000 O&M) was the largest (1.44 Mgd); while
the highest cost system ($7.3 million/Mgd capital; $3.2 million/Mgd) was the smallest
system estimated (0.0504 Mgd). Hence, in absolute terms the smallest system had the
lowest cost estimate, but on a relative, per million gallons per day, basis, the economies
of scale gave a significant cost advantage to the larger systems.
4.4.4. Factors Found to Affect Costs
4.4.4.1 Expenditures
The following factors appeared to affect the costs:
o Capacity (VOC reduction and flow rate)
o" Blower size
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For the system considered (see Table 29), the capacity was estimated to bear almost a
straight linear relationship with cost. Hence, on a relative, per rate basis, the cost for
different sized systems would be expected to be similar. The Feasibility Study estimated
that the cost would increase about the same amount for each of the five towers added.
The VOC reduction was expected to be related to costs, but no quantitative comparison
is possible without more expenditure data.
The blower size significantly affected the operation and maintenance (O&M) since most
O&M cost was involved In electrical power for the fans. The O&M expenditure was
relatively low since power costs in the northwest U.S. were unusually low during the
estimation period.
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4.4.4.2 Estimates
The following factors seemed to affect the cost estimates
o Capacity contaminant (reduction and flow rate)
o Blower size
o Included costs
o Packing material
Cost estimates varied directly according to flow rate of the treated effluent (see Table
30). This variation reflected increased tower size, packing volume and pump capacity.
However, on a per flow rate basis, of dollars per minion gallons per day (S/Mgd), the
costs were inversely related to system size. This relationship apparently reflected the
varying economies of scale, which seemed to be the most significant factor affecting
costs. The least cost system on a unit rate basis ($607,000/Mgd capital; $89,000 0&?vl)
was the largest (1.44 Mgd); while the highest cost system (S7.3 million/Mgd caital; S3.2
million/Mgd O&M) was the smallest system estimated (0.0504 Mgd). Hence, in absolute
terms the smallest system was the lowest cost estimate, but on relative per million
gallons per day basis, the economies of scale gave a unit cost advantage to the larger
system.
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The contaminant reduction effectiveness of the various systems estimated was also
reflected in the costs. Since a variety of factors in turn affect removal effectiveness, it
is difficult to relate these many factors to costs. These factors and components include:
pumping rate (higher rates may create higher dilution resulting in lower percentage
removal but higher molar reductions); climate (effectiveness increases with ambient
temperature); and heating of treatment stream (may be necessary to offset seasonal
cooling or increase effectiveness; significantly increases 0 & M).
The variation in included costs is especially noteworthv for the system estimated in the
Minnesota Feasibility Study; This cost estimate did not include tower construction, but
rattier only included shipping and set-up of a tower borrowed from the Tacoma,
Washington site. Although this system was estimated for a four month operation (while
an alternate water was to be installed), the cost given are trebled for annualized
comparison. All of the estimates given include engineering overhead, at about 25 - 30 %.
Finally, packing types varied among the estimates and had some, unquantifiAble effect on
costs. The proportion of costs devoted to tower packing is unclear but the costs of
different packing materials of varying effectiveness was given in one estimate.
($15/cuft - $95/cuft). Hence, an optimization is necessary when choosing a packing type
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Estimates Sources
o Radian, 1983
o USEPAOERR contractor Feasibility Studies
Expenditure Sources
o State and Federal Superf'unrt work
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4,5.1 Definition
Carton treatment systems generally filter contaminated water through a carbon bed,
which selectively adsorbs organic compounds with physical and/or chemical action. When
the carbon in the filter reaches breakthrough, that is, when the rate of desorbtion, equals
the rate of adsorbtion, the carbon is replaced, and the old carbon is disposed of,
destroyed, or regenerated with heat or solvents. Carbon adsorbtion is often used in
combination with other treatment technologies such as filtration and flocculatLon.
4A2 Units of Measurement
Costs are given in dollars per million gallons per day, when available. In some cases,
where no rate information was available, costs are given in dollars per gallon.
4Jx3 Sum mary Data
4.5.3.1 Expenditures
Costs for carbon treatment were found to range from:
$ 0.10/gaUon
to
$ 0.40/gaHon
These costs included system rental, carbon, transportation, and set-up labor and
equipment. The higher cost system includes a greater accounting of all of these related
costs, while the lower cost system was operated for a short period and did not include
carbon disposal or regenerations costs.
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4.5.3.2 Estimates
The cost estimates range from:
Capital: $643,000/Mgd (complete construction cost)
to
$14,132/ M gd (set-up of leased system)
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li system does not include complete material purchase cost, but rather the rental cost and
setKip of the system. The highest estimated cost includes complete material and
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The following factors affected the expenditures for carbon -filtration:
o Inclusion of pretreatment costs
o Rental/purchase expenditure
For both expenditures given in Table 31, pretreatment costs are included in the cost
given for the carbon treatment system. Although these costs for pretreatment mayhave
been necessary for efficient carbon use, and may comprises a minoritv of the component
costs, it is important to note that they were included. The higher cost system included a
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preliminary removal of methylene chloride before running uhrougn the lour cascade
carbon towers. The lower cost svstem included only pea-gravel and lime for
precipitating and filtering out solids.
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lower expenditure (Missouri) did not include carbon regeneration.
4.5.4.2 Estimates
The following factors affected the cost estimates.
o Size
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rental/construction
carbon regeneration
additional prefiltering or treatment
In absolute terms, the total system cost estimates varied directly with size (see Table
32). In relative terms, the cost per million gallons per day treated was relatively more
constant, though it varied over one order of magnitude for capital, and three orders of
magnitude for operation and maintenance (O&M). No economies of scale effect was
apparent since, even from the same data source, cost per million gallons per day of
larger systems was sometimes higher than for smaller systems.
The cost of renting a system appeared to be less costly than most construction scenarios
in two instances. For the feasibility studies at the Illinois and Minnesota sites, quotes for
leased systems were obtained from vendors. These costs included set-up and operation
labor, materials and equipment. It is unclear if regeneration costs were included in most
examples. For rented systems, it is presumably included in rental costs if a carbon
change was not necessary during the lease period, such as in the Minnesota scenario.
Costs for additional prefiltering and treatment, aside from carbon, were included only in
two cost estimates. In the second highest cost system estimate, for the New Jersey
ieasbUity study, the costs of sulfur dioxirie gas treatment to precipitate out iron,
airstripping to remove volatile organics, and neutralization to stabilize the pH were
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Carbon treatment
included. In the SCS H estimate the costs of neutralization and clarification were
included. The costs of chemicals and power comprised 90% of the O&M costs for this
system.
Expenditure Sources
o EU/JRB Case Studies, 1983
Estimated Sources
o Radian, 1983
o US EPA OERR contractor FeasilalLtv Studies
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Oil/ W ater separator
4.6 OIL/WATER SEPARATOR
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An oil/water separation skims oil off of water by taking advantage of the im misdhilLtv
of these liquids. The two general types of odl/water separators are (1) a floating
skimmer-type, and (2) a tank-type coalescing plate separator. Costs are given in this
section for the second type. The latter type, which is typically larger, uses a series of
horizontal and vertical hydrophilic and hydropholic plates to enhance oil globule
flotation. These systems may be used in series with each other and with other treatment
technologies, which may provide "polisking" to remove residual low level contaminants.
4.6L2 Units of Measurement
Costs are given in dollars per million gallons per day when data availability make it
possible.
4L6L3
Sum mary Data
4.6.3.1 Expenditure
The one expenditure available was:
Capital-
$289,200
(includes hookup and controls)
Operation and
Maintenance:"
$50,000/year
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(capacity unknown)
(1,000-1,500 gallons/month)
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The cost per gallon is relatively high because of the low treatment rate. The oil/water
mixture is collected into a sump from tight soil with a subsurface drain system.
4.6.3.2 Estimates
The single estimate available was:
Capital: $91,587 5,000 gpm capacity
$12,720/Mgd (7.2 Mgd)
Operation and
Maintenance: $267,456/lst year
($0.0001/gaHon)
The assumptions for this system suggest that it is intended as an add-on to a larger
treatment system. Appurtenances and control cost are not included as they are for the
above expenditure. This causes an underestimate for the capital cost because of the
excluded costs and a low estimate for the 0& M because the maximum capacity flow rate
was assumed for deriving the unit cost.
4L6L4. Factors Found to Affect Costs
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f The following factors affected estimates:
o Flow rate (utilization of capacity)
o Inclusion of related costs:
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controls
tank housing
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Oil/water separation
Flow rate was probably the most important factor affecting the expenditure (see Table
34% The combination of a locally tight soil with a high organic content, and the natural
adhesion of oil to such high organic soil resulted in a very low flow rate of only 1,000-
1,500 gallons per month for the California case study site. The effect on operation and
maintenance unit costs by flow rate is even more clear. The relatively low flow rate
I divided into the annual operation and maintenance costs results in a relatively high unit
O&M cost.
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estimates or other expenditures. These related costs are shown in Table 33. They
include appurtenance upgrading to connect the lines for the treated effluent to the local
POTW, a building to enclose the storage tanks, and a control system for operating the
separator. These related fixed costs may be spread among other system components for
a larger system in which the ofl/water separator is a minor component, such as in a large
POT W or complex industrial waste (pre)treatment operation.
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TABLE 33. OH/Water Separator Capital Expenditures
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o Treatment system 849,200
o Plumbing modifications on
existing tank farm to receive
material before treatment to test
*' for treatment need $ 8,000
. o Tank farm building $50,000
o Sanitary sewer system modifications
to discharge treated effluent to
POTW 333,000
] o Electrical and instrumental oil
recovery system 8117,000
o Monitoring equipment for POTW discharge 812,000
o Project management for POTW dishcarge
mortifications $ 20,000^
Total $289,200
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4.6.4.2 Estimates
The following factors affected the estimate (Table 35):
o System capacity
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The unit cost estimate includes only basic material costs and assumes a capacity flow
rate and, therefore, was probably an underestimate of an actual installed systems cost.
To the extent that this capacity flow rate Js an unrealistic assumption, this unit cost is
an underestimate.
Since this hypothetical system appears to be intended as an add-on to a large POT W or an
industrial (pre)treatment system certain related fixed costs may be excluded or spread
among the larger system.
Since the bulk of the flow through an oil/water separator is water rather than oily
contaminant, the flow rate variations may overestimate the actual contaminant removal
range. Therefore, cost estimates may be made more accurate by calculating the cost per
volume of contaminant removed. As with other.treatment technologies, however, this
contaminant removal cost is very difficult to measure because of the variations in
conta minants and re m oval levels. The re m oval effectiveness of an oil/w ater separator is
affected primarily by ofl. drop size; retention time, density differences between the
aqueous and the organic phases, and the temperature.
Expenditure Sources
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US EPA, SCS, 1981
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Gas Migration Control
Pipe Vents
5.0 GAS MIGRATION CONTROL
5.1 PIPE VENTS
] 5.1.1 Definition
Pipe vents are vertical or lateral perforated pipe installed in the landfill for controlling
, gases. They are usually installed at a landfill perimeter on 30 to 60 foot centers and
1 extend down to the water table or the landfill base, sometimes in combination with
trench vents for the control of lateral gas migration. Pipe vents are usually surrounded
I by a layer of coarse gravel to prevent clogging bv solids or water. They may discharge
passively to the atmosphere or be connected to a negative pressure collection system for
possible treatment.
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Unit cost is given in dollars per pipe vent, Other units 'such as depth and diameter are
used to describe each pipe vent.
5.1.3 Sum mary Data
5.1.3.1 Expenditures
No actual expenditure data are available at this time.
5.1.3.2 Estimates
The estimates ranged from:
S445 LS .(6 feet deep)
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$1,310 LS (30 feet deep)
No information was avail able about the assumptions for the lowest estimate. But the
highest (capital) estimate included additional items such as PVC casing and a blower fan,
which was not included in the lower estimate.
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Pipe Vents
5.1.4 Factors Found to Affect Costs
5.1.4.1 Expenditure
No actual expenditure data are available at this time.
5.1.4.2 Estimates
The following factors affected the cost estimates for pipe vents:
o Depth
o Pipe diameter
o Casing
o Ventilation fan size
The factors affecting cost estimates are very similar to those affecting well points, deep
weHs and monitoring well costs, since construction elements are similar. Well costs are
typically proportional to their depth, for both well point type installation and drilled
wells. Costs also increase with pipe diameter because of affects on both material, and
installation labor and equipment. Some estimates for some cost components were given
in terms of dollars/inch diameter/foot depth, indicating that diameter (in inches) and
depth (in feet) affect cost at the same function.
Casing (pvc) was included in the JRB and Radian cost estimates, but not the more
shallow New Jersey Feasibility Study estimates (see Table 36). This element added
»• S4.5Q- - 6.50 /LF for 4 - and 6 - inch casings, respectively.
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capital cost estimate was identical for the two sites that included it. The reason for the
differing operation and maintenance cost from these sources is unclear.
.mates Sources
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o Radian, 1983
o US SPA OERR contractor Feasibility Studies
o US EPA OERR contractor bids
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«x2.i Definition
Trench vents are deep, narrow trenches backfilled with gravel, forming a path of least
resistance through which gases migrate upward to the atmosphere or to a collection
manifold. They are typically constructed around the perimeter of a waste area, or across
a section of the site to form a barrier against lateral migration of methane (flam mable)
or toxic vapors. Trenches can be open, or capped with clay and fitted with collection
laterals and riser pipes, venting to the atmosphere or connecting to a negative pressure
fan or blower.
5.?-2 Unit of Measurement
Unit cost is given in terms of dollars per linear foot because it reflects the functional
value of mitigating gas migration across an area.
15.23 Sum mary Data
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f| 5.2.3.1 Expenditures
No actual expenditure data are available at this time.
* 5.2.3.2 Estimates
* The cost estimates for trench vents ranged from:
S35/LF (20 feet deep)
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The highest cost estimate included significant costs for sheet piling, geotextile trench
lining and well point dewatering of the excavated trench, none of which were included in
any of the other three estimates. The lowest estimate was a simple passive trench vent
with no piping or fan ventilation.
SL2.4 Factors to Affect Costs
5.2.4.1 Expenditures
No expenditure data are available at this time.
5.2.4.2 Estimates
The following factors were found to affect the trench vent cost estimates:
o Trench size
o Ripe vent size
o Ventilation for size
o Inclusion of related costs:
sheet piling
geotextile lining
overhead allowances
contingency allowances
well point dewatering
Trench depth seemed to have the most significant effect on costs (see Table 37). The 20-
foot deep scenario used for the JRB-R A M estimate required sheet piling, which, despite
reuse assumptions, comprised 81% of the total capital cost. Also, wellpoint dewatering
(14% of total capital cost) was considered necessary for this deep trench vent.
Pipe vents which were added to the trench vent designs estimates. Varied among the
estimates given. The pipe vents for the highest and lowest estimates were not specified,
and not included, respectively. However, length of the laterals and risers for the two
SCS "Landfill" estimates was congruent; onlv the pipe diameter varied. This did not
appear significantly affect costs.
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Trench vents
For the one estimate for which a ventilation fan was included, the operation and
maintenance costs were significantly higher by an order of magnitude than the other
estimates for which these costs were estimated, presumanly to cover electricity and
maintenance costs.
Geotextile trench lining (12% of total capital costs) was included only in the JRB-RA M
estimate, which assumed $2.38/sq ft for hypalon.
The SCS estimates included allowances for overhead and contingencies as follows:
Estimate Scenario Overhead Contingency
A ctive control 25 % 30 %
Passive control 25% 20%.
Gravel trench .25%
Estimates Sources
O JRB-RAM.1980
o SCS, 1980
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Gas Barriers
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&3.1 DeflnltiDQ
Typically, a synthetic membrane is used in combination with other technologies to form a
barrier against horizontal or vertical gas migration. Clay or concrete slurry walls and
grout curtains may also perform a similar function, but at a higher cost; these
technologies are usually reserved for ground water barriers. Synthetic membranes may
be installed during construction of a trench vent or a subsurface drain, which both
involve digging a trench. The cost of the trench and other tasks may be derived from the
section on that conjunctive technology. Similar barriers to vertical migration may be
taken from the surface sealing section. For material costing purposes, synthetic
membranes may need to be doubled to prevent punctures from gravel and stones. Also,
an additional several feet should be allowed for the membrane at the top of the trench to
allow for proper anchoring. Trench bottoms should also be lined.
5A2 Unit of Measurement
Costs are given in terms of dollars per square foot because it best expresses the
functional value of gas barriers.
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&3U3 Sum raary Data
*!'
li:
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^ No expenditure data are available at this time.
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Gas Barriers
5.3.3.2 Estimates
The cost estimates ranged from:
Capital $0.39/sq.ft. asphaltic concrete
to
$3.00/sq.f.t hypalon (36 mil)
Operation and
Maintenance S900/year (24 four hour inspections/year)
i; The information source does not explicitly state whether installation as well as material
costs are included in these estimates.
E
&3.4 Factors Found to Affect Costs
5.3.4.1 Expenditure ~
No expenditure data are available at this time.
,r, 5.3.4^ Estimates
111 The following factor primarily affected gas barrier cost estimates:
a1
jjj o Installation
o Material type
i o Material a mount
| The inclusion of installation costs is the most important factor affecting these cost
estimates. Although the estimates references drew data from the same sources. Table
38 shows that there are significant differences that may have been caused by the
inclusion/exclusion of installation costs.
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Gas Barriers
The material types and amount affected cost estimates, but inadequate data was
available to quantify these effects.
Estimates Sources
O JRB-RAM,1980
o Radian, 1983
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5,4.1 Definition
Carbon filters are added to vents to collect gaseous contaminants (typically volatile
organics) from the vent gases. Large gas filtration systems (10,000 and 100,000 cf m -
roughlv 1,000 cu.ft. of carbon) used in manufacturing processes are available, but this
section includes information on relatively small svstems (7 cu. ft. of carbon) for passive
venting systems.
5.4.2 Units of Measurement
Costs are given in terms of dollars per filter. Units such as carbon filter volume of air
filtered or amount of contaminant collected are important for describing a given filter
unit, when available.
5.43 Sum tnary Data
5.4.3.1 Expenditures
One expenditure for carbon gas filtration was available:
$188/Slter
•
This cost does not include the cost of the used 55 - gallon drums that were retrofitted, or
the labor cost of filling these drums with carbon. Only the material cost for the granular
activated carbon is included. Each of four improvised filters was saddled over the vents
to the 5,400 gallon activation and settling tanks used to biodegrade butanol and acetone
from contaminated ground water. "isLng a -vooden pallet.
, *
Operation and maintenance costs include carbon testing and regeneration/replacement
COSTS.
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Carbon Adsorption
5.4.3.2 Estimates
One estimate was available from price quote sheets (this may be considered similar to
expenditures except that no record of an expenditure is available).
S635/vent sorb (for orders of 1-3)
* This cost is for a com mercial carbon filter, which is very similar to the improvised filter
for which costs are given above. Related costs of construction (drum cutting, filling.
-I painting) are included in the delivered cost.
• &4.4 Factors Found to Affect Costs
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The following factors affected the cost of the carbon vent adsorber (see Tables 39 and
40):
o Size
o Related costs_
o Flow rate
•
The size of the filters affected only the cost of the activated carbon filler, since the
drums used were reconditioned waste barrels. The containment structure would affect
costs at a relatively smaH Incremental proportion of the cost, since the carbon costs
(roughly $1.00/lb) is a more significant cost factor.
As noted above, and in the comments section, the expenditure includes only material
costs for the carbon. The vent filters were mounted on the cylindrical-tanks using
wooden pallets, and in-house labor was used to. retrofit and fiH the drum canisters.
Hence, the cost of tftese relatad components would be expected to increase the cost of a
factory-built carbon filter, as noted below.
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Carbon Adsorption
The flow rate affects costs in general, because of the specific costs of a fan and the
higher rate of adsorbtion. The fan would not only add to the capital cost but would add
to the operation and maintenance costs in two important ways. First, the fan itself
would require electricity and maintenance to keep running. Secondk the higher rate of
adsorbtion would increse the necessary frequency of replacement for the filter. The
paucity and similarity of available data obviates contrast of factors between sources.
However, the following brief listing of factors is appropriate.
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o Filter size
o Flow rate (use of ventilation fan)
o Contaminant concentration
Of these, flow rate is probably the most important independent factor.
Neither of the passive-type vent filters for which costs are given above included costs
for a fan, which would significantly increase operation and maintenance costs. JRB
Remedial Action Manual (Rogoshewski, et aL, 1980) included the relationship shown in
Figure 1. The hypothetical system for which these costs were estimated is a large
carbon filtration unit, several orders of magnitude larger than the vent-sorbs noted
above.
Expenditure Sources
o ELI/JRB Case Studies, 1983
Estimates Sources
o US EPA OERR contractor bids
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SOURCE: CALGON, 1980
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Excavation/transportatlon/dlsposal
6.0 MATERIAL REMOVAL
&1 EXCAVATION/REMOVAL TRANSPORTATION AND DISPOSAL/TREATMENT
6L1.1 Definition
Excavation, transportation and disposal costs are grouped here because, (1) similar
factors affect all three tasks, and (2) some actual expenditure data are available only in
terms of the three aggregated tasks, Excavation refers to the work necessary to load the
hazardous material, ready for transport from its found position. (This may involve
significant digging and waste classification, or onlv surface scraping.) Transportation
involves hauling loaded materials off-site to a disposal/treatment facility. Disposal
treatment may include land-filling, incineration or treatment.
6.1.2 Units of Measurement
Cost are given in dollars per cubic yard (cuyd) because it serves as a standard soU
excavation measure. A' cubic yard is assumed to weigh one ton, which is a common
assumption at landfills. In several cases disposal and transportation costs are given in
terms of dollars/ton because haulers and landfills used weight measures.
6.1.3 Sum raary Statistics
6.1.3.1 Expenditures
The 'following ranges of excavation/re movaX transportation and
disposal/treatment expenditures were found:
Excavation/Removal: $15 - $460/cuyd
Transportation: $29 - $145/cuyd
Disposal Treatment: $17 - S356/cuvd
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Excavation/Transportation/disposal
These cost elements cannot necessarily be sum med, since the extremes of the ranges are
derived from different sources with different scenarios and assumptions. Hence,
sum raing the three unit operations from the highest and lowest cost sites, results in the
following site total
Excavation, Transportation and Disposal:
$4.70 - $884/cuyd
For excavation/removal, the lowest cost site (Texas-S6.06/cuyd) required only pumping a
liquid into a tank truck, while the highest cost site reflected the use of boats and level A
protective gear to retrieve floating palls from a canaL For transportation, the salient
reasons for the lowest cost site were unclear, but at the highest .cost site (Massachusetts
-3145/cuyd), a relatively high demurrage (compensation for delay) was charged because
of sample analysis delays. The disposal/treatment cost varied greatly with the waste
compatibility. The lowest disposal cost (New York City - $17/cuyd) was charged for oil
heavfly contaminated with highly volatile solvents, which facilitated incineration. The
highest disposal cost (Florida - $356/cuyd) was for disposal of extremelv caustic "super
tropical bleach" (calcium oxide-chlorinated lime), which required treatment and
neutralization prior to disposal. Operation and maintenance costs may involve ground
water monitoring and, possibly, site inspections or security to prevent future illegal
dumping, which is often repeated at former sites. These costs vers richer accounted for
separately, or were not encountered for the sites.
6.3.1.2 Estimates
The following ranges of cost estimates for excavation/removal, traasportation,
and disposal/treatment were found:
Excavation/removal: $0.85- 4.09/cuvd
Transportation: $1.67 - 94.40/cuyd
Disposal/treatment: £ 12 - 283.20/cuyd
Site Total $222.87 -379.37/cuyd
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Excavation /transportation /disposal
For excavation/removal, the lowest estimates (SCS "impoundment" - $0.85 - 1.27/cuyd) a
front-end loader was assumed to be feasible, while for the highest estimate (SCS
"landfill11 - $3.42-4.09/cuyd) assumed an excavator scenario for the deeper excavation.
The low transportation estimate was an extrapolation from a construction-engineering
manual, while the high estimate reflected actual biris from different types of hauling
firms. Disposal costs varied from $12/cu.yd. at a sanitary landfill, to $283.20/cu.vd. for
contaminated sediment at an engineered landfill.
No operation and maintenance costs were assumed for the excavation/removal,
transportation and disposal/treatment cost estimates.
6.1.4 Factors Found to Affect Costs .
6.1.4.1 Expenditures
The following technical factors were found to affect the costs of excavation/removal,
transportation and disposal/treatment:
Excavation or On-site Transfer
1. Excavation depth
2. Site surface characteristics
3. Health and Safety requirements
4. Material - liquid/son" ct/drums
5. Waste quantity
Transportation:
1. Distance to disposal facility
2. Accessibility to road
3. Material-liquid vs. solid
4. Waste quantity
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Excavation/transportation /disposal ^
Disposal:
1. PCB Waste
(a) Concentration-over/under 500 ppm
(b) Mateiial-solid vs. liquid
2. Non-PCB RCRA Hazardous Waste
(a) Solid vs. liquid
(b) Aqueous vs. organic
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In addition, the following primary non-technical factors affected costs:
A. Com munity relations
B. Interstate relations
C. . Inflation and regulatory factors.
The effect of excavation depth on the costs shown In Tables 41 and 42 is probably non-
linear, since the most significant cost changes resulted from equipment differences. For
example, the depth of excavation at the Case Study sites in Idaho, New Jersey and ^P
Massachussetts $1 necessitated the use of a Caterpillar 235, which is a large, treaded
backhoe, with a 30 foot (10 m) arm, which rents for about $70/hour without crew. At
other sites where the excavation depth was shallower, a smaller, less expensive backhoe
such as a Case 580C was used. At sites where only surface scraping was performed, a
front loader, which is generally even less expensive, was used.
Excavation was performed at a relatively quicker pace, which reduced labor and rental
costs, at sites with sandy and unconsolidated soil. At the New York City #1 and
California $2 Case Study Sites no excavation costs were incurred because removal
involved pumping liquid waste into trucks from tanks and ponds, respectively. Site
surface characteristics probably had a relatively small affect on the excavation costs at
most of the case study sites. At Case Study Massachussetts *1 the waste was excavated
from a steep embankment. Clean fill was removed from the top of the embankment to
prevent .ts cross-contaminaucn -vita the Bastes that were 'ouried at the toe of the slope
during the excavation. This process added slightly to the labor and rental charges.
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Muddy conditions at the Missouri Case Study site caused some delays in excavation
work. However, at the US EPA, OERR cleanup in Florida, the palls were in a canal,
which required that technicians retrieve them by boat, while in full level A protective
gear.
Health and safety requirements and costs were rarelv documented and hence, their
actual effects on costs are not accurately quantifiable. Since the relative effects of
these requirements are potentially greater for excavation/removal than from other
technologies, their approximate effect warrants brief recapitulation here.
Given the following level of personal protection:
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1. Level A - requires full encapsulation and protection from any
body contact or exposure to materials (Le., toxic by inhalation
and skin absorption).
2. Level B -requires self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA),
and cutaneous or percutaneous exposure to unprotected areas
of the body (Le., neck and back of head) is within acceptable
exposure standards (Le., below harmful concentrations).
3. Level C - hazardous constituents known; protection required
for low level concentrations in air, ^ exposure of unprotected
body areas (Le., head, face, and neck) is not harmful.
4. Level D - no Identified hazard present, but conditions are
monitored and minimal safety equip mentis available.
5. No hazard - standard base construction costs.
Source: "Interim Standard Operating Safetv Guides," EPA 1982
The following levels of productivity have been assumed for other estimates:
Site Level Productivity Equipment
A 10% - 15% 50%
B 25% - 50% 60%
C 25% - 50% 75% .
D 50%- 70%
E 70%-100%
Source: CH2 M Hill, Inc.
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This productivity effect Is already reflected In the expenditure data, but inadequate
technical data was available to detail the protection levels for each site.
The loading costs for liquids were lower than for solid, and were generally too low to be
significant. But solidification costs for transportation or incineration costs for disposal
may have negated this lower cost. Liquid wastes at the New York City *1 and California
?2 Case Study sites were quickly and continuously pumped into trucks or trains instead of
by the bucket load as with contaminated sofl. and sludge. Drum handling was most
efficiently performed with a hydraulic drum grappler at the Case Study Massachusetts
$1 and New Jersey sites. This backhoe attachment rented for over $200/day, but
reduced labor costs and other equipment charges by speeding up the loading process. The
net cost effect is unclear from the available case study data, but the use of this
apparatus by experienced removal contractors suggests an economizing value.
Finally, waste quantity may have affected excavation costs through unquantifiable
economies of scale. Larger sites such as the Maryland and California 41 Case Study sites
could maximize the use of daily rental charges of backhoes because of the greater
amount of waste present. However, this effect does not appear to be significant since
waste quantity and unit excavation cost among the case study sites does not appear to be
related.
Transportation-
The distance between the removal and disposal sites appeared to be the most significant
factor affecting transportation costs. Since PCB waste transportation costs did not
appear to vary significantly from non-PCB RCRA waste, transportation costs for both
waste types are listed together in Table 43. The average cost for the twelve sites for
which separate transportation costs were available was S0.17/ton/mile (SD =»
30.34/ton/ mile).
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ELJ/JRB-Massachussetts 41
ELI/JRS-New Jersey
ELJ/JRB-Massachussetts 42
ELI/JRB-Missouri
ELJ/JR B-Connecticut
ELI/JRB-N.Y. City 41
ELI/JR B-Minnesota
ELI/JRB-N.Y. City 41
ELI/JRB-N.Y. City 41
ELI/JRB-N.Y. City 42
EPA,OERR-Ftarida
EPA.OERR-Arizona
Unit
Weight Cost
(divided by)
$135/ton
$ 57/ton
$ 72/ton
$ 24/ton
$67/ton
$90/ton
$ 34/ton
$250/ton
$242/ton
$94/ton
$68/ton
$ 38/ton
Distance •
513 miles
• 440 miles
480 miles
170 miles
497 miles
818 miles
140 miles
1,740 miles
1,420 miles
400 miles
400 miles
(2)
400 miles
(2,3)
Unit
Distance Cost
$0.26/ton/m£Le
S0.13/ton/mile
S0.15/ton/mile
S0.14/ton/mile
$0.13/ton/mile
S0.ll/ton/ mile
S0.24/ton/mile
S0.14/ton/mile
SO.I7/ton/mILe
S0.19/ton/mile
S0.10/ton/mile
$0.17/ton/mile
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(1) assume i cuvd * 1 ten unless specified other wise by contractor or hauler.
(2) assumed; actual distance unknown
(3) 15 cu yd/3,000 gallon truckload assumed
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The accessibility of the site to major roads was found to affect transportation costs at
the California Case Study site *1. The contractor stated that a relatively lower price
was charged because the site was near a major interstate highway which led to the
disposal site. This proximity to the highway minimized the distance travelled on
secondary roads and was said to cause less wear and tear on the trucks. This factor may
T have affected transportation costs at other sites where it was not stated explicitly.
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method. Liquid wastes were most economically transported in bulk using truck or train
tankers. Solid waste was generally transported via truck, which required extra costs for
plastic lining and tailgate sealing. Sealing of bulk liquid tanks was quicker because it
only required closing and checking valves, instead of silicon foam or asphalt sealing
necessary on dump truck tailgates. Relative costs of transporting roll off dumpsters was
not distinguishable. The cost of transportation was also affected by the waste quantity
by influencing the type of transportation used. Economies of scale were achieved by
using bulk tank trucks and rail cars for large quantttites of liquid waste at sites New
York City $1 and California. *2 Case Study sites. Rail tankers, which carried several
times as much as trucks, provided the lowest unit transportation cost, as shown by the
New York City *1 Case Study site. Economies of scale with solids transportation costs
were generally limited by state laws regarding weight per axle. Hence, the five axle, 20
cubic yard (15 m^) tractor-trailer dump truck was generally used.
Disposal/treatment -
The most significant factor affecting disposal costs was whether the wastes were PCB
contaminated. The disposal of cost for PCB waste was roughly double the disposal cost
for non-PCB RCRA hazardous waste. Among the PCB wastes, waste oil with over 500
mg/1 PCB at the New York City Case Study Site *1 was disposed of separately from PCB
oil with between 50-500 mg/1. The disposal cost alone *as the same for waste oil above
and below 500 mg/1, but the required separate handling affected other costs because of
economies of scale. Liquids from this site were disposed of bv incineration, at a slightly
higher unit cost chan gniins, wnich were iandfuleti.
A wide variation in disposal costs for non-PCB RCRA hazardous waste Is shown in Table
41. Ldq\iid wastes that were solidified prior to landfJUing, such as the ELI/JRB Missouri
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case study site, cost more perexcavated weight because the weight and buUc Increased
due to the added solidification material such as sawdust orlLme. Aqueous wastes such as
those at Case Study California site *2 had lower tipping rates than the organic wastes at
other sites. The non-technical factors affecting costs are difficult to quantify fully. An
increase in disposal cost was encountered at Case Study Minnessota site when com munity
opposition blocked five i^-Hai proposals, which required a more expensive disposal option
to be used. At the Case Study New York City site *1 delays and more expensive disposal
options were encountered when an out-of-state landfill refused to accept wastes.
The cityfe consultant stated that this problem "had less to do with waste characterization
data discrepancies as with inter-state regulatory political factors" (CH2 M Hill, 1982).
Pre-1981 costs were significantly lower than the post-1981 costs. This may have been
primarily due to the anticipated R C R A landfill regulations, and secondarily to inflation.
6.1.4.2 Estimates
The following factors affected the cost estimates for excavation/removal,
transportation, transportation and disposal/treatment:
o Excavation:
depth
method
o Transportation:
distance
contractor
o Disposal:
Method
Generally, the factors affecting estimates (Table 44) were similar to those the affecting
the expenditures, which was of significantly less technical detail was available for the
estimates scenarios.
Excavation - ' *
Excavation cost estimates seemed to reflect primarilv varying depths. The SC3
"impoundment" estimate and the New Jersey RI/FS assumed that a frontloader would be
adequate to scrape up the contaminated soil and topsail, respectively. In the analgous
estimates scenarios, however, the need for a shovel excavator to dig deeper caused
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higher estimates. In all cases the excavation cost estimates were about an order of
magnitude lower than the expenditures given above. The reason for this difference may
be that excavation of hazardous material does not simply add costs to the estimate for
additional tasks such as health and safety protection requirements. But, rather it
necessarily affects all tasks involved in excavation such as reduced labor productivitv
while to of encumberances from protective gear and delays due to waiting for analyses.
Standard Construction-Engineering manual estimates (see examples Table 45) fail to
consider adequatelv the effect of these factors.
TABLE 45.
ESTIMATES FROM ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION MANUALS
Item
Design Basis:
Cost
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Excavation with
dragline
3/4 yd bucket, 90 swing,
rating 33 yd/hr
1.5 yd bucket, 90 swing,
rating 65 yd/hr
$2.47/cuyd
$1.76/cuyd
Excavation with Hydraulic, crawler mounted
backhoe 1 yd bucket, rating 45 yd/hr
1.5 yd bucket, rating
60 yd/hr
2 yd bucket, rating
75 yd/hr
3.5 yd bucket, rating
150 yd/hr
Wheel Mounted
0.5 yd bucket, rating
20 yd/hr
0.75 yd bupket, rating
30 vd/hr
Excavation with 0.5 yd bucket, rating
clamshell 20 yd/hr
1 vd bucket, rating
35 yd/hr
S2.17/cuyd
S1.96/cuyd
$1.93/cuyd
$1.48/cuvd
33.95/cuvd
$2.92/cuyd
$4.34/cuyd
S2.93/cuvd
%
Source: Radian, Inc., 1983
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Transportation -
The transportation cost estimates ranged from S1.42 - 94/ton as shown in Table 46 . The
distance strongly affected the cost of transportation for a ton of waste. The cost
estimates per ton per mfle are given in Table 46. They ranged from S0.07 -
0.51/ton/mile. The mean was $0.25/ton/mfle (SE«$0.04/ton/mile, n=10), which was
almost twice the average expenditures found for transportation. However, the distances
assumed for the estimates were significantly lower (3.6 times) than those found to be
necessary for actual sites, (average distance found for transportation expenditures = 618
miles, SD«485 miles; average distance assu ration given for transportation estimates = 168
miles, SE-65, n - 7).
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TABLE 46. TRANSPORTATION COST ESTIMATES
Data Source
Unit Weight
Cost (divided by)
Distance
Unit Weight
Distance Cost
JRB-RAM
$94/ton
200 miles'
$0.47/ton/mile
(I
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'!im pound ment"
New Jersey $ 2
RI/FS *2
SCS 1983
$1.42-3.27/ton
$17.50/ton
$52-76/ton
20 miles
35 miles
$0.07-0.19/ton/mile
SCS
"landfflT
$4.47-10.14/ton
20 miles $0.22-0.51 /ton/ mile
S0.32/ton/mile
New Jersey
RI/FS *2
New Jersey
RI/FS *2
$17.50/ton
$70/ton
100 miles $0.18/ton/mile
400 miles $0.18/ton/mile
400 miles(l) S0.13-0.19/ton/mfle
(1) Assumed: 400 miles, see text.
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Excavation /Transportation / Disposal
The hauling cost estimates were also found to depend on the type of transporter as shown
Table 47. These specific costs are not necessarily representative but do show a pattern
of relative costs.
TABLE 47
AVERAGE TRANSPORTATION COSTS BY TYPE OF TRANSPORTER
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Unit distance
cost/'trucUQad"
Unit weight
distance cost (1)
Treatment, Storage, and Disposal
Facilities Providing Service
to Customers
General Freight Transportation
Companies Which May Haul
Hazardous Waste on Request
Hazardous Waste Transportation
Companies Specializing in
Hazardous Waste
$2.67/mfle
($1.66/km) .
33.60/ mile
($2.24/km)
$3.70/mile
($2."30/km)
$0.13/ton/mILe
(SQ.09/Mt/km)
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$0.18/ton/mile
(S0.12/Mt/km)
S0.19/ton/mile
(S0.13/Mt/Km)
Source: SCS Engineers, 1983.
(1) Assume 20 tons (18 Mt)/truckload
Disposal/Treat m ent
The most salient factors affecting disposal cost estimates was the method used in the
disposal cost estimates from the RI/FS from the New Jersey site shown a doubling of
disposal cost for each increase in landfill security. However, since hazardous waste
cannot be safely or legally disposed of in a sanitarv landfill, this cost is inappropriate to
compare with other estimates for engineered landfills. Also, the other estimates are
significantly higher than the actual costs found. Table 48 shows price quotes from a
sample of disposal/treatment firms.
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Excavation/transportation/disposal
Expenditure Sources
o ELJ/JRB Case Studies, 1983
o State and Federal Super-fund work
Estimates Sources
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O JRB-RAM, 1980
I o Radian, 1983
m.
o US EPA OERR contractor Feasibility Studies
o SCS1980
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Table 48
AVERAGES OF HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT QUOTED PRICES FOR ALL ;
FIRMS IN 1980 AND FOR NINE MAJOR FIRMS IN 1981* (in 1982 Dollars)
TYPE OF WASTE
MANAGEMENT
INCINERATION
CHEMICAL TREATMENT
DEEP WELL INJECTION
LANDFILL
LAND TREATMENT
TYPE OF FORM OF
WASTE
clean liquids
high BTU value
liquids
solids; heavy
toxic liquids
acids/
alkalines
cyanides, heavy
metals (2)
oily
waste water
toxic
waste water
Drum
Bulk
All
UNIT COST
1980 1981
$0.65/gal
$131/cuyd
s
$2.12/gal
$429.50/cuyd
$0.21/gal
$42.50/cuyd
$1.30/gal
$262/cuyd
$0.13/gal (1)
$26/cuyd
$0.59/gal
$119.90/cuyd
$2.43/gal
$490/cuyd
$0.24/gal
$47.50/cuyd
$1.76/gal
$355/cuyd
$0.13/gal
$26/cuyd
$0.88/gal
$179/cuyd
$35. 40/55' sal.
drum
$53/ton
$45.90/55 gal.
drum
$67.50/ton
$0.07/gal
$14/cuyd
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Source:
(1) Some cement kilns and light aggregate
manufacturers are now paying for waste
(2) Highly toxic waste
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
"Review of Activities of Major Firms in the
Commercial Hazardous Waste Management Industry:
1981 Update". SW-894.1. May 1982.
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Dredging
6L2 HYDRAULIC DREDGING
6L2.1 Defixritioa
Hydraulic dredges are used to remove liquid, slurry, or semi-soliri (sludge) wastes from
| improperly constructed or improperly sited disposal sites. Once removed, the wastes can
be pumped to treatment and dewatering facilities, or transported to acceptable nearbv
J land disposal sites.
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I, Costs are given in dollars per cubic yard because it provides a useful standard
measurement that is comparable to excavation.
[
6L23 Sum mazy Statistics
c.
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6.2.3.1 Expenditure
f>* No expenditure data are available at this time.
IM 6.2.3.2 Estimates
li The hydraulic dredging cost estimates ranged from:
IL $3.54/yd3 Contractor dredging only
to
S1.25/yd3 Includes related fixed costs: sheet piling, sELt curtain, coffer
dam etc.
i
The lowest cost estimate includes only contractor prices for the oredging ana pun ping
phases of the operation.
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6L2.4 Factors Found to Affect Costs
6.2.4.1 Expenditures
No data was available at this time.
6.2.4.2 Estimates
o Equipment type
o Pumping system capacity
o Sludge density
o Transportation of slurry
o Inclusion of related costs
•
The most important factor affecting costs was the inclusion of related tasks. The
Feasibility Study for the Illinois site included a variety of necessarily related tasks that
are listed in Table 49. These tasks accounted for $119 cuyd of the total $125/cu.yd. unit
price (see Table 50). Assuming similar included costs, other site specific and equipped
factors also affect costs.
*
The equipment assumptions varied with the site condition scenario. Land based, floating
and barge-mounted hydraulic dredges represent increasing costs for varying depths and
waterway sLzes. The JRS-R AM and Radian estimates did not specify the dredger tvpe,
but the minoifi feasibility study assumed a barge-mounted dredger..
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ADDITIONAL RELATED COST ITEMS ESTIMATED FOR HYDRAULIC DREJTGING-
EPA OERR, CH2 M HILL, ILLINOIS, 1983.
Task/Cost Item
Quantity
Unit Cost
$855,138/7,200 cuyd » $119/cuyd related costs + hydraulic
dredging ($6.12/cuyd) - $125/cuyd
Total
Pipeline to lagoon
Sheet pile caisson -
douhLerlng-13400SF
PS 27
Remove sheet -
pile cofferdam
Replace existing pites
ft floating docks
New boat hoisting
facility
Sedim ent control -
2 x silt curtain
1,200 LF S11.97/LF
181 tons S23.36/ton
181 tons $11.68/ton
690 LF S195/LF
1LS • $15,000
600 LF $ 95/LF
$14,364
$422,816
$211,408
$134,550
$15,000
$ 57,000
$855,138
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The system capacity likely affected unit costs through economies of scale.
Inadequate data were available to quantify or confirm this effect.
The sludge density affects unit costs because, after dewatering, low density sludge
may yield less contaminated sediment volume than a higher density sludge. This effect
must be considered in light of the higher suction rate possible with a lower density
sludge, however.
Sludge transportation variations affected costs, since the JRB-RAM and Radian
scenarios assumed that only piping would be necessary; whereas the Illinois feasibility
i study assumed the need for a barge-mounted hopper as well as a pipeline.
Estimated Sources
O JRB-RAM, 1980
o Radian, 1983
o US EPA, OEHR contractor Feasibility Studies
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Mechanical Dredging
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6L3.1 Definition
Mechanical dredging with draglines, damsheels, or backhoes is used to remove
contaminated sediments from shallow streams, rivers, lakes, and other basins of water.
The stream is usually diverted with temporary cofferdams; the sediments are dewatered,
excavated, then loaded onto haul vehicles for transport to a disposal site.
6L3.2 Units of Measurement
Costs are given in dollars per cubic yard because it provides a useful standard
measurement that is comparable to excavation.
6&3 Sum mary Statistics
6.3.3.1 Expenditures
No expenditure data are available at this time.
6.3.3,2 Estimates
Mechanical dredging cost estimates ranged from
31,37
to
4.09/yd3
•
The range reflects varying equipment assumptions derived from a single estimate
source. The low end Involves a simple backhoe, while the high end a clam shelL
Mobilization and demobilization costs for the backhoe added 31.50. Hauling and disposal
costs of the dredge material was not included (see excavation, transportation and
disposal).
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Mechanical Dredging
&S.4 FactOKS Found to Affect Costs
6.3.4.1 Expenditures
No expenditure data are available at this time.
* 6.3.4.2 Estimates
The foliowjtag factors appeared to affect the cost estimates from mechanical dredging:
1.
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Use of Barge
Excavation method (backhoe, clam shell, or dragline)
o Site condition
Depth of sediment
Water table
Additional costs: Barge
Sheet piling (pile driver)
Since mechanical dredging is most suited to dredging shallow water, the cost will rise in
*
proportion to the depth of the water and the size of the dredging surface. The use of a
barge would double or triple the unit cost for mechanical dredging; hence, the
accessibility of the sediments has a significant effect on costs. Also, wet excavation
may require sheetpfling or a cofferdam to support the dredging.
Table 51 shows the estimated cost for these additional tasks and the pile driver is shown
to be significant.
The basic dredging sqidpment costs varied
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TABLE 51
ADDITIONAL COSTS TO BASIC MECHANICAL DREDGING
Barge-mounted dragline or clamshell, $5.31-7.67/yd3
hopper dumped, pumped 1000' to shore dump
Sheet piling, steel, high strength
(55,000 pel); temporary installation
(pull and salvage):
20' deep S9.72/f t2
25' deep ' $7.82/ft2
Pile driver; mobilize and
demobilize:
50 mile radius £ 6,726 total
100 mile radius $11,151 total
Source: EPA. Manual for Remedial Actions at Waste Disposal Sites
625/6-82-006
Estimate Source
JRB-RAM, 1980
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Drum removal/transportation/
disposal
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6.4 DRUM REMOVAL, TRANSPORTATION AND DISPOSAL/TREATMENT
6L4.1 Definition
Drum handling Includes excavation in cases where the drums (bucket, pails, containers
etc.) were buried; or, simply staging, overpacking and loading for transport.
Transportation involves hauling loaded material to an off-site disposal treatment f adUtv.
Disposal/treatment may include landfiHing and/or other technologies such as
neutralization, sottrflftoation or treatment. These are combined here because the cost
for aH three tasks are often combined into a unit price.
6.4L2 Units of Measurement
Costs are usually given in terms of dollars per drum (bucket, paH, containers, etc.) for
comparison purposes. However, these costs may include other component tasks such as
overpacking and adjacent contaminated soil, as noted.
6.4^3 Sum mary Statistics
»
6.4.3.1 Expenditures
The following ranges of expenditures were found from drum removal, transportation and
disposal/treat m ent:
Drum, removal: $60-l,168/drum
Transportation: $15-261/drura (30-480 miles)
Disposal/treatment: $36-360/drum
These cost elements cannot necessarily be sum med, since the extremes of the ranges are
derived from different sources with different scenarios and assumptions.
*
Site Total: $60-l,528/drum
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Drum removal/transportation/
disposal
1
Some of the costs for the above three tasks may have been combined in the new data.
For the removal costs, the high expenditures may reflect the use of overpacking and
containerization. Transportation cost of a drum likely varied with distance, but distance
information was rarely available. Some of the disposal costs given also include
contaminated soil disposal expenditures for bulk soil disposal. Operation and
maintenance costs may include ground water monitoring and, possibly, site inspections or
security to prevent future illegal dumping, which is often repeated at former sites.
These costs were either accounted for separately, or were not encountered for the sites.
6.4.3.2 Estimates
No handling cost estimates data are available at this time.
6.4.4
Factoxs Found to Affect Costs
6.4.4.1
Expenditures
The following factors were found to affect drum removal expenditures given in Table 53
*
in the Raw Data section.
Removal- Waste type
Drum condition
Drum size
Drum situation, depth
Adjacent soil contaminant
Demurrage
Economies of scale •
Transportation
Disposal -
Distance
Waste type.
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Drum removal/transportation/
disposal
Removal - The waste types found at the Michigan, California *2, Florida, Vermont and
Philadelphia sites seemed to have had a significant effect on the removal costs. In all
cases, the cyanide, caustic soda, ethyl ether (highly flam mable), aromatic hydrocarbons
and super tropical bleach (calcium oxide-chlorinated lime), required that Level A or B
protective gear, treatment (solidification or neutralization) and recontainerization be
added to the removal costs. In addition, careful management of these more hazardous
waste generally increased the time necessary for the various elements of the operation
such as labor and equipment. In adequate technical detail was available, however, to
quantify its effect.
Poor drum condition increased removal costs because it necessitated overpacking. In
cases where waste had leaked out increased costs were incurred for transferring the
*
waste and emptying and crushing the drums. A variety of drum sizes are given in Table
16. Overpacking 30 and 55 gallon drums required 55 and 80 and gallon overpacks at
increased costs.
-. " *
Most drums were removed from the surface. The drum removals requiring excavation did
not cost significantly more than the surface drums suggesting that the added costs of
»
backhoes and drum grapplers were less significant than other cost items such as
treatment or protective gear necessary for high risk waste. Also, a drum of an
unidentified liquid floating in a Los Angeles. California river required additional costs for
a boat, but was not significantly more expensive than other surface removal.
The extent of adjacent soil contamination varied among the sites given. In some cases
the total cost included removal of bulk soil, but the unit cost is derived by dividing onlv
this total hy the intact or overpacked drums. Hence, the removal.cost per drum mav be
in overestimate in some cases. For the ZLJ-JR3 sites in New Jersey, Connecticut, and
Massachusetts, the drums were emptied, crushed and bulked along with contaminated soil
necessitating a bulk volume unit cost. More analysis of technical details is necessary to
reaggragate these costs.
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Drum removal/transportation/
disposal
Based on two observations the economies of scale appeared to affect the unit costs of
removal. First, there was a general inverse relationship between the total site costs and
the unit cost per drum. Second, certain minimum costs were charged for component
tasks such as mobilization of technicians and equipment. M minimum charges also apply
to transportation as noted in the discussion of Excavation cost factors in the previous
section. However, the Michigan site cost for transportation ($2/truck/mile; $60 one
truck, 30 miles) was lower than many minimum hauling charges.
Transportation - Inadequate Information was available to compare cost per mile of
transportation, but the effect of distance, as well as the rates can be expected to be
1 similar to those found in the above Excavation section. Demurrage was not found to
significantly affect the costs since it was explicitly charged only at the Philadelphia site
[| ($50 out of $1,410-4% X
Disposal - Although the reasons for the widely varying disposal costs were unclear
because of inadequate technical detail availability, they parallel these given In the
m aterial re m oval section.
6.4.4.2 Estimates
jj No cost estimate data are available at this time.
|! ' Expenditure Sources
L
T -o ELI/JRB Case Studies, 1983
* o State and Federal Super-fund work.
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7.1.4.1 Expenditures
No actual cost data available at this time.
7.1.4.2 Estimation
The following factors affected sewer line replacement cost estimates:
o Pipe size
o Pipe composition
o Depth of excavation
Pipe size and depth seemed to be most directly related to the cost of sewer line
replacement costs. The cost of excavation, which is a major component of sewer line
replacement, was affected by the depth and size of the pipe. The cost of the new pipe,
which is the major material cost factor, was largely a function of the pipe size and
composition. Since reinforced concrete pipe was assumed for both estimates, cost
estimates vary mostly with size.
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o JRB-RAM, 1980
o Radian, 1983
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7.2.1 Definition
Sewer lines contaminated by migrating leachate may be reconditioned in place if pipe
damage is limited. The procedure includes interior Inspection, cleaning (mechanical,
hydraulic or chemical means) and repair of damaged sections. The upgradient source of
contamination is assumed to have been removed or encapsulated for the purpose of this
section.
7JL2 Units of Measurement
Costs are given in dollars per linear foot (LF) because it provides a simple and
standardized measure of sewer lines.
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7.2.3.1 Expenditures
The only expenditure for cleaning and flushing contaminated sewer lines was:
$15/LF. •
The cost tser foot for cleaning sewer lines was the same for all pirdng sizes, which ranged
In diameter from 10-21 inches. No cost comparison was possible since only one actual
expenditures was.
7.2.3.2 Estimates
Sewer Line recondition cost estimates for 12 - inch diameter pipe ranged from:
$5.75
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Cost estimates for repair included cleaning, interior inspection and internal grouting
repairs for 12 inch diameter pipe in average condition. Higher estimates were expected
for larger diameters and/or more extensive grouting. Disposal costs of removed
contaminated material were not included in these estimates.
7.2.4 Factors Found to Affect Cost
7.2.4.1 Expenditures
The paucity of expenditure data precludes quantification of component costs and the
factors affecting total unit costs (see Table 55).
7.2.4.2 Estimates
The following factors affected cost estimates for sewer line reconditioning (see Table
56):
o Diameter of piping
o Extent of damage
Although the paucity of data hinders quantification of the cost factors, the above two
factors appeared to directly affect the level of effort required for repair, and hence, the
cost. The extent of the damage was probably the primary factor affecting costs since it
was directly related to the amount of repair that was required. The size of the pipe was
less directly related to costs, but still affected the area to be repaired.
These costs of contaminant handling and disposal were not included in the estimates and
must be considered as a site specific factor.
Estimates Sources
O JRB- RAM, 1980
o Radian. 1983
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Water Line Repair
7.3 WATER LINE REPAIR
7.3.1 Definition
Municipal water lines, contaminated by infiltration of contaminated ground water, may be
repaired and reconditioned if damage and potential health hazards'are limited. Upon
inspection and location of faulty sections, cleaning procedures, followed, in more
complicated instances, by pipe relining, can rehabilitate an effected system. This work
|j may be done in place, withour costly excavation.
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7A2 Units of Measurement
Costs are given in dollars per linear foot (LF) because if provides a simple and
standardized measure of water main lines.
; 7.3.3. Sum max? Statistics
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7.3.3.1 Expenditures
| No actual cost data was available at this time
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Cost estimates for water main repair ranged from:
i ' $26/LF 8" diameter
to
$35.50/LF 24" diameter
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Restoration of 24 inch diameter concrete tiipe was in the same range as smaller diameter-
1' iron pipe. Included in the cost per linear foor estimate was provision for preliminary T.V.
' inspection.
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Water Line Repair
7.3.4 Factors Found to Affect Costs
7.3.4.1 Expenditure
No actual cost data are available for water main repair.
7.3.4.2 Estimates
The following factors affected cost estimates for water main rapair:
o Pipe size
o Extent of da m age and conta mination
o Accessibility
Pipe size was the primary factor which directly affected the cost estimates for repair
(see Table 58). Site specific factors such as accessibility of damaged sections and degree
of contamination and damage would directly affect costs, but the cost estimate data
were inadequate to quantify these factors.
Estimates Sources
O JRB-RAM, 1980
| o Radian, la83
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7.4.1 Definition
Water main replacement involves the excavation and removal of extensively damaged
and contaminated water pipe sections and bedding, sleeving new sections with
Polvethelene sheet and relaying them. This Is followed by backfilling and compaction of
the trench. Preliminary investigation by inspection and analysis is required prior to the
replacement procedure.
7.4^ Units of Measurement
Costs are given in dollars per linear foot (LF) because it provides a simple and
standardize measure of water lines.
7.4J Sum mary Statistics
7.4.3.1 Expenditures
No actual cost data are available at this time.
7.4.3.2 Estimates
Water line replacement cost estimates ranged from:
$ 58.50/LF 8" diameter
to
S119.18/LF 24" diameter
These estimates covered all basic pipe replacement costs including preliminary
inspection procedures. Costs were generally proportional to pipe size.
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7.4.4 Factor Found to Affect Cost
7.4.4.1 Expenditures
No actual cost data are available for water line replacement.
7.4.4.2 Estimation
The following factors affected water Une replacement cost estimates (see Table 59):
o Pipe size
o Depth of excavation
Pipe size and depth seemed to be most directly related to the cost of water line
replacement costs. The cost of excavation, which is a major component of 'water line
replacement, was affected by the depth and size of the pipe. The cost of the new pipe,
which is the major material cost factor, was largely a function of the pipe size. No
significant cost difference between iron and concrete pipe was shown by the limited
available data.
Estimates Sources
O JHB-RAM, 1980
o Radian, 1983
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New Supply Wells
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8,1 NEW WATER SUPPLY WELLS
8.1.1 Definition
New water wells usually Involve drilled rather than driven wells, and are cased with a pvc
sleeve. The cost of providing and operating a pump, and the cost of storage tanks may
also be included in the operation.
8.L2 Units of Measurement
Costs are given In dollars per linear foot depth because it provides a standard unit for
comparison within the water well industry.
8.1*3 Sum mazy Data
8.1.3.1 Expenditures
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The single cost estimate found for new well installation was:
Capital: $462/LF
Operation and
Maintenance: $265/year
The capital cost estimate covers labor, equipment and materials. However, preliminary
geologic investigation costs required for weU siting were not included. The operation and
m aintenance figure has been calculated for a well 200 feet deep.
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8.1.4 Factors Found to Affect Costs
8,1.4.1 Expenditures
No data was available at this time.
i 8.1.4.2 Estimates
Due to the limitations of weU cost estimation data (see Table 59), no comparison of cost
|i factors can be made. As noted above, however, well depth arid diameter as well as
hydrbgeologic site conditions are general determinants In total costs for weH installation.
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Deflnttioo:
Water distribution systems consist of network of pressurized pipes connecting individual
households with existing water sources such as mains or reservoirs and municipal
hydrants to a common water source. For this section no source costs for wells or
reservoirs are assumed, only connection costs are given.
Units of Measurement
Costs are given in dollars per household connected as this is a com mon factor in the
available data and allows an approximation of the numbers of people sewed by a new
water system.
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8.2,3.1 Expenditures •
The range of expenditures was:
$l,091/household
to
$10,714/household
The costs components of the higher expenditure include fire hydrants and all
appurtenances; while the lower cost system did not include these costs, operation and
maintenance costs, which may be significant, were not available.
8.2.3.2 Estimates
No estimates data are available at this time.
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8.2.4.1 Expenditures
The following factors were found to affect the costs of new water distribution systems
(see Table 60):
o Size (pipe length/diameter)
o Inclusion of related costs
The inclusion of related costs was probably the most important factor that affected
costs. The higher cost system included design work and fire hydrants along all streets
connected. The lower cost system included only the basic domestic water supply
connection construction costs. The two systems shown vary somewhat in size, in terms
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of both length and diameter. The lower cost Minnesota system connected houses that
were closer together than the California system. Also the California system was built to
allow for connection of more houses in the future, by using oversized mains that
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significant, are not included. Also excluded is the fee usually charged by a municipality
for a connection.
8.2.4.2 Estimates
No estimates data are available at this time.
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ANNOTATED REFERENCES
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CH2 M Hffl, December 1982. "Draft Engineering Services Report/Quanta
Resources Clean-up" Reston, Va. For New York City Department of Environmental
Protection. Invoices and dally logs were used to assemble actual removal
expenditures.
ELI/JRB Environmental Law Institute, Washington, D.C. and JRB Associates,
McLean, Va. Case Studies of Remedial Responses at Hazardous Waste Sites. 1983.
Invoices, corresponddence, reports and vouchers were used as part of this
compilation of 23 case studies around the U.S.
JRB - RAM, 1980. These cost estimates were drawn from the "Manual for
Remedial Actions at Hazardous Disposal Sites" Draft final report by JRB
Associates, McLean, Va. June 20, 1980. This manual was subsequently published by
U.S. EPA as the "Manual for Remedial Actions at Hazardous Wastes Sites." EPA
625/6-82-006. Cincinnati, Ohio, 1982, and again by Noyes Publishing Company,
Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, 1983. The initial draft final report was used because
it contained the greatest cost detail. These estimates were drawn principaHy from
construction estimation manuals such as (1) the Means Manual (Godfrey, R.R. (Ed.),
1980, Building Construction Cost Data 1980, 38th Annual Edition, R.S. Means
Company, Inc.; (2) Dodge Manual (McMahon, L.; Pereira, P. (Ed.) 1979. 1980 Dodge
Guide to Public Works and Heavy Construction Costs. McGraw-Hill Information
Systems Co., New York, N.Y.; (3) Richardson Rapid Construction Cost Estimaong
System (Richardson Engineering Services, 1980); and supplemented with a large
number of price quotes drawn directly from industry and commercial sources.
Hypothetical site scenarios are given for many of the technologies.
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Radian, 1983. These estimates are drawn from the last section of "Evaluating
Cost-effectiveness of Remedial Actions at Uncontrolled Hazardous Waste Sites" -
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Draft Methodology Manual by the Radian Corporation, Austin, Texas, January 10,
1983. These estimates were indexed to constant dollars for March 1982. Many of
the estimates were derived from EPA*s "Handbook for Remedial Action at
Hazardous Waste Sites." EPA 625/6-82-006. Cincinnati, Ohio, 1982. This source
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was always supplemented or supplanted by many other estimation sources, including
specialized papers for specific technologies, and general construction estimating
manuals. . '.
SCS (Engineers), 1980. These cost estimates came from "Costs of Remedial
Response Action at Uncontrolled Hazardous Waste Sites" by SCS Engineers, Long
Beach California, April 1981. According to this methodology: "For the most part
the 1980 Means (Godfrey, R. (Ed.) 1979. Building construction cost data: 1980.
Robert Snow Means Company, Inc. Kingston, MA. and Dodge Guides McMahon, L.,
Pereira, P. (Ed.) 1979. 1980 Dodge Guide to Public Works and Heavy Construction
Costs.; McGraw-Hill Information Systems Co. New York, N.Y. were used to obtain
tiie costs needed."
SCS (Engineers), 1981. These cost estimates are derived from Cost Comparison of
Treatment and Disposal Alternatives for Hazardous Materials (EPA - 600/52-80-
188) published in February 1981 by the US EPA Municipal Environmental Research
Laboratory. The estimate compilation was performed by SCS Engineers for a
greater Chicago area scenario using the 1978 Means Construction Cost Manual.
Hence, mid-1978 costs were originally estimated. For comparison purposes these
cost estimates were converted from simple average costs, and the raw data on
capital and operation and maintenance costs were used in stead.
US EPA, OERR contractor RIA^T Losing Mri«i for Superfund work are used here as
estimated costs since they did not serve as the basis for actual construction.
However, these estimates reflects a higher jsvel of detail than -nanv other
estimates since specific local capabilities are considered. Most of the cost
estimates are from 1982 and 1983 estimates.
US EPA, OERR contractor Feasibility Studies. Cost estimates from feasibility
studies are generally drawn from norv-bid estimates from contractors. Most of
these cost estimates are trora 1982 and 1983.
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US EPA, OERR State and Federal Superfund Work. Records from initial Superfund
wont, such as bid and change order reports, anct spread sneet printouts. 4H sites
are numbered for anonymity, but state locations are given because of its relevance
to cost factors such as labor and materials, and site characteristics such as climate.
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