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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20050_Rite Aid_Phase II ESA_20090922 S:\AAA-Master Projects\Vision Brokerage- VBG\VBG-002 North Graham Street\Phase II ESA\Phase II Report.doc Hart & Hickman, PC i Phase II ESA Warehouse Property 1701 N. Graham St. Charlotte, North Carolina H&H Job No. VBG-002 Table of Contents Section Page No. 1.0 Introduction and Background .................................................................................................... 1 1.1 Site History ...................................................................................................................... 1 1.2 Site Reconnaissance ........................................................................................................ 2 2.0 Assessment Activities ................................................................................................................... 4 2.1 Greif Bros. Database Listing ................................................................................................ 4 2.2 Soil and Ground Water Sampling ........................................................................................ 4 2.2.1 General Field Methods .......................................................................................... 4 2.2.2 Soil and Ground Water Sample Collection ........................................................... 5 3.0 Assessment Results ....................................................................................................................... 8 3.1 Soil Analytical Results .................................................................................................... 8 3.2 Ground Water Analytical Results .................................................................................... 9 4.0 Conclusions and Recommendations ......................................................................................... 10 S:\AAA-Master Projects\Vision Brokerage- VBG\VBG-002 North Graham Street\Phase II ESA\Phase II Report.doc Hart & Hickman, PC ii List of Tables Table 1 Summary of Soil Analytical Results Table 2 Summary of Ground Water Analytical Results List of Figures Figure 1 Site Location Map Figure 2 Site Plan and Sample Location Map List of Appendices Appendix A Boring Logs Appendix B Laboratory Analytical Results and Chain of Custody Record S:\AAA-Master Projects\Vision Brokerage- VBG\VBG-002 North Graham Street\Phase II ESA\Phase II Report.doc Hart & Hickman, PC 1 Phase II ESA Warehouse Property 1701 N. Graham Street Charlotte, North Carolina H&H Job No. VBG-002 1.0 Introduction and Background This report presents the results of a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) conducted by Hart & Hickman, PC (H&H) at the warehouse property located at 1701 North Graham Street in Charlotte, North Carolina. The subject property contains approximately 12.5 acres of land with an approximate 170,000 square-ft warehouse. The site currently has two tenants. One of the tenants manufactures and distributes wooden pallets (Custom Pallet), and the second tenant stores and distributes plastic pellets (Pax Industries). 1.1 Site History H&H reviewed a Phase I ESA dated August 11, 2008 prepared by Leonhardt Environmental to obtain information on past uses of the subject property. The Phase I ESA indicated that the facility was used for storage by the US Army beginning in the 1940s. From the 1950s to the late 1960s, the property was part of the Charlotte Army Missile Plant (CAMP) which manufactured missile components for the Department of Defense. The first occupant after the site was used for missile component manufacture was Greif Bros. Corporation, a manufacturer of corrugated paper containers. A silo is located outside the southwest side of the building which was formerly used for water-based glue storage. The silo is currently empty. The Phase I ESA indicated that a former 10,000 gallon fuel oil underground storage tank (UST) was located on the site which had been removed. No release report was associated with the UST; however, it does not appear that sampling was conducted at the time of closure. The environmental database report obtained as part of the Phase I ESA indicated that there was an EPA Section 6 polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) investigation conducted at the site when the site S:\AAA-Master Projects\Vision Brokerage- VBG\VBG-002 North Graham Street\Phase II ESA\Phase II Report.doc Hart & Hickman, PC 2 was occupied by Greif Bros. Corporation. No additional information was contained in the database report. Based upon our past experience, H&H is aware that the former CAMP site included the subject site and multiple buildings to the northwest and west of the site which are on separate land parcels. The Army Corps of Engineers has conducted assessment activities at portions of the CAMP site located west and northwest of the subject site on behalf of the Department of Defense. The results of these assessment activities have indicated the presence of chlorinated solvents in ground water from past degreasing activities. No assessment of the subject site has been conducted by the Corps of Engineers. The closest ground water monitor wells to the subject site installed by the Corps of Engineers have indicated no or very low ground water impact. 1.2 Site Reconnaissance In October 2008, H&H conducted a site visit to identify potential areas of concern at the site. The results of the site reconnaissance indicated the following: • H&H identified one large and one small concrete filled pit with possible overhead former roof vents in the northern portion of the warehouse. Based upon our experience at other portions of the CAMP site, it was possible that these types of structures may have been associated with former solvent degreasing, plating, and/or painting. • H&H identified one area of cut-off bolts below a possible roof vent in the northeastern portion of the warehouse. This area may also have been associated with former solvent degreasing, plating, and/or painting. • H&H identified a possible filled in floor drain in the northeast portion of the building. S:\AAA-Master Projects\Vision Brokerage- VBG\VBG-002 North Graham Street\Phase II ESA\Phase II Report.doc Hart & Hickman, PC 3 • H&H traced the fuel oil lines from the boiler room to an area located southeast of the site warehouse building near the silo and identified this area as the location of the former 10,000-gallon fuel oil UST. H&H also identified a vent pipe running up the northeast side of the building near this area. • H&H did not identify any other obvious areas of concern associated with the site during our site visit. S:\AAA-Master Projects\Vision Brokerage- VBG\VBG-002 North Graham Street\Phase II ESA\Phase II Report.doc Hart & Hickman, PC 4 2.0 Assessment Activities 2.1 Greif Bros. Database Listing As noted above, the environmental database report obtained as part of the Phase I ESA indicated that there was an EPA Section 6 PCB investigation conducted at the site when the site was occupied by Greif Bros. Corporation. H&H contacted EPA Region 4 in Atlanta and requested that they conduct a Freedom of Information Action search of their records concerning this listing. EPA was only able to provide the same information as was contained in the EDR database report in the Phase I ESA. As such, the listing does not appear to be a significant concern. To further investigate the listing, soil samples collected during the Phase II ESA were analyzed for PCBs. 2.2 Soil and Ground Water Sampling H&H conducted soil and ground water sampling activities in potential areas of concern at the site on October 11, 2008. The potential areas of concern were the area of cut off bolts/roof vent, the filled in larger pit, the filled in smaller pit, possible filled in floor drain, and the former fuel oil UST. The potential areas of concern are identified in Figure 2. The methods and results of the sampling activities are provided below. 2.2.1 General Field Methods Prior to the drilling activities, H&H retained a private utility locator to mark utilities in the vicinity of the soil borings and to mark potential lines in the vicinity of the former UST. The utility locator identified a line (believed to be a product line) extending from a corner on the southeast-central side of the building to the UST basin, and a line extending from the vent pipe on the southeast side of the building to the UST basin (see Figure 2). As such, the location of the former UST was well defined by the line marking activities. S:\AAA-Master Projects\Vision Brokerage- VBG\VBG-002 North Graham Street\Phase II ESA\Phase II Report.doc Hart & Hickman, PC 5 Soil borings were advanced using direct push technology (DPT) methods. During boring advancement, soil cores were collected using a macro-core sampler at five-foot intervals. Soil from each interval was described based on lithology (i.e., moisture, stiffness, color, texture) and screened for organic vapors using a photo-ionization detector (PID). The sample interval was determined based on visual observations and/or field screening results. Boring logs are presented in Appendix A. Three of the soil borings were completed as temporary monitoring wells. Temporary monitoring wells were constructed of one-inch diameter PVC with a 15 ft section of 10-slot well screen placed to bracket the water table. Following installation of monitoring wells, the depth-to-water in each well was obtained using an electronic water level meter. The depth to water below the site was approximately 20 to 25 ft below the level of the building. A minimum of one well casing volume was then purged with a dedicated polyethylene bailer. During well purging, measurements of pH, conductivity, and temperature were collected. Once field parameters stabilized, ground water samples were collected for laboratory analysis. Soil and ground water samples were collected in laboratory provided sample containers. Laboratory analyses of the samples were conducted by Test America laboratories. A chain-of- custody record was completed for samples collected and included the sample designation, date collected, time collected, matrix, sample container information, and requested analyses. The completed chain-of-custody record was signed by H&H sampling personnel prior to placement in an iced cooler for delivery to the analytical laboratory. The laboratory analytical data report and chain-of-custody record are included in Appendix B. 2.2.2 Soil and Ground Water Sample Collection Area of Cut-Off Bolts and Roof Vent One soil boring (SB-1) was advanced to a depth of 30 ft in the area of the cut-off bolts/roof vent and completed with a temporary monitoring well (TW-1). Based on field screening results, soil sample SB-1 was collected from a depth of 3-5 ft and analyzed for volatile organic compounds (VOCs) by EPA Method 8260, semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs) by EPA Method S:\AAA-Master Projects\Vision Brokerage- VBG\VBG-002 North Graham Street\Phase II ESA\Phase II Report.doc Hart & Hickman, PC 6 8270, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) by EPA Method 8082, and the hazardous substance list (HSL) metals (antimony, arsenic, beryllium, cadmium, chromium, hexavalent chromium, copper, lead, manganese, mercury, nickel, selenium, silver, thallium, and zinc). The ground water sample (TW-1) collected from the temporary well was analyzed for VOCs by EPA Method 8260. Area of Large Filled Pit Four soil borings (SB-2, SB-3, SB-4, and SB-5) were advanced around the large filled pit in the northeastern portion of the building (Figure 2). Soil borings SB-2 and SB-4 were advanced to a depth of 14 ft (due to refusal) and SB-5 was advanced to 15 ft. Soil boring SB-3 on the downgradient side of the pit was advanced to 30 ft and temporary monitoring well TW-2 was installed at this location. Based upon field screening results, soil samples from three of the borings (SB-2, SB-3, and SB-5) were collected at a depth of 5-7 ft and analyzed for VOCs, SVOCs, PCBs, and HSL metals. The ground water sample collected from TW-2 was analyzed for VOCs. Area of Small Filled Pit Four soil borings (SB-6, SB-7, SB-8, and SB-9) were advanced around the smaller filled pit to the south of the larger pit (Figure 2). SB-7, SB-8, and SB-9 were advanced to a depth of 15 ft, and SB-6 was advanced to 30 ft for installation of temporary monitoring well TW-3. Based on field screening, soil samples were collected from borings SB-6 and SB-9 at depth of 8-10 ft and were analyzed for VOCs, SVOCs, PCBs, and HSL metals. The ground water sample from TW-3 was analyzed VOCs. Possible Filled Floor Drain Soil boring SB-10 was advanced to a depth of 15 ft at a location adjacent to a suspected former floor drain in the northeast part of the building (Figure 2). Based on field screening, a soil sample (SB-10) was collected at a depth of 8-10 ft and was analyzed for VOCs, SVOCs, PCBs, and HSL metals. S:\AAA-Master Projects\Vision Brokerage- VBG\VBG-002 North Graham Street\Phase II ESA\Phase II Report.doc Hart & Hickman, PC 7 Former Fuel Oil UST Two soil borings (SB-11 and SB-12) were advanced to a depth of 15 ft in the former UST basin, and one boring (SB-13) was advanced to 5 ft along the product line (Figure 2). Based on field screening results, H&H collected soil samples SB-11 and SB-12 at a depth of 8-10 ft and 3-5 ft, respectively in the former UST basin. The samples were analyzed for gasoline range and diesel range total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPH-GRO and TPH-DRO) by EPA Method 8015B. Background location To assess naturally occurring concentrations of metals in soil compared to those metals concentrations in soil samples from potential areas of concern, H&H advanced one background soil boring (SB-14) in the southeast portion of the property approximately 50 ft east of the building (Figure 2). The background soil sample was collected from 3-5 ft and analyzed for HSL metals. S:\AAA-Master Projects\Vision Brokerage- VBG\VBG-002 North Graham Street\Phase II ESA\Phase II Report.doc Hart & Hickman, PC 8 3.0 Assessment Results 3.1 Soil Analytical Results The results of the soil samples analyses are summarized in Table 1, and the laboratory analytical data sheets are provided in Appendix B. The soil analytical data were compared to the following screening levels: DENR Inactive Hazardous Sites Branch (IHSB) Soil Remediation Goals (SRGs) for unrestricted use, the IHSB SRGs for protection of ground water, the EPA Regional Screening Levels (RSLs) for industrial soil and, for the UST area soil samples, the DENR UST Section action levels. In addition, metals data were compared to the site-specific metals data and regional background metals concentrations published in literature. The results of the soil sample analyses indicate that no SVOCs were detected in any of the soil samples. Low concentrations of the VOC acetone were detected in samples SB-2, SB-3, and SB- 5 but the concentrations are well below the screening levels. In addition, acetone is a common laboratory contaminant. Trichloroethene (TCE) was detected in sample SB-9 at a trace concentration below the screening levels. A low PCB concentration was detected in soil sample SB-9 only, but at a concentration below the screening levels. The results of the metals analyses indicate that all of the sample concentrations were consistent with site-specific or regional screening levels except potentially selenium in SB-3 and SB-6 and zinc in SB-3. However, the detected selenium and zinc concentrations were less than the regulatory screening levels. The results of the soil sample analyses collected from the area of the former UST indicate that one soil sample (SB-12) from the UST basin contained TPH-DRO at a concentration of 30 mg/kg which slightly exceeds the DENR UST Section action level of 10 mg/kg. S:\AAA-Master Projects\Vision Brokerage- VBG\VBG-002 North Graham Street\Phase II ESA\Phase II Report.doc Hart & Hickman, PC 9 3.2 Ground Water Analytical Results The results of the ground water analyses are summarized in Table 2, and the laboratory analytical data sheets are included in Appendix B. The ground water analytical data were compared to the North Carolina ground water standards. The results of the ground water analyses indicate that only a low concentration of the VOC chloroform was detected in sample TW-2. The detected chloroform concentration of 2.85 µg/L is less than the North Carolina ground water standard of 70 µg/L. Chloroform can also be a laboratory contaminant. No other VOCs were detected in TW-2, and no VOCs were detected in TW-2 or TW-3. S:\AAA-Master Projects\Vision Brokerage- VBG\VBG-002 North Graham Street\Phase II ESA\Phase II Report.doc Hart & Hickman, PC 10 4.0 Conclusions and Recommendations Based on the results of the soil and ground water sampling, H&H makes the following conclusions and recommendations: • The results of the soil and ground water sample analyses do not indicate any significant soil or ground water impacts in the identified potential areas of concern in the northeastern part of the building. As such, there is no evidence of significant impact from historical site activities in this area of the site. • One soil sample in the area of the former UST basin contained a TPH-DRO concentration slightly above the DENR UST Section action level. H&H recommends performance of a Phase I Limited Site Assessment (LSA) in accordance with DENR UST Section guidance. The purpose of the Phase I LSA is to collect risk-based soil and ground water samples and perform a receptor survey to determine if the UST incident can obtain a no further action letter. 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E l e m e n t s i n N o r t h A m e r i c a n S o i l s . V a l u e s a r e f o r N o r t h C a r o l i n a s o i ls e x c e p t m a n g a n e s e i s f o r t h e s o u t h e a s t e r n U S Ta b l e 1 Su m m a r y o f S o i l A n a l y t i c a l R e s u l t s Regional Background Metals Concentration Range (2) (mg/kg) 17 0 1 N . G r a h a m S t . DENR UST Section Action Level (mg/kg)EPA Regional Screening Levels Commercial/ Industrial Soil (mg/kg)DENR Inactive Hazardous Sites Protection of Groundwater Soil Remediation Goals (mg/kg)DENR Inactive Hazardous Waste Sites Unrestricted Use Soil Remediation Goals (mg/kg) Wa r e h o u s e P r o p e r t y Ch a r l o t t e , N o r t h C a r o l i n a H& H P r o j e c t N o . V B G - 0 0 2 Screening Levels Sample ID TW-1 TW-2 TW-3 Date 10/11/2008 10/11/2008 10/11/2008 VOCs (8260B) Chloroform <1.00 2.85 <1.00 70 Notes: concentrations reported in µg/L; number in parentheses indicates laboratory method; VOCs=volatile organic compounds Table 2 NC 2L Ground Water Standard Summary of Ground Water Analytical Results Warehouse Property Charlotte, North Carolina H&H Project No. VBG-002 1701 N. Graham St. TITLE PROJECT SITE LOCATION MAP WAREHOUSE PROPERTY CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA DATE: JOB NO: REVISION NO: FIGURE NO: 11-20-08 0 1VBG-002 0 2000 4000 APPROXIMATE SCALE IN FEET N U.S.G.S. QUADRANGLE MAP QUADRANGLE 7.5 MINUTE SERIES (TOPOGRAPHIC) CHARLOTTE, NC 1967 (Photo-revised 1988) SITE