U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
POLLUTION/SITUATION REPORT
Chapel Street Battery Dump Site - Removal Polrep
Final Removal Polrep
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Region IV
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Subject:
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POLREP #5
Final
Chapel Street Battery Dump Site
Kannapolis, NC
Latitude: 35.5317080 Longitude: -80.6124470
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To:
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From:
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Jason Booth, OSC
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Date:
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2/18/2011
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Reporting Period:
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2/16/2011 to 2/18/2011
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1. Introduction
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1.1 Background
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Site Number: |
B463 |
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Contract Number: |
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Action Memo Date: |
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Response Authority: |
CERCLA |
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Response Type: |
Time-Critical |
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Response Lead: |
EPA |
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Incident Category: |
Removal Action |
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NPL Status: |
Non NPL |
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Operable Unit: |
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Mobilization Date: |
1/17/2011 |
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Start Date: |
1/17/2011 |
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Demob Date: |
1/21/2011 |
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Completion Date: |
1/21/2011 |
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CERCLIS ID: |
NCN000410518 |
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1.1.1 Incident Category
Time Critical Removal Assessment
1.1.2 Site Description
US EPA received a request from North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NC DENR) to perform a Removal Site Evaluation (RSE) at the Chapel Street Battery Dump Site. The Site is located along Psalms Street in Kannapolis, Rowan County, North Carolina. NC DENR performed an assessment of the site. There are several residents living along Psalm Street which contains visible battery chips in several locations. The state's analytical indicated lead concentrations present along Psalms Street at concentrations greater than 43,000 parts per million (ppm). Based on these high levels EPA approved a removal action for the Site.
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2. Current Activities
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2.1 Operations Section
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2.1.1 Narrative
NC DENR conducted sampling along Psalm Street and found lead present at concentrations up to 43,600 ppm. NC DENR requested EPA conduct further investigation. EPA conducted a site visit on 1/3/2010 and visually observed the presence of battery chips in various locations along Psalm Street and private driveways and determined further action was necessary.
EPA and Superfund Technical Assessment Response Team (START) revisited the site on 03/31/2010 to conduct a more thorough assessment to delineate the extent of contamination through composite and grab samples within residential yards and along the gravel road on Psalm Street. All sampling was screened with an X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) technology to document and correlate with laboratory data. The Site is comprised of 20 parcels that include residential homes, one private business, and vacant lots. Five point composite samples, at 0 - 6 inches in depth, were taken from each parcel, including 2 duplicates, for a total of 22 samples. XRF readings within the parcels were below EPA's residential RAL of 400 ppm for lead that ranged from 32 ppm - 274 ppm. One XRF reading spiked at 4,745 ppm as the highest detection within a vacant parcel for lead. Seventeen grab samples, including one duplicate, were also taken at 0 - 6 inches in depth along the gravel road on Psalm Street at 50 foot intervals. XRF readings for the grab samples ranged from 35 ppm - 4,794 ppm. Five drinking water samples, including one duplicate, and natural attenuation parameters were taken from 5 residential homes. Numerous battery connectors and adapters were found beneath the brush in one vacant parcel.
2.1.2 Response Actions to Date
The OSC and ERRS remobilized to the site during the week of Jan 17, 2011. Prior confirmation sampling conducted during excavation showed elevated levels of lead above the residential Removal Action Level (RAL) of 400 ppm in a small area on the southeast portion of the site. The area was excavated once again to remove any remaining lead contamination.
Stockpiled hazardous and non-hazardous soils were disposed of at off-site regulated facilities. 126.37 tons of non-hazardous soil and 494.14 tons of hazardous soil were disposed of at their respected off-site regulated facility. Restoration of the Site was completed after all stockpiled soils were removed. The OSC and ERRS demobilized on Jan 21, 2011.
The OSC and ERRS remobilized to the Site on Feb 8, 2011 after a resident along Psalms Street observed excess water pooling during rain events on the street. An existing culvert was discovered while ERRS was attempting to lay a new culvert under Psalms Street. ERRS unblocked the existing culvert to allow for proper drainage of water.
The OSC coordinated with NCDENR to check a nearby street for battery chips after a resident contacted the OSC after she heard of another location in the nearby area that might have contained battery chips. The OSC and NCDENR personnel met onsite on Feb 17, 2011 to confirm the presence of any battery chips. A portable x-ray fluorescence (XRF) instrument was used to detect the presence of any heavy metals normally associated with battery chips. No battery chips were observed in the area. In addition, any metals indicated by the XRF were below state and federal response levels. The OSC and NCDENR personnel demobed from the area on Feb 17, 2011.
Enforcement Activities, Identity of Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs)
2.1.4 Progress Metrics
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Treatment |
Disposal |
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Soil |
494.14 tons |
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hazardous |
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Soil |
126.37 tons |
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2.2 Planning Section
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2.2.1 Anticipated Activities
None
2.2.1.1 Planned Response Activities
None at this time.
2.2.1.2 Next Steps
None
2.2.2 Issues
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2.3 Logistics Section
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EPA - 1
NCDENR - 2
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2.4 Finance Section
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No information available at this time.
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2.5 Other Command Staff
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No information available at this time.
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3. Participating Entities
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No information available at this time.
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4. Personnel On Site
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No information available at this time.
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5. Definition of Terms
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No information available at this time.
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6. Additional sources of information
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No information available at this time.
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7. Situational Reference Materials
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No information available at this time.
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