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Are you in need of a Toxic Tort Lawyer in The Ocean State? The EPA has designated Western Sand & Gravel in Rhode Island as a Superfund site because of its amounts of enviromental contamination and threat to the natural world. You can read the report for the site below.
Some Superfund sites are on the National Priority Site Lists. The National Priorities List ("NPL") is the list of hazardous waste sites in the United States eligible for long-term remedial action financed under the federal Superfund program. Environmental Protection Agency regulations outline a formal process for assessing hazardous waste sites and placing them on the NPL. The NPL is intended primarily to guide the EPA in determining which sites warrant further investigation.
Sites are listed on the NPL upon completion of Hazard Ranking System (HRS) screening, public solicitation of comments about the proposed site, and after all comments have been addressed. EPA may delete a final NPL site if it determines that no further response is required to protect human health or the environment. Sites where a remediation was completed through the Superfund program are typically deleted from the NPL.
Living near Superfund Sites in Rhode Island may place you and your communtiy more vulnerable to developing a disease from exposure to the site and experiencing a loss of value for your property, but action is being taken to fight back: The EPA says,
[We have] set up a "Post Construction Completion" (or PCC) strategy to ensure that Superfund response actions provide for the long-term protection of human health and the environment. EPA's Post Construction Completion activities also involve optimizing remedies to increase effectiveness and/or reduce cost without sacrificing long-term protection of human health and the environment.Regardless, most of the Superfund sites continue to pose a threat the well-being of those who live close to a Superfund site.
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Below you can read the EPA report for the Western Sand & Gravel Superfund site. If you, a loved one, or someone in your community has gotten sick due to exposure to a Superfund site Western Sand & Gravel, or if your property has lost value because of pollution, you will need a toxic tort attorney who knows the people of the State of Rhode Island . You can begin the process of filing a claim by filling out this simple form. There is no obligation, and your case will be evaluated within one day. To refer a friend, neighbor, or loved one, click here to let them know about the environmental toxic tort attorneys at Weitz & Luxenberg.
Western Sand & Gravel
This site is not a Federal Facility.
Site Type: Long Term/National Priorities List (NPL)
WESTERN SAND & GRAVEL
Burrillville, Rhode Island
Providence County
| Street Address: | DOUGLAS PIKE |
| Zip Code: | 02895 |
| Congressional District(s): | 01 |
| EPA ID #: | RID009764929 |
| Site ID #: | 0101233 |
| Site Aliases: |
Street Address:
DOUGLAS PIKE
Zip Code:
02895
Congressional
District(s):
01
EPA ID #:
RID009764929
Site ID #:
0101233
Site Aliases:
Site Responsibility:
Federal, State, Potentially Responsible Parties
NPL LISTING HISTORY
Proposed Date
10/23/1981
Final Date
09/08/1983
Initial Action
In early 1980, the State began to pump one lagoon dry to halt leachate movement. Approximately 60,000 gallons of liquid chemical and septic waste were removed for off-site disposal. A groundwater recirculation system was installed.
Water Line
In 1982, the EPA built a permanent alternate water supply to service approximately 56 parcels of land. The potentially responsible parties installed carbon canister filters as a temporary protective measure in all the homes in the affected area until the permanent water supply was functional.
Soil Capping
In 1988, the parties potentially responsible for contamination installed a 2-acre cap over the areas of contaminated soil and sludge and graded the site to promote run-off and drainage. The site was also fenced and the potentially responsible parties agreed to maintain the fence, cap, and site. All construction is complete.
Groundwater
The potentially responsible parties conducted an investigation to determine the extent of contamination and to evaluate alternatives for cleanup of the off-site groundwater. The investigation was completed in early 1991. Based on this investigation, the EPA selected a remedy of cleanup of groundwater through natural attenuation. The progress of natural attenuation is evaluated by EPA every three years. If natural attenuation is not progressing at the expected rate, EPA may require the installation of a groundwater pump and treat system. At the present time, the site groundwater continues to be cleaned up through natural attenuation processes.
Enforcement Highlights
In 1987, approximately 45 potentially responsible parties (PRPs) entered into a Consent Decree with the EPA and the State to pay for past costs, build a cap, conduct an investigation to determine the nature and extent of contamination, and identify alternatives for cleanup of contaminated groundwater. The parties also agreed to pay the EPA for the cost of construction of the alternate water supply system installed in 1982.
Pursuant to a 1992 Consent Decree, five PRPs are currently performing the natural attenuation groundwater remedy discussed above. In addition, 33 de minimis PRPs agreed to reimburse EPA for both past and future costs.
Disclaimer
Instructions about PDF
Final NPL Listing nbsp
Administrative Record Index, OU 01 Record of Decision (ROD), September 28, 1984 (1,241 KB) nbsp
Administrative Record Index, OU 02 Record of Decision (ROD), September 30, 1985 (506 KB) nbsp
Administrative Record Index, OU 03 Record of Decision (ROD), April 16, 1991 (1,091 KB) nbsp
Five Year Review Report, December 23, 1992 (1060KB) nbsp
Second Five Year Review Report, July 9, 1998 (1506KB) nbsp
Third Five-Year Review, September 26, 2003 (2,319KB) nbsp
Reuse Assessment Report, July 2004 (566KB) nbsp
View Records of Decision (RODS) on-line (EPA HQ) nbsp
NPL Site Narrative at Listing: nbsp
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EPA Remedial Project Manager:
Jim Brown
Address:
1 Congress Street, Suite 1100 (HBO)
Boston, MA 02114-2023
Phone #:
(617) 918-1308
E-Mail Address:
brown.jim@epa.gov
EPA Community Involvement Coordinator:
Pamela Harting-Barrat
Address:
1 Congress Street Suite 1100
Boston, MA 02114-2030
Phone #:
(617) 918-1318
E-Mail Address:
harting-barrat.pamela@epa.gov
State Agency Contact:
Paul Kulpa
Address:
Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management
235 Promenade Street
Providence, RI 02908-5767
Phone #:
(401) 222-2797, x 7111
E-Mail Address:
pkulpa@dem.state.ri.us
Threats and Contaminants
Groundwater is contaminated with volatile organic compounds (VOCs) including toluene, trichloroethylene (TCE), trichloroethane, benzene, chlorobenzene, and dichloroethane. The soil also was contaminated with VOCs. Prior to the capping of the soil and sludge and the provision of an alternate water supply, potential exposure to VOCs may have occurred by ingestion or direct contact with contaminated soil or groundwater.
Cleanup Approach
The site has been addressed in four stages: initial actions and three cleanup plans selected in three Record of Decisions (RODs).
Response Action Status
| Initial Action | In early 1980, the State began to pump one lagoon dry to halt leachate movement. Approximately 60,000 gallons of liquid chemical and septic waste were removed for off-site disposal. A groundwater recirculation system was installed. |
| Water Line | In 1982, the EPA built a permanent alternate water supply to service approximately 56 parcels of land. The potentially responsible parties installed carbon canister filters as a temporary protective measure in all the homes in the affected area until the permanent water supply was functional. |
| Soil Capping | In 1988, the parties potentially responsible for contamination installed a 2-acre cap over the areas of contaminated soil and sludge and graded the site to promote run-off and drainage. The site was also fenced and the potentially responsible parties agreed to maintain the fence, cap, and site. All construction is complete. |
| Groundwater | The potentially responsible parties conducted an investigation to determine the extent of contamination and to evaluate alternatives for cleanup of the off-site groundwater. The investigation was completed in early 1991. Based on this investigation, the EPA selected a remedy of cleanup of groundwater through natural attenuation. The progress of natural attenuation is evaluated by EPA every three years. If natural attenuation is not progressing at the expected rate, EPA may require the installation of a groundwater pump and treat system. At the present time, the site groundwater continues to be cleaned up through natural attenuation processes. |
| Enforcement Highlights | In 1987, approximately 45 potentially responsible parties (PRPs) entered into a Consent Decree with the EPA and the State to pay for past costs, build a cap, conduct an investigation to determine the nature and extent of contamination, and identify alternatives for cleanup of contaminated groundwater. The parties also agreed to pay the EPA for the cost of construction of the alternate water supply system installed in 1982. Pursuant to a 1992 Consent Decree, five PRPs are currently performing the natural attenuation groundwater remedy discussed above. In addition, 33 de minimis PRPs agreed to reimburse EPA for both past and future costs. |
Environmental Progress
Construction of all cleanup activities is complete, including fencing, capping, and grading the contaminated areas of the Western Sand & Gravel site, installing carbon canister filters, installing an alternative water supply system, and installing and monitoring a groundwater monitoring network. Stabilizing the site and providing an alternate water supply system are keeping the site safe while natural attenuation processes clean the groundwater.
Current Site Status
Three separate remedy decisions have been made for this site. The latest in April 1991, required an evaluation of natural attenuation of the contaminants in the groundwater every three years. All reviews of the data to date indicate that natural attenuation of the contaminants is taking place at close to the predicted rates.
In October 2001, a Prospective Purchaser Agreement between EPA-New England and Supreme Mid-Atlantic, Inc. (Supreme) was signed. The Prospective Purchaser Agreement grants a covenant not to sue to Supreme with respect to existing contamination at the Site. Supreme purchased the 25-acre site in 2001. Supreme constructed a truck body assembly plant on the site in 2003-2004. The development consists primarily of a 20,000 square feet assembly building and open space for truck parking. The truck body assembly plant is currently in operation and employs about 30 people.
Site Photos
Links to Other Site Information
| Disclaimer | Instructions about PDF |
| Final NPL Listing nbsp | ||
| Administrative Record Index, OU 01 Record of Decision (ROD), September 28, 1984 (1,241 KB) nbsp | ||
| Administrative Record Index, OU 02 Record of Decision (ROD), September 30, 1985 (506 KB) nbsp | ||
| Administrative Record Index, OU 03 Record of Decision (ROD), April 16, 1991 (1,091 KB) nbsp | ||
| Five Year Review Report, December 23, 1992 (1060KB) nbsp | ||
| Second Five Year Review Report, July 9, 1998 (1506KB) nbsp | ||
| Third Five-Year Review, September 26, 2003 (2,319KB) nbsp | ||
| Reuse Assessment Report, July 2004 (566KB) nbsp | ||
| View Records of Decision (RODS) on-line (EPA HQ) nbsp |
| NPL Site Narrative at Listing: nbsp | ||
Burrillville Town Hall, 105 Harrisville Main Street, Harrisville, RI 02830
EPA New England Records Center, One Congress Street, Boston, MA 02114 (617) 918-1440
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| EPA Remedial Project Manager: | Jim Brown |
| Address: | 1 Congress Street, Suite 1100 (HBO) Boston, MA 02114-2023 |
| Phone #: | (617) 918-1308 |
| E-Mail Address: | brown.jim@epa.gov |
| EPA Community Involvement Coordinator: | Pamela Harting-Barrat |
| Address: | 1 Congress Street Suite 1100 Boston, MA 02114-2030 |
| Phone #: | (617) 918-1318 |
| E-Mail Address: | harting-barrat.pamela@epa.gov |
| State Agency Contact: | Paul Kulpa |
| Address: | Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management 235 Promenade Street Providence, RI 02908-5767 |
| Phone #: | (401) 222-2797, x 7111 |
| E-Mail Address: | pkulpa@dem.state.ri.us |
source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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