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Shenandoah Road Groundwater Contamination
This site is not a Federal Facility.
Shenandoah Road Groundwater
Contamination
Site
New York
Epa Region 2
Dutchess County
Site Description
site (Site) is an area of
contaminated groundwater which has impacted
drinking water in the Town of
East Fishkill in an area known as Shenandoah. The area impacte
contamination is approximately one mile southwest of the intersection of Interstate 84 and the
Taconic State Parkway. There are approximately 230 homes in the immediate vicinity of the
Site, which is a predominantly residential area, with local residences obtaining water from
individual wells which draw from the bedrock aquifer contaminated with volatile organic
On April 13, 2000, the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) received information
n the Shenandoah area which indicated possible contamination of a private
. Residential well sampling conducted at the Site
by the NYSDOH and EPA since April 2000 has indicated that a total of 60 residential wells have
been contaminated at or above the Federal maximum contaminant level (MCL) of 5 parts per
billion (ppb) for PCE and/or trichloroethene (TCE). Treatment systems were installed on all of
these wells to remove the contaminants of concern. MCLs are t
of a contaminant that may be present in water used for drinking purposes. The levels of PCE
In October 2000, EPA and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
a former commercial facility at 7 East Hook Cross
discovered a 1,200 gallon metal septic tank containing
materials exhibiting extremely high concentrations of PCE. Information obtained by EPA an
NYSDEC indicates the facility was used between the late 1960's and early to mid 1970's for the
cleaning of microchip holders or “racks.” According to former employees of the f
from this process was discharged into the septic system. As a result of
associated
Pce
disposal areas were discovered. in August 2001, EPA discovered a buried “acid pit”
behind the former 7 East Hook Cross Road facility. Based on the high levels of PCE detected in
was likely used for disposal of PCE. The septic
disposal areas and the acid pit are believed to be the sources of
Site Responsibility:
Threats and Contaminants
Groundwater at the Site is contaminated with VOCs
have been detected as well. The horizontal extent
of the PCE plume has been determined based on the sampling of app
wells at the Site. The plume has migrated radially from the source area at 7 East Hook Cross
Road with a primary flow component to the north extending approximately 3,000 feet. The
plume has also migrated approximately 2,000 feet to the south and east of the source area.
Contact with water containing VOCs, such as PCE, above the MCLs may cause an increased
risk of adverse health effects from longterm exposure. Exposure to PCE can occur from
ingestion of food prepared with contaminated water or
inhalation of vapors from activities such as showering.
Pce
is considered a potential humancarcinogen by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The levels of
Pce
wells above EPA’s Removal Action Level (RAL) of 70 ppb for PCE posed
an immediate threat to public health. The installation of
systems
continued monitoring of affect
addressing this immediate threat.
Cleanup Approach
This Site is being addressed in two stages: emergency response actions
permanent alternate water supply for the affected resid
term remedial phase
Immediate Actions:
Following the discovery of the contaminated residential wells, EPA
ated an emergency response action at the Site and began delivery of bottled water to the
affected residences in early June 2000. Of the 60 contaminated residential wells, 20 had
contamination exceeding the RAL for PCE. Under the Superfund Program, if any
concentration exceeds its RAL, EPA is authorized to take immediate, shortterm action to
address that contamination. As a result, point
treatment (POET) systems were
installed by EPA in homes where the well was contaminated at or abo
supply of water. POET systems include a cartridge particulate filter, two granular activated
light. Three homeowners installed POET systems at their
own cost prior to EPA’s involvement in the
theninstalled UV lights and particulate
filters on these treatment systems
wells near the Site without POET systems to ensure that they meet drinking water
actions were taken to protect the health of the public until a more
In November and early December 2000, EPA excavated the septic tank associated with the
facility at 7 East Hook Cross Road and removed its cont
treatment and disposal. EPA also excavated contaminated soil associated with the septic tank
which was temporarily stockpiled on Site. Based on field screening results and post
soil sampling results collected by EPA, it was evident that high levels of PCE still remained in
the soil beneath the facility. As a result, it was necessary for EPA to demolish the facility prior to
excavation of the underlying contaminated soil. During excavation of the contaminat
associated with the former septic tank, two addition PCE disposal areas were discovered.
Approximately 4,800 tons of contaminated soil associated with the former septic tank and the
two PCE disposal areas was staged at the Site and removed for offSite disposal by a
potentially responsible party (PRP) in August 2001. Also
as discussed above,
EPA discovered a buried “acid pit” behind the former 7 East Hook Cross Road facility. Field
sampling results revealed high concentrations of PCE in the soil surrounding the acid pit and
IBM, a potentially responsible party (PRP) for the Site,
Excavation activities associated with the former acid pit were completed in
osal of approximately 2,000 tons of contaminated soil associated
with the former acid pit was completed by January 2002.
Facts
n May 2001, EPA signed an Administrative Order on Consent (AOC) with IBM.
Under the AOC, IBM assumed responsibility for the completion of the soil removal action at the
7 East Hook Cross Road source area started by EPA, as well as continued maintenance of the
POET systems. Also under the terms of the AOC, IBM evaluated alternate water supply
construct EPA’s selected response action, including installation of the
transmission piping and distribution system, and perform initial groundwater investigations in
In August 2004, EPA issued a Decision Document, selecting the Town of Fish
Water Supply as the permanent water supply for the affected residents at the Site. The Town of
Fishkill Municipal Water Supply was the preferred alternative chosen from the various water
supply alternatives identified in IBM’s November 2003 Alternate Water Supply Evaluation
, which was developed under the May 2001 AOC. IBM is responsible for the design,
construction and installation of the transmission lines and distribution system for the
EPA expec
Investigation/Feasibility Study (RI/FS) investigation. The RI involves gathering of groundwater,
surface water and hydrogeological data needed to determine the nature and extent of
he FS involves evaluating appropriate alternatives to address the
The RI/FS work plan is currently
Indoor air vapor intrusion is also being investigated as part of the RI/FS phase. Presently, EPA
has conducted indoor air sampling and subslab sampling at some of the residences in the
Shenandoah Road that are affected by groundwater contamination, namely PCE and TCE.
EPA is currently reviewing the data gathered from this investigation.
Cleanup Progress
As part of the initial emergency response action EPA installed 57 POET systems in homes
he well was contaminated at or above MCLs to ensure a safe supply of water, and
provided operation and maintenance of these systems and the three POET systems installed by
homeowners prior to EPA’s involvement at the Site. As of June 2001, assumed
ponsibility for operation and maintenance of the POET systems at the Site. In July 2001,
offered to install POET systems in homes that were “threatened” or adjacent to homes with
Since July 2001, 37 POET systems were installed in
re are currently 10
n the Shenandoah Road affected
Site Repository
ibrary, 380 Route 376, Hopewell Junction, New York
source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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