NCD981927502_19990524_Geigy Chemical Corporation_FRBCERCLA RA_Remedial Action - Monthly Progress Reports 1997 - 1999-OCR

May 24, 1999
Ms. Giezelle Bennett
Remediaf Project Manager
Geigy Chemical Corporation Site
Aberdeen, North Carolina
Committee Correspondence
USEPA Region IV, North Superfund Remedial Branch
100 Alabama Street, S.W.
RECEl\/!=D
JUN 01 1999
Atlanta, GA 30303-3104 VIA FACSIMILE AND FEDERAL EXPRESS
RE: Geigy Chemical Corporation Site
Monthly Progress Report No. 71, April 1999
Dear Ms. Bennett:
On behalf of Olin Corporation, Novartis Crop Protection, and Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical
Corporation (the Companies), attached is the Geigy Site monthly progress report.
Please feel free to contact me at ( 423) 336-4479 if you have any questions or require additional
information.
Regards,
Garland Hilliard
Project Coordinator
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Randy McElveen (NCDEHNR)
R. McClure (Olin)
H. Moats (Novartis)
B. Vinzant (Kaiser)
M. Sheehan (Earth Tech)
T. Mann (Earth Tech)
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GEIGY CHEMICAL CORPORATION SUPERFUND SITE
Aberdeen, North Carolina
Monthly Progress Report No. 71
April 1999
This report summarizes Remedial Action and Downgradient Groundwater act1v111es for the
Geigy Chemical Corporation Site during the given period. This report is submitted in accordance
with Section XI, Paragraph 29 of the Consent Decree.
1. ACTIONS TAKEN TOW ARDS COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONSENT DECREE
Remedial Action
• Continued operation of the groundwater extraction and treatment system during the report
period.
• Conducted the monthly site inspection on April 14th to verify system performance. The
system maintained continuous unattended operation during the report period and has treated
18,885,602 gallons since start-up.
• Submitted the discharge permit renewal application for Groundwater Remediation System
Permit No. WQ0009949.
Down gradient RA WP
• Conducted the Fifth Event, Second Quarter 1999 downgradient area monitoring.
• Continued preparation of the Annual Down gradient Area Monitoring Report.
2. RESULTS OF SAMPLING, TESTS AND OTHER DATA
None.
3. WORK PLANS, REPORTS AND OTHER DELIVERABLES
On April 19, 1999, the Companies submitted the Final Downgradient Groundwater Remedial
Action Construction Report to U.S. EPA and NCDENR, along with responses to the Agencies'
March 15, 1999 comments on the Draft Downgradient Groundwater Remedial Action
Construction Report. U.S. EPA approved the Final Downgradient Groundwater Remedial
Action Construction Report in a letter to the Companies dated April 26, 1999.
On April 19, 1999, the Companies submitted responses to the Agencies' March 17, 1999
comments on the Third Event, Fourth Quarter 1998 Downgradient Area Monitoring Report.
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4. ACTIONS SCHEDULED FOR THE NEXT SIX WEEKS
The following activities are anticipated:
Facility Property
• Conduct the monthly system inspection.
Downgradient Area
• Submit the Annual Downgradient Area Monitoring Report.
• Submit the Fifth Event, Second Quarter 1999 Downgradient Area Monitoring Report.
5. PERCENTAGE OF COMPLETION
The RA construction is 100 percent complete.
6. DELAYS ENCOUNTERED OR ANTICIPATED
None.
7. MODIFICATIONS TO THE WORK PLANS OR SCHEDULES
None.
8. COMMUNITY RELATIONS SUPPORT
a) Activities Conducted During This Reporting Period
None.
b) Anticipated Activities During Next Reporting Period
None.
9. OTHER SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES
~one.
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April 12, 1999
Ms. Giezelle Bennett
Remedial Project Manager
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Geigy Chemical Corporation Site
Aberdeen, North Carolina
Committee Correspondence
USEPA Region IV, North Superfund Remedial Branch
100 Alabama Street, S.W.
RECEIVED
APR 141999
SUPERFUND SECTION
Atlanta, GA 30303-3104 VIA FACSIMILE AND FEDERAL EXPRESS
RE: Geigy Chemical Corporation Site
Monthly Progress Report No. 70, March 1999
Dear Ms. Bennett:
On behalf of .Olin Corporation, Novartis Crop Protection, and Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical
Corporation (the <::;ompanies), attached is the Geigy Site monthly progress report.
Please feel free to contact me at [phone] if you have any questions or require additional
information.
Garland Hilliard
Project Coordinator
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Randy McElveen (NCDEHNR)
R. McClure (Olin)
H. Moats (Novartis) .
·, · · . Bi Vinzant (Kaiser) : ,
M. Sheehan (Earth Tech)
T. Mann (Earth Tech)
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GEIGY CHEMICAL CORPORATION SUPERFUND SITE
Aberdeen, North Carolina
Monthly Progress Report No. 70
March 1999
This report summarizes Remedial Action and Downgradient Groundwater acllv1t1es for the
Geigy Chemical Corporation Sile during the given period. This report is submitted in accordance
with Section XI, Paragraph 29 of the Consent Decree.
I. ACTIONS TAKEN TOW ARDS COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONSENT DECREE
Remedial Action
• Continued operation of the groundwater extraction and treatment system during the report
period.
• Conducted the monthly site inspection on March 22nd to verify system performance. The
system maintained continuous unattended operation during the report period and has treated
18,330,970 gallons since start-up.
Down gradient RA WP
• Continued preparation of the Annual Downgradient Area Monitoring Report.
2. RESULTS OF SAMPLING, TESTS AND OTHER DATA
None.
3. WORK PLANS, REPORTS AND OTHER DELIVERABLES
The Companies submitted the 1999 Annual Operating Report for Groundwater Remediation
Permit No. WQ0009949 to the Agencies on March 5, 1999.
The Companies received the Agencies' March I 5, I 999 comments on the Downgradient
Groundwater Remedial Action Construction Report.
The Companies received the Agencies' March 17, 1999 comments on the Third Event, Fourth
Quarter 1998 Downgradient Area Monitoring Report.
4. ACTIONS SCHEDULED FOR THE NEXT SIX WEEKS
The following activities are anticipated:
Facility Property
• Conduct the monthly system inspection.
• •
• Submit the permit renewal application for Groundwater Remediation System Permit No.
WQ0009949 (to be released April 8th).
Downgradient Area
• Submit responses to the Agencies' March 15, I 999 comments and the revised Downgradient
Groundwater Remedial Action Construction Report.
• Submit responses to the Agencies' March 17, 1999 comments and the revised Third Event,
Fourth Quarter 1998 Downgradient Area Monitoring Report.
• Submit the Annual Downgradient Area Monitoring Report.
• Conduct the Fifth Event, Second Quarter 1999 downgradient area monitoring. Field work is
anticipated to occur during the week of April I 2th.
5. PERCENT AGE OF COMPLETION
The RA construction is I 00 percent complete.
6. DELAYS ENCOUNTERED OR ANTICIPATED
None.
7. MODIFICATIONS TO THE WORK PLANS OR SCHEDULES
None.
8.
a)
b)
9.
None.
COMMUNITY RELATIONS SUPPORT
Activities Conducted During This Reporting Period
The toll-free telephone number for Giegy Site information line was changed to 800-295-
6141. The sign posting the previous toll free telephone number was removed from the
Site and has been replaced with a sign posting the new number.
Anticipated Activities During Next Reporting Period
None.
OTHER SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES
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March 5, 1999
Geigy Chemical Corporation Site
Aberdeen, North Carolina
Committee Correspondence
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RECEIVED
MAR 08 1999
Ms. Giezelle Bennett
Remedial Project Manager SUPERFUND SECTION
USEPA Region IV, North Superfund Remedial Branch
100 Alabama Street, S.W.
Atlanta, GA 30303-3104
RE: Geigy Chemical Corporation Site
VIA FACSIMILE AND FEDERAL EXPRESS
Monthly Progress Report No. 69, February 1999
Dear Ms. Bennett:
On behalf of Olin Corporation, Novartis Crop Protection, and Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical
Corporation (the Companies), attached is the Geigy Site monthly progress report.
Please feel free to contact me at [phone] if you have any questions or require additional
information.
Regards,
Garland Hilliard
Project Coordinator
/ Attachment
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Randy McElveen (NCDEHNR)
Tim Eggert (COM)
R. McClure (Olin)
H. Moats (Novartis)
B. Vinzant (Kaiser)
M. Sheehan (Earth Tech)
T. Mann (Earth Tech)
•
GEIGY CHEMICAL CORPORATION SUPERFUND SITE
Aberdeen, North Carolina
Monthly Progress Report No. 69
February 1999
This report summarizes Remedial Action and Downgradient Groundwater activities for the
Geigy Chemical Corporation Site during the given period. This report is submitted in accordance
with Section XI, Paragraph 29 of the Consent Decree.
I. ACTIONS TAKEN TOW ARDS COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONSENT DECREE
Remedial Action
• Continued operation of the groundwater extraction and treatment system during the report
period.
• Conducted the monthly site inspection on February 11 th to verify system performance. The
system maintained continuous unattended operation during the report period and has treated
17,372,260 gallons since start-up.
• The piping leak on one of the two water transfer pumps in the treatment building was
repaired.
Downgradient RA WP
• Began preparation of the Annual Downgradient Area Monitoring Report.
2. RESULTS OF SAMPLING, TESTS AND OTHER DATA
Results of the first quarter 1999 downgradient area monitoring event (the fourth quarterly
monitoring event in the first year of downgradient monitoring) were received from the analytical
laboratory. These results, and a summary of the analytical results previously reported for the
first, second and third monitoring events, will be provided to the Agencies in the Annual
Downgradient Area Monitoring Report.
3. WORK PLANS, REPORTS AND OTHER DELIVERABLES
The Companies submitted the third event, fourth quarter 1998 downgradient area monitoring
report to the Agencies on February 11, I 999.
4. ACTIONS SCHEDULED FOR THE NEXT SIX WEEKS
The following activities are anticipated:
Facility Property
• Conduct the monthly system inspection.
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• Submit the Annual Treatment System Report
Downgradient Area
• Submit the Annual Downgradient Area Monitoring Report.
5. PERCENTAGE OF COMPLETION
The RA construction is 100 percent complete.
6. DELAYS ENCOUNTERED OR ANTICIPATED
None.
7. MODIFICATIONS TO THE WORK PLANS OR SCHEDULES
None.
8. COMMUNITY RELATIONS SUPPORT
a) Activities Conducted During This Reporting Period
None.
b) Anticipated Activities During Next Reporting Period
None.
9. OTHER SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES
None.
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January 15, 1999
Ms. Giezelle Bennett
Remedial Project Manager
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Geigy Chemical Corporatio11 Site
Aberdee11, North Caroli11a
Committee Correspo11de11ce
USEPA Region IV, North Superfund Remedial Branch
100 Alabama Street, S.W. ·
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RECEIVED
JAN 20 1999
SUPERFUND SECTION
Atlanta, GA 30303-3104 VIA FACSIMILE AND FEDERAL EXPRESS
RE: Geigy Chemical Corporation Site
Monthly Progress Report No. 67, December 1998
Dear Ms. Bennett:
On behalf of Olin Corporation, Novartis Crop Protection, and Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical
Corporation (the Companies), attached is the Geigy Site monthly progress report.
Please feel free to contact me at [phone] if you have any questions or require additional
information.
Regards,
GtkJ //dfuJr,v1A1
Garland Hilliard
Project Coordinator
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Randy McElveen (NCDEHNR) I
Tim Eggert (COM)
R. McClure (Olin)
H. Moats (Novartis)
B. Vinzant (Kaiser)
M. Sheehan (Earth Tech)
T. Mann (Earth Tech)
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GEIGY CHEMICAL CORPORATION SUPERFUND SITE
Aberdeen, North Carolina
Monthly Progress Report No. 67
DECEMBER 1998
This report summarizes Remedial Action and Downgradient
Geigy Chemical Corporation Site during the given period.
accordance with Section XI, Paragraph 29 of the Consent Decree.
Groundwater activities for the
This report is submitted in
1. ACTIONS TAKEN TOW ARDS COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONSENT DECREE
Remedial Action
• Continued operation of the groundwater extraction and treatment system during the report
period.
• Conducted the monthly site inspection on December 29th to verify system performance. The
inspection revealed that the jet pump serving well PW-4S (one of the surficial aquifer
extraction wells used for mass reduction) was out of service due to the failure of the pump
impeller. The Companies expect to have the jet pump replaced during the week of January
11th. The temporary shut-down of the well has not significantly effected the total system
flow rate (flow reduction of approximately 1 gpm) and will have no impact on the Site
groundwater remediation permit closed-loop requirement. The system otherwise maintained
continuous unattended operation during the report period and has treated 16,341,350 gallons
since start-up.
• The motor cooling fan on one of the two water transfer pumps in the treatment building was
repaired. The motor was subsequently placed back into operation. The work had no effect
on the operation of the system (i.e., the two pumps normally alternate in operation, thereby
allowing one pump to be taken off line for servicing without interrupting treatment).
Downgradient RA WP
• Began preparation of the third event, fourth quarter 1998 downgradient area monitoring
report.
2. RESULTS OF SAMPLING, TESTS AND OTHER DAT A
None.
3. WORK PLANS, REPORTS AND OTHER DELIVERABLES
None.
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4. ACTIONS SCHEDULED FOR THE NEXT SIX WEEKS
The following activities are anticipated:
Facility Property
• Conduct the monthly system inspection.
• Replace the ji:t pump at extraction well PW-4S.
• Sample the effluent from the lead carbon treatment canisters.
Downgradient Area
• Submit the third event, fourth quarter 1998 downgradient area monitoring report.
• Conduct the fourth event, first quarter 1999 downgradient monitoring.
5. PERCENTAGE OF COMPLETION
The RA construction is I 00 percent complete.
6. DELAYS ENCOUNTERED OR ANTICIPATED
None.
7. MODIFICATIONS TO THE WORK PLANS OR SCHEDULES
None.
8.
a)
COMMUNITY RELATIONS SUPPORT
Activities Conducted During This Reporting Period
None.
b) Anticipated Activities During Next Reporting Period
None.
9. OTHER SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES
None.
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December 16, 1998
Ms. Giezelle Bennett
Remedial Project Manager
Geigy Chemical Corporation Site
Aberdeen, North Carolina
Committee Correspondence
USEPA Region IV, North Superfund Remedial Branch
100 Alabama Street, S.W.
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RECEIVED
DEC 181998
SUPERFUND SECTION
Atlanta, GA 30303-3104 VIA FACSIMILE AND FEDERAL EXPRESS
RE: Geigy Chemical Corporation Site
Monthly Progress Report No. 66, November 1998
Dear Ms. Bennett:
On behalf of Olin Corporation, Novartis Crop Protection, and Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical
Corporation (the Companies), attached is the Geigy Site monthly progress report.
Please feel free to contact me at [phone] if you have any questions or require additional
information.
Regards,
~ ;/,JLI /,v/M,,
Garland Hilliard
Project Coordinator
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c: VIA U.S. MAIL
. Randy McElveen (NCDEHNR)
Tim Eggert (CDM)
R. McClure (Olin)
H. Moats (Novartis)
B. Vinzant (Kaiser)
M. Sheehan (Earth Tech)
T. Mann (Earth Tech)
.,.
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GEIGY CHEMICAL CORPORATION SUPERFUND SITE
Aberdeen, North Carolina
Monthly Progress Report No. 66
NOVEMBER 1998
This report summarizes Remedial Action and Downgradient Groundwater activities for the
Geigy Chemical Corporation Site during the given period. This report is submitted in
accordance with Section XI, Paragraph 29 of the Consent Decree.
1. ACTIONS TAKEN TOW ARDS COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONSENT DECREE
Remedial Action
o Continued operation of the groundwater extraction and treatment system during the report
period.
• Conducted the monthly site inspection on November 23"' to verify system performance. The
system maintained continuous unattended operation during the report period and has treated
15,561,645 gallons since start-up.
Downgradient RA WP
• Completed the third event, fourth quarter 1998 downgradient area monitoring activities
(sampling was started in late October).
• Conducted a drive-through survey of the downgradient area to determine if residential wells
have been placed into service. No new residential wells were identified.
• Surveyed the seven monitoring wells installed in April 1998.
2. RES UL TS OF SAMPLING, TESTS AND OTHER DATA
Survey data for the seven monitoring wells installed in April 1998 were received and will be
incorporated in the Remedial Action Construction Report.
Analytical results of samples collected for the third event, fourth quarter 1998 downgradient area
monitoring activities were received and are being compiled for the Agencies.
TCLP analytical results of samples collected from the spent treatment system carbon units were
received and indicate the units are non-hazardous. The Companies are evaluating appropriate
disposal options for the spent units.
3. WORK PLANS. REPORTS AND OTHER DELIVERABLES
The Companies submitted the Remedial Action Construction Report for the downgradient
remedy to the Agencies on November 25, 1998.
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4. ACTIONS SCHEDULED FOR THE NEXT SIX WEEKS
The following activities are anticipated:
Facility Property
• Conduct the monthly system inspection.
Downgradient Area
• Submit the third event, fourth quarter 1998 downgradient area monitoring report.
5. PERCENTAGE OF COMPLETION
The RA construction is I 00 percent complete.
6. DELAYS ENCOUNTERED OR ANTICIPATED
None.
7.
None.
8.
a)
b)
9.
MODIFICATIONS TO THE WORK PLANS OR SCHEDULES
COMMUNITY RELATIONS SUPPORT
Activities Conducted During This Reporting Period
None.
Anticipated Activities During Next Reporting Period
None.
OTHER SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES
During the monthly inspection, a fan on one of the two transfer pumps was found to be no
longer operating. The pump was taken out of service until repairs to the pump can be made.
The temporary shut down of the pump is not expected to affect the performance of the
treatment system. The system will continue to operate using the remaining' transfer pump.
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November 6, 1998
Ms. Giezelle Bennett
Remedial Project Manager
•
Geigy Chemical Corporation Site
Aberdeen, North Carolina
Committee Correspondence
USEPA Region IV, North Superfund Remedial Branch
100 Alabama Street, S.W.
•
RtCf:tVEo
Nov 1 o 1998
91.JPERFUND SEC -TION
Atlanta, GA 30303-3104 VIA FACSIMILE AND FEDERAL EXPRESS
RE: Geigy Chemical Corporation Site
Monthly Progress Report No. 65, October 1998
Dear Ms. Bennett:
On behalf of Olin Corporation, Novartis Crop Protection, and Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical
Corporation (the Companies), attached is the Geigy Site monthly progress report.
Please feel free to contact me at [phone] if you have any questions or require additional
information.
Regards,
~Ml'k
Garland Hilliard
Project Coordinator
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Randy McElveen (NCDEHNR) -/
Tim Eggert (CDM)
R. McClure (Olin)
H. Moats (Novartis)
B. Vinzant (Kaiser)
M. Sheehan (Earth Tech)
T. Mann (Earth Tech)
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GEIGY CHEMICAL CORPORATION SUPERFUNDSITE
Aberdeen, North Carolina
Monthly Progress Report No. 65
OCTOBER 1998
This report summarizes Remedial Action and Downgradient
Geigy Chemical Corporation Site during the given period.
accordance with Section XI, Paragraph 29 of the Consent Decree.
Groundwater activities for the
This report is submitted in
I. ACTIONS TAKEN TOWARDS COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONSENT DECREE
Remedial Action
• Continued operation of the groundwater extraction and treatment system during the report
period.
• Conducted the monthly site inspection on October 27th to verify system performance. The
system maintained continuous unattended operation during the report period and has treated
14,933,200 gallons since start-up.
• Conducted quarterly treatment system monitoring as currently required by the Site
Groundwater Remediation Permit and O&M Manual.
Downgradient RA WP
• Collected comprehensive water-level measurements from downgradient area monitoring
wells, piezometers and stream staff gauges, and select facility property wells.
• Collected 10 stream surface water and sediment samples along McFarland's Branch, Ray's
Mill Creek and Aberdeen Creek at the monitoring locations described in the RAWP.
• Collected groundwater samples from 23 of the 26 wells included in the downgradient area
monitoring network.
2. RESULTS OF SAMPLING, TESTS AND OTHER DATA
None.
3. WORK PLANS, REPORTS AND OTHER DELIVERABLES
The Companies submitted a report containing results of the second event, third quarter 1998
downgradient area monitoring activities to the Agencies on October 29, 1998.
4. ACTIONS SCHEDULED FOR THE NEXT SIX WEEKS
The following activities are anticipated:
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Facility Property
• Conduct the monthly system inspection.
Downgradient Area
• Conduct a drive-through survey of the downgradient area to determine if residential wells
have been placed into service.
• Complete sampling of the downgradient area wells.
• Survey monitoring wells installed in April 1998.
• Submit the Remedial Action Construction Report.
5. PERCENTAGE OF COMPLETION
The RA construction is 100 percent complete.
6. DELAYS ENCOUNTERED OR ANTICIPATED
None.
7. MODIFICATIONS TO THE WORK PLANS OR SCHEDULES
None.
8. COMMUNITY RELATIONS SUPPORT
a) Activities Conducted During This Reporting Period
None.
b) Anticipated Activities During Next Reporting Period
None.
9. OTHER SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES
The first two carbon units in treatment trains A and B were replaced as described in the
Companies' September 29, 1998 letter to the Agencies. No modifications were made to the
system design as a result of their replacement.
The four spent carbon units removed from the treatment trains have been sampled to determine
appropriate disposal options. The carbon units are being stored in the treatment building until
sample results are received and validated.
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October 12, 1998
Ms. Giezelle Bennett
Remedial Project Manager
Geigy C!temical Corporation Site
Aberdeen, North Carolina
Committee Correspondence
USEPA Region IV, North Superfund Remedial Branch
I 00 Alabama Street, S.W.
•
RECEf'lF:O
OCT 15 1998
SUPERFUND SECTION
Atlanta, GA 30303-3104 VIA FACSIMILE AND FEDERAL EXPRESS
RE: Geigy Chemical Corporation Site
Monthly Progress Report No. 64, September 1998
Dear Ms. Bennett:
On behalf of Olin Corporation, Novartis Crop Protection, and Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical
Corporation (the Companies), attached is the Geigy Site monthly progress report.
Please feel free to contact me at [phone] if you have any questions or require additional
information. ·
Regards,
~~/~
Garland Hilliard
Project Coordinator
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Tim Eggert (CDM)
R. McClure (Olin)
H. Moats (Novartis)
B. Vinzant (Kaiser)
M. Sheehan (Rust)
S. Sargent (Rust)
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GEIGY CHEMICAL CORPORATION SUPERFUND SITE
Aberdeen, North Carolina
Monthly Progress Report No. 64
SEPTEMBER 1998
This report summarizes Remedial Action and Downgradient Groundwater activities for the
Geigy Chemical Corporation Site during the given period. This report is submitted in
accordance with Section XI, Paragraph 29 of the Consent Decree.
I. ACTIONS TAKEN TOWARDS COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONSENT DECREE
Remedial Action
• Continued operation of the groundwater extraction and treatment system during the report
period.
• Conducted the monthly site inspection on September 22"a to verify system performance. The
system maintained continuous unattended operation during the report period and has treated
14,178,080 gallons since start-up .
•
Downgradient RA WP
• None.
2. RES UL TS OF SAMPLING, TESTS AND OTHER DAT A
Analytical results of samples collected as part of the second event, third quarter 1998
downgradient area monitoring activities are being compiled for the Agencies.
3. WORK PLANS, REPORTS AND OTHER DELIVERABLES
None.
4. ACTIONS SCHEDULED FOR THE NEXT SIX WEEKS
The following activities are anticipated:
Facility Property
• Conduct the monthly system inspection.
• Install four 55-gallon drums containing granular activated carbon to replace the units in the
treatment system which have been exhausted.
• Conduct groundwater and treatment system monitoring as required by the Site Groundwater
Remediation Permit and O&M Manual.
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Downgradient Area
• Survey monitoring wells installed in April 1998.
• Submit the second event, third quarter 1998 quarterly monitoring results to the Agencies.
• Begin preparation of the Remedial Action Construction Report.
• Conduct the fourth quarter 1998 monitoring event.
5. PERCENTAGE OF COMPLETION
The RA construction is I 00 percent complete.
6.
None.
7.
None.
8.
a)
b)
9.
DELAYS ENCOUNTERED OR ANTICIPATED
MODIFICATIONS TO THE WORK PLANS OR SCHEDULES
COMMUNITY RELATIONS SUPPORT
Activities Conducted During This Reporting Period
None.
Anticipated Activities During Next Reporting Period
None.
OTHER SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES
A letter describing plans to evaluate the performance activated carbon units supplied by U.S.
Filter in Train B of the Geigy Site treatment system was issued to the Agencies on September
29".
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September 15, 1998
Ms. Giezelle Bennett
Remedial Project Manager
Geigy Chemical Corporation Site
Aberdeen, North Carolina
Committee Correspondence
USEPA Region IV, N011h Superfund Remedial Branch
I 00 Alabama Street, S.W.
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RECEIVED
SEP 16 1998
SUPERFUND SECTION
Atlanta, GA 30303-3104 VIA FACSIMILE AND FEDERAL EXPRESS
RE: Geigy Chemical Corporation Site
Monthly Progress Report No. 63, August 1998
Dear Ms. Bennett:
On behalf of Olin Corporation, Novartis Crop Protection, and Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical
Corporation (the Companies), attached is the Geigy Site monthly progress report.
Please feel free to contact me at [phone] if you have any questions or require additional
information.
Regards,
Garland Hilliard
Project Coordinator
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<Rancly]vfcElveen.(NCDEHNRc)_J
Tim Eggert (COM)
R. McClure (Olin)
I-1. Moats (Novartis)
B. Vinzant (Kaiser)
M. Sheehan (Rust)
S. Sargent (Rust)
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GEIGY CHEMICAL CORPORATION SUPERFUND SITE
Aberdeen, North Carolina
Monthly Progress Report No. 63
AUGUST 1998
This report summarizes Remedial Action and Downgradient
Geigy Chemical Corporation Site during the given period.
accordance with Section XI, Paragraph 29 of the Consent Decree.
Groundwater act1v1t1es for the
This report is submitted in
I. ACTIONS TAKEN TOWARDS COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONSENT DECREE
Remedial Action
• Continued operation of the groundwater extraction and treatment system during the report
period.
• Conducted the monthly site inspection on August 12th to verify system performance. The
system maintained continuous unattended operation during the report period and has treated
13,324,370 gallons since start-up. No autodialer alarms related to system upset were
received during the report period.
Downgradient RA WP
• None.
2. RESULTS OF SAMPLING, TESTS AND OTHER DATA
Results of routine, quarterly monitoring conducted on the facility property treatment system
verify that the system continues to perform as designed and that pesticide and TCE
concentrations in the system effluent are non-detect. The results show that the 55-gallon
granular activated carbon units placed in the first and second positions of both treatment trains
have been exhausted. The results, along with system performance data, will be forwarded to the
Agencies under separate cover as part of the 1998 annual operating report. Replacement of the
units is discussed in Section 4 of this report.
Analytical results of samples collected as part of the second event, third quarter 1998
downgradient area monitoring activities were received and are being compiled for the Agencies.
3. WORK PLANS, REPORTS AND OTHER DELIVERABLES
The Companies submitted a report containing results of the first event, second quarter 1998
downgradient area monitoring activities to the Agencies on August 5, 1998.
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4. ACTIONS SCHEDULED FOR THE NEXT SIX WEEKS
The following activities are anticipated:
Facility Property
• Conduct the monthly system inspection.
• Order and install four 55-gallon drums containing granular activated carbon to replace the
units in the treatment system which have been exhausted. Representative TCLP samples will
be collected from the spent units and analyzed to determine if they must be transported and
regenerated as a hazardous waste. The Companies will provide the analytical results to the
Agencies and advance notification regarding disposal of the units. Replacement of the units
is anticipated to require minimal system downtime.
Downgradient Area
• Survey the newly installed wells.
• Submit the second event, third quarter 1998 quarterly monitoring results to the Agencies.
• Begin preparation of the Remedial Action Construction Report.
5. PERCENTAGE OF COMPLETION
The RA construction is I 00 percent complete.
6.
None.
7.
None.
8.
a)
b)
DELAYS ENCOUNTERED OR ANTI Cl PA TED
MODIFICATIONS TO THE WORK PLANS OR SCHEDULES
COMMUNITY RELATIONS SUPPORT
Activities Conducted During This Reporting Period
None.
Anticipated Activities During Next Reporting Period
None.
2
August I 0, 1998
Ms. Giezelle Bennett
Remedial Project Manager
Geigy Chemical Corporatio11 Site
Aberdee11, North Caroli11a
Committee Correspo11de11ce
USEPA Region IV, North Superfund Remedial Branch
I 00 Alabama Street, S.W.
•
RECEIVED
AUG 12 1998
SUPERFUND SECTION
Atlanta, GA 30303-3104 VIA FACSIMILE AND FEDERAL EXPRESS
RE: Geigy Chemical Corporation Site
Monthly Progress Report No. 62, July 1998
Dear Ms. Bennett:
On behalf of Olin Corporation, Novartis Crop Protection, and Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical
Corporation (the Companies), attached is the Geigy Site monthly progress report.
Please feel free to contact me at [phone] if you have any questions or require additional
information.
Regards,
Garland Hilliard
Project Coordinator
/ Attachment
c: VIA U.S. MAIL
cRandY.·McE!veen·(NeDEHNR):::)
Tim Eggert (CDM)
R. McClure (Olin)
H. Moats (Novartis)
B. Vinzant (Kaiser)
M. Sheehan (Rust)
S. Sargent (Rust)
• •
GEIGY CHEMICAL CORPORATION SUPERFUND SITE
Aberdeen, North Carolina
Monthly Progress Report No. 62
JULY 1998
This report summarizes Remedial Action and Downgradient Groundwater activities for the
Geigy Chemical Corporation Site during the given period. This report is submitted in
accordance with Section XI, Paragraph 29 of the Consent Decree.
I. ACTIONS TAKEN TOWARDS COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONSENT DECREE
Remedial Action
• Continued operation of the groundwater extraction and treatment system during the report
period.
• Conducted the monthly site inspection on July 20th to verify system performance. The system
maintained continuous unattended operation during the report period and has treated
12,752,574 gallons since start-up. No autodialer alarms related to system upset were
received during the report period.
• Conducted quarterly treatment system monitoring as currently required by the Site
Groundwater Remediation Permit and O&M Manual.
Downgradient RA WP
• Continued preparation of the first quarter 1998 downgradient area monitoring report.
• Collected comprehensive water-level measurements from downgradient area monitoring
wells, piezometers and stream staff gauges, and select facility property wells.
• Collected 10 stream surface water and sediment samples along McFarland's Branch, Ray's
Mill Creek and Aberdeen Creek at the monitoring locations described in the RA WP.
• Collected groundwater samples from 23 downgradient area monitoring wells, as described
in the RAWP.
• · Conducted a drive-through survey of the downgradient area to determine if residential wells
have been placed into service. No new private wells were located.
2. RESULTS OF SAMPLING, TESTS AND OTHER DATA
None.
3. WORK PLANS, REPORTS AND OTHER DELIVERABLES
None.
1
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4. ACTIONS SCHEDULED FOR THE NEXT SIX WEEKS
The following activities are anticipated:
Facility Property
• Conduct the monthly system inspection.
Downgradient Area
• Survey the newly installed wells.
• Submit results of the April 1998 quarterly monitoring event to the Agencies.
5. PERCENTAGE OF COMPLETION
The RA construction is 100 percent complete.
6. DELAYS ENCOUNTERED OR ANTICIPATED
None.
7. MODIFICATIONS TO THE WORK PLANS OR SCHEDULES
None.
8. COMMUNITY RELATIONS SUPPORT
a) Activities Conducted During This Reporting Period
None.
b) Anticipated Activities During Next Reporting Period
None.
9. OTHER SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES
None.
2
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July 10, 1998
Ms. Giezelle Bennett
Remedial Project Manager
Geigy Chemical Corporation Site
Aberdee11, North Caroli11a
Committee Correspo11de11ce
USEP A Region IV, North Superfund Remedial Branch
100 Alabama Street, S.W.
RECEIVEr:,
:JUL 131998
SUPERFUND SECT:1>
Atlanta, GA 30303-3104 VIA FACSIMILE AND FEDERAL EXPRESS
RE: Geigy Chemical Corporation Site
Monthly Progress Report No. 61, June 1998
Dear Ms. Bennett:
On behalf of Olin Corporation, Novartis Crop Protection, and Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical
Corporation (the Companies), attached is the Geigy Site monthly progress report.
Please feel free to contact me at [phone] if you have any questions or require additional
information.
Regards,
c:;~f/~/1111½
Garland Hilliard
Project Coordinator
/ Attachment
c: VIA U.S. MAIL
Randy McElveen (NCDEHNR)
Tim Eggert (COM)
R. McClure (Olin)
H. Moats (Novartis)
B. Vinzant (Kaiser)
M. Sheehan (Rust)
S. Sargent (Rust)
,J
• •
GEIGY CHEMICAL CORPORATION SUPERFUND SITE
Aberdeen, North Carolina
Monthly Progress Report No. 61
JUNE 1998
This report summarizes Remedial Action and Downgradient Groundwater activities for the
Geigy Chemical Corporation Site during the given period. This report is submitted in
accordance with Section XI, Paragraph 29 of the Consent Decree.
I. ACTIONS TAKEN TOW ARDS COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONSENT DECREE
Remedial Action
• Continued operation of the groundwater extraction and treatment system during the report
period.
• Conducted the monthly site inspection on June 24th to verify system performance. The system
maintained continuous unattended operation during the report period and has treated
12,101,904 gallons since start-up. No autodialer alarms related to system upset were
received during the report period.
• Submitted the 1997 annual operating report to the Agencies.
Downgradient RA WP
• Began preparation of the first quarter 1998 downgradient area monitoring report.
2. RES UL TS OF SAMPLING, TESTS AND OTHER DAT A
None.
3. WORK PLANS, REPORTS AND OTHER DELIVERABLES
None.
4. ACTIONS SCHEDULED FOR THE NEXT SIX WEEKS
The following activities are anticipated:
Facility Property
• Conduct the monthly system inspection.
Downgradient Area
• Survey the newly installed wells.
• Submit results of the April 1998 quarterly monitoring eventto the Agencies.
• Conduct the July 1998 quarterly monitoring event.
I
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5. PERCENTAGE OF COMPLETION
The RA construction is I 00 percent complete.
6. DELAYS ENCOUNTERED OR ANTICIPATED
None.
7. MODIFICATIONS TO THE WORK PLANS OR SCHEDULES
None.
8.
a)
COMMUNITY RELATIONS SUPPORT
Activities Conducted During This Reporting Period
None.
b) Anticipated Activities During Next Reporting Period
None.
9. OTHER SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES
None.
2
• I •
June 12, 1998
Ms. Giezelle Bennett
Remedial Project Manager
Geigy Cltemical Corporatio11 Site
Aberdee11, Nortlt Caroli11a
Committee Correspo11de11ce
USEPA Region IV, North Superfund Remedial Branch
100 Alabama Street, S.W.
RECEIVED
JUN 15 1998
SUPERFUND SECTION
Atlanta, GA 30303-3104 VIA FACSIMILE AND FEDERAL EXPRESS
RE: Geigy Chemical Corporation Site
Monthly Progress Report No. 60, May 1998
Dear Ms. Bennett:
On behalf of Olin Corporation, Novartis Crop Protection, and Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical
Corporation (the Companies), attached is the Geigy Site monthly progress report.
Please feel free to contact me at ( 423) 336-44 79 if you have any questions or require additional
information.
Regards,
Garland Hilliard
Project Coordinator
/ Attachment
c: VIA U.S. MAIL
Randy McElveen (NCDEHNR)1
Tim Eggert (COM)
R. McClure (Olin)
H. Moats (Novartis)
B. Vinzant (Kaiser)
M. Sheehan (Rust)
S. Sargent (Rust)
• •
GEIGY CHEMICAL CORPORATION SUPERFUND SITE
Aberdeen, North Carolina
Monthly Progress Report No. 60
MAY 1998
This report summarizes Remedial Action and Downgradient
Geigy Chemical Corporation Site during the given period.
accordance with Section XI, Paragraph 29 of the Consent Decree.
Groundwater activities for the
This report is submitted in
I. ACTIONS TAKEN TOW ARDS COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONSENT DECREE
Remedial Action
• Continued operation of the groundwater extraction and treatment system during the report
period.
• Installed a new jet pump at extraction well PW-3D.
• Conducted the monthly site inspection on May 28th to verify system performance. The system
maintained continuous unattended operation during the report period. No autodialer alarms
related to system upset were received during the report period.
• Received analytical data associated with the April 1998 monitoring event (semi-annual
groundwater monitoring and quarterly treatment system sampling).
Downgradient RA WP
• Completed the first quarter 1998 monitoring event (record comprehensive water-level
measurements, sample 23 monitoring wells, collect IO surface water and stream sediment
samples, and conduct a private well survey of the downgradient area).
• Received analytical data associated with the first quarter 1998 monitoring event.
2. RESULTS OF SAMPLING, TESTS AND OTHER DATA
Analytical results of samples collected as part of the fourth quarter 1997 and first quarter 1998
monitoring events for the facility property groundwater extraction and treatment system were
received and are being compiled for the Agencies. These results, along with system performance
data, will be forwarded to the Agencies under separate cover as part of the 1997 annual operating
report.
3. WORK PLANS, REPORTS AND OTHER DELIVERABLES
None.
1
• •
4. ACTIONS SCHEDULED FOR THE NEXT SIX WEEKS
The following activities are anticipated:
Facility Property
• Submit the fourth quarter 1997 (annual) monitoring report to the Agencies.
• Conduct the monthly system inspection.
Downgradient Area
• Survey the newly installed wells.
• Prepare results of the April 1998 quarterly monitoring event for submittal to the Agencies.
5. PERCENTAGE OF COMPLETION
The RA construction is I 00 percent complete.
6.
None.
7.
None.
8.
a)
b)
9.
None.
DELAYS ENCOUNTERED OR ANTICIPATED
MODIFICATIONS TO THE WORK PLANS OR SCHEDULES
COMMUNITY RELATIONS SUPPORT
Activities Conducted During This Reporting Period
None.
Anticipated Activities During Next Reporting Period
None.
OTHER SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES
2
)
May 11, 1998
Ms. Giezelle Bennett
Remedial Project Manager
Geigy Chemical Corporation Site
Aberdeen, North Carolina
Committee Correspondence
USEP A Region IV, North Superfund Remedial Branch
100 Alabama Street, S.W.
• '
RECEIVED
MAY 131998
Sl!IPERFUND SECTION
Atlanta, GA 30303-3104 VIA FACSIMILE AND FEDERAL EXPRESS
RE: Geigy Chemical Corporation Site
Monthly Progress Report No. 59, April 1998
Dear Ms. Bennett:
On behalf of Olin Corporation, Novartis Crop Protection, and Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical
Corporation ( the Companies), attached is the Geigy Site monthly progress report.
Please feel free to contact me at [phone] if you have any questions or require additional
information.
Regards,
Garland Hilliard
Project Coordinator
/ Attachment
c: VIA U.S. MAIL
Randy McElveen (NCDEHNR).
Tim Eggert (COM)
R. McClure (Olin)
H. Moats (Novartis)
B. Vinzant (Kaiser)
M. Sheehan (Rust)
S. Sargent (Rust)
I .
•
GEIGY CHEMICAL CORPORATION SUPERFUND SITE
Aberdeen, North Carolina
Monthly Progress Report No. 59
APRIL 1998
This report summarizes Remedial Action and Downgradient Groundwater activities for the Geigy
Chemical Corporation Site during the given period. This report is submitted in accordance with
Section XI, Paragraph 29 of the Consent Decree.
I. ACTIONS TAKEN TOWARDS COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONSENT DECREE
Remedial Action
• Continued operation of the groundwater extraction and treatment system during the report
period.
• Conducted the monthly site inspection on April 28th to verify system performance.
Approximately 10.6 million gallons of groundwater have been treated from system start-up
through the date of the monthly inspection. The system maintained continuous unattended
operation during the report period. No autodialer alarms related to system upset were
received during the report period.
• Diagnosed the jet pump serving extraction well PW-3D as having a broken impeller during the
April inspection. A replacement unit is anticipated to be installed on May 4th. The system has
otherwise continued to perform as designed.
• Conducted semi-annual groundwater monitoring and quarterly treatment system monitoring as
currently required by the Site Groundwater Remediation Permit and O&M Manual.
Downgradient RA WP
•
•
•
•
•
Installed and developed the seven additional monitoring wells included as part of the
downgradient area remedy.
Prepared specifications, solicited price quotes, purchased and installed 23 dedicated pneumatic
bladder sampling pumps in downgradient area monitoring wells.
Collected comprehensive water-level measurements from downgradient area monitoring
wells, piewmeters and stream staff gauges, and select facility property wells.
Collected the 10 stream surface water and sediment samples along McFarland's Branch,
Ray's Mill Creek and Aberdeen Creek at the monitoring locations described in the RAWP.
Collected groundwater samples from six of the downgradient monitoring wells to be
sampled as part of the remedy.
1
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2. RES UL TS OF SAMPLING; TESTS AND OTHER DATA
Analytical results of samples collected as part of the fourth quarter 1997 and first quarter 1998
monitoring events for the facility property groundwater extraction and treatment system were
received and are being compiled for the Agencies. These results, along with system performance
data, will be forwarded to the Agencies under separate cover as part of the 1997 annual operating
report.
3. WORK PLANS, REPORTS AND OTHER DELIVERABLES
None.
4. ACTIONS SCHEDULED FOR THE NEXT SIX WEEKS
The following activities are anticipated:
Facility Property
• Submit the fourth quarter 1997 (annual) monitoring report to the Agencies.
• Conduct the monthly system inspection.
Downgradient Area
• Survey the newly installed wells.
• Complete groundwater sampling activities described in the RA WP.
• Conduct a windshield survey of the downgradient area to locate residential water supply
wells, if any, which have been installed since the Companies last conducted a well survey in
the area.
5. PERCENT AGE OF COMPLETION
The RA construction is 100 percent complete.
6.
None.
7.
None.
8.
a)
DELAYS ENCOUNTERED OR ANTICIPATED
MODIFICATIONS TO THE WORK PLANS OR SCHEDULES
COMMUNITY RELATIONS SUPPORT
Activities Conducted During This Reporting Period
2
b)
9.
None.
None.
Anticipated Activities During Next Reporting Period
None.
OTHER SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES
3
•
March I 1, 1998
Ms. Giezelle Bennett
Remedial Project Manager
Geigy Cltemical Corporation Site
Aberdeen, Nortlt Carolina
Committee Correspondence
USEPA Region IV, North Superfund Remedial Branch
I 00 Alabama Street, S.W.
•
Atlanta, GA 30303-3104 VIA FACSIMILE AND FEDERAL EXPRESS
RE: Geigy Chemical Corporation Site
Monthly Progress Report No. 57, February 1998
Dear Ms. Bennett:
On behalf of Olin Corporation, Novartis Crop Protection, and Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical
Corporation ( the Companies), attached is the Geigy Site monthly progress report.
Please feel free to contact me at ( 423) 336-4479 if you have any questions or require additional
information.
Regards,
. ' ~~ I A1"5
Garland Hilliard
Project Coordinator
/ Attachment
c: VIA U.S. MAIL
Randy McElveen {NCDEHNR)
Tim Eggert (CDM)
R McClure (Olin)
H. Moats (Novartis)
B. Vinzant (Kaiser)
M. Sheehan (Rust)
S. Sargent (Rust)
•
GEIGY CHEMICAL CORPORATION SUPERFUND SITE
Aberdeen, North Carolina
Monthly Progress Report No. 57
FEBRUARY 1998
This report summarizes Remedial Action and Downgradient Groundwater activities for the Geigy
Chemical Corporation Site during the given period. This repm1 is submitted in accordance with
Section XI, Paragraph 29 of the Consent Decree.
ACTIONS TAKEN TOWARDS COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONSENT DECREE
Remedial Action
• Operation of the groundwater extraction and treatment system continued during the report
period.
• The monthly Site inspection was conducted on February 12th to verify system performance.
Approximately 8. 7 million gallons of groundwater have been treated from system start-up
through the date of the monthly inspection. The system maintained continuous unattended
operation during the report period. No system autodialer alarms were received during the
report period. The system continues to perform as designed (see Table !).
• Collected water samples after the lead carbon canisters and from the final effluent in
accordance with the Site groundwater remediation permit and Operation & Maintenance Plan.
Downgradient RA WP
• Prepared and distributed a Request for Quotation package to sonic drilling contractors for the
installation of the seven additional monitoring wells described in the RA WP.
• Contacted owners of the properties on which the additional downgradient area monitoring
wells are to be installed. The Companies are working to complete final agreements for
property access.
2. RESULTS OF SAMPLING TESTS AND OTHER DATA
Analytical results of samples collected as part of the fourth quarter 1997 monitoring event for the
facility property groundwater extraction and treatment system were received and are being
compiled for the Agencies. These results, along with system performance data, will be forwarded
to the Agencies under separate cover as part of the _1997 annual operating report.
3. WORK PLANS, REPORTS AND OTHER DELIVERABLES
None.
• •
4. ACTIONS SCHEDULED FOR THE NEXT SIX WEEKS
The following activities are anticipated:
Facility Property
• Submit the fourth quarter 1997 (annual) monitoring report to the Agencies.
• Conduct the monthly system inspection.
Downgradient Area
• Finalize access agreements for the proposed downgradient monitoring locations.
• Receive and review cost quotations for the installation of the seven additional monitoring
wells.
• Contract monitoring well installation work.
• Conduct ·underground utility clearances at the additional monitoring well locations.
• Mobilize drilling subcontractor to the Site (anticipated date: March 30th).
• Install additional monitoring wells described in the RA WP.
• Obtain cost quotes, select and order dedicated sampling pumps for installation in wells which
are to be monitored under the RAWP.
5. PERCENT AGE OF COMPLETION
The RA construction is I 00 percent complete.
6. DELAYS ENCOUNTERED OR ANTICIPATED
None.
7. MODIFICATIONS TO THE WORK PLANS OR SCHEDULES
None.
8. COMMUNITY RELATIONS SUPPORT
a) Activities Conducted During This Reporting Period
None.
b) Anticipated Activities During Next Reporting Period
None.
2
•
Table 1
Summaiy of Remediation System Performance
Geigy Site -Aberdeen, North Carolina
Januaiy 12 -Februaiy 12, 1998
TREATMENT STATUS
Groundwater Treated (gallons):
Pesticide Influent Concentration' (ug/1):
Pesticide Efiluent Concentration' (ug/1):
Mass of Pesticides Removed for Period (grams):
TCE Influent Concentration' (ug/1):
TCE Effiuent Concentration1 (ug/1):
Mass ofTCE Removed for Period (grams):
OPERATIONAL STATUS
Average system flow rate 2 (gpm):
NEXT SCHEDULED SITE VISITS
Treatment System Inspection:
Effiuent Sampling:
Groundwater Sampling:
NOTES:
Feb-98
Apr-98
Apr-98
Current Previous
Period System Total
736,750 8,004,250
6.5 -
0 -
18 159
5.5 -
0 -
15 141
15.7 15.4
1 Influent pesticide and TCE concentrations reported for previous period are based on
treatment system influent sample collected on July 16, 1997.
2 1710 design target flow rate is 17 gpm. The design maximum flow rate is 20 gpm.
Cumulative
Total
8,741,000
-
-
177
-
-
156
15.5
February 10, 1998
Geigy Chemical Corporation Site
Aberdeen, North Carolina
Committee Correspondence
•
RECEIVED
FEB 13 1998
Ms. Giezelle Bennett SUPERFUND SECTION
Remedial Project Manager
USEPA Region IV, North Superfund Remedial Branch
100 Alabama Street, SW.
Atlanta, GA 30303-3104 VIA FACSIMILE AND FEDERAL EXPRESS
RE: Geigy Chemical Corporation Site
Monthly Progress Report No. 56, January I 998
Dear Ms. Bennett:
On behalf of Olin Corporation, Novartis Crop Protection, and Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical
Corporation (the Companies), attached is the Geigy Site monthly progress report.
Please feel free to contact me at [phone] if you have any questions or require additional
information.
Regards,
Garland Hilliard
Project Coordinator
/ Attachment
c: VIAU.SMAIL
Randy McElveen (NCDEHNR)
Tim Eggert (COM)
R. McClure (Olin)
H. Moats (Novartis)
B. Vinzant (Kaiser)
M. Sheehan (Rust)
S. Sargent (Rust)
•
GEIGY CHEMICAL CORPORATION SUPERFUND SITE
Aberdeen, North Carolina
Monthly Progress Report No. 56
JANUARY 1998
This report summarizes Remedial Action and Downgradient Groundwater activities for the Geigy
Chemical Corporation Site during the given period. This report is submitted in accordance with
Section XI, Paragraph 29 of the Consent Decree.
I. ACTIONS TAKEN TOW ARDS COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONSENT DECREE
Remedial Action
• Operation of the groundwater extraction and treatment system continued during the report
period.
• The monthly Site inspection was conducted on Ja111Jary I 2'h to verify system performance.
Approximately 8 million gallons of groundwater have been treated from system start-up
through the date of the monthly inspection. The system maintained continuous unattended
operation during the report period. No system autodialer alarms were received during the
report period. The system continues to perform as designed (see Table I).
Downgradient RA WP
• The ESD was signed by EPA Region IV on January 23, 1998.
2. RESULTS OF SAMPLING TESTS AND OTHER DATA
Analytical results of samples collected as part of the fourth quarter 1997 monitoring event for the
facility property groundwater extraction and treatment system were received and are being
compiled for the Agencies. These results, along with system performance data, will be forwarded
to the Agencies under separate cover as part of the I 997 annual operating report.
3. WORK PLANS, REPORTS AND OTHER DELIVERABLES
None.
4. ACTIONS SCHEDULED FOR THE NEXT SIX WEEKS
The following activities are anticipated:
Facility Property
• Submit the fourth quarter I 997 (annual) monitoring report to the Agencies.
• Conduclthe monthly system inspection.
I
• •
Downgradient Area
• Complete the process of identifying owners of the proposed downgradient monitoring
locations.
• Continue the process of obtaining access agreements for the proposed downgradient
monitoring locations.
• Obtain quotes for the installation of additional monitoring wells and schedule a drilling
contractor.
5. PERCENT AGE OF COMPLETION
The RA construction is I 00 percent complete.
6. DELAYS ENCOUNTERED OR ANTICIPATED
None.
7. MODIFICATIONS TO THE WORK PLANS OR SCHEDULES
None.
8. COMMUNITY RELATIONS SUPPORT
a) Activities Conducted During This Reporting Period
None.
b) Anticipated Activities During Next Reporting Period
None.
9. OTHER SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES
None.
2
\
• •
Table I
Summary of Remediation System Performance
Geigy Site -Aberdeen, North Carolina
December 19 -January 12, 1997
TREATMENT STATUS
Groundwater Treated (gallons):
Pesticide Influent Concentration' (ug/1):
Pesticide Effiuent Concentration' (ug/1):
Mass of Pesticides Removed for Period (grams):
TCE Influent Concentration' (ug/1):
TCE Effluent Concentration' (ug/1):
Mass ofTCE Removed for Period (grams):
OPERATIONAL ST A TUS
Average system flow rate 2 (gpm):
NEXT SCHEDULED SITE VISITS
Treatment System Inspection:
Effluent Sampling:
Groundwater Sampling:
NOTES:
Feb-98
Apr-98
Apr-98
Current Previous
Period S;ystem Total
543,790 7,460,460
6.5 -
0 -
13 145
5.5 -
0 -
II 130
15.2 15.4
1 Influent pesticide and TCE concentrations reported for previous period are based on
treatment system influent sample collected on July 16, 1997.
2 The design target flow rate is 17 gpm. The design maximum flow rate is 20 gpm.
Syst-sum.xls
Cumulative
Total
8,004,250
-
-
159
-
-
141
15.4
I
January 9, 1998
Ms. Giezelle Bennett
Remedial Project Manager
Geigy Chemical Corporation Site
Aberdeen, North Carolina
Committee Co"espondence
USEPA Region IV, North Superfund Remedial Branch
100 Alabama Street, S.W.
• RECE1'!ED
~AN 13 1998
SUPERFUNO SECT:0·,
Atlanta, GA 30303-3104 VIA FACSIMILE AND FEDERAL EXPRESS
RE: Geigy Chemical Corporation Site
Monthly Progress Report No. 55, December 1997
Dear Ms. Bennett:
On behalf of Olin Corporation, Novartis Crop Protection, and Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical
Corporation (the Companies), attached are five copies of the referenced document in accordance
with Section XI, Paragraph 29 of the Consent Decree.
Please feel free to contact me at [phone] if you have any questions or require additional
information.
Regards,
Garland Hilliard
Project Coordinator
/ Attachment
c: <Randy-McEJveen.(NCDEHNR).>
VIA U.S. MAIL
R. McClure (Olin)
H. Moats (Novartis)
B. Vinzant (Kaiser)
M. Sheehan (Rust)
S. Sargent (Rust)
•
GEIGY CHEMICAL CORPORATION SUPERFUND SITE
Aberdeen, North Carolina
Monthly Progress Report No. 55
DECEMBER 1997
This report summarizes Remedial Action and Downgradient Groundwater activities for the Geigy
Chemical Corporation Site during the given period. This report is submitted in accordance with
Section XI, Paragraph 29 of the Consent Decree.
ACTIONS TAKEN TOW ARDS COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONSENT DECREE
Remedial Action
• Operation of the groundwater extraction and treatment system continued during the report
period.
• The monthly Site inspection was conducted on December I 9th to verify system performance.
Approximately 7.4 million gallons of groundwater have been treated from system start-up
through the date of the monthly inspection. Except for a brief period used to install additional
flow and totalizer meters (see Section 9), the system maintained continuous unattended
operation during the report period. No system autodialer alarms were received during the
report period. The system continues to perform as designed (see Table 1 ).
Downgradient RA WP
• The Companies conducted a drive-through survey of the downgradient area to ensure
proposed new monitoring well locations are accessible and free of overhead utilitities.
2. RESULTS OF SAMPLING, TESTS AND OTHER DATA
Analytical results of samples collected as part of the fourth quarter 1997 monitoring event for the
· facility property groundwater. extraction and treatment system were received and are being
compiled for the Agencies. These results, along with system performance data, will be forwarded
to the Agencies under separate cover as part of the 1997 annual operating report.
3. WORK PLANS, REPORTS AND OTHER DELIVERABLES
None.
4. ACTIONS SCHEDULED FOR THE NEXT SIX WEEKS
The following activities are anticipated:
•
Facility Property
• Submit the fourth quarter 1997 (annual) monitoring report to the Agencies.
• Conduct the monthly system inspection.
Downgradient Area
• Continue the process of identifying owners of the proposed downgradient monitoring
locations.
• Obtain quotes for the installation of additional monitoring wells and schedule a drilling
contractor.
5. PERCENTAGE OF COMPLETION
The RA construction is 100 percent complete.
6.
None.
7.
None.
8.
a)
b)
DELAYS ENCOUNTERED OR ANTICIPATED
MODIFICATIONS TO THE WORK PLANS OR SCHEDULES
COMMUNITY RELATIONS SUPPORT
Activities Conducted During This Reporting Period
None.
Anticipated Activities During Next Reporting Period
None.
9. OTHER SIGNIFICANT ACTMTIES
Flow rate/totalizer meters were installed immediately upstream of the lead carbon canisters on
each treatment train to assist hydraulic balancing of the system. The sediment filter housing
and backwash valve was also removed due to a mechanical problem with this unit.
Observation of water entering the equalization tank over the past year indicates sediment
loading is not occurring. Removal of the sediment filter housing is therefore not anticipated to
affect system operation.
2
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Table I
Summary of Remediation System Performance
Geigy Site -Aberdeen, North Carolina
November 4 -December I 9, 1997
TREATMENT STATUS
Groundwater Treated (gallons):
Pesticide Influent Concentration' (ug/1):
Pesticide Effiuent Concentration' (ug/1):
Mass of Pesticides Removed for Period (grams):
TCE Influent Concentration' (ug/1):
TCE Effiuent Concentration' (ug/1):
Mass ofTCE Removed for Period (grams):
OPERATIONAL STATUS
Average system flow rate 2 (gpm):
NEXT SCHEDULED SITE VISITS
Treatment System Inspection:
Effiuent Sampling:
Groundwater Sampling:
NOTES:
Jan-98
Jan-98
Apr-98
Current Previous
Period S;i:stem Total
686,600 6,773,860
6.5 -
0 -
17 145
5.5 -
0 -
14 130
10.2 16.1
1 Influent pesticide and TCE ccncentrations reported for previous period are based on
treatment system influent sample ccllectcd on July 16, 1997.
2 The design target flow rate is 17 gpm. The design maximum flow rate is 20 gpm.
Sys!-sum.xls
Cumulative
Total
7,460,460
-
-
162
-
-
144
15.3
December I 0, I 997
Ms. Giezelle Bennett
Remedial Project Manager
Geigy Chemical Corporation Site
Aberdeen, North Carolina
Committee Correspondence
USEPA Region IV, North Superfund Remedial Branch
I 00 Alabama Street, S.W.
•
RECEI\/ED
DEC 111997
SUPERFUND SECTION
Atlanta, GA 30303-3104 VIA FACSIMILE AND FEDERAL EXPRESS
RE: Geigy Chemical Corporation Site
Monthly Progress Report No. 54, November 1997
Dear Ms. Bennett:
On behalf of Olin Corporation, Novartis Crop Protection, and Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical
Corporation (the Companies), attached are five copies of the referenced document in accordance
with Section XI, Paragraph 29 of the Consent Decree.
Please feel free to contact me at [phone]. if you have any questions or require additional
information.
Regards,
Garland Hilliard
Project Coordinator
/ Attachment
c: Randy McElveen (NCDEHNR) ;
VIA U.S. MAIL
R. McClure (Olin)
H. Moats (Novartis)
B. Vinzant (Kaiser)
M. Sheehan (Rust)
S. Sargent (Rust)
•
GEIGY CHEMICAL CORPORATION SUPERFUND SITE
Aberdeen, North Carolina
Monthly Progress Report No. 54
NOVEMBER 1997
This report summarizes Remedial Action and Downgradient Groundwater activities for the Geigy
Chemical Corporation Site during the given period. This report is submitted in accordance with
Section XI, Paragraph 29 of the Consent Decree.
l. ACTIONS TAKEN TOW ARDS COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONSENT DECREE
Remedial Action
• Operation of the groundwater extraction and treatment system continued during the report
period.
• The monthly Site inspection was conducted on November 4th to verify system performance.
Approximately 6. 7 million gallons of groundwater have been treated from system start-up
through the date of the monthly inspection. The system maintained continuous unattended
operation during the report period. No system autodialer alarms were received during the
report period. The system continues to perform as designed (see Table I).
Down gradient RA WP
• EPA approved the Final Downgradient Groundwater RAWP on November 7, 1997.
2. RESULTS OF SAMPLING, TESTS AND OTHER DATA
Analytical results of samples collected as part of the fourth quarter 1997 monitoring event for the
facility property groundwater extraction and treatment system were received and are being
compiled for the Agencies. These results, along with system performance data, will be forwarded
to the Agencies under separate cover as part of the 1997 annual operating report.
3. WORK PLANS REPORTS AND OTHER DELIVERABLES
None.
4. ACTIONS SCHEDULED FOR THE NEXT SIX WEEKS
The following activities are anticipated:
Remedial Action
• Submit the fourth quarter 1997 (annual) monitoring report to the Agencies.
• Install additional flow/totalizer meters on the influent lines to carbon trains A and B to assist
hydraulic balancing of the treatment system.
• Conduct the monthly system inspection.
Downgradient RA WP
•
• Continue the process of identifying owners of the proposed downgradient monitoring
locations.
5. PERCENT AGE OF COMPLETION
The RA construction is 100 percent complete.
6. DELAYS ENCOUNTERED OR ANTICIPATED
None.
7. MODIFICATIONS TO THE WORK PLANS OR SCHEDULES
None.
8.
a)
COMMUNITY RELATIONS SUPPORT
Activities Conducted During This Reporting Period
None.
b) Anticipated Activities During Next Reporting Period
None.
9. OTHER SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES
None.
2
•
Table I
Summary of Remediatjon System Performance
Geigy Site -Aberdeen, North Carolina
October 4 -November 4, 1997
TREATMENT ST A TUS
Groundwater Treated (gallons):
Pesticide Influent Concentration1 (ug/1):
Pesticide Effluent Concentration1 (ug/1):
Mass of Pesticides Removed for Period (grams):
TCE Influent Concenlration1 (ug/1):
TCE Effluent Concentration1 (ug/1):
Mass ofTCE Removed for Period (grams):
OPERATIONAL ST A TUS
Average system !low rate 2 (gpm):
NEXT SCHEDULED SITE VISITS
Treatment System Inspection:
Effluent Sampling:
Groundwater Sampling:
NOTES:
Dec-97
Jan-98
Apr-98
Current Previous
Period S;rstem Total
654,630 6,119,230
6.5 -
0 -
16 129
5.5 -
0 -
14 116
14.4 16.2
1 Influent pesticide and TCE concentrations reported for previous period are based on
treatment system influent sample collected on July 16, 1997.
2 The design target flow rate is 17 gpm. The design maximum flow rate is 20 gpm.
Syst-sum.xls
Cumulative
Total
6,773,860
-
-
145
-
-
130
16.1
. October 10, 1997
Ms. Giezelle Bennett
Remedial Project Manager
Geigy Chemical Corporation Site
Aberdeen, North Carolina
Committee Correspondence
USEPA Region IV, North Superfund Remedial Branch
100 Alabama Street, S.W.
•
RECEIVED
OCT 14 1997
SUPERFUNO SECTION
Atlanta, GA 30303-3104 VIA FACSIMILE AND FEDERAL EXPRESS
RE: Geigy Chemical Corporation Site
Monthly Progress Report No. 52, September 1997
Dear Ms. Bennett:
On behalf of Olin Corporation, Novartis Crop Protection, and Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical
Corporation ( the Companies), attached are five copies of the referenced document in accordance
with Section XI, Paragraph 29 of the Consent Decree.
Please feel free to contact me at [phone] if you have any questions or require additional
information.
Regards,
Garland Hilliard
Project Coordinator
I Attachment
c: Randy McElveen (NCDEHNR)
VIA U.S. MAIL
R. McClure (Olin)
H. Moats (Novartis)
B. Vinzant (Kaiser)
M. Sheehan (Rust)
S Sargent (Rust)
RA
•
GEIGY CHEMICAL CORPORATION SUPERFUND SITE
Aberdeen, North Carolina
Monthly Progress Report No. 52
SEPTEMBER 1997
This report summarizes Remedial Action and Downgradient Groundwater activities for the Geigy
Chemical Corporation Site during the given period. This report is submitted in accordance with
Section XI, Paragraph 29 of the Consent Decree.
I. ACTIONS TAKEN TOW ARDS COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONSENT DECREE
Remedial Action
• Operation of the groundwater extraction and treatment system continued during the report
period.
• The monthly Site inspection was conducted on September I 6th to verify system performance.
Approximately 5. 7 million gallons of groundwater have been treated from system start-up
through the date of the monthly inspection. The system maintained continuous unattended
operation during the report period. No system autodialer alarms were received during the
report period. The system continues to perform as designed (see Table I).
Downgradient RA WP
• Completed the Final Down gradient Groundwater RA WP.
2. RESULTS OF SAMPLING, TESTS AND OTHER DATA
None.
3. WORK PLANS REPORTS AND OTHER DELIVERABLES
• The Companies submitted the Final Downgradient Groundwater RA WP to the Agencies on
September 12, 1997.
4. ACTIONS SCHEDULED FOR THE NEXT SIX WEEKS
The following activities are anticipated:
·Remedial Action
• Submit the fourth quarter 1997 (annual) monitoring report to the Agencies;
• Install additional flow/totalizer meters on the influent lines to carbon trains A and B to assist
hydraulic balancing of the treatment system; and
• Conduct the monthly system inspection.
Downgradient RA WP
• Finalize the ESD.
5. PERCENTAGE OF COMPLETION
The RA construction is I 00 percent complete.
6. DELAYS ENCOUNTERED OR ANTICIPATED
None.
•
7. MODIFICATIONS TO THE WORK PLANS OR SCHEDULES
None.
8.
a)
b)
9.
COMMUNITY RELATIONS SUPPORT
Activities Conducted During This Reporting Period
None.
Anticipated Activities During Next Re.porting Period
None.
OTHER SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES
The Companies met with a representative of OHM and Zucchino and Associates (landscape
architect) on October l" to discuss landscaping at the Site.
2
•.· ' . •
Summary of Remediation System Performance
Geigy Site -Aberdeen, North Carolina
August 7 -September 16, 1997
TREATMENT STATUS
Groundwater Treated (gallons):
Pesticide Influent Concentration' (ug/1):
Pesticide Eflluent Concentration' (ug/1):
Mass of Pesticides Removed for Period (grams):
TCE Influent Concentration' (ug/1):
TCE Eflluent Concentration' (ug/1):
Mass ofTCE Removed for Period (grams):
OPERATIONAL STATUS
Average system flow rate 2 (gpm):
NEXT SCHEDULED SITE VISITS
Treatment System Inspection:
Groundwater and Efllucnt Sampling:
NOTES:
Oct-97
Oct-97
Current Previous
Period S;rstem Total
972,220 4,724,260
6.5 -
0 -
24 95
5.5 -
0 -
20 87
16.6 15.7
1 Influent pesticide and TCE concentrations reported for previous period are based on
treatment system influent sample collected on July 16, I 997.
2 The design target flow rate is 17 gpm. The design maximum flow rate is 20 gpm.
Syst-sum .. xl.~
Cumulative
Total
5,696,480
-
-
119
-
-
l07
16.2
• •
August 11, 1997
Ms. Giezelle Bennett
Remedial Project Manager
Geigy Chemical Corporation Site
Aberdeen, North Carolina
Committee Co"espondence
USEPA Region IV, North Superfund Remedial Branch
100 Alabama Street, S.W.
Atlanta, GA 30303-3104 VIA FACSIMILE AND FEDERAL EXPRESS
RE: Geigy Chemical Corporation Site
Monthly Progress Report No. 50, July 1997
Dear Ms. Bennett:
On. behalf of Olin Corporation, Novartis Crop Protection, and Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical •
Corporation (the Companies), attached are five copies of the referenced document in accordance
with Section XI, Paragraph 29 of the Consent Decree.
Please feel free to contact me at ( 423) 336-4479 if you have any questions or ·require additional
information.
Regards,
Garland Hilliard
Project Coordinator
/ Attachment
c: Randy McElveen (NCDEHNR) '
VlAUS. MAIL
R. McClure (Olin)
H. Moats (Novartis)
G. Crouse (Novartis)
B. Vinzant (Kaiser)
M. Sheehan (Rust)
S Sargent (Rust)
• •
GEIGY CHEMICAL CORPORATION SUPERFUND SITE
Aberdeen, North Carolina
Monthly Progress Report No. 50
JULY 1997
This report summarizes Remedial Action and Downgradient Groundwater activities for the Geigy
Chemical Corporation Site during the given period. This report is submitted in accordance with
Section XI, Paragraph 29 of the Consent Decree.
I. · ACTIONS TAKEN TOW ARDS COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONSENT DECREE
Remedial Action
• Operation of the groundwater extraction and treatment system continued during the report
period.
• The monthly Site inspection was conducted on July 10th to verify system performance.
Approximately 4.1 million gallons of groundwater have been treated since system start-up.
The system maintained continuous unattended operation during the report period. No system
autodialer alarms were received during the report period. They'/ system continues to perform
. as designed (see Table I).
• Collected groundwater and treatment system monitoring samples on June 14th and 15th in
accordance with the Site groundwater remediation permit, Performance Standards
Verification Plan, and Operation & Maintenance Manual requirements. .. ,
Downgradient RA WP
• Limited revisions to the Draft RA WP were made. Revisions will be completed pending
resolution of the Agencies' May 15, 1997 and July 14, 1997 comments on the Draft RAWP.
2. RESULTS OF SAMPLING, TESTS AND OTHER DATA
None.
3. WORK PLANS, REPORTS AND OTHER DELIVERABLES
• The Companies received additional comments on the Draft RA WP from the Agencies on July
15th.
4. ACTIONS SCHEDULED FOR THE NEXT SIX WEEKS
The following activities are anticipated:
I
• •
Remedial Action
• Submit the second quarter 1997 monitoring report to the Agencies; and
• Conduct the monthly system inspection (tentatively scheduled for August I 1th).
Downgradient RA WP
• Contact the Agencies to discuss the July 14, I 997 additional comments package; and
• Revise the Draft RA WP.
5. PERCENT AGE OF COMPLETION
The RA construction is 100 percent complete.
6.
None.
7.
None.
8.
a)
b)
9.
DELAYS ENCOUNTERED OR ANTICIPATED
MODIFICATIONS TO THE WORK PLANS OR SCHEDULES
COMMUNITY RELATIONS SUPPORT
Activities Conducted During This Reporting Period
None.
Anticipated Activities During Next Reporting Period
None ..
OTHER SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES
Portions of the Site which adjoin Highway 211 were re-seeded with love grass. Newly planted
saplings landscaped areas which did not survive summer conditions were removed and disposed
off-Site. These trees will be replaced in the fall when weather conditions are favorable for
planting.
Hay bales were placed in portions of the Site to control areas in which minor soil erosion has
occurred.
2
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TABLE 1
SUMMARY OF REMEDIATION SYSTEM PERFORMANCE
GEIGY SITE -ABERDEEN, NORTH CAROLINA
FOR PERIOD: JUNE 10 -JULY 10, 1997
Current Previous Cumulative
TREATMENT STATUS
Groundwater Treated (gallons):
Pesticide Influent Concentration 1 (ug/I):
Pesticide Effluent Concentration 1 (ug/I):
Mass of Pesticides Removed for Period (grams):
TCE Influent Concentration 1 (ug/I):
TCE Effluent Concentration 1 (ug/I):
Mass of TCE Removed for Period (grams):
OPERATIONAL STATUS
Average system flow rate 2 (gpm):
NEXT SCHEDULED SITE VISITS
Treatment System Inspection:
Groundwater and Effluent Sampling:
NOTES:
Aug-97
Oct-97
Period System Total
815,840 3,264,760
6.7 4.1
0 0
21 51
5.2 4.5
0 0
16 56
18.6 15.6
1 Influent pesticide and TCE concentrations reported for current period are flow-weighted
averages of values reported for extraction well samples collected on April 16, 1997.
Influent pesticide and TCE concentrations reported for previous period are based on
treatment system influent sample collected on January 15, 1997.
2 The design target flow rate is 17 gpm. The design maximum flow rate is 20 gpm.
Total
4,080,600
-
-
71
-
-
72
16.1
•
Geigy Chemical Corporation Site
Aberdeen, North Carolina
Committee Co"espondence
•
RECEIVED
MAY 12 1997
SUPERFUND SECTION
May 9, 1997
Ms. Giezelle Bennett
Remedial Project Manager
USEPA Region IV, North Superfund Remedial Branch
100 Alabama Street, S.W.
Atlanta, GA 30303-3104 VIA FACSIMILE AND FEDERAL EXPRESS
RE: Geigy Chemical Corporation Site
Monthly Progress Report No. 47, April 1997
Dear Ms. Bennett:
On behalf of Olin Corporation, Novartis Crop Protection, and Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical
Corporation (the Companies), attached are five copies of the referenced document in accordance
with Section XI, Paragraph 29 of the Consent Decree.
Please feel free to contact me at [phone] if you have any questions or require additional
information.
Regards,
Garland Hilliard
Project Coordinator
/ Attachment
c: VIA U.S. MAIL
H. Moats (Novartis)
G. Crouse (Novartis)
B. Vinzant (Kaiser)
J. Cloonan (Rust)
M. Sheehan (Rust)
S. Sargent (Rust)
• •
GEIGY CHEMICAL CORPORATION SUPERFUND SITE
Aberdeen, North Carolina
Monthly Progress Report No. 47
APRIL 1997
This report summarizes Remedial Action and Downgradient Groundwater activities for the Geigy Chemical Corporation Site during the given period. This report is submitted in accordance with
Section XI, Paragraph 29 of the Consent Decree.
I. ACTIONS TAKEN TOWARDS COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONSENT DECREE
Remedial Action
• Continued operation of the groundwater extraction and treatment system;
• Conducted the monthly inspection on April 11 th to verify system performance; and
• Collected groundwater and treatment system monitoring samples on April 16th in accordance with the Site groundwater remediation permit, Performance Standards Verification Plan, and
Operation & Maintenance Manual requirements.
Approximately I. 76 million gallons of groundwater have been treated from system start-up through April 11, 1997. The system continues to perform as designed (see Table 1).
Downgradient RA WP
• Continued development of the remedy decision tree requested during the February 26, 1997
meeting with the Agencies; and
• Continued preparation of responses to the Agencies February 19, I 997 comments on the
DraftRAWP.
2. RESULTS OF SAMPLING, TESTS AND OTHER DATA
Analytical results of samples collected as part of the baseline monitoring event for the facility
property groundwater extraction and treatment system were received and are being compiled for the Agencies. These results, along with system performance data, will be forwarded to the Agencies under separate cover.
3. WORK PLANS, REPORTS AND OTHER DELIVERABLES
None.
4. ACTIONS SCHEDULED FOR THE NEXT SIX WEEKS
The following activities are anticipated:
I
• •
Remedial Action
• Submit results of the baseline quarterly monitoring event; and
• Mow grassed areas adjoining Highway 211 and Domino Drive.
Downgradient RA WP
• Submit comment responses to the Agencies' February 19, 1997 comments;
• Conduct additional flow and transport modeling to address the Agencies' comments on the
conceptual groundwater extraction system; and
• Begin revisions on the Draft RAWP.
5. PERCENTAGE OF COMPLETION
The RA construction is 100 percent complete.
6. DELAYS ENCOUNTERED OR ANTICIPATED
None.
7.
None.
8.
a)
b)
MODIFICATIONS TO THE WORK PLANS OR SCHEDULES
COMMUNITY RELATIONS SUPPORT
Activities Conducted During This Reporting Period
None.
Anticipated Activities During Next Reporting Period
None .
. 9. OTHER SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES
The Companies received a letter from NCDEHNR stating that erosion control measures at the
Site were adequate.
2
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SUMMARY OF REMEDIATION SYSTEM PERFORMANCE
GEIGY SITE -ABERDEEN, NORTH CAROLINA
FOR PERIOD: JANUARY 16 -APRIL 11, 1997
STATUS REPORT NO. 1
Current Previous Total TREATMENT STATUS Period Value to Date Total Groundwater Treated (gallons): 1,765,000 1,765,000
Pesticide Influent Concentration 1 (ug/1), 4.1 NA
Pesticide Effluent Concentration 1 (ug/1): 0 NA Mass of Pesticides Removed to Date (grams): 27
TCE Influent Concentration 1 (ug/1): 4.5 NA
TCE Effluent Concentration 1 (ug/I): 0 NA Mass of TCE Removed to Date (grams): 30
OPERATIONAL STATUS
System Uptime2: 85%
Reasons for Downtime:
The system was down from February 1st to 3rd and from the 5th to the 7th due to under-sized thermal overload switches for the feed pump motor starters. The switches were replaced on February 7th and the new overloads have worked well since then. The system was also down on March 18th and April 12-14th due to a problem with transfer pump no. 1. The autodialer alerted Rust personnel on each occasion when the system went down.
NEXT SCHEDULED SITE VISITS
Treatment System Inspection:
Groundwater and Effluent Sampling:
NOTES:
12-May-97
Jul-97
1 Influent/Effluent Pesticide/TCE Samples Collected on: 15-Jan-97 2 Assuming that system should have averaged 17 gpm since 15-Jan-97.
NA
NA
27
NA
NA
30
85%
SYST-SUM.XLS