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PROTECTION OF WATERSHED BASIN OF WENHAM LAKE BY MAKING THE LAND A CONSERVATION AREA �f.C(rtyJ4( 5 f�INMI CITY OF SALEM HEALTH DEPARTMENT BOARD OF HEALTH Salem, Massachusetts 01970 ROBERT E. BLENKHORN 9 NORTH STREET HEALTH AGENT (617) 741-1800 February 10, 1988 i North Beverly Environmental Action Committee 775 Cabot Street Beverly, MA 01915 Attention: Mr. Dominic Manzoli Dear Mr. Manzoli: Upon receipt of your letter on January 20, 1988, was discussed at the regular Board of Health meeting held on February 9, 1988 and the Board supports your proposal for the protection of the watershed basin of Wenham Lake. We respectfully request all current and future data and information pertaining to the above be submitted to the Salem Board of Health for there review and comments. Very truly yours, FOR THE BOARD OF HEALTH ROBERT E. BLENKHORN, C.H.O. HEALTH AGENT REBjm cc: Mayor Anthony V. Salvo, 93 Washington St. , Salem, MA 01970 Mayor F. John Monahan, 191 Cabot St. , Beverly, MA 01915 Thomas Knowlton, Salem Beverly Water Board, Arlington Ave. , Beverly, MA 01915 Councillor Sally Mayes, Chairperson Public Health Beverly Board of Alderman, c/o City Clerk, 191 Cabot St. , Beverly, MA 01915 i `JAN 2 19 , �.�'.% . 8£i CITY OF SALEM HCALTH DEPT. January 20, 1988 North Beverly Environmental Action Committee 775 Cabot Street Beverly, MA 01915 Robert Blenkhorn ry Salem Board of Health 9 North Street Salem, MA 01970 Dear Mr. Blenkhom: This letter is written to bring your attention to a serious issue which may affect the safety of the drinking water of Salem residents. Asou know, Wenham Lake serves as the source of drinking water for the 80,000 residents of Beverly and Salem. The Mayor of Beverly has proposed that the watershed basin of Wenham Lake be protected by making this land a conservation area. We are asking that the Salem Board of Health study and support this proposal since the pollution of Wenham Lake would be a serious and irreversible tragedy. The North Beverly Environmental Action Committee is able to provide you with information and data to assist your efforts. Sincerely, D .� Dominic Manzoli cc: Salem - Beverly Water Board Mayor of Salem Mayor of Beverly Mr. Stephen Johnson, DEQE ( HERBERT C. HAGS E,JR., M.D.,MPH 17 Burnham Road Wenham,Massachusetts 01984 468-1442 APR 21 1988 CITY OF SALEM April 18, 1988 " nr Mr. Robert Blenkhorn Salem Board of Health 9 North Street Salem, MA 01970 Dear Mr. Blenkhorn: The enclosed letter is being sent to the Secretary of Environmental Affairs regarding the Wenham Lake Watershed. We would appreciate your personal support on this issue and ask that you indicate your support to Mr.Hoyte. Thank you, c� � 1 0 Herbert C. Hagele, Jr., M.D., MPH /In Enclosure I CITIZENS FOR CLEAN WA 17 Burnham Road WATER Wenham, MA 01984 , ?APR 21 1988 CITY OF SALErR April 18, 1988 Mr. James Hoyte Secretary of Environmental Affairs 100 Cambridge Street Boston, MA 02202 Dear Mr. Hoyte: We are writing to respectfully request that you consider nominating the Wenham Lake watershed as an Area of Critical Environmental Concern under provision of CMR 301-12. The Wenham Lake watershed fulfills the required criteria for eligibility as an Area of Critical Environmental Concern since it is an Inland Wetland, Inland Surface Waters, Water Supply Area, Natural Hazard Area, and Special Use Area. Almost all of the Criteria for Designation are applicable to this watershed and are briefly addressed as follows: 1. Threat to the Public Health through Inappropriate Use: Wenham Lake is the prime reservoir for the public drinking water for the approximately 90,000 residents of Beverly, Salem and Wenham. A portion of the watershed has already been identified as a hazardous waste disposal site and the Department of Environmental Quality Engineering is presently involved in monitoring a court ordered clean up of this site. 2. Oualitv of the Natural Characteristics: Wenham Lake is a pristine natural resource which has served as a public drinking water supply for generations. It is literally irreplaceable if contaminated. 3. Productivitv: An 84 acre parcel of adjacent lake-front has been designated as the J. C. Philips nature preserve and is used for passive recreation. 4. Unigueness of Area: Wenham Lake must be afforded the watershed protection needed to maintain it as the supply of public drinking water. The North Beverly Environmentit 1989 Action Committee CITY OF SALEM 1_T^,,AT TN T)r,PT P.O. Box 8 , Wenham, MA 01984 - City Of Salem Health Dept . March 29 , 1988 Board Of Health Dear Mr . Blenkhorn, Enclosed is vital data pertaining to Wenham Lake Aquifer . This is but a small portion of the data we retrived in our D. E. Q. E. file search. We feel that the most significent findings to be the Gulf. Of Maine Research report , showing 6 of 8 E. P .A. priority metals have migrated down to the wetlands at Cabot St . (Rt . 97 ) Also note the F.A.A. Environmental Assessment at the Airport we requested eleven months ago, is being withheld . The Nike Site evaluation being done for the Army Corps . Of Engineers , shows a possible V.O.C. contaminant plume in the ground water migrating Eastward from theformer Casco Chemical site . In reviewing that evaluation, one does not have to be a chemist to realize this was a depository for volatile organics . The situation is grave . We fear another season will pass with no remedial action. We the North Beverly Environmental Action Committee , will appreciate any efforts on your part to help us over come what we believe is political interferance in moving forward for the proper evaluation and protection of our water supply. Yours Sincerly, Dominic Man�zoli 775- A CABOT ST . BEVERLY, MASS . 01915 The North Beverly Environmental Action Committee PohV P.O. Box 8 , Wenham, MA 01984 3123188 Mr. Chairman and planning board members, The North Beverly Environmental Action Committee opposes any amendment to our watershed Overlay Protection District that would allow additional fuel storage at Beverly Airport. Much of this boards time has been wasted by a proposal lacking critical detail. The Mass. Aeronautical Commission and the Federal Aviation Administration and local airport personnel are not acting in good faith, making too many demands on our Aquifer. Our principle concern is protecting our water supply. The 1988 "Airport Master Plan" states their concerns. On page #46, quote "No constraints have been placed on aviation growth at the airport. On page #8 quote, Classification changed from Basic transportation airport to General Reliever airport." This airport is offering nothing in return to an 85% residential city that cannot do without its water supply and is not being informed as to the severity and extent of the known present contamination. Before this planning board considers their request for more underground fuel storage , lets bring forth some facts to show they are not acting in good faith. The proposed tank farm is above an already contaminated portion of our Aquifer. In the near future, the airport will appeal our conservation commissions denial to cut the remaining stand of trees also in this area. Before turning over another shovel of earth for additional fuel storage, there should be a concerted effort to coordinate the six environmental studies presently underway. A meeting took place at F.A.A. regional headquarters in Burlington. This meeting, eleven months ago, was requested and attended by three local civic groups. As a result of this meeting, the F. A.A. agreed to do an environmental assesment of Beverly Airport. The public relations firm hired for this study are witholding data, avoided suspect areas, and have been diverting attention away from the airport to the Casco Chemical and NIKE SITE area. Their test results to date, without specific analytical data states only that many compounds were detected in the soil and water samples. What are these compunds? ' We mentioned at the last meeting that well #3 was not tested. This well is down-grade of a documented, unpublished account of 456 tons of fuel contaminted soil hauled from Beverly Airport to Canada in November of 1987. The F.A.A. report does show that their test wells encountered fill indicatirb the eastern side of the airport to be built on old land fills and could contain buried contaminats. Untill proven otherwise, this must be considered a possible souce for the six of the eight E.P.A. priority metals detected in the wetlands below, at Cabot Street (Rte #97) very close to the reservoir. This shallow bed rock valley from the airport to Vitale's land has been mined of its loam and gravel and filled for many years. This is an area of critical environmental concern. The North Beverly Environmental Action Committee is again requesting a moritorium on additional underground fuel storage untill the existing 60,000 gallons of storage has been properly addressed. We have been advocating the need for a comprehensive study of this western aquifer for years and believe a step in the right direction would be to coordinate the six environmental studies presently underway. For the Committee, &Yy� lz�� Dominic Manzoli Robert St. Pierre A Th/5 Cla�oi e,. 2 S S BeVerllr Board of Aldermen a l the -y/a9 110.441 monoldy '3A48`. A1y01- IVION40 6,hcoh/e1) The North Beverly Environmental e 4Y Action Committee P.O. Box 8 , Wenharn, MA 01984 To: Beverly Board of Alderman Beverly Planning Board Gentleman, We, the members of the North Beverly Environmental Action Committee (NBEAC) , would like to express our opposition to any additional hazardous waste storage in or around the Wenham Lake Aquifer . Underground stores of petroleum based products are , by nature, potential catastrophes, and when they reside within the bounds of a reservoirs supply fields that catastrophe can be astronomical . The Conservation Law Foundation published a statistic that states that the probability of a steel underground oil tank leaking escalates and by just the fifteenth year reaches 50%. There are studies presently in progress to define the severity and scope of restoration of decaying existing oil tanks and the of chemical contamination of the entire valley between Beverly Airport and Wenham Lake . We need a complete and comprehensive study of that entire aquifer and take actions to reduce the probability of a leak into our drinking supply not expand it! The DEQE states that it takes just one gallon of petroleum to contaminate over 750, 000 gallons of water ( or an area 200 feet by 200 by 3 feet deep of a lake) . At this time there are 9 underground fuel storage tanks at the airport with elevation 70 feet above that of the reservoir . The 27 , 000 gallons of fuel stored in these tanks offer a serious threat to the drinking water for 80, 000 Beverly, Salem and Wenham residents. We feel that pressure testing these tanks would only stress the decayed areas and accelerate their degradation. The risk of leaking is still there ! To minimize the probability of failure in these tanks , they should be cement vaulted and all tanks equipped with continuous electronic monitoring devices for long term protection. This was done on the Ipswich River Watershed to protect that resource, and should be amended to the zoning regulations around that valley. Contaminants have already been detected at the Airport, the NIKE Site , the former Vitale property, the orne parcel and the Burnham Land Trust property. Part of the enclosed literature is an unpublished account from the DEQE files of an underground fuel leak at the airport in November of 1987 . There were 456 tons ( 22 tractor trailer loads ) of contaminated soil removed and transported to Blainville Quebec . v ' The Airport has been hiding behind the contaminated areas around it and been able to avoid media coverage of problems there. Another DEQE memo notes that "The Beverly Airport Commission would wait for the Vitale study and the Army' s study prior to initiating their own investigation" . Although the FAA has completed a study that we requested--long-.ago, complete analytical reports have -still not been delivered. The NBEAC has continually requested that the City of Beverly perform a complete and comprehensive aquifer study. To date there have been limited non integrated tests that have been done, but there are many suspect areas left untouched ( some of which are within Airport boundaries ) . Without this assessment, future planning could turn to disaster . Proper measures are required to ensure our water quality for future generations . Adding fuel storage increases the risk of an incident, failure to safeguard the existing ones guarantees a disaster ! Sincerely, North Beverly Environmental Action Committee AW 17) YE Ull s_old \ � 5 lc� `WETIA 1 � 1 Q VEf LY o M `N ICIPAL a� ,-� 73 AIR ORT ; O 7'L 4A1,D • s° * 97 bt S f c o C. • \�Jo _ o 0 h . .fie � •° �P=:« • =b m ° Q• ©= : • ♦ ♦ z Y ISS_. s �'. EEV1rRLY AIRPORT • AREAS OF SOLID WASTE zl7 *POSAL ' ANZ1 LiQVID "DISCHARGE APE NOT , BEJNG ADDRESSED by F.A.A. '_'7 - F`N!l/RONMENU L ASSESSNENT_ � NORTH BEVERLY ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION_ COMMITTEE Aa THS MAS �i ROJ j p Q68 -342D Ab NJ / UAB PE �WETLA VEkLY } �r o° M4NI[CIPAL p ~o 73 `. I +rte °. .'"� • . • ii �\ ` A S A � �< ♦t�'� �r-�,\`��� v�jjr Q• � off,` •� 90 1 o 97 \ J J14 _ a Amy O • • i'+ p I • jf'�� s � n • _ I - _ {li,-' "ism''. - 2EYERLY AIRPORT. s. AREAS of SOLED WASTE 'z&posAL _ AND LIOVIO] 'DISCHARGE ARE 1VOT 8flNG ADDRESSEA by F.A.A. s6 E'Ati//1PONMEA/TAL ASSP'SSMENT. NORTH BEVERLY ENVIRONMENTALIN � (� j ACTION_ COJM�M-IT-T�EE \� (6i7�-46S-3420 , MEMORANDUM TO THE FILE BY : Stephen M. Johnson , Environmental Analyst �1 THRU: Richard J. Chalpin , Deputy Regional Environgmenta Engineer DATE : September 25 , 1987 SUBJECT : BEVERLY - Former Casco. Chemical Co. Site L. P. Henderson Rd. DEQE Case No. 3-0231 On September 24 , 1987 , the writer travelled to the Beverly Airport manager ' s office to meet with Beverly Airport Commission representatives' -and their consultants, Dufresne-Henry , regarding the subject site . Casco Chemical Co, operated a small chemical mixing/ distribution business for approximately 25 years on property owned by the City of Beverly and managed by the Beverly Airport Commission. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the soil -gas survey recently completed by IEP , Inc . for Dufresne-Henry , and for the airport authorities to discuss with the writer what actions are needed next. Attending the meeting were : Mr . Greg Chapman , airport manager; Mr. Bob Dunn and Mr . John O ' Brien of the Beverly Airport Commission ; Mr. Dave Edson and Mr. Luc Carriere of Dufresne-Henry ; and the writer . The IEP , Inc . soil-gas study was covered first. Basically , the report indicated trichloroethylene (TCE) contamination existed in subsurface soils across most of the former Casco site , and that several other volatile organic compounds (VOC ' s ) were present in isolated areas . A probable source of the TCE and other VOC ' s is former drum storage areas on the property that experienced leaks from the drums . However , other possible sources of VOC ' s such as former uses of the property by the U. S. Army , or other problems with Casco ' s mismanage- ment of their chemicals , have not been investigated. The writer explained to the attendees that the soil-ga-s _survey -: basically confirms the Department ' s position that a thorough assess- ment of the property was needed. This position was explained before to Beverly' s Mayor Monahan and others at a meeting on August 17 , 1987 . The IEP , Inc . soil-gas study did not provide any information to change the Department ' s position. The writer noted that VOCs have been detected in the past two years in surface water ( the Airport Stream) , groundwater and soils (via the soil-gas work) at and down- gradient of the site . There has been limited source identification efforts , no studies to determine the extent of contamination , nor any site remediation efforts to date , and eventually , the Department will need such an evaluation of the property for the Protection of the area.It was also explained that , given the site ' s proximity to Wenham Lake and the information generated to date , it would likely score highly if ranked for the National Priorities List (NPL) . Thus , a hydrogeologic study that demonstrated that the site either was or was not a potential threat to the water supply would be important and, again , eventually required. BEVERLY - Former Casco Chemical Co. Site L. P. Henderson Rd. DEQE Case No. 3-0231 Page 2. The conversation then shifted to the hydrogeologic work being done at an adjacent downgradient site, the Vitale Flyash 6 Solid Waste Dumpsite. The Dufresne-Henry people wondered if the study to be conducted at that site may answer some of the Department' s concerns about contaminant migration towards Wenham Lake. The writer responded that it would not fully address contaminant discharge into the Airport Stream and subsequent transport to the lake , although information on aquifer characteristics and migration of contaminants from Casco, beneath the stream and thru the Vitale property would necessarily be included in the study of the Vitale site. The writer then informed the group that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers had been recently contacted again about conducting a study of the former NIKE facility under the Department of Defense' s Installation Restoration Program. The Army had recently promised to do some investigative work at their former NIKE site (which incorporates the former Casco property) . It was unknown at the time of the meeting how extensive the Army' s work would be. The writer left the meeting with the impression that the Beverly Airport Commission would wait for the Vitale site study and the Army' s study prior to initiating their own investigation. These two studies , it was hoped, would provide most, if not all , i of the necessary answers for the Casco site. The Department must now learn that scope of the U.S. Army Crops of Engineers ' study for their former NIKE facility, and determine if it will provide the study necessary for the Casco property. If not, the writer recommends that , due to the area' s sensitive nature , the Department should issue a Notice of Responsibility letter to the Beverly Airport Commission (and the City of Beverly?) to conduct this study. SJJgg MEMORANDUM TO THE FILE BY: Stephen M. Johnson , Environmental Analyst THRU: Richard J. Chalpin , Deputy Regional Environ�enta ngineer DATE: September 25 , 1987 �J SUBJECT: BEVERLY - Former Casco. Chemical Co. Site L. P . Henderson Rd. DEQE Case No . 3-0231 On September 24 , 1987 , the writer travelled to the Beverly Airport manager ' s office to meet with Beverly Airport Commission representatives' —and their consultants, Dufresne-Henry , regarding the subject site. Casco Chemical Co. operated a small chemical mixing/ distribution business for approximately 25 years on property owned by the City of Beverly and managed by the Beverly Airport Commission. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the soil -gas survey recently completed by IEP , Inc . for Dufresne-Henry , and for the airport authorities to discuss with the writer what actions are needed next . Attending the meeting were : Mr. Greg Chapman , airport manager; Mr. Bob Dunn and Mr . John O ' Brien of the Beverly Airport Commission ; Mr. Dave Edson and Mr. Luc Carriere of Dufresne-Henry; and the writer . The IEP , Inc . soil-gas study was covered first. Basically, the report indicated trichloroethylene (TCE) contamination existed in subsurface soils across most of the former Casco site , and that several other volatile organic compounds (VOC ' s ) were present in isolated areas . A probable source of the TCE and other VOC ' s is former drum storage areas on the property that experienced leaks from the drums . However , ocher possible sources of VOC ' s such as former uses of the property by the U. S. Army , or other problems with Casco ' s mismanage- ment of their chemicals , have not been investigated. The writer explained to the attendees that the soil-gas _survey basically confirms the Department ' s position that a thorough assess- ment of the property was needed. This position was explained before to Beverly ' s Mayor Monahan and others at a meeting on August 17 , 1987 . The IEP , Inc , soil-gas study did not provide any information to change the Department ' s position. The writer noted that VOCs have been detected in the past two years in surface water (the Airport Stream) , groundwater and soils (via the soil-gas work) at and down- gradient of the site. There has been limited source identification efforts , no studies to determine the extent of contamination , nor any site remediation efforts to date , and eventually , the Department will need such an evaluation of the property for the protection of the area.Tc was also explained that , given the site ' s proximity to Wenham Lake and the information generated to date , it would likely score highly if ranked for the National Priorities List (NPL) . Thus , a hydrogeologic study that demonstrated that the site either was or was not a potential threat to the water supply would be important and , again , eventually required. BEVERLY - Former Casco Chemical Co. Site L. P. Henderson Rd. DEQE Case No. 3-0231 Page 2. The conversation then shifted to the hydrogeologic work being done at an adjacent downgradient site , the Vitale Flyash & Solid Waste Dumpsite. The Dufresne-Henry people wondered if the study to be conducted at that site may answer some of the Department ' s concerns about contaminant migration towards Wenham Lake. The writer responded that it would not fully address contaminant discharge into the Airport Stream and subsequent transport to the lake , although information on aquifer characteristics and migration of contaminants from Casco, beneath the stream and thru the Vitale property would necessarily be included in the study of the Vitale site. The writer then informed the group that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers had been recently contacted again about conducting a study of the former NIKE facility under the Department of Defense' s Installation Restoration Program. The Army had recently promised to do some investigative work at their former NIKE site (which incorporates the former Casco property) . It was unknown at the time of the meeting how extensive the Army' s work would be. The writer left the meeting with the impression that the Beverly Airport Commission would wait for the Vitale site study and the Army' s study prior to initiating their own investigation. These two studies , it was hoped, would provide most, if not all , of the necessary answers for the Casco site. The Department must now learn that scope of the U.S. Army Crops of Engineers ' study for their former NIKE facility, and determine if it will provide the study necessary for the Casco property. If not, the writer recommends that , due to the area' s sensitive nature, the Department should issue a Notice of Responsibility letter to the Beverly Airport Commission (and the City of Beverly?) to conduct this study. SJ1gg 7 t MEMORANDUM TO THE FILE BY : Stephen M. Johnson, Environmental Analyst THRU: Richard J. Chalpin , Deputy Regional Environ�enta � gineer DATE: September 25 , 1987 UU SUBJECT: BEVERLY - Former Casco. Chemical Co. Site L. P . Henderson Rd. DEQE Case No. 3-0231 On September 24 , 1987 , the writer travelled to the Beverly Airport manager ' s office to meet with Beverly Airport Commission representatives' -and their consultants, Dufresne-Henry , regarding the subject site. Casco Chemical Co. operated a small chemical mixing/ distribution business for approximately 25 years on property owned by the City of Beverly and managed by the Beverly Airport Commission. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the soil -gas survey recently completed by IEP , Inc . for Dufresne-Henry, and for the airport authorities to discuss with the writer what actions are needed next . Attending the meeting were : Mr. Greg Chapman , airport manager ; Mr. Bob Dunn and Mr. John O ' Brien of the Beverly Airport Commission ; Mr. Dave Edson and Mr. Luc Carriere of Dufresne-Henry; and the writer . The IEP , Inc . soil-gas study was covered first . Basically, the report indicated trichloroethylene (TCE) contamination existed in subsurface soils across most of the former Casco site , and that several other volatile organic compounds (VOC ' s ) were present in isolated areas . A probable source of the TCE and other VOC ' s is former drum storage areas on the property that experienced leaks from the drums . However , other possible sources of VOC' s such as former uses of the property by the U. S. Army , or other problems with Casco ' s mismanage- ment of their chemicals , have not been investigated. The writer explained to the attendees that the soil-ga-s _survey -- basically confirms the Department ' s position that a thorough assess- ment of the property was needed. This position was explained before to Beverly' s Mayor Monahan and others at a meeting on August 17 , 1987 . The IEP , Inc . soil-gas study did not provide any information to change the Department ' s position. The writer noted that VOCs have been detected in the past two years in surface water (the Airport Stream) , groundwater and soils (via the soil-gas work) at and down- gradient of the site . There has been limited source identification efforts , no studies to determine the extent of contamination , nor any site remediation efforts to date , and eventually , the Department will need such an evaluation of the property for the protection of the area. It was also explained that , given the site ' s proximity to Wenham Lake and the information generated to date , it would likely score highly if ranked for the National Priorities List (NPL) . Thus , a hydrogeologic study that demonstrated that the site either was or was not a potential threat to the water supply would be important and , again , eventually required. BEVERLY - Former Casco Chemical Co. Site L. P. Henderson Rd. DEQE Case No. 3-0231 Page 2. The conversation then shifted to the hydrogeologic work being done at an adjacent downgradient site, the Vitale Flyash & Solid Waste Dumpsite. The Dufresne-Henry people wondered if the study to be conducted at that site may answer some of the Department' s concerns about contaminant migration towards Wenham Lake. The writer responded that it would not fully address contaminant discharge into the Airport Stream and subsequent transport to the lake, although information on aquifer characteristics and migration of contaminants from Casco, beneath the stream and thru the Vitale property would necessarily be included in the study of the Vitale site. The writer then informed the group that the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers had been recently contacted again about conducting a study of the former NIKE facility under the Department of Defense' s Installation Restoration Program. The Army had recently promised to do some investigative work at their former NIKE site (which incorporates the former Casco property) . It was unknown at the time of the meeting how extensive the Army' s work would be. The writer left the meeting with the impression that the Beverly Airport Commission would wait for the Vitale site study and the Army' s study prior to initiating their own investigation. These two studies , it was hoped, would provide most, if not all , of the necessary answers for the Casco site. The Department must now learn that scope of the U.S. Army Crops of Engineers ' study for their former NIKE facility , and determine if it will provide the study necessary for the Casco property. If not, the writer recommends that , due to the area' s sensitive nature, the Department should issue a Notice of Responsibility letter to the Beverly Airport Commission (and the City of Beverly?) to conduct this study. SJ/gg SOIL DISPOSAL SUMMARY GTE HANGAR BEVERLY AIRPORT Prepared for: GTE Service Corporation Beverly, Massachusetts Prepared by: Environmental Applications , Inc . Waltham, Massachusetts December 1987 Project No. T-1078 . 2 Copyright 1987 Environmental Applications , Inc . Y EA ENVIRONMENTAL APPLICATIONS, INC. 335 Bear Hill Road Waltham, MA 02154 617.890-3922 TO Department of Environmental Quality !12J9j87 1 � T-1078 .2 Engineering "" """ 5 Commonwealth Avenue ( Ingrid Johnson Woburn, MA 01801 GTE Beverly Airport i Contaminated Soil Disposal i� (I I i I GENTLEMEN: WE ARE SENDING YOU ❑ Attached ❑ Under separate cover via the following items. ❑ Shop drawings ❑ Prints ❑ Plans ❑ Samples ❑ Specifications ❑ Copy of letter ❑ Change order KI Disposal Summary COPIES DATE NO. I DESCRIPTION 1 12/1/87 Soil Disposal Summary, GTE Hangar, Beverly Airport t� I THESE ARE TRANSMITTED as checked below: ❑ For approval ❑ Approved as submitted ❑ Resubmit copies for approval ® For your use ❑ Approved as noted ❑ Submit copies for distribution El As requested ❑ Returned for corrections ❑ Return corrected prints ❑ For review and comment ❑ ❑ FOR BIDS DUF 14 ❑ PRINTS RETURNED AFTER LOAN TO US REMARKS Ingrid : Here is a copy of the GTE Beverly Airport disposal summary for vour records . If you have any questions or require additional inPnrmatinn nlpAgp call _ COPY TO f ,� i�r�f/1�,// ../f2C u•nkw�+oe ror o+�eaJ.i,Mf,ew"fr w m ais. 3' SIGNED• I An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/H DXO]BCI Manager + y EMA ENVIRONMENTAL APPLICATIONS, INC. December 1 , 1987 EA Project No. T-1078 . 2 GTE Service Corporation Beverly Airport Beverly , Massachusetts 01915 Attention : Mr . Raymond Ridinger Re : Soil Disposal Summary GTE hangar Beverly Airport Gentlemen : Pursuant to our proposal dated September 25 , 1987 , Environmental Applications , Inc . (EA) has completed the removal of Jet-A fuel contaminated soil located at the GTE Service Corporation , Beverly Airport , Beverly, Massachusetts . BACKGROUND On April 9 , 1987 , a 10 , 000 gallon underground Jet-A fuel tank was excavated and removed by Goldberg Energy Management, Inc . (GEM) at the GTE Service Corporation, Beverly Airport , Massachusetts . GTE requested that EA collect soil and water samples from the _ excavation and submit these samples for analysis . The laboratory analysis detected elevated concentrations of petroleum - hydrocarbons ( 2 , 400 parts per million, ppm) in a composite sample , comprised of soil collected directly from the tank excavation . A water sample , collected from an accumulation in the excavation , was analyzed and did not detect significant volatile organic contamination. Based on the above findings , GTE requested that EA further define the vertical and horizontal distribution of the fuel contamination for the purpose of removal . On June 25 , 1987 a test pit program was conducted at the GTE hangar site . Soil samples collected from the test pits were analyzed , and this data was utilized to define the approximate _ limits of soil contamination. The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Quality Engineering (MADEQE) required that the excavation be cleared of all contaminated soil exhibiting volatile organic compound concentrations greater than 10 parts per million (ppm) as measured on a photoionization detector . Tank Management/Environmental Remediation Services/Construction Management 335 Bear HIII Road Waltham, MA 02154 61T890-3922 An Equal Oppalumly Employe, M/FNIH GTE Service Corporation - December 1 , 1987 - Project No . T-1078 . 2 Paqe 2 MADEQE also requested that a confirmation soil sample be collected from within the excavation ( following contaminated soil removal ) and submitted for laboratory analysis of petroleum hydrocarbons (Method 503B and 503E) . The MADEQE required that the level of contamination that could remain in the excavation be below 100 ppm, as reported by the above analytical method. A complete summary of EA' s field activities and laboratory results are presented in EA' s report dated May 27 , 1987 , Project No . T-1078 . 1 . SOIL EXCAVATION During the period October 19 - 19 , 1987 , the contaminated soil at the GTE Service Corporation Beverly Airport site was excavated by GEM under the direction of EA personnel . The limit of soil excavation was determined in the field utilizing a photoionization detector, and the soil excavation continued until the established MADEQE requirements were satisfied. The volume of contaminated soil excavated was approximately 275 cubic yards . The soil was placed on and covered with polyethylene sheeting, and a composite soil sample , collected from within the excavation, was submitted for laboratory analysis , Method 503B and 503E. The laboratory results indicated the concentration of contamination remaining in the excavation (67 ppm of petroleum hydrocarbons) was below regulatory limits (100 ppm) . The complete laboratory report is included as Appendix A. The tank excavation was backfilled with a clean granular soil by the contractor following excavation and sampling activities . CONTAMINATED SOIL DISPOSAL On November 11 , 1987 the loading and disposal of the fuel contaminated soil commenced . EA provided for the loading, transportation and disposal of the stockpiled material . Services Sanitaires , a licensed hazardous waste transporter, of Blainville , Quebec was utilized to deliver the waste to Stablex Canada Inc . in Blainville , Quebec. The disposal activities continued on November 12th and 13th and were completed on November 16 , 1987 . A total of 22 trailer loads were transported to Stablex. Copies of the transportation documents and hazardous waste manifest forms for each load are included in Appendix B of this report . ~ s I EMA GTE Service Corporation - December 1 , 1987 - Project No. T-1078 . 2 Page 7 Based on actual Weight measurements of vehicle loads ( refer to Appendix C) , 456 . 58 tons of contaminated soil Were transported and received by Stablex. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to provide this service and for your cooperation throughout the removal operation. If you have any questions or need additional information , please contact . the undersigned. Very truly yours , ENVIRONMENTAL APPLICATIONS , INC. lI /15� Randy Meuse Pro]�_li�-'c Manager Carl L. Eidam President RJII/CLE/iv Attachments cc: Mr. Vincent Gallogly GTE Service Corporation Ingrid Johnson MADEQC - Woburn J f/ TECHNICAL REPORT 22 October 1987 Page I of 1 CLIENT: Environmental Applications Inc. 335 Bear Hill Road Waltham, MA 02154 Attention: Mr. Randy Meuse CASE NO: 19528 REFERENCE: Purchase Order No. 513 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: To determine Total Oil and Grease and Petroleum Hydrocarbons in one ( 1 ) soil sample . SAMPLE IDENTIFICATION: 1 of 1 - One ( 1 ) jar of soil labeled GTE-BEV-C T1078. 1 , 10-14-87 , AM Sample C, Revere AV at 10 ' depth. The above sample was received on 20 October 1987. METHOD OF TEST: Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater, 16th Edition APHA, AWWA, WPCP, 1985. Methods 503D, 5038, 503E. Ouality Control Procedures: Instrument response is calibrated at least once per day using EPA Traceable Standard Reference Solutions. Analytes are quantified using the external standard method , comparing a response to a calibrating curve . Method blanks were run. RESULTS: Total Oil & Grease Petroleum Hydrocarbons 8 of dry soil T1078. 1 0.0106 0.0067 Respectfully submitted, ( NNER AND SHERaAN � LABORATORIES , INC. David 0. Bell Chemist I DOB/cd TFn rrporr Is""I'M opn.0 o1 rM tollo.rrq condor.,Sbnnrr•$Doman l.Der.rore..Inc reu—siti—.DMof rs'n It"t"i nnoi n.n""M mDrrrnrM m•ercr n uu.fwd Eaorn.nnrn.n•an aha M.•ui.Die m ns p:1 rDn r<porr onl.d par rwnfioawn et rM.pn rnuH rrtlonemrnr m m.tlr rntl acrgM. ..lora eDr rnayw TDn r.pnn is"sow rroroo,t....0,m m or� t,." rpmtl prrmmron m.nues i— --silt n DmDM to tDr rn•�.h In, r.I t 0.1 . $D.rm.n.Inc,$I mora t SMrm.a TaDaolN'I'IM,and/or I.'EI'd-o pl- o. r.0"nrmr s.r W bsw real c, b.wed in c I,i.ssisnot ols"'M...rs! .onrrnn of elan rap A, m rn..d..nnms mM'. TM err...DnM nib enlr m v gl not w....M.OAa.int p.r.mnnt Proior .or I,s menl n nnrAo rninrrd nor rmeDM %,.I A,SD.'m.n 11........ in< .di aeonstlo. shot, .Wt.ol nM br nrp000fkpo4. Saonnorrb Innnil 6. rnWi, N...clkmm.sn I..'Ont,msm re..to•nyr w.n,rmrnn Sm01a ne MW fp ehrteT dqt fol..m,nm.rrtt of rtryTl SmMn.ill be owed a tlnM'f l:Ptnx,rl.Wfarn.a.eMm, •4: .721,0'GlieE}Y r '7' l Z+ tt.r r �S 7'i� /l 1 i •'i' • �• �lrg${f4;'iy$41 •:1V/ - u yr .. et !7 . . :00 .•Y'• 7 t• t 1' [r �? M,MR K, Shetmet� °: e `�.ebM�tet'Iv4����r• i The North Beverly Environmental CC) Action Committee P.O. Box 8 , Wenham, NIA 01984 March 25, 1988 Mr. James A. Sprague Department of Environmental Quality Engineering Metropolitan Boston, Northeast Region 5 Commonwealth Ave . Woburn NA 01801 Re: File # 5-279 Dear Mr. Sprague: We understand that the Airport Commission of Beverly has appealed an Order of Conditions issued by the Beverly Conser- vation Commission which denied a proposed clear-cut of two acres of pine and oak adjacent to a wetlands in the drainage basin of Wenham Lake . This letter is written in support of that denial. Our reasons for supporting the denial of this project fall into five catagories: 1 . Past history of airport construction and waste-water management 2. the surficial geology of the surrounding recharge area 3. the increased risk of sediment runoff from the pro- posed project 4. the recently-discovered existance of hazardous waste directly downslope from the proposed project 5. the availability of alternatives to achieve the objectives of this proposed clear-cut The applicant wishes to clear-cut about 2.5 acres of mature white pine and hardwoods which they claim block the control tower's view of the east end of runway 27. Past history is of importance. As outlined in the Airport Master Plan of 1973, at least twenty (20) major construction and maintenance projects were proposed and/or accomplished via FAA, MAC and BAC direction between 1972 - 1982. This included runways, terminals, lighting facilities , and the -construction of 'a -new control tower in 1973• however, never was the visibility of runway 27 considered, even though the trees were only a few feet shorter than now. In addition, the Airport Commission continues to op erate an illegal waste water treatment system with in the drainage basin of the public water supply. Refering to this 1942-vintage structure , the 1973 Master Plan says in part: . in essence the effluent bypasses all sanitary devices. and reaffirms that "Any encroachment into the wetlands in the form of sediment and r -2- organic debris could adversely impact the water quality of the lake . " (p. 76) In short , the public health threat has been recognized here for years. The proposed project is on bedrock outcrop which is mantled with shallow gravelly soils and forest duff and slopes south to the wetlands and north east to Wenham Lake . These topographic feature guarantee severe erosion after the clear-cut. The applicant ' s proposed replacement vegetation is slow-growing landscape material, set on thirty-foot centers, so that slope wash will be uncontrolled. Native oak, maple, pine, and sumac will soon reest&blish itself so that the view from the tower will be lost again, along with the topsoil. Since the public hearing for this project volatile organic compounds have been located on the adjacent property to the north- east. These haz ardous wastes lie downstream from this project, and upstream from the public water supply. That Chapter 21E report implicates the Beverly Municipal Airport as the probable source area (Enpro Services for F. W. Orne, south of Henderson Road) . Finally, this timber stand clear-cut is notnUQssary since alternative solutions to the implied problem exist. To bring the end of the runway in view the control tower could be moved or the air controler 's work space could be raised with in the existing building. For these,and other reasons, we urge you to continue the denial of this unnecessary project which threaten a particularly fragile and significant wetland. Sincerely yours , for the Committee cc: Raymond Bouchard ® / / I �C� i Dulresne-Henry. Inc. Engineering Disciplines Associated Disciplines .. _ Surveying �',� nlrenia: G;nsauct+an Ml :rans;.xmanon Applied Sciences Mar COW water Quai+ry Mountain Geologic Slructural Hydrologic Eiecil+ca. Carnpuler Mechanical i,oust'iai September 21, 1987 Beverly Airport Commission L. P. Henderson Road Beverly, MA 01915 Attn: Mr. Gregory Chapman, Manager Re: Soil-Gas Analysis at Casco Chemical Site Gentlemen: On September 1, 1987, a soil-gas survey was performed at the Casco Chemical site (Site) by IEP, Inc. under the direction of Dufresne-Henry, Inc. The purpose of the survey was to determine the presence of contaminants (primarily volatile organic compounds, VOCs) in the soils on the Site. IEP's report is attached to this letter. According to a 1986 study by Normandeau Associates, Inc. , soil conditions at the Casco site consist of a shallow (perhaps up to 20 feet depth) layer of surficial unconsolidated materials over bedrock. Groundwater was not found in the overburden. Based on these conditions, soil-gas analysis was selected as a suitable field technique for determining the presence of VOCs in the overburden. The technique involves obtaining air from the soil voids about 3 to 4 feet beneath the ground surface and analyzing the air for the presence of VOCs using a portable gas chromatograph. The advantages of this technique are that a large area can be tested relatively quickly and inexpensively and the results are immediately available. The limitations are that the results are primarily qualitative, i.e. , contamination can only be considered "low" or "high" or "medium" compared with some standard. There is no direct relationship between the soil-gas results and concentrations of contaminants in the soil or groundwater (if present) . Likewise, there are no state or Federal standards for contaminants in sail-gas. „ : ;;.., i - ■ 6 Maple Street- P.O. Box 780 Northborough, Massachusetts 01532 Ill c. (617) 393-8558/890-2130 September 14, 1987 File# DUFR-3 i Mr. David Edson Dufresne-Henry 239 Littleton Road Suite A Westford, Massachusetts 01886 I RE: Soil Gas Analysis at Casco Chemical in Beverly, Massachusetts Dear Mr. Edson: This letter is to report on the findings of the soil gas survey conducted at the above referenced site on September 1, 1987. The survey was carried out using a Photovac International, Inc. lOS50 portable gas chromatograph equipped with a CSP20M column. Sampling probes were installed by Jeff Barnes and myself and all samples were analyzed by me. The outside ambient temperature was approximately 75 degrees Fahrenheit. A general description of the soil gas survey technique is provided in the attached document. The study site was the area surrounding the former Nike Missile Assembly building (later leased to Casco Chemical) located at Beverly Airport in Beverly Massachusetts. According to a report by Normandeau Associates, dated August 1986, Casco Chemical manufactured biodegradable hand soaps and oil spill containment chemicals and also stored various industrial materials on-site. The site is situated approximately one mile west of Wenham Lake on the east side of the airport. There are two one story buildings, one large storage shed and two smaller sheds located on-site. The area between the buildings and large shed is paved with asphalt. The area to the east of the buildings is grassed and to the west there is wooded land. There is a police shooting range to the north of the study area' and the land to the south is vegetated with grass and trees on a bedrock knob. Topography is relatively l flat with a low area to the east of the Casco Chemical building that receives surface water drainage from the eastern portion of the site. To the west there is an embankment with a slope of approximately 60 degrees down to a wooded area. According to the Normandeau Report there were formerly two underground storage tanks located on the site. One was located at the southwest corner of the former Nike generator building and the other was located off of the southwest corner of the former Casco Chemical building. A discussion of specific details about the tanks is beyond the scope of this report. According to the Normandeau report, , the water table does not occur in the overburden but is isolated in bedrock. I ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTISTS • PLANNERS ! ENGINEERS �+ '� :..spy t \� .4 •5\ �� � `._ -`A' >�, s: ��.�� Slav ,. IL�,,•� a •51• ! dye ora ,� �� "'_ .a��f,:� l`..`i•�r� � .r'• �' '�z :gam► ''•^.s a _ i�//' . ;Y�,. �.,� G.' ,f' iti g. I.4 A4 so- tr WN9' .i. � 6 • �_ 1�' �pu.ta .�f._ PPRP, �'C,r1' rN '.�• t s 1'61 ,.�y�a'"`e .V'••`{ti•• .. �. ..^ ��,•. '.r /� ..,� :•^ ;� . � SEVER�Y AMASSACNUSE � , �t�� ' ' ,N�w�N•>s:;;�. .. ._ Gvra B�vER Q �NEMICP c�VT E' scA�• , i ■ E P�c. , Mr. David Edson -3- September 14,1987 but may be present based on the retention time of the compound. Two other I voc's, not believed to be detected elsewhere on-site were present in this sample. Probe 9 was positioned to the east of the Casco building. A trace concentration of voc's were detected in the sample collected from this probe. Probe 10 was placed to the south of the eastern end of the Casco building adjacent to the concrete slab. A moderate concentration of TCE was detected in the sample obtained from this probe. Probe 11 was located east of probe 10 adjacent to an area of surface water discharge from the paved lot. A low concentration of TCE and other voc's was detected in this sample. Probe 12 was positioned north of the northwest corner of the large shed. A trace of contamination was possibly detected in the sample collected from this probe but may be a result of contamination in the instrument. Probe 13 was placed north of the northeast corner of the shed. A low concentration of voc's were detected in the sample from this probe. Probe 14 was placed downgradient from and east of probe 11, adjacent to the base of the surface water drainage gully located at the edge of the wooded area. A low to trace concentration of voc's were detected in this sample. Probe 15 was positioned downgradient and east of the large storage shed just beyond the edge of the woods. A low concentration of contamination was detected in this sample. Soil gas probe 16 was located just south of the southwestern corner of the former Nike Generator building. A trace concentration of contamination was detected in the sample collected from this probe. Probe 17 was located just west of the southwestern corner of the former Nike Generator building. There was a trace concentration of voc's detected in this sample. Probe 18 was positioned south of the Casco building on the edge of the concrete pad. A moderate concentration of icontamination was detected in the soil gas sample from this probe. Moderate concentrations of TCE and other volatile organics in soil gases were detected in the area surrounding the concrete pad that is adjacent to the south side of the former Casco Chemical building. This area had reportedly been a storage area for barrels containing various chemicals. It was beyond the scope of this study to determine what chemicals were stored in this area, though it can probably be safe to assume that TCE was one of the chemicals. Samples collected from the area to the south of the concrete pad contained low to trace concentrations of TCE and other voc's. A sample collected from .P-3, i located in an excavated tank pit to the northwest of P-1, showed moderate levels of voc's present. Voc's were present in this sample that were not present in other samples collected on-site. This suggests that another source`s of contamination may possibly exist in this area. No voc's were detected in the area to the west of probes 1, 2 and 3. Low concentrations of TCE and other voc's were detected under the paved area between the Casco Building and i ' Enc. I Soil Gas Survey 1.0 INTRODUCTION Gasoline, fuel oil and many other organic liquids contain volatile organic compounds which can be emitted from the liquid as vapors. If such a liquid is released to the subsurface, vapors emanating from the liquid occupy the void or pore spaces between individual grains in the geologic formation. Soil gas sampling programs, involving sampling and analysis of soil gases, utilize the presence of these volatile organic soil gases in the void spaces to monitor releases of hazardous materials containing volatile organics to the subsurface. Recent advances in analytical technology make possible extremely sensitive and rapid analysis of these gases in the field, which allow for rapid and cost-effective monitoring of hazardous materials releases. When an organic liquid is released to the subsurface, it migrates downward through the geologic formation under the force of gravity. As it migrates downward, some of the liquid is adsorbed onto the surface of the sediment grains. If the volume released is so large that adsorption onto sediments does not trap the product, the liquid will percolate down to the water table. Most commonly released organic liquids, including gasoline and fuel oils, are immiscible in water and will form a lens of free "product" on top of the water table surface. Others, such as most chlorinated solvents, are immiscible but sink to the bottom of the water table. These "immiscible liquids" also to dissolve to some extent in the ground water. A release may therefore provide three different sources of soil gas vapors: product-contaminated soil, a free product phase (if the liquid floats on water), and ground water contaminated with dissolved product. Soil gas monitoring can be used, in appropriate situations, to monitor for volatile organics derived from all of these sources. Soil gas monitoring can thus directly detect releases where they occur and can also be used to delineate and/or monitor the configuration of plumes of dissolved contaminants moving in ground water. The soil gas technique is in principal relatively simple: samples of soil gases are extracted and analyzed, and areas where soil gases have high concentrations of volatile organics are assumed to be near concentrated sources of these materials (i.e. over contaminant plumes or free product lenses or in or near contaminated soils). It must be kept in mind that site-specific geologic or hydrologic factors may affect the validity of the assumption, and that these factors may also prevent concentration of volatile organic vapors in the vicinity of source areas. 2.0 SAMPLING Soil gas samples are obtained in the following manner: A 3/4 inch diameter hole is created using a drive bar. A sampling probe, constructed of plastic tubing with a perforated length near its tip, is inserted into the hole. Soil is packed at the ground surface around the probe to prevent influx of i E P�c. organic concentrations in soil gas normally are not necessary. Generally, concentrations in soil gas are higher over more contaminated source areas, so semi-quantitative data is normally meets the needs of the survey. 4.0 LIMITATIONS Without the soil gas survey, plume mapping would require the time-consuming, expensive and highly visible process of test boring with a drill rig, monitor well installation, groundwater sampling and ground water analyses. The advantages of soil gs surveys are that they provide a rapid, relatively inexpensive and low-profile way of mapping contaminant plumes. One disadvantage of the soil gas survey is that it does not provide a direct measurement of ground water contamination, but instead relies on the emission of vapors from contaminated ground water to provide an indirect measurement of ground water contamination. Another possible disadvantage of a soil gas survey is that a variety of geologic factors may affect volatile migration in the unsaturated zone, such as the presence of impermeable layers above the water table which prevent vapor movement, or the presence of highly permeable channels (such as backfilled utility lines) which may "vent" the vapors or channel them in a direction different from ground water flow direction. Knowledge of the site stratigraphy is therefore essential to properly interpret the soil gas data. For these reasons, a limited number of test borings and ground water analyses should always be conducted in conjunction with the soil gas survey. L Resource Analysts, Inc. P.O. Box 778 1 Lafayette Road Hampton,N.H. 03842 (603)926.7777 TO: PO # Duhen-1/2864 Mr. Joel Trifilo �, Date Received: 10/9/87 ( 1655) IEP, Inc . 6 Maple Street lab Number: 11,216 Northboro, MA 01532 1 Date Reported: 10/27/87 Attached please find test results for Volatile Organic Compounds, Silver, Arsenic, Barium, Beryllium, Cadmium, Chromium, Copper, Mercury, Nickel, Lead; Antimony, Selenium, Thallium, Zinc, and Tentatively Identified Compounds. rn n 6 Date JSt�a Technical Director Director CNAIII DF CUSTODY DOCUMENTATION CLIENI f � ADORESS +! Tr! tcloJOD NAMC/NOMDEr ttDJICI CONlAC? � tl�t I SAMPLING IOCAIION SAMPLE COILICIDs YIELD IDLDIfYiCAIION ( LAD ! SAMPLE ! CONTAINED ( fILIDA— FIELD AMM/ANALYSIS RfOUESILD List each container separately MAINIR i IVPE/VOLUME LION PRESCNVAIION j1, ; 16 QSolid P/ t000 .l U field it« IS qj. n, V r>ull� 'rr n a y Date / iia$ Llquid G/ al lab w_uw6jt/ at none '��f1 SS— t els 9e sall1 a �y field R 4ze� Data tiab tollquld G/ loco al `SQ' lab / A' Other G(1/ al 004e it CI{SSJ�LLd :n+ ir„d:vT ow _y 0Solid P/ aL -field 62y liquid G/ Vo al lab ��(• � Item Other G 1 n Solid a (laid Liquid Q Date Qkipr OG/l/ ad 0 none Solid Pr at V (laid llquld §6/f G/ al 0 lab Date Ila$ Otoer / at 4040 Solid QQP/ al © field Liquid 86/ St. lab Data line Other G/I/ at 4040 J§SalidPl Qai libld tiquidgG/ mi lab 'Ila$ Other oo G/ij nl 0 hand @Other SaliO ►j as Q labia al lib Date tine G T at non$ Dbliaquiab Dy• Oat* ties Raca red Dyt Oela lilac DallsqulsNed By: Data lime Received for Laboratory By: We �l+ae MIAMI Resource Analysis, /ncorporAMd I Laboratory #: 11216-5RE Data file id: )C4575 : : Field Identification: OW-2 Date analyzed: 10/20/87 Matrix: Water Volatile Compounds Concentration Detection limit (ug/L) (ug/L) CHLOROMETHANE BDL 240 BROMOMETHANE BDL 240 VINYL CHLORIDE BDL 240 CHLOROETHANE BDL 120 METHYLENE CHLORIDE BDL 240 ACETONE BDL 600 CARBON DISULFIDE BDL 120 1 , 1-DICHLOROETHENE BDL 120 TETRAHYDROFURAN BDL 600 1 , 1-DICHLOROETHANE BDL 120 1, 2-DICHLOROETHENE (total) 1500 120 CHLOROFORM BDL 120 METHYL ETHYL KETONE BDL 600 1 , 2-DICHLOROETHANE BDL 120 1 , 1 , 1-TRICHLOROETHANE BDL 120 CARBON TETRACHLORIDE BDL 120 VINYL ACETATE HDL 240 BROMODICHLOROMETHANE BDL 120 CIS-1 , 3-DICHLOROPROPENE BDL 120 TRANS-I , 3-DICHLOROPROPENE BDL 120 TRICHLOROETHENE 720 120 BENZENE BDL 120 DIBROMOCHLOROMETHANE BDL 120 1 , 1 , 2-TRICHLOROETHANE BDL 120 1 , 2-DICHLOROPROPANE BDL 120 2-CHLOROETHYLVINYLETHER BDL 120 BROMOFORM BDL 120 METHYL ISOBUTYL KETONE BDL 600 2-HEXANONE BDL 600 1 , 1,2, 2-TETRACHLOROETHANE BDL 120 TETRACHLOROETHENE HDL 120 TOLUENE BDL 120 CHLOROBENZENE BDL 120 ETHYLBENZENE BDL 220 m-XYLENE BDL 120 o , p-XYLENES BDL 120 STYRENE BDL 120 BDL= Below detection limit Method Reference: 40 CFR Part 136 , Friday, October 26 , 1984 Method 624 Resource Analysts, Incorporated Laboratory #: 11216-8 Data file id: >C4577 : : Field Identification: SS-1 Discharge Date analyzed: 10/20/87 Matrix: Water Volatile Compounds Concentration Detection limit (ug/L) (ug/L) CHLOROMETHANE BDL 10 BROMOMETHANE BDL 10 VINYL CHLORIDE 6 10 CHLOROETHANE BDL 5 METHYLENE CHLORIDE BDL 10 ACETONE BDL 25 CARBON DISULFIDE BDL 5 1 , 1-DICHLOROETHENE BDL 5 TETRAHYDROFURAN BDL 25 1 , 1-DICHLOROETHANE HDL 5 1 , 2-DICHLOROETHENE (total) 38 5 CHLOROFORM BDL 5 METHYL ETHYL KETONE BDL 25 1 , 2-DICHLOROETHANE BDL 5 1 , 1 , 1-TRICHLOROETHANE BDL 5 CARBON TETRACHLORIDE BDL 5 VINYL ACETATE BDL 10 BROMODICHLOROMETHANE BDL 5 CIS-1 , 3-DICHLOROPROPENE BDL 5 TRANS-I , 3-DICHLOROPROPENE HDL 5 TRICHLOROETHENE BDL 5 BENZENE HDL 5 DIBROMOCHLOROMETHANE BDL- 5 1 , 1 , 2-TRICHLOROETHANE BDL 5 1 , 2-DICHLOROPROPANE BDL 5 2-CHLOROETHYLVINYLETHER BDL 5 BROMOFORM BDL 5 METHYL ISOBUTYL KETONE BDL 25 2-HEXANONE BDL 25 1 , 1 , 2, 2-TETRACHLOROETHANE BDL 5 TETRACHLOROETHENE BDL 5 TOLUENE BDL 5 CHLOROBENZENE BDL 5 ETHYLBENZENE BDL 5 m-XYLENE BDL 5 o ,p-XYLENES BDL 5 STYRENE BDL 5 BDL= Below detection limit Method Reference: 40 CFR Part 136, Friday, October 26 , 1984 Method 624 Resource Analysts, Incorporated Laboratory #: 11216-11 Data file id: >C4555 : : Field Identification: OW-4 Date analyzed: 10/16/87 Matrix: Water Volatile Compounds Concentration Detection limit (ug/L) tug/LY CHLOROMETHANE BDL 10 BROMOMETHANE BDL 10 VINYL CHLORIDE BDL 10 CHLOROETHANE BDL 5 METHYLENE CHLORIDE BDL 10 ACETONE BDL 25 CARBON DISULFIDE BDL 5 1 , 1-DICHLOROETHENE BDL 5 TETRAHYDROFURAN BDL 25 1 , 1-DICHLOROETHANE BDL 5 1, 2-DICHLOROETHENE (total) BDL 5 CHLOROFORM BDL 5 METHYL ETHYL KETONE BDL 25 1, 2-DICHLOROETHANE BDL 5 1, 1 , 1-TRICHLOROETHANE HDL 5 CARBON TETRACHLORIDE BDL 5 VINYL ACETATE BDL 10 � BROMODICHLOROMETHANE BDL 5 CIS-1 , 3-DICHLOROPROPENE BDL 5 TRANS-I, 3-DICHLOROPROPENE BDL 5 TRICHLOROETHENE BDL 5 BENZENE HDL 5 DIBROMOCHLOROMETHANE BDL 5 1 , 1 , 2-TRICHLOROETHANE HDL 5 1 , 2-DICHLOROPROPANE BDL 5 2-CHLOROETHYLVINYLETHER BDL 5 BROMOFORM BDL 5 METHYL ISOBUTYL KETONE BDL 25 2-HEXANONE BDL 25 1 , 1, 2, 2-TETRACHLOROETHANE BDL 5 TETRACHLOROETHENE BDL 5 TOLUEt7E BDL 5 CHLOROBENZENE BDL 5 ETHYLBENZENE HDL 5 m-XYLENE BDL 5 o,p-XYLENES BDL 5 STYRENE BDL 5 BDL= Below detection limit Method Reference: 40 CFR Part 136, Friday, October 26 , 1984 Method 624 Resource Analysts, incorporated i ------------ - - CHr Dutresne•Hen Inc. Engineering Disciplines Associated Disciplines i i Civil Surveying 400 Southborough Drive Environmental Construction Management South Porland Mame 04106 , —,-anspora:icr Applied Science 207775-3211 Municipal Water Quality Structural Geotogic Electrical Hydrologic Mechanical Computer November 30, 1987 Planning Advisory Committee Beverly Municipal Airport Master Plan Update Dear Advisory Committee Member: Enclosed please find additional information regarding the Airport Water testing. Please post this information in the appendix section of your workbook. Comments and corrections to the working papers distributed last week have been very constructive. I appreciate the time and involvement of each of you on this project. Sincerely, DUAyw�a" FRESNE—HENRY, INC. Dena R. Allis Airport Planner DRA:ch 816028.04 i T , North SplmgheK Vermont 05150 Manchester New Hampshire 03101 weshard,Massachusetts 01886 St Johnsbury,Vermont 05819 South Portland,Marne 04106 Greenfield,Massachusens 01301 Montpai er,Vermont 05602 Morristown,New Jersey 07960 CHAIN CUSTODY DOCUMENTATION IEP JOB MWIE".1: t IRP LAB : t PROJECT MANAGER: L i { ` SAMPLE COLLECTOR: k a jP �. \U {FIELD SAMPLE COLLECTION SAMPLE FIELD REMARKS! SAMPLE I.D. 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IEP ANALYTICAL REPORT IEP LAB #: 67 -10 -yl SAMPLE ID. SS � IBP JOB #: l SAMPLING DATE: JC)Cf I3--7 DATE ANALYZED: /0118 ANALYTICAL INSTRUMENT USED: Photovac lOS50 Portable Gas Chromatograph METHOD: Analysis of headspace over ✓ WATER SOIL —� SCAN FOR VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS Approximate detection limit- 10 ppb for benzene and toluene; will vary for other compounds. COMPOUNDS COMMENTS SS -1 , kiy SS - Z C^ OTHER: Injection volume: 0 cc -Q Gain: Zi Column: it- Peaks: 5 v Li Identifications based on comparison with standards C v ANALYST:C—U BD). - BELOW DETECTION LIMIT TRACE- Concentrations apparently just above analytical background noise; identification tentative U ICibinc. 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Sj-Z e5,41ISP JOB #: Ovt%¢h - L SAMPLING DATE: iUIGlP} DATE ANALYZED: 101114 r,7,- ANALYTICAL INSTRUMENT USED: Photovac lOS50 Portable Gas Chromatograph METHOD: Analysis of headspace over r/ WATER SOIL SCAN FOR VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS Approximate detection limit- 10 ppb for benzene and toluene; will vary for other compounds. COMPOUNDS COMMENTS Cv.yvt .—N l g iss „� SS 1 OTHER: Injection volume: 0� 9 Gain: to Column: so-3u Peaks: Identifications based on comparison with standards c ANALYST: BDL - BELOW DETECTION LIMIT TRACE- Concentrations apparently just above analytical background not e; identification tentative ICPnc. IEP ANALYTICAL REPORT IEP LAB #: SAMPLE ID. Uw -N ISP JOB #: SAMPLING DATE: 1oIk1L 3 DATE ANALYZED: (chV X-�. ANALYTICAL INSTRUMENT USED: Photovac 10650 Portable Gas Chromatograph METHOD: Analysis of headspace over _ZVATER SOIL SCAN FOR VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS Approximate detection limit- 10 ppb for benzene and toluene; will vary for other compounds. COMPOUNDS COMMENTS b � PG'S �,Y 111wi2�Q P1 4 Y t4 Fc,s +rY Tclvuw (olt '1_ 4c�S.bily loo p?b OTHER: Injection volume: Y: Gain: Lc% Column: Peaks: Identifications based on comparison with standards ANALYST: C11 M WL BDI. - BELOW DETECTION LIMIT TRACE- Concentrations apparently just above analytical background noise; / identification tentative M CH Duf1esneMe ry Dufresne-Henry,Inc. Engineering Disciplines Associated Disciplines 400 Southborough Drive crVi Surveyila South+Portland, Maine 04106 Environmental Construction Management , 207 775-rl1 Transportation Applied Science Morn:pa. Water Quality Structural Geologic electrical Hydrologic Mechanical Computer Planning Advisory Committee Beverly Municipal Airport Beverly, Massachusetts Dear Advisory Committee Member: Enclosed please find portions of the Draft Hazardous Site Assessment Report for the Beverly Airport Master Plan Update. Section 2.0, Site Features is still undergoing preliminary in house review for corrections and update. Please review these draft sections of the report prior to our next PAC meeting later this month, either the week of March 21 or 28th. Our final goal is to develop an acceptable means of hazardous materials management at the Beverly Airport. Your ideas and input to create such a process will be solicited throughout the environmental evaluation, and forthcoming meetings. e In the meantime, you will be notified as to the exact date and time for the next PAC meeting. Sincerely, DUFRESNE-HENRY, INC. 40'4'� - - Dena R. Allis Airport Planner DRA:ch "Oe L o► LT Pj* 816028.07 Worth Springfield Vermont 05150 Manchester,New Hampshae 03101 Wesnore.Massachusetts Sr Johnsbury.Vermont 05819 South Portland,Maine 00106 Greenfield Massachusetts C5602 Momslowm New Jersey 07, 1F 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 SCOPE OF WORK IEP, Inc. (IEP) was subcontracted by Dufresne - Henry to perform a limited site assessment of the Beverly Airport Site. The purpose of the site assessment was to determine whether any releases of hazardous materials or threats of a release exist on the Site. To accomplish this, the following tasks were performed: 1) Review of background information. A review was made of existing records and information pertaining to the use and history of hazardous materials at the Site and of the natural history (geology, hydrology, etc.) of the Site. Sources of information included: 1) a review of records obtained form the Airport Commission; 2) a review of records at the Beverly and Danvers Municipal Offices - Assessors Office, Town Clerk, Board of Health, Conservation Commission - and Fire Departments; 3) a review of records at the MA Department of Environmental Quality Engineering Offices (DEQE), Northeast Region in Woburn, MA; 4) The Surficial Geologic Map of the Beverly Quad. and The Bedrock Map of Massachusetts; and 5) two draft reports - Environmental Quality Assessment of the Beverly Airport/Wenham Lake Watershed, Beverlyt Massachusetts Phase I Report ("Normandeau Report") prepared by Normandeau Associates for the City of Beverly, and Evaluation of Groundwater Flow in Vicinity of Bass River and Wenham Lake ("Sampson Report") prepared by Geotechnical Engineers Inc. and Weston and Sampson Engineers, Inc. for the Salem-Beverly Water Supply Board. It should be ` noted that IEP did not perform a technical review of either report or verify the information presented in the reports. 2) Site Walk through. On May 13, 1987 Mr. Alton Stone a hazardous waste specialist from IEP performed a site walk through. Mr. Stone was accompanied by Ms. Dena Allise from Dufresne & Henry, Mr. Greg Chapman the Airport Manager, Mr. Ted Perrotti of the Beverly Airport Commission, Mr. Tom Knowlton of the Salem- Beverly Water Board and Mr. Dominic Manzoli and Mr. Robert Cross of the North Beverly Environmental Action Committee. On June 16, 1987 a limited site walk through was performed by Mr. Joel Tifilo a geologist from IEP, who was accompanied by Mr. Chapman. 3) Test boring and the installation of observation wells (drilling). On June 18, 1987 four test borings were completed on the Site by Soil Exploration Co. from Leominster MA, under the supervision of Mr. Trifilo the IEP geologist. 4) Water quality sampling and Analysis. On October 9, 1987 ground and surface water samples were obtained from the Site by Mr. Trifilo of IEP. The samples were screened in the IEP laboratory for the presence of volatile organic compounds (VOC's) and selected samples were submitted for certified laboratory analysis. i 1.2 HYDROGROLOGIC SHTTING 1.2.1 Topography and Surface Water The topography of the Site is essentially flat and the site is located on a surface water drainage divide. Surface runoff enters three watersheds. The west side of the Site drains in a westerly direction to Frost Fish Brook which flows south east to the Danvers River estuary. C"The southest section of the Site / drains in an easterlv direction to the Bass River vh,ch Uowa_sg!t_h--ta be Danvers River estuary. The northeast section of the Site, on which most of the business are located, drains easterly to a wetland which extends along the east side of the Site. This wetland discharges into Airport Brook which flows into Wenham Lake. Wenham Lake is a public water supply for the Beverly and Wenham municipalities. 1.2.2 Geology and Ground Water The surficial geology of the Site is comprised of till overlain by a several foot thickness of artificial fill. Glacial till consists of unsorted and unstratified glacial sediments ranging in size from clay to boulders. The artificial fill, as observed in the test borings, is comprised of coarse to fine sand and silt with a trace of gravel. Background information indicates that much of the site may have been filled. According to the Bedrock Map of Massachusetts, bedrock underlying the Site consists of the Cape Ann Granite, an alkaline granite. Bedrock was observed to outcrop on the Site. Bedrock refusal was not encountered in any of the borings. The direction of shallow (unconsolidated surficial deposits) ground water flow was not absolutely determined during this study. Shallow ground water flow probably mimics the surface water drainage, discharging into the surface waters in each of the respective drainages. Data presented in the Sampson Report supports this assumption for the Bass River drainage area. The Normandeau Report presented the same assumption for the northeast section of the Site and Airport Brook; but also considered that deep ground water flow in the bedrock, originating from the northeast section of the Site, could discharge directly to Wenham Lake. ti_ — 3.0 TEST BORING AND OBSERVATION WELL INSTALLATION (DRILLING) 3.1 BORING AND WELL LOCATIONS On June 18, 1987, four test borings (B-1 through B-4) were performed using a hollow stem auger rig by Soil Exploration Co. of Leominster, MA, under the supervision of an IEP geologist. An observation well (OW) was installed in each of the borings. The approximate locations of the borings/observation wells are shown on the attached Figure. The test borings were conducted in areas where a threat of a release of hazardous materials or oil was determined possible. Well OW-1 was placed directly northeast of and down gradient from Comdel Electronics. Well OW-2 was placed northeast of and down gradient from Revere Aviation building. Well OW-3 was placed adjacent to the GTE fuel farm and UST's, southwest of the GTE hanger. Well OW-4 was placed down gradient or eevere ruel Yarm and UST's. 3.2 SOILlSEDIMENT SAMPLING DEPTHS AND. FIELD ANALYSIS Soil samples were taken during drilling at five foot intervals using a split spoon sampler in accordance with the methods outlined in ASTM D158-84. Boring depths were: B-1, 11 feet; B-2, 11.5 feet (refusal); B-3; lb feet; B-4, 15 feet. Precise sampling depths are given in the attached boring logs. During the test boring each soil sample was scanned in the field with an BNU d Systems, Inc. photoionization meter for the presence of volatile organic compounds (VOC's). as it was removed from the split-spoon sampler. The HNU meter detects volatile organic compounds as they evaporate from the soil. The meter calibrated to benzene, gives qualitative indications of volatile organic contamination. No VOC's were detected in any of the soil samples. 3.3 SOILISEDIMENT TYPES AND PERMEABILITIRS Sediments encountered in the test borings generally consist of fill made up of coarse to fine sand and silt with trace amounts of gravel. Fill was encountered in all of the borings. Underlying the fill is glacial till. Glacial till consists of unsorted and unstratified glacial sediments ranging in size from silt to boulders. Although the permeabilities of these materials were not measured, the permeability of the fill would be expected to be moderately low and the permeability of the glacial till would be expected to be low. 3.4 OBSERVATION WELL CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION A observation well was installed in each of the test borings. Wells were constructed of 2 inch diameter, schedule 40 PVC, thread jointed pipe and 0.010 inch slotted screen. Screen sections were 5 feet in length and were installed across the water table. The screen section of each well was backfilled with rFFr -4s F..`� fig-:.•;.; silica sand and sealed with bentonite. Wells were g a completed with ate box P cemented in place, set at surface grade. Each well was developed by bailing in order to remove sediment from the wells and insure a good hydrologic connection. Cr L t 4.0 WATER QUALITY SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS 4.1 INTRODUCTION On October 9, 1987, a round of surface and ground water sampling was carried out at the Beverly Airport. Locations of the surface water sample sets (SS) and observation wells are given on' the attached Figure. Prior to obtaining ground water samples, each of the monitoring wells was purged of three volumes of water or until the well was dry. All samples were kept refrigerated in the field and during storage. Ground water samples were filtered at the laboratory prior to analysis. Selected samples were screened at the IEP laboratory for the presence of VOC's using the headspace method and a Photovac (0-5-50) gas chromatograph. Samples were then submitted to Resource Analysts Inc. (RAI) laboratory in Hampton NR for selected analysis. Copies of the laboratory reports are attached. 4.1 SURFACE WATER SAMPLES Sample SS-1 was obtained near the discharge point of the Nike Base septic system into the wetland north of Gunnard. Five VOC's were detected at very low ppb concentrations during the Photovac GC screen but were not identified. The sample was analyzed for the EPA priority volatile organic pollutants by EPA method 624 and five additional compounds. Analysis by method 624 indicated 38 parts per billion (ppb) 1,2-dichloroethene and 6 ppb vinyl chloride. No additional compounds were detected. The compound 112 dichloroethene is a chlorinated solvent which is commonly used in cleaning and degreasing agents. Surface water from SS-1 was also analyzed for total concentrations of the EPA's 13 priority pollutant metals. Concentrations of the 13 priority pollutants were all low and below applicable Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCL's) established by the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). Sample SS-2 was obtained from Airport Brook where the Brook flows under the access road to the Nike Base. This location is downstream of the outflow point of the wetland located north of Gunnard. Two unidentified VOC's similar to those also detected in the screen of SS-1 were detected at very low ppb concentrations during the Photovac GC screen. Sample SS-3 was obtained where the Airport sewer system discharges into the adjacent wetland on the southeastern section of the site. Two unidentified VOCs, similar to those detected in SS-1 and SS-2, were .detected at low ppb concentrations during the Photovac screen. Surface water sample SS-3 was analyzed for the dissolved concentrations of the 8 SWDA Primary Drinking Water Standards heavy metals. Concentrations of the heavy metals were below the respective MCL's. z V L 4.2 GROUND WATER SAMPLES Sample OW-1 was analyzed for the dissolved concentrations of the 8 SDWA heavy metals. Concentrations of the metals were below drinking standards MCL's. No compounds were detected during the Photovac GC screen. Sample OW-2 was analyzed for the EPA priority volatile pollutants by EPA method 624 and 5 additional compounds. Analysis by method 624 indicated 1500 ppb 1,2-dichloroethene and 720 ppb trichloroethene (TCE). No additional compounds were detected. During the Photovac GC screen, 11 VOC's were detected. One compound was tentatively identified as TCE with a possible concentration of several hundred ppb. The concentration of TCE detected using EPA method 624 is above the EPA MCL of 5 ppb. Trichloroethene and 1,2 dichloroethene are chlorinated solvents which are commonly used in degreasing agents. OW-3 was buried with earth on the date of sampling, appeared to have been destroyed and could not be sampled. Sample OW-4 was analyzed for the EPA priority volatile organic pollutants by EPA method 624 and 5 additional compounds. A compound tentatively identified as 2234 tetramethyl pentane with an estimated concentration of 12 ppb was detected. During the Photovac GC screen, 5 compounds were detected at a total concentration of 100 ppb. Three of the compounds were tentatively identified as TCE, benzene and toluene. Benzene and toluene are constituents of petroleum fuels and the 2234 tetramethyl pentane could be an additive or an impurity in the fuels. Very low levels of VOC's are commonly found around UST's and are generally due to minor spillage or over filling, rather than leaking of the tanks. JOB N0. r' DL t `� Ir z SS-2w AIRP� pRT BROOK % NIKE BASE ��// �✓j e� SEPTIC CASCO �1 GTE HANGER OW,2vs 0 REVERL INTENAG;UN Nd OW.3 COMOEL Ad vp GES 1 s W-4 SS-3 REVERE FUEL FARM SAW, ,� ' AIRPORT SEWER TREATMENT. tl l J HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SAMPLING LOCATIONS FIGURE + OBSERVATION WELL SCALE SITE ASSESSMENT a SURFACE WATER Ill NTS . . BEVERLEY AIRPORT ss-s 1 c Rc: ',.r�• � �Pfiezk!rnezLa� izrsir�ruzrrteiz� �`�cacxllif� tzr�ineerurzr�- <��el�afzalYarz �� ad�nr� _ <./�aatr2Btzdt�J/l�crrinrz S. RUSSELL. SYLVA 5 ��vrninarzuReczlti� <SYcarvzcre 93 1 ���rv2, ��aacrcl u.:ie�li 1/9,40! 8 January 20, 19 8 Mr. Peter Phillips, Planning Director City of Beverly Planning Board City Hall 191 Cabot Street Beverly, MA 01915 Re: Beverly-Site Assessment Report at Planned Airport Dr. Subdivision L.P. Henderson Rd. DEQE Case No. 3-1319, Dear Mr. Phillips, The Department is in receipt of your letter of December 21, 1987, to Mr. Edward Kunce requesting comments on a "Hazardous Materials Site Assessment" report by ENPRO Services, Inc. (ENPRO) , for the subject property. As you know, the Department is actively investigating a number of nearby locations, especially as they may relate to Wenham Lake and its watershed. The referenced ENPRO report was examined by a member of my staff, and the comments in this correspondence reflect the Department's position pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws (M.G.L.) Chapter 21C, the Massachusetts Hazardous Waste Management Act, M.G.L. Chapter 21E, the Massachusetts Oil and Hazardous Materials Release Prevention and Response Act and M.G.L. Chapter 111, Section 150A, the Massachusetts Solid Waste Management Act. The report did not deal specifically with other issues such as wetlands impacts, and, therefore, it was not reviewed by other Divisions of the Department. The basic comments of the Department under the hazardous waste, hazardous materials and solid waste statutes are as follows: Coal ash (fly ash and bottom ash) is not regulated as a "hazardous waste" under M.G.L. Chapter 21C. M.G.L. Chapter 21C does not appear to apply to this site, given the information supplied. Coal ash is regulated under M.G.L. Chapter 111, Section 150A as a "solid waste". It may also come under the auspices of M.G.L. Chapter 21E if the ash or other disposed materials contain 4 t Mr. Peter Phillips Page 2 elevated concentrations of "oil or hazardous materials". From the results of a limited sampling program, ENPRO discovered low levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in two monitoring wells. This discovery causes the subject property to be a "site" as regulated under M.G.L. Chapter 21E. A "site" is a location where oil or hazardous material has been released or has migrated "to". Presently, the levels of VOCs detected in the two monitoring wells are not expected to impact public health or the environment. However, further assessment may be needed to identify the source(s) and extent of the contamination, and to determine what remedial actions, if any, are necessary. If, for instance, greater concentrations of VOCs or other hazardous materials are found at the "source" area(s) , public health or the environment may be threatened. At this time, the Department cannot state that the subject site is or is not a threat to water quality in the Wenham Lake watershed. An imminent study at the Vitale Solid Waste and Flyash Dumpsite across L.P. Henderson Road will likely answer many questions regarding coal ash's effect on drinking water quality. In the interim, the Department's position is that the flyash deposits on-site cause this property to be considered a solid waste disposal "facility". As such, the flyash deposits should be capped and closed pursuant to 310 CMR 19.00, the Disposal of Solid Waste by Sanitary Landfill. In compliance with M.G.L. Chapter 111, Section 150A, as ammended by Chapter 232 of the Acts of 1982, a deed notice should be recorded at the Registry of Deeds, citing that the subject property was once a "facility" for the disposal of solid wastes. From already-existing information in the Department's files, it appears that runoff and/or groundwater from part of the site migrates towards Wenham Lake. It would be prudent to ensure that any future land use in or proximate to the Wenham Lake watershed would not deteriorate water quality in the region. In summary, the ENPRO "Hazardous Materials Site Assessment" report revealed the presence of low levels of hazardous materials, and large volumes of coal flyash. Both of these findings will require follow-up by the Department. However, it should be made clear that these issues do not categorically preclude potential subdivison and development of the property. Once the "source" area of the hazardous materials is found and remediated, if necessary, and the flyash areas are capped and closed, the Department would not prevent development of the site under the solid waste or hazardous materials statutes. However, it is premature to discuss any details regarding such development until a "closure plan" is submitted to the Department for approval. Mr. Peter Phillips Page 3 If you have any further questions regarding the Department's role at this site, or regarding this letter, please call Mr. Joel Hartley for solid waste issues, and Mr. Steve Johnson for hazardous materials concerns. Very truly yours, r '� Richard J. Chalpin �0'i Deputy Regional Enviromental Engineer RJC/JH/SJ/dt cc: Ms. Madeline Snow, DEQE/DHW, One Winter St. , 5th Floor, Boston, MA, 02108 Mr. Joel Hartley, Div. Solid Waste, Northeast Region, 5 Commonwealth Ave. , Woburn, MA, 01801 Mr. Joseph Walsh, Beverly Board of Health, City Hall, Beverly, MA, 01915 Mr. Leo Roy, Filtration Technology, Inc., 12 Pine St. , P.O. Box 197, Swampscott, MA 01907 it, utner business, the com- h mission agreed to let the Beverly Airport Commission fill a portion of a,lot near the old Nike Site fora --�--planned industrial development 'Mor e d eve i o ev dent a. afro ort roposed By JO," site site, can support "the_industri r Ttmesstatt.. ;-.; ;.. expansion.-- „ However, last November,the Boar j- j BEVERLY,:--;More:industiial expan -`of Health accepted a report from Health 1 sfon is,in,the wotks'at�Beverly Airport Director Joseph W. Walsh.that the sys, s if aiipoii-comiilssioners can'get nece, tem,"will not-support additonal use.by Bary"city apppmval:; + ;:. industry. a .At afpublic.dearing last night, com- Chapman said the airport wants to f misstoners;.asked=?rtlie: Cohseryation about 100 square feet of wetlands. e .Commission for,. permission to fill 'a On one lot,, a potential tenant, FIh r, small'wetlnnds area at the corner of two tranti and Fiore Construction Company airport property lots, of Beverly, wants to build a building to,j house its offices and store concrete The airport1commissioners,Intend.to .,,forms. fill the land for possible.future building Another tenant, ,whom,Chapman de sites. The commissioners already have clined to identify,wants to build a 15, 000 . two.,prospective,Aenants',to lease the square' foot building near Henderson "land :and constru&.buildings,for.iBght - 'Road. . industry, said airport-manager Greg' Chapman said the airport''commis . Chapman _:,;; „ ; , .,;c sion'discussed the leases in executiv6 i Those leases are before Mayor Peter session. Both tenants intend to hook UQ�i Fortunato for;his`appr&val, Chapman •to the airport's septic system. ,, said. The Conservation Commission has 2)r1 Public Works Director?Alan Taubert days to review the plans and issue atk4c told Conservation„Commission mem- order of conditions.Several commission bersthe airport's septic system,built by members said they wanted to inspect the U $. Army for its former Ntke mis- .the.,wetlands., Com m issioner"4ior�ze option to lease airport land BEVERLY—Members of the Bever-III Kelleher was reported to be interest- ly Airport Commission authorized ed in constructing a 15,000 square foot Thomas E. Dunn Jr., to sign an option industrial building. agreement with Kelleher Construction I After much discussion, commission- Co. for lease of three parcels of airport ers also, land north of Henderson Road. a agreed to submit three one-month The action was taken at the commis- financial reports in compliance with a sion's Monday night meeting. request from the Board of Aldermen for The option was to be executed and"a quarterly financial reports lease to be negotiated substantially with • agreed to review the salary of the financial terms contained herein.” airport manager,Gregory Chapman, at The language was agreed after the next meeting lengthy discussion to allow commission- • agreed to lease the third floor of the ers room to negotiate financial arrange- former airport tower, next to the oper- ments later. ational tower, to John B. Kenny and New England Aircraft Brokerage for The option will cost Kelleher 5600 the the sale of aircraft. The tower has been first year and$1,200 the second.Land on unused since 1975. The tenant is to pro- the three parcels was to be negotiated at vide a second entrance and provide 15 cents per square foot, the exact di- heat. mensions are to be surveyed by the city • agreed to review existing airport engineer. leases at the next meeting iainsto,Henderson I/ night Inches in dia- I ,grab Batts the 966 7'/rY PU V,?VI-7 water that can be ' to the property. 0 • • m questioned how f6ssureor �d Airport commissioners for the land. vent of Public' Director George u report to • • . the water and back industrial _ zone ipacity in the.area it would cost tthe he tease them, By LINDA CORMAN be placed under a conservation res- the retention of the industrial zoning. ustrial and airport Times Staff Writer triction and another 20 be zoned for Bouchard said he prefer to see overs also dis- residential development. residential zoning m the area. Ihiest %loping a bro BEVERLY —The Beverly Airport Two representatives of the Metro- however, said.he: tri favored indusal Beverly's adv an- Commission voted lastnightto.-re- politan Area Planning Council, who zoning for I,most of the area'biut-said prospective Indus- commend keeping Wacres of land attended last night's meeting, said: he wanted.30 acres of the land set adjacent to the-aiport zoned for in- they could accept;the industrial zon- • aside for conservation. , I dustrial development. . - ing of the two land parcels if. the In February,,the council issued a The commission's-4-2 vote was in, airport acquired the property from 26-page preliminary.,report with re- ' opposition to the recommendation of their present private owners. commendations for`use'of the land a r quasi-public planning agency, John Connery, director of technical surrounding Beverly airport. The which urged that 50 acres of the land assistance for the council, said as council's final report; which will be much or better protection" for the ready at the beginning of July,is non- land could,be provided if the land binding to'the.three municipalities were publicly owned.as if the zoning with land bordering the airport. - �C for the parcels was changed: In.response,to,toe;airporicomrnis . sion's,expressed;merest i CDnneryl The commission expressed interest :'said the'council;and Lucie,Searle'.of ! in purchasing the two land,parcel s,,, the MassachuseitsAeronauties Com the larger of which,.they_ said .is; 'mission will investigate'the'a ailab1- y;'taie owned;by.Salvatore Vitale°,;The_51= `,.My,of,federal and.;state>ttmdmg�for S z v���y acre parcel,is bounded.by,ttie..Wen the:purchase of the';laod«tioWhlering. ham-border on-the north,- Cabot: the airport."Ms:-Searle;�I"k'thefe-. street on the east, and the airport on 'deral Airport,Developmedt'4id.Pro-.4— f the ro-.4- the west. The other parcel is:owned ' gram:which provides up to 8U pet S e f ; %; 21c i by Stephen-Vitale-and is;bordered-by'. funding for the purchase of land abut- j Cabot street on the east; Henderson tin8;airports'was. one<'possibility.. - ) road on the south, the airport,and the=.'. Under that'program;,the state-would " other:.parcel`on the-west; commis °pay,anther-15 percen1,of,the'land, ; stoners said; > <, cost and,the city would be responsi;., b w c >f w< 7 1 zH The council.urged the changes to ble for 5 percent. I& zoning to,assure that a 30 acre N6 firm estimate was given,for the' o C rc f wetian is_seetion in the Salvatore;:Vi ;-`value of,the two Vitale.pro tie not developed.'Tbe However, one airport eomntissioner council also reiwmmended;the rest of ' ventured,the'•land was, worth 530,000 . the-W°operty b ommaed>for:resideu• . an.:acie-'wtiich wouldspeg the total 'Aialmse because:indu`4lal,,develop-; pumhasepriceatover$2million., F; 'co did not;agree with �,' and -traffic-.!Probllbim}��ronahe use`of_the 'Bat- McKinney, counclt=etatt plannerrard ' ctielder,pt erty'whieh ' between roject director=fof'ttie Beverly Air- _:;.Catiot streeE end.Wexham Lake. the > h 'eoimcII.recommended ,the-property . . final concelv;was.thaG-a bnfferw:bo;placed imder'a`conservation res-, . . age,I -be•esta6listied tietween ea: diction ,The'Tgommission"however, lstiagWenhaihresid_ential`areas:andE'agiee� ttiatltdiduot;xwanfseside : 'any ppssible::d' mit'of'.fhe Be _tial:develoQmeat on ttiat property but ,verl land:'<`: ""; � ':' saidsit:;did �t:'want a.conservatlon Y rtt commissioners Josep�t�a*restriction- oa-'it-which:would��re-. "- r r•`�'`�Du�and Paul Bouchcard opposed - cludeindustrialdevelopment:,. r - 3 � 7G,vr S�ldWt Ne�v rAIP Vital details expected in watershed stud zy I', BEVERLY — The Salem-Bev- water filtration plant. The study erly Water Supply':Board has will provide the board with a chosen the Wakefield firm of complete set of detailed maps of Weston and Sampson to under- the watershed. It will also look take an estimated$150,000 study at the chemical testing the fil- tration plant;does as well as recommend to the board how to I ham.Lake, source of water for ensure the protection of the wa- 80,000 residents in the two cit- tershed over the next 20 years, ies. Knowlton said. "I think this is a very good The mapping will be the first j time to do a study, particularly stage of the project. Knowlton as we're getting growth on the said the maps will be extremely watershed," said Thomas detailed and will include not Knowlton, superintendent of the only topographical markings, but will indicate where all the houses,-businesses, fuel tanks, etc. are. It will show where the sewers go and the where the street drains travel. Knowlton said that is the kind of detailed information his de- partment needs to have so that if there is ever some kind of an accident and pollutants spill, the water department will know where to interrupt the flow be- fore it drains into the water sup- ply. He said the maps will include the area around the ,Beverly Municipal Airport. Most likely, Weston and Sampson will undertake the ae- rial mapping in late March and i early April, Knowlton said, be- cause that is when the sun is at its highest point before the leaves start to come out on the trees. He said he expected the study to be complete by the end of the summer. During the second week of February, the board will sit down with representatives from Weston and Sampson and define more specifically the scope of the study, Knowlton said. At that time, the cost of the study will also be settled on. Knowlton said there are funds in the water board's budget to i cover the cost of the project. 1 )Ply �ummer fi Firm selected to survey city's watershed areas BEVERLY — The Salem-Bev- ville, determine whether there engineers should begin their erly Water Supply Board has is groundwater flow from the work in about three weeks. Part approved a $179,700 contract Bass River to Wenham Lake, of the study will include aerial with the Wakefield engineering and review the water sampling photographs of about 7.5 square firm of Weston and Sampson to process the filtration plant in miles of watershed to delineate undertake a survey of the wa- North Beverly now follows. the drainage areas around the tershed areas around Wenham Plant superintendent Thomas two reservoirs and the lake. Lake and the Longham and Put- W. Knowlton said funds for the The firm plans to do the pho- namville Reservoirs. study will come out of this tography work this spring. It year's water budget which is expects the entire project to The engineers will also eval- about $1.3 million. take about eight months to com- uate a leaking dike at Putnam. According to the contract, the plete. p / r } s' , 9 �iucbca�z o�'` zG L!/ixe� MEMORANDUM TO: Steve Johnson FROM: Erin Battistelli�l� DATE: December 30, 1981 SUBJECT: Vitali Site, Beverly This memorandum regards the involvement by the Public Participation Branch for this site and the other sites located near this area. After the meeting with the small group of concerned citizens it seems that no active involvement from us is required at this time, (please let me know if you fee F-d.ifferently after your aldermen meeting). If NERO were to begin providing copies of correspondence to the following individuals and groups, as we discussed anyone who wishes to be updated on the status of the sites will have access to that information: Conservation Commission, Chairperson Sandra Belock-Phippen 138 Main St., Town Hall Wenham, MA 01984 The North Beverly Environmental Action Committee P.O. Box 8 Wenham, MA 01984 1 would also suggest providing a c.c. to the Salem/Beverly Water Supply Board, Filtration Plant, Arlington Ave., Beverly, MA 01915. Although these additions mean more paper work now it may go a long way towards providing people the information they need and decrease the amount of extra time spent later. Please contact me in the future if you need our assistance in planning meetings, responding to citizens letters or phone calls, sending out information or drafting fact sheets Jp r Y11401 r�rauauuu,��a U � uc�s� r ��. :./Ji�taktczc�z�r�'Cizmrircuznz�atfczl `�crczl�� }Y(Griiizeearizp. �'-°%' ✓�'lt�Iy1�2CIlrfil�rr,�nslaiz- _ .�'fiu�l�eae.l�/1rJri�z. S. BUSSE],(. SlIXA 5 `t'aizzizzoizccc�cr�Cfi , Yrrcizue- // 935-2161) LG'a�cr«iz. �L%ad iczc�trcJ��tJ. ("I'vol January 7, 1988 Mavor John Honahan City Ilan RE: BEVERLY - Vitale Flyash Beverly, MA 01915 S Solid Waste Dumpsite Dear Mayor Monahan: Enclosed for your review are two copies of a Consent Order for the subject site. Please sign both copies, and return them to this Office by January 15, 1988 for the signature of Edward Kunce, Regional Director. Once signed by Mr. Kunce, the order becomes effective as of that date, and one copy will be returned to You. 'rhe Department expects that the requisite study will commence immediately upon the return of the signed order to you. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. •llchael King of the office of the General Counsel at 292-1008, or Mr. Stephen Johnson of the Northeast Region at 935-2160. ry Richard J truly Deputy Regional Environmental Engineer RJC(ae cc: Michael King Office of the General Counsel One Winter Street Boston, MA 02108 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ENGINEERING In the Matter of: Vitale Flyash b Solid Waste Dumpsite CONSENT ORDER I THE PARTIES 1. The Department of Environmental Quality Engineering (the "Department") is an agency of the Commonwealth maintaining its principal offices at One Winter Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02108. The Northeast Regional Office is located at 5 Commonwealth Avenue in Woburn, MA 01801. 2. The City of Beverly (the City) is a political subdivision of the Commonwealth which maintains its offices at the City Hall, Beverly, Massachusetts. II. STATEMENT OF LAW AND FACTS 1. The Department is authorized to regulate solid waste disposal and the release of hazardous materials or oil, prevent water pollution, and protect wetlands and water supplies pursuant to the following statutes and the regulations promulgated thereunder: G.L. chapter 111, section 150A; G.L. chapter 21E; G.L. chapter 131, sec. 40; G.L. chapter 21, sec 42; and G.L. chapter 111, sec. 160 and 167. 2. The City is the owner of an 18 acre parcel of land (the Site) located at L.P. Henderson Rd. and Cabot St. in Beverly and identified as Lot 6 on page 90 of the assessors map. The property was taken by the City in 1980 from Stephen Vitale for non-payment of real estate taxes. 3. The Site was operated as a landfill receiving large quantities of solid waste materials, including but not limited to: municipal refuse, coal flyash, demolition debris, asphalt and asbestos shingles, scrap metal and 55 gallon metal drums. 4. The Site has never received assignment by the Beverly Board of Health, pursuant to G.L. chapter 111, sec. 1504, as the site for a facility for the disposal of solid waste. 5. G.L. chapter 111, sec. 150A as amended by chapter 584, section 16 of the Acts of 1987, prohibits the construction, operation and maintenance of a sanitary landfill without plans and a design approved by the Department. This provision of the statute is codified in the Regulations governing the disposal of solid waste at 310 CMR 19.03(6). I ' Vitale Flyash - Consent Order 6. No plans or designs for the construction or operation of a landfill at the Site have been received or approved as required by G.L. c.111,Section 15DA. 7. A tributary, known as Airport Stream, crosses the Site and flows into Wenham Lake. Wenham Lake is a public drinking water supply for the cities of Beverly and Salem. The Site is less than 2,000 feet from the lake and Is located within its watershed. The Site also borders a vegetated wetland. 8. The solid wastes, and large quantitites of flyash, have been disposed in wetland areas on the Site bordering the Airport Stream. 9. The past flyash disposal on the Site has resulted in unstable banks along the Airport Stream. As a result, flyash has eroded and is continuing to erode from the banks and is being transported by the Airport Stream from the Site further into wetland areas and into Wenham Lake. 10. Water quality analyses from the Airport Stream, taken from a location downstream of the Site, show increased levels of total coliform, fecal coliform, suspended solids, total solids, conductivity, iron, chloride, sodium, ammonia, pH and alkalinity when compared to an upstream sample. 11. Several subsurface fuel oil tanks were located on the Site. One tank ruptured and released oil into the soil. The rupture was discovered when the tank was removed from the Site in the presence of a DEQE representative. Oil spills were also observed on the soil surface in the tank area prior to their removal. 12. The Department was not notified of the "release", in the form of surficiai oil spills described above, of oil/hazardous material at the Site. 13. The conditions described in paragraphs 11 3,4,5,and 6 support the determination that a violation of laws and regulations governing the disposal of solid waste, (chapter 111, sec. 150A; 310 CMR 19.03(6)) , has occurred. 14. The conditions described in paragraphs I1 7,8,9 and 10 support the determination that violations of the laws and regulations prohibiting the unauthorized filling of a wetland (G.L, chapter 131, sec. 40); the discharges of waste into a water supply or tributary thereto (G.L. chapter 111, sec. 160 and 167, 310 CMR 22.03(03) ; and the discharge of the pollutants into the waters of the Commonwealth (G.L. chapter 21, sec. — 43(2)); has and is continuing to occur. 15. The conditions described in paragraph 11 11 and 12 supports the determination that violations of the laws governing the release and clean up of oil/hazardous material (G.L. chapter 21E) has occurred. i Vitale Flyasb - Consent Order 16. As a result of the above determination of violations, an Administrative Order was issued against the City setting forth said violations and ordering the City to: (a) submit a plan to remove all solid waste from the Site and remove such waste after the plan was approved; (b) submit a Scope of Work which would address the dredging and disposal of flyash eroded into the wetlands, stabilization of the banks of flyash to prevent further erosion, and restoration of the damaged wetlands vegetation; and (c) submit a Scope of Work for a Site Assessment including, at a minumum, permanent monitoring stations for surface waters and groundwaters. 17. The City did not file a timely appeal. 18. A pre-hearing conference was held on July 9, 1986 at which all parties were present and represented by counsel. It was agreed by the parties and the Department: a) flyash erosion is occurring on the Site; b) that solid waste and demolition debris had been dumped on the Site but that efforts had been made to remove the solid waste; c) the water quality of the Airport Stream had been adversely affected by Site conditions and would require monitoring; and d) that there were an undetermined number of releases of oil/hazardous material at the Site and, in at least one agreed instance, a notice of release was not properly filed with the Department. 19. On the basis of the conclusions set forth in paragraph 18 above, it was also agreed that a consultant retained by the City would prepare a site assessment for the alleged oil/hazardous materials and a preliminary plan for final closure of the flyash dump pursuant to chapter 111, sec. 150A. 20. In response to the April 4th Administrative Order, and the Pre-Hearing Conference, Normandeau Associates Inc. , and environmental consulting firm, prepared a report entitled "Environmental Quality Assessment of the Beverly Airport/Wenham Lake Watershed, Beverly, Massachusetts, Phase I Report" (the "Proposal"). 21. The Proposal's recommendation for assessment of the Site included the submission of a "project operations plan" describing all field procedures, locations and sampling details. The proposal also contained a number of specific tasks for the subject site. Off-site tasks outlined in the report were not intended specifically for the Site, and will not be done under this Consent Order. 22. Following negotiations, an ammended scope of work was proposed to separate the original Proposal into two phases. The Department has agreed with a phased investigation and hereby accepts the Proposal with the modifications outlined under Section IlI(B) below. J a Vitale Flyash - Consent Order III. Consent Order WHEREFORE, pursuant to the foregoing statement of Facts and Law, the Department hereby issues, and the City of Beverly hereby agrees to implement and comply with the following Consent Order, and hereby waives administrative and judicial review of this Order pursuant to C.L. chapter 30A and 310 CMR 1.00. Such waiver does not extend to any other order issued by the Department may issue with respect to the subject matter covered by this Order. A. General Requirements 1. The terms and conditions of this Consent Order shall apply to and be binding on the City of Beverly and its agents, successors and assigns. 2. Violation of the terms and conditions of this Order may result in the revocation of any approvals authorized hereby, the imposition of Administrative Penalties by the Department pursuant to G.L. chapter 21A, Sec. 16 and 310 CMR 5.00, and such further relief as may be available administratively through the Department, or through a court of competent jurisdiction. If the terms and conditions of this Consent Order are violated the Department reserves the right to initiate cleanup operations at the Site, pursuant to the authority granted in M.G.L. chapter 21E, 3. The Department shall not be bound by any agreement between the City or any third party regarding payment for the work to be performed in compliance with this Consent Order. The Commonwealth shall not be held out as a party to any contract entered into by you, your employees, agents, or contractors in carrying out activities pursuant to this Consent Order. 4. The Department agrees to use its best efforts to provide timely review and approval of materials which are required to be submitted pursuant to this Consent Order. 5. All documents submitted to the DEQE pursuant to the provisions of this Consent Order shall be addressed to: Division of Hazardous Waste Division of Water Supply Dept. of Environmental Quality Engineering One Winter Street 5 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA 02108 Woburn, MA 01801 Attn; Denis D'Amore Attn: Stephen Johnson 6. The effective date of this Consent Order shall be the date on which it is signed by the Regional Environmental Engineer of the Northeast Region of the DEQE. B. Assessment Proposal 1. The City shall implement the work in the Proposal as described in the Proposal except as modified by the following amendments: r Vitale Flyash - Consent Order a. Monitoring wells must be installed in the overburden (but screened at greater depths than the already-existing overburden wells) in the vicinity of observation wells V-1 and V-2 (see figure 2 of Normadeau Associates report). In the area of V-3, the existing well is damaged and must be replaced. At that location, one monitoring well screening the entire saturated thickness of overburden deposits must be Installed. b. In addition to the above-mentioned wells, seven shallow monitoring wells must be installed. The location of these monitoring wells will be designated by the Department's Northeast Regional Office, Division of Hazardous Waste. The top 10-15 feet of the groundwater table will be screened at these 7 locations. c. In consideration of the fact that solid waste/demolition debris has been landfilled along with the flyash, the Department expects numerous interferences in the magnetometer survey in the western/northwestern part of the filled area (shaded area in figure 2 of the Normandeau Associates report). Should this occur, an extensive test pitting program will be undertaken in lieu of the magnetometer survey in the areas of solid waste/ demolition debris fill. d. The inorganic parameters described in the Scope of Work proposal will be, specifically, the inorganic contaminants analyzed for the protection of drinking water supplies under the SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA) of 1486, plus HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE LIST (HSL) inorganics, cobalt, iron, manganese, boron, tin, ammonia, and sulfide. VOC analysis will be =� performed by EPA Method 624 for the HSL VOCs, plus methyl ethyl ketone and methyl Ssobutyl ketone; any other non-petroleum peaks detected during the analysis must be identified and quantified. Field measurements of pH and specific conductance must be taken. The samples proposed to be submitted for priority pollutant analysis must instead be submitted for HSL compound analysis plus SDWA contaminant analysis. e. Normandeau must physically define the extent of the flyash erosion and migration. The areal extent and depths of flyash must be presented to the Department. f. Soils must be screened with a photoionization detector (PID) or flame ionization detector (FID) during test pit excavations and drilling (split spoon screening). Laboratory analysis of soil samples exhibiting elevated PIU/FID readings must be done. g. Sediment samples must be taken at the same locations as the surface water sampling locations and analyzed for the 13 EPA HSL metals plus vanadium, strontium, boron, and molybdenum, base/neutral extractable compounds and pesticides by EPA Method 8250, and cyanide. Vitale Flyash - Consent Order h. The surface water sampling stations shall include those depicted in the Normandeau Scope of Work Plan, except the location at Route 97 shall be moved 200-300 feet upstream, away from the road. 2. The Department has received and hereby approves the Normandeau Associates project operations plan, dated October, 1987. 3. The Department must receive brief, written monthly reports including any —� data collected on each task completed or in progress during that month. 4. The amended Proposal for work shall be completed in accordance with the following time schedule: c. Within three (3) months from the initiation of the field work but in any event no later than April 15, 1987, the Site Assessment Report shall be submitted to the Department. IV. Future Rights and Remedies 1. It is understood and agreed by the City of Beverly that the tasks prescribed in paragraph 22 and III B (1)-(4) of this Consent Order represent the first phase of work to be done at the Site to remedy the violations set forth in the April 4th, 1986 Administrative Order and to properly close the Site. 2. DEQE expressly reserves the right to initiate additional remedial actions and enforcement procedures including administrative orders, administrative penalties and judicial actions, with respect to the Site conditions referred to in this Consent Order, pursuant to the statutory authority described herein and any other relevant provisions of Law. 3. Except for the purposes of compliance and enforcement of the terms and conditions of the work required to be timely performed under this Consent Order, the consent of the City of Beverly to this Order shall not be deemed an admission of any violation of any law or regulation. The City acknowledges the authority of the Department to issue Administrative Orders and to enter into this Consent Order, and waives its right to an adjudicatory hearing before the Department on, and judicial review by the courts of, this Consent Order. Department of Environmental Quality Engineering Date By Edward Kunce ` Regional Environmental Engineer Date By Mayor John Monahan t l� GULF OF MAINE RESEARCH CENTER INC. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES 27 CONGRESS STREET 24 GLENDALE ROAD SALEM, MA 01970 RYE, NH 03870 (617) 7456618 (603) 430-8449 September 10, 1986 Attorney Peter Merry Law Office of Tinti, Quinn and Savoy 222 Essex Street Salem, MA 01970 Dear Attorney Merry: The Gulf of Maine Research Center, Inc. of Salem, MA is pleased to submit this Site Assessment Summary relative to M.G.L. Chapter 21E for the property Burnham Land Trust located at the Beverly/Wenham line on Cabot Street in Beverly, Massachusetts. The purpose of this investigation was to determine whether or not oil or hazardous material were spilled or are stored on or in this property. The investigation included observations from a site visit, a description of the property, information obtained from local and state officials, and subsurface soil and groundwater testing. The investigation has revealed that the groundwater beneath the Site contains several metals at levels above the maximum allowable in drinking water. Because the Site is located directly upgradient from a drinking water supply (Wenham Lake) , the groundwater contamination is reason for concern. However, the evidence indicates that the source of contamination is not on the Site, and so it is my belief there is no cause for a lien to be placed on said property by the D.E.Q.E, pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 21E. incerely, Hug F. Mulligan Director HFM/gg TINTI, QUINN c42'+ SAVOY 222 ESSEX STREET SALEM. MASS-ACHUSETTS 01070 16171'74541005 16171 744-2048 WILLIAM J.TINTI r IIANVB:RS OFFICE WILLIAM F.QUINN FA16171 7414`241 X W171 745-3360 —- RWILLIAM D.ARDIFF RICHARD E.SAVOY CHARUENE FOY OIHNEY PETER R.B4 RRY RICHARD W.STAFFORD CAMERON MI-L. WICKER SCOTT M.DROVER MARK W.BARRETT MARC P. FREY FRANCINE M. FERRIS JAMES M.NORRIS October 29 , 1987 —` 8CHERRY STREET PACT"7,POPEO DANVERS.MASS.01023 aH71774a810 Mr. Stephen Johnson DEQE 5 Commonwealth Avenue Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 Dear Steve : Enclosed are the .Haley and Aldrich materials on the Vitale 18 acre parcel. I do not have the Gulf of Maine report on the 60 acre parcel, but my recollection is that there were trace indications of substances- in the ground water which has leaked on to the site from the 18 acres . Very truly yours, Peter R. Merry it Enclosure PRM/skg JOHNSON/PETER i Report on Site Evaluation of the Burnham Land Trust Property Located on Cabot Street at the Beverly/Wenham Line in Beverly, Massachusetts For Compliance with M.G.L. c.21E Prepared For: Attorney Peter Merry Law Office of Tinti, Quinn and Savoy 222 Essex Street Salem, MA 01970 By: Hugh F. Mulligan, Ph.D. Director September 10, 1986 GULF OF MAINE RESEARCH CENTER INC. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES 27 CONGRESS STREET 24 GLENDALE ROAD SALEM, MA 01970 RYE, NH 03870 (617) 745.6618 (603) 430.8449 i Table of Contents Report on Site Evaluation of the Burnham Land Trust Property located at the Beverlylwenham line, on Cabot Street in Beverly, Massachusetts 01915 for Compliance with M.G.L. c.21E Page 1 Soil Boring Logs Carr-Dee Corp. Medford, MA Appendix A Soil and Groundwater Analyses Toxikon, Cambridge, MA Appendix B Summary of Qualifications Gulf of Maine Research. Center, Inc. 27 Congress Street Salem, MA 01970 Appendix C INTRODUCTION This site evaluation report was prepared to present the results of an investigation to determine whether or not oil or hazardous material were stored or spilled on a parcel of property in Beverly, Massachusetts, located at the Beverly/Wenham line on Cabot Street. The report includes observations from a site visit, a physical description of the site and surrounding properties, information obtained from The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Quality Engineering, Beverly Health and Safety Officials, subsurface soil and groundwater testing, and an assessment, based on this investigation, of whether or not oil or hazardous materials were spilled or stored on this property. SITE LOCATION The Burnham Land Trust Property (the Site) is situated on the west side of Cabot Street at the Beverly/Wenham line. Figure one shows the location of the property. Cabot Street is a well travelled, two lane road with no parking on either side providing access into and out of downtown Beverly. SITE DESCRIPTION The Site is a vacant, partially wooded lot of approximately 70 acres. It fronts on Cabot Street to the east for 950 feet. The property follows the Beverly/Wenham line to the north for approximately 2300 feet. The western border abutts Beverly Airport Commission property for approximately 1020 feet. The southern border is irregular and has a number of abutters including the Beverly Airport Commission, Vitale, and Beverly Civil Defense - 1 - SITE DESCRIPTION (Continued) ( former Nike site) properties (Figure 2) . The eastern portion of the lot was formerly used as a gravel ipit. vegetation in this area consists of successional type grasses, shrubs and low trees. There is also a wetland present consisting of a marshy area and a small brook. The western portion of the property is very heavily wooded with deciduous and evergreen trees and dense underbrush. According to the USGS topographic map, there is also a wetland present in this portion of the property. The site- is located between the 40-80 foot elevation contours of the USGS Salem Quadrangle. Surface water flow appears to be from west to east, toward Wenham Lake which is located 2000 feet away at an elevation of approximately 30 feet. It is believed that groundwater would travel in this direction also. Wenham Lake is a major drinking water supply for Beverly and Salem. There are no municipal utilities present on the property. SITE EVALUATION On May 15, 19860 Michael P. Armstrong and Dr. Hugh F. Mulligan of the Gulf of Maine Research Center, Salem, Massachusetts, conducted a visit of the site. The western part of the property was not examined because the trees and underbrush are very dense and passage is nearly impossible by foot and impossible by vehicle. The eastern portion of the lot is a former gravel pit. Access is by a dirt road which enters at the northeast corner. This road is blocked by large boulders. The northern border is a steep gravel bank approximately twenty feet high. There are numerous areas where 2 - I ^ SITE EVALUATION (Continued) the soil has been removed down to bedrock. A brook runs along the eastern edge of the property and flows into a culvert that runs under Cabot Street at the northeast corner of the property. Across Cabot street is a wetland that is adjacent to wenham Lake. In addition to the brook, there is a marshy area of land located in the middle of the eastern portion of the property. The principal plant species present here is Phraqmites communis. Numerous small piles of landscaping and demolition refuse were noted at various points around this portion of the property. Several large appliances were also present. The Vitale fly-ash dump is located adjacent to the southeastern portion of the Site. The Vitale property had previously been excavated as part of the gravel pit, but during the 1950' s, 1960's and 1970' s it was back filled with fly-ash and bottom-ash from the New England Power Salem Generating Station. The Vitale property is . filled to an elevation approximately fifteen feet higher than the Site. The fly-ash is capped with roughly one foot of soil, but the steep banks at the edge at the Vitale property have eroded, revealing the fly-ash. This eroded fly-ash material has spread onto the Site for approximately 200 feet, creating a one inch deep grayish-black surface layer. The erosion of the banks appears to be continuing at this time. Further west along the property line on the Vitale property is a large amount of solid waste consisting of demolition material, automobile parts, 55 gallon drums, brush, asphalt, and household refuse. Further west are the Beverly Airport Commission ( formerly Casco Chemical Company) and Beverly Civil Defense ( formerly the Nike site) - 3 I SITE EVALUATION (Continued) properties. The Site in the vicinity of these abutters could not be examined due to the density of the vegetation. However, both the Beverly Airport Commission and Civil Defense properties were visited at a later date by Michael Armstrong. Casco Chemical (Beverly Airport Commission property) went out of business approximately two years ago. The site has been cleaned and there is nothing remaining on the site but a small vacant one-story building. The Nike site (Beverly Civil Defense) is is also vacant. There are three underground bunkers and an above ground water tank present. The entire lot is paved and surrounded by a chain link fence. This site is used periodically by the Beverly Civil Defense for drills. REVIEW OF RECORDS Discussions were held with several Beverly and Wenham officials regarding the Site.. Portions of the property are within the Wetland Buffer zone and are therefore subject to the Beverly Conservation Commission Wetland Restrictions and Regulations. Bob Aferton of the Beverly Fire Department (927-8674) has no records or knowledge of storage or spillage of oil or hazardous wastes at the site. However, he cited the obvious problem at the Vitale property of illegal dumping. He also stated that there are three or four underground fuel (probably gasoline) tanks on the Vitale property of unknown age and capacity. The Beverly Fire Department is working towards having the tanks removed. These tanks are located approximately 300-500 feet from the Site. Mr. Aferton also noted that used oil had possibly been dumped in an area on the 4 - REVIEW OF RECORDS (Continued) Vitale property approximately 300 feet from the property line. Mr. Aferton knew of no other problems with adjacent sites. Leo Panunzio of the Beverly Board of Health ( 922-0760) had no records or knowledge of storage or spillage of oil or hazardous materials, on the site. He reiterated the problems at the Vitale property and also noted that there had been an incident at the Casco Chemical site involving leaking 55 gallon drums. Lucille Lynch, spokesperson for the Wenham Board of Health (468-4468) had no records or knowledge of problems with oil or hazardous materials on Wenham sites adjacent to the Beverly/Wenham line on Cabot Street. Captain Richard Brown of the Wenham Fire Prevention Office ( 468-2613) recalled a fuel oil spill at a residence at 7 Enon Street, Wenham, which is located several hundred yards upgradient from the site. The spilled occurred in the basement and was the result of over filling a fuel tank. He noted the D.E.Q.E. was involved with the clean-up. Captain Brown also noted the problem with the Vitale property in Beverly. Massachusetts Department of Environmental Quality Engineering (D.E.Q.E. ) records were examined at the Northeast Regional Office in Woburn. No evidence of spills of oil or hazardous materials on Site was discovered but the files contained numerous records for adjacent sites. There was a report for the home heating oil spill on August 6, 1984 at 7 Enon Road, Wenham, previously reported by Captain Richard Brown. The clean-up was supervised by Mary Bester of the Massachusetts D.E.Q.E. 5 - i REVIEW OF RECORDS (Continued) ` A site inspection by the D.E.Q.E. on September 13 , 1984 at Casco Chemical revealed several leaking 55 gallon drums. Casco Chemical was ordered to clean up their site. A large file was present regarding the Vitale property. These deal with the illegal uncontrolled dumping of solid wastes, oil, and fly and bottom ash. Steve Johnson of the Massachusetts D.E.Q.E. (935-2160) was contacted to discuss the numerous problems at the adjacent sites. Mr. Johnson stated that a groundwater monitoring well had been put in at Casco Chemical. Petroleum constituents and trace trichloroethene were found in the groundwater. Mr. Johnson feels j these may be coming from the old Nike site (Beverly Civil Defense property) where there isa 4000 gallon underground storage tank half filled with water. He states the Airport Commission is planning on removing the tank, but he does not have a definite date. Mr. Johnson noted that trace volatiles were found in a brook up- stream from the Vitale property. These may be coming from the Beverly Airport septic system. Mr. Johnson informed us that the Vitale property has a long and complicated history. uncontrolled dumping has been going on at this site for many years. The major concerns of the Massachusetts D.E.Q.E. at this time are: } 1. There are four untested underground tanks on site approximately 26 years old of unknown capacity or contents { (probably gasoline) . In addition, waste oil has been dumped on the site; 2. Silt from the erosion of the fly-ash fill is being introduced into the Wenham Lake water system; 3. It is unknown what other type of materials may have been dumped on the site. 6 - REVIEW OF RECORDS (continued) The Massachusetts D.E.Q.E, has issued orders in the past few months to the City of Beverly and Ronald Vitale to clean up the site. Due to legal complications it is unsure when or if this order will be carried out. SOIL AND GROUNDWATER SAMPLING PROGRAM Due to the risk of contamination from adjacent sites, a subsurface soil and groundwater testing program was initiated. On 6111-12/86, Michael P. Armstrong of the Gulf of Maine Research Center Inc. supervised the emplacement of three ( 3) groundwater monitoring wells on the site. The weather was intermittent light and heavy rain. It had been rainy for about five days previous. The wells were installed by the CarDee Corporation of Medford, MA. Soil boring logs were maintained throughout the procedure and are included as Appendix A. Well 1 (BW1) was placed in the northeastern corner of the property. This is the lowest point on the site. Downgradient from the rest of the property and adjacent properties. Well 2 (BW2) was placed approximately 100 feet from the base of the eroding fly-ash bank located at the edge of the Vitale property. Well 3 (BW3) was placed downgradient from the old Nike and Casco Chemical sites. Heavy vegetation prevented placing Well 3 any further west. This well is also near the edge of the Vitale property where a large amount of solid waste is dumped. Groundwater was encountered at all three wells at approximately two feet. Soil was obtained at each well by split spoon sampler from the surface down to groundwater. These samples were identified 7 - I , SOIL AND GROUNDWATER SAMPLING PROGRAM (Continued) as BWl-SS1, BW2-SSI, and BW3-SS1 . The samples were kept on ice in acid-washed glass jars and air-tight VOA vials and hand delivered to Toxikon, Inc. , Cambridge, MA, within twenty-four hours for The were analyzed for the total RCRA metals and for analysis. Y Y volatile halocarbons and aromatics. Wells were emplaced down to 8-9 feet using two inch PVC piping, the last five feet being slotted. No unusual odors were present in any of the soil samples. However, at BW2, two inches of fly-ash was present on the surface. At BW3, fly-ash was encountered at one foot and continued until approximately eight feet. GROUNDWATER SAMPLING On June 15, 1986 Michael P. Armstrong sampled the groundwater from wells BW1-3. The weather was sunny and approximately 85 degrees but intermittent heavy rain had preceded the sampling for approximately five days. Well BW1 was bailed fifty times with no effect on the water level within the well. The water was sampled using an acid-washed Teflon bailer. No unusual odors or slicks were present. This sample was put into a plastic bottle and an air-tight VOA vile and stored on ice. The sample from this well was labelled BW1-GW1. Well BW2 was sampled in the same manner. The water level did not lower after fifty submersions of the bailer. No unusual odors or slicks were present. Well BW3 was bailed to near dryness after fifty submersions. The well was allowed to rechahcje ( 1-2 minutes) before sampling. A possible slight chemical odor was present. 8 - GROUNDWATER SAMPLING (Continued) All groundwater samples were kept on ice and hand delivered to Toxicon, Cambridge, MA, within twenty-four hours for analysis. All the samples were tested for the eight total RCRA metals and volatile halocarbons and aromatics. ANALYTICAL RESULTS Appendix B presents the results of the analytical tests. All the soil samples showed non-detectable levels of volatile halocarbons and aromatics. Barium, Cadmium, Chromium, Lead and Mercury were present in all three samples at various levels. 'These levels were compared with the amounts which normally occur in natural U.S. soils (EPA SW-974) . In all samples, Chromium was found at levels below the average. This was also true for Barium except for sample BW3-SS1, which was above the average, but within normal range. Lead and Mercury were above the average but within the natural range for all samples. Cadmium was found in all samples at levels exceeding the natural range (from 3 to 7.5 times higher than the highest naturally occurring value) . ,The same metals (Barium, Cadmium, Chromium, Lead and Mercury) were also found in the groundwater from all wells. Selenium was also found in well The levels of Barium, Cadmium, Chromium and Lead exceed the maximum allowable in drinking water for all the samples, with Cadmium and Lead exceeding the limits by the greatest amount. Mercury was found in all wells at a level equal to the maximum allowed in drinking water. Selenium was found in Well BW2 only but at two times greater than the drinking water standard. 9 SUMMARY Evidence obtained from a site visit, review of records and discussions with state and local officials indicate that no sources of contamination exist on the Site. However, several possible sources of contamination are present on adjacent sites, principally the Vitale property. Subsurface soil and groundwater testing indicate an elevated level of Cadmium in the soils of the Site, and levels of Barium, Cadmium, Chromium, Lead, Mercury, and Selenium in the groundwater equal to or exceeding the drinking water standards. These metals are known to be present in fly and bottom ash and may be leaching out from the material deposited on the Vitale property. The various metallic solid wastes on the Vitale property could also be a source of contamination. No volatile aromatics or halocarbons were found in the soil or groundwater of the site with the exception of Well 3. The groundwater from this well contained trace amounts (1 ppb) of 1,1,212-tetrachloroethane (or 1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethene) . Because the Site is located directly upgradient from a drinking water supply (Wenham Lake) , the contamination of the groundwater is reason for concern. However, the evidence indicates that the source of contamination is not on the Site, and so it is my belief there is no cause for a lien to be placed on said property pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 21E. 10 - I ` :'^�• "•• FRT i• - }' CIO ^.. i •r w n•m , 3 � m 1 ® I Site a 4 8 \ AIRPOR y Ll* RIF � ♦ 1'J. r i0 ' �• � 65` I -ten a; o•` •(' F 16URE 1: SCALE: 1" - 2100' Base Map: USES Topographic Map •--... a�.:.,._._ `� �J ,t� /•f i �•l/!J� .j+1•'_-__ 't fttt:�,//J / ^`�„_` �:. !!L til, �,`"'�•. �tflt/ f J f'f t 1 y i n • i 1 •m• FSS • ��1 t .•'`'• f • ! tt i FIGURE @$ge naP: Nsgessor s HaD i� I r Aw 14) , Aw M c CA a1;0000 • . — Ile ,000 gasp Nap' \)�o4o9{aPri� �aP 'lit;;. '•! f,;�,:t i - r`•.; �'`�' •;�Nl ,_..�::�:'':�.. r well 1 t � a � t i APPENDIX A soil Boring Logs Carr-Dee Corp. Medford, MA ICARR-DEE CORP. 37 LINDEN STREET P.O. BOX 67 MEDFORD, MA 42155-4001 Telephone 391-4500 To 011.17 OF MAINE RESEAK l CENTER. INC.. SN1M. K\ Date J11NE 16�48ti__ Jab No 86452 Location 21E STIM. BEVERLY, MA Scale E" = 3 It, BORING W-I CROW SURFACE ( 4 Sit 1, 1`1321 G.S. TO 2'0" JI 7 IMVERE D 9" MEDUM DENSE II 12 i MEDIIM SAPID, 18 SN2, FTM 5'9' TO 7'C7' 14 RECOVERED I3" Saw SILT, 15 i 14 t AND GRAVEL 5 S/13, FFM 10'0" TO 12'0" 4 RECOVERED 6" 8 12'4 8 WATER LEVEL 2'6" SIZE OF ALffi2S 3-314" I.D., I.FPM 10'4" DRIVER: S. WOIIAIIEVICZ, INS'PECIOR: M. ARISTROW DATE STARTER b CQ4P[.EZID: 6-11-86 INSPAII.EID OBSERVATION WELL( 2" PVC PIPE, 5'd' SWM, 5'0" SOLID), 8'0" MUM GLUM SWAM, 2'0" STICK-am i I I All samples have been visually Classified by DRIFTER Unless otherwise specified, water levels noted were observed at completion of Owings,enddbngt PSCessar)ty reprpMt permanent ground water levels. Figures in right hand column indicate number of blows required to drive 1: inch Sp[tt sari r b inches using 140 lb.weight failing 90 inches*_ Figures to column to left pt noted)indicate number of blows to drive casing one toot,using 300 ib,weight tailing 24 inches- I I SHEET ...------ of -----.. CARR—DEE CORP. 37 LINDEN STREET P.u. BOX 67 MEDFORD, MA 021bo-oo41 Telephone 391-4500 To CIA.F OF IMINE RESEAWN CENTER, INC:., SAIFM, to Date .LUNE. 16� l9M_` Job No_. 86452_-- Location 21E SM, BEVERI.Y, MA Scale T" _ It. BORING W-2 caaourri SURFACE Ofb„ P E A T 2 5111, FROM C.S. 7t1 0'h", REC. 4" 6 SMA, ETM O'N' 7p 2'O" 7 RECOVERED S" 7 MmIUN DENSE MEDIDM SAM, 10 5112, 1" 5'0' TO 7'0' 16 RECOVERED 8" SILT, AND q It GRAVEL 10'0" WATER LE1tE3., 1'0' SIZE OF AUGERS 3-3/4" I.D., IIMM 10'0' DRILLER: S. WDIo7DMCZ, INSPECTOR: M. AR maic DATE SIMM d 014tELfD: 6-12-86 INSTAII.D OBSERVATION WELL( 2" PVC PIPE, 5'0' ROM, 5'0' SILID), 8'8" BELOW GUM SURFACE, 1'4" STICK-off. J I All samples neva been visually classified by DRTILER Unless otherwise specified, water levels noted were Observed at completion of borYrpa,and Oo pIt,necesset[dy reprasgqnt permanent ground water levels Figures m nght hand column indicate number of blows required to drive Ct7[riDC}5 Split Ssgrie[ b inches using 140 lb.weight falling 30 inches rL Figures in column to left pt noted)indicate number of blows to drive casing one toot.using 300 lb.weight(ailing 24 inches SHEET ,.._�_—Of l CARR-DEE CORP. f37 LINDEN STREET P.O. BOX 67 MEDFORD, MA 02155-0001 Telephone 391-4500 To GULF OF MATNE R£SEirM C NITR. INC.. SALEM- Mq Date JANE 16- 1986 Job No Location 21£ SIUDY, BEVERI.Y, MA Scale 1" _ . 3 tt BORING W-3 I G[lO ID SURFACE IDOSE MEDILPI SAPID, 2 5111, FRCH G.S. TD I'O' 110' nIE SILT AND GRAVEL 2 RECOVERED 4" 3 SII IA, FR(M 1'0' TD 2'0" IDOSE 5 RECOVERED 4" FINE SAPID, SILT, CRAVFL, AND FLY ASH 4'0" I VERY LOOSE I 582, FROM 5'0" TO 7'0' 2 RECOJE M 12' 1 FINE SAPID, 2 SILT, AND FLY ASH 10'0" WAM LEVEL 2'0" SITE OF AL)CR.S 3-3(4" I.D., IBM 10'0" DRULER: S. WOTCULMC2, INSPFI'fIXt: M. ARMSnM DATE SCARTM S CXMPI. M: 6-12-M INSEWM OBSERVATION WELL( 2" PVC PIPE, 5'0' SLOTIFD, 5'0' SOLID), 9'17' BELOW GROW SURFACE, 1'0" STICK-OUT. NJIE: TWO ATTEMPTS MADE WITIHN A 5'0' RADIUS, UNABLE To OBTAIN A DEPDI GREATER THAN 10'0'. All samples hove been visually classified by _DRUIPR Unless otherwise apecdied, water levels noted were observed at completion of borings,onddonolpecessarilyrep(esantpermanent groundwater levels Figures in right band column indicate number ofblowsreouiredtodrive two-inch Split sa7pler 6 inches using 140 to weight falling 30 inches 3. Figures incolumn to left tit noted)indicate number of blow@ to drive caring one toot. using 300 fb weight falling 24 inches i. SHEET -- -.-I - - or - .I Table 1 Total RCRA Metals and Volatile Organic Analysis of Soil Samples Average/ Metal (in ppm) BWl-SS1 BW2-SSl BW3-SS1 Ranqe* Arsenic N.D.** N.D. N.D. 6(0.1-40) Barium 21.7 93.4 641.5 500( 100-3500) Cadmium 2.00 5.20 3.60 0.5(0.1-0.7) Chromium 12.8 22.0 29.9 100( 5-3000) Lead 20.7 40.9 53.9 10(2-2000) Mercury 0.10 0.10 0.07 0.03(0.01-0.2) Selenium N.D. N.D. N.D. 0.2( 0.01-38) Silver N.D. N.D. N.D. 0.1(0.1-5) Volatile Orqanics Halocarbons (method 601) N.D. N.D. N.D. Aromatics (method 602) N.D. N.D. N.D. *Trace Elements Content of Natural U.S. Soils from EPA SW-874, 1980. **Not Detectable TOXIKON 359 ALLSTON STREET CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS 82139 - i 'I I CLIENTt Gulf of Maine Research Center TOXIKONs 86C-0788 l I ADDREeSt 27 Congress Street P.O.fs Salem, MA 01970 DATE RECEIVEDt 06/13/86 1 Attnt Mr. Micheal Armstrong DATE REPORTED' 06/23/86 I I I METHODOLOGIESt 1. Standard Methods for Examination of Water and Wastewater. { APHA-AWWA-WACF. 15th Edition. 1980. 2. Test Methods for Evaluating Solid Wastes Physical/Chemical Methods. EPA SN-846. 1982. 3. Methods for Organic Chemical Analysis of Municipal and Industrial Wastewater. EPA 600/4-62-057. 1982. 4. Methods for Chemical Analysis of Water and Wastes. EPA 680/4-82-033. 1982 3. Analysis of PCB's in Transformer Fluid and Waste Oil.p EPA 600/4-81-045. 1981. 6. The United States Pharmacopeia. The National Formulary. f USP 21st Edition. Formulary 13th Edition. 1983. 7. Sprayad Asbestos-Containing Materials in Buildings' A Guidance Document. EPA 430/2-78-014. 1978. I G Thomas F. Brennan, Ph.D. Lax>fan S. Desai, D.Sc. j STUDY DIRECTOR SCIENTIFIC DIRECTOR 1 RJRGEABL.E HM CC:ARBCNS r ' Parameter 1 Brarodic hlorrmethane Brc oform Brcmm ethane Carron tetrachloride Chloroinzene Chloroethane 2-Chloroethylvinyl ether Chloroform Chiorcmethane Dibronochloromethane i 1,2-Dichlorobenzene 1,3-Dichlorobenzene 1, 4-Dichlorobenzene Dichlorodifluoromethane 1, 1-Dichloroethane 1,2-Dichloroethane 1, 1-Dichloroethene trans-1,2-Dichloroethene 1,2-Dichloropropane cis-1 3-Dichlororo e P P� trans-1,3-Dichloropropene Methylene chloride 1, 1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane Tetrachloroethene 1, 1, 1-Trichloroethane 1, 1,2-Trichloroethane Trichloroethene Trichlorofluoromethane Vinyl chloride 1 1 Method: 8010 Limit of Detection: 1 ua/Ka i PURGEABLE ARCMATICS r Parameter I Benzene Chlorobenzene 1, 2-Dichlorobenzene I 1, 3-Dichlorcbenzene 1,4-Dichlorobenzene Ethylbenzene Toluene I I I I J I . Method: 8020 Limit of Detection: 1 u4/Kg 1 i APPENDIX C summary of Qualifications Gulf of Maine Research Center, Inc. 27 Congress Street Salem, Massachusetts 01970 I APPENDIX H Soil and Groundwater Analyses Toxikon, Cambridge, MA i Table 2 Total RCRA Metals and Volatile Organic Analysis of Groundwater Samples Maximum Allowed Metal (in Pvm), BW1-GW1 BW2-GW1 BW3-GW1 in Drinkinci Wate Arsenic N.D. N.D. N.D. 0.05 Barium 3.64 3.92 11.8 1.0 Cadmium 0.28 0.24 0.16 0.01 Chromium 0.88 0.46 0.56 0.05 Lead 1.64 1.18 0.90 0.05 Mercury 0.002 0.002 0. 002 0.002 Selenium N.D. 0.02 N.D. 0.01 Silver N.D. N.D. N.D. 0.05 volatile Organics (Ppb) Halocarbons (method 601) N.D. N.D. 1(1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane or tetrachloroethene) Aromatics (method 602) N.D. N.D. N.D. CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS Page 2 of A- CLIENTS Gulf of Maine Research Center ANALYSIS REQUESTEDS Volatile Organic Compounds and TOXIKON NUMBERS 86C-0788. 1 Total RCRA Metals DATE SAMPLEW 06/13/86 t CLIENT IDENTS BHI-SSU DATE REPORTEDt 06/23/86 SAMPLE LOCATIONS SAMPLE DESCRIPTIONS water XX soil oil sludge solid others SAMPLE CONTAINER( 1 glass plastic 1 VOA vial NUMBER OF CONTAINERSt 2 FIELD PREPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DATE PARAMETER RESULT UNITS MDL* INET REF** EXTRACT ANALYZE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . , Volatile Halocarbons*1 ND ug/Kg 1 GC 2 06/16/86 06/16/86 Volatile Aromatics*2 ND ug/Kg I GC 2 06/16/86 06/16/86 Total RCRA Metalst Arsenic ND mg/Kg 0.01 HSA 2 06/17/86 86/23/86 Barium 21.7 mg/Kg 0.01 ICP 2 06/17/86 06/18/86 Cadmium 2.00 mg/Kg 0.01 ICP 2 06/17/86 06/18/86 Chromium 12.8 mg/Kg 0.01 ICP 2 06/17/86 06/18/86 Lead 20.7 mg/Kg 0.05 ICP 2 06/17/86 06/18/86 Mercury 0.10 mg/Kg 0.001 CV*3 2 06/17/86 06/18/86 Selenium ND mg/Kg 0.01 HGA 2 66/17/86 66/18/86 Silver ND mg/Kg 0.01 ICP 2 06/17/86 06/18/86 i I ( *1 - A list of volatile halcoarbons analyzed for and their detection limit is attached. *2 - A list of volatile aromatics analyzed for and their detection limit is attached. *3 - Cold Vapor. I, *MSD(. Method Detection Limits (sane units as the Results) **REF - Reference as cited on the cover (first) page of this report. CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS Page 3 of 4 CLIENTS Gulf of Maine Research Center I ANALYSIS REQUESTEDS Volatile Organic Compounds and TOXIKON NUMBERS 86C-0788.2 Total RCRA Metals DATE SAMPLEDS 06/13/86 t CLIENT IDENTS BN2-SSS DATE REPORTEDs 06/23/86 SAMPLE LOCATIONS SAMPLE DESCRIPTIONS water XX soil oil sludge solid others SAMPLE CONTAINERS 1 glass plastic ' 1 VOA vial NUMBER OF CONTAINERSS 2 FIELD PREPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . �� . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . _ . . , . . . . PARAMETER REf1lA.T. ' . , UNITB MDIs.. . . . INET . , . . !* EXTRACT ANALYZE. . . ._ . _. . . . ... . .. Volatile i Helocarbono*l ND ug/Kg 1 GC 2 06/16/86 06/16/86 j Volatile t Arouticsa2 ND ug/Kg I GC 2 06/16/86 86/16/86 f Total RCRA Metals Arsenic ND mg/Kg 0.01 HGA 2 06/17/86 06/23/86 Barium 93.4 mg/Kg 0.01 ICP 2 06/17/86 06/18/86 Cadmium 5.20 mg/Kg 0.01 ICP 2 06/17/86 06/18/86 Chromium 22.0 mg/Kg 0.01 ICP 2 06/17/86 06/18/86 Lead 40.9 mg/Kg 0.05 ICP 2 06/17/86 06/18/86 Mercury 0.10 mg/Kg 0.001 CV*3 2 06/17/86 06/18/86 Selenium ND mg/Kg 0.01 HGA 2 06/17/86 06/18/86 Silver ND mg/Kg 0.01 ICP 2 66/17/86 06/18/86 i I *1 - A list of volatile halcoarbons analyzed for and their detection limit is attached. *2 - A list of volatile aromatics analyzed for and their detection limit is attached. *3 - Cold Vapor. *MDL - Method Detection Limits (same units as the Results) **REE - Reference as cited on the cover (first) page of this report. i CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS Page 4 of 4 CLIENTS Gulf of Maine Research Center ANALYSIS REOUESTEDI Volatile Organic Compounds and TOXIKON NUMBERS 86C-0788.3 Total RCRA Metals DATE SAMPLED' 06/13/86 / CLIENT IDENTS BW3-SSI DATE REPORTED' 06/23/86 f SAMPLE LOCATIONS SAMPLE DESCRIPTIONS water XX soil - oil sludge solid others SAMPLE CONTAINERS 1 glass plastic I VOA vial NUMBER OF CONTAINERS' 2 FIELD PREPS PARAMETER RESULT UNITS MDL* INST REF** EXTRACT ANALYTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . Volatile Halocarbons*1 ND ug/Kg I GC 2 06/16/86 06/16/86 Volatile Aromatics*2 ND ug/Kg I GC 2 06/16/86 66/16/86 Total RCRA Metals' Arsenic ND mg/Kg 0.01 HGA 2 06/17/86 06/23/86 Barium 641.5 mg/Kg 0.01 ICP 2 06/17/86 06/18/86 Cadmium 3.60 mg/Kg 0.01 ICP 2 06/17/86 06/18/86 Chromium 29.9 mg/Kg 0.01 ICP 2 06/17/86 06/18/86 Lead 53.9 mg/Kg 0.05 ICP 2 66/17/86 06/18/86 Marcur)) 0.07 mg/Kg 0.001 CV*3 2 06/17/86 06/18/86 Selenium ND mg/Kg 8.01 HGA 2 06/17/86 06/18/86 Silver ND mg/Kg 0.01 ICP 2 06/17/86 06/18/86 I I � *1 - A list of volatile haicoarbons analyzed for and their detection limit is attached. *2 - A list of volatile aromatics analyzed for and their detection limit is attached. *3 - Cold Vapor. *MDL - Method Detection Limits (same units as the Results) **REF - Reference as cited on the cover (first) page of this report. CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS Page 2 of 4 CLIENT, Gulf of Maine Research Center ANALYSIS REQWSTEDS Total RCRA Metals and Volatile TOXIKON NUMBERS 86C-0798. 1 Organics DATE SAMPLED, 06/16/86 CLIENT IDENT, BWI-GWl DATE REPORTED, 06/30/86 SAMPLE LOCATIONS SAMPLE DESCRIPTION, XX water soil oil sludge solid others SAMPLE CONTAINERS glass 1 plastic 1 VOA vial NABER OF CONTAINERS, 2 FIELD PREP, I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I . . . . . . . . . .... . . , . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _- PARAMETER RESULT UNITS MDL* INST REF*+ EXTRACT ANALYZE Total RCRA Metalsi Arsenic ND mg/L 0.02 HGA 4 06/20/86 06/23/86 I , Barium 3.64 mg/L 0.04 ICP 4 06/20/86 06/25/86 Cadmium 0.28 mg/L 0.02 ICP 4 06/20/86 06/24/86 I Chromium 0.88 mg/L 0.02 ICP 4 06/20/66 06/30/86 Lead 1.64 mg/L 0. 10 FAA 4 06/20/86 06/30/86 Mercury 0.002 mg/L 0.002 CV*1 4 06/20/86 06/20/86 Selenium ND mg/L 0.02 HGA 4 06/20/86 06/23/86 Silver ND mg/L 0.02 ICP 4- 06/20/86 06/25/66 Volatile Halocarbons*2 ND ug/L 1 GC 3 06/22/86 Volatile Aromatics*3 ND ug/L I GC 3 06/22/86 *1 - Cold Vapor. *2 - A list of volatile halocarbons analyzed for and their detection limit is attached. *3 - A list of volatile aromatics analyzed for and their detection limit is attached. *MDU. - Method Detection Limits (same units as the Results) **REF - Reference as cited on the cover (first) page of this report. ` CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS � — — Page 3 of 4 CLIENTS Gulf of Maine Research Center ANALYSIS REQUESTED1 Total RCRA Metals and Volatile TOXIKON NXIBERS 86C-0798.2 Organics DATE SAMPLED] 06/16/86 CLIENT IDENTS BW2-GW1 DATE REPORTED= 06/30/86 SAMPLE LOCATIONS SAMPLE DESCRIPTIONS XX water soil oil sludge solid others SAMPLE CONTAINERS glass 1 plastic I VOA vial NLMER OF CONTAINERSS 2 FIELD PREPS } . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DATE. . . . . . . . . . . . . PARAMETER RESULT UNITS MDL* INST REF** EXTRACT ANALYZE . ... . . . . . . . . . . ... . .. . . . . ..._. ... , . . . _ ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. I Total RCRA Metals, Arsenic NO ' mg/L 0.02 HGA 4 06/20/86 06/23/86 Barius 3.92 mg/L 0.04 ICP 4 06/20/86 06/23/86 Cadmium 0.24 mg/L 0.02 ICP 4 06120/86 06/24/86 Chromium 0.46 mg/L 0.02 ICP 4 06/20/86 06/30/86 Lead 1. 18 mg/L 0.10 FAA 4 06/20/86 06/30/86 Mercury 0.002 mg/L 0.002 CV*1 4 06/20/86 06/20/86 Selenium 0.02 mg/L 0.02 HGA 4 06/20/86 06/23/86 Suver ND mg/L 0.02 ICF 4 06/20/86 06/25/86 Volatile Halocarbons*2 NO ug/L i GC 3 06/22/86 Volatile Aromatics*3 NO ug/L 1 GC 3 06/22/86 1 *1 - Cold Vapor. *2 - A list of volatile halocarbons analyzed for and their detection limit is attached. *3 - A list of volatile aromatics analyzed for and their detection limit is attached. *MDL - Method Detection Limits (same units as the Results) **REF - Reference as cited on the cover (first) page of this report. i t CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS Page 4 of 4 CLIENTS Gulf of Maine Research Center ANALYSIS REQUESTEDs Total RCRA Metals and Volatile TOXIKON NUMBER, 86C-0798.3 I Organics DATE SAMPLED, 06/16/86 CLIENT IDENTS BW3-GW1 DATE REPORTED: 06/30/86 SAMPLE LOCATION, I SAMPLE DESCRIPTIONS XX water soil oil sludge solid others SAMPLE CONTAINERS glass 1 plastic 1 VOA vial NUMBER OF CONTAINERSs 2 FIELD PREP: DATE PARAMETER RESULT UNITS MDL* INET REF*, EXTRACT ANALYZE _ . ... ..... . ... . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ . . . . . . . . . . . . _ . .. - Total RCRA Metals: I Arsenic ND mg/L 0.02 HGA 4 06/20/86 06/23/86 Barium 11.8 mg/L 0.20 ICP 4 06/20/86 06/25/66 Cadmium 0. 16 mg/L 0.02 ICP 4 66/20/86 06/24/86 Chromium 0.56 mg/L 0.02 ICP 4 06/20/86 06/30/86 ILead 0.90 mg/L 0.10 FAA 4 06/20/86 06/30/86 Mercury 0.002 mg/L 0.002 CV*1 4 06/20/86 06/20/66 Selenium NO mg/L 0.02 HGA 4 06/20/86 06/23/86 Silver NO mg/L 0.02 ICP 4 06/20/86 06/25/86 Volatile Halocarbons*2 191,2,2-Tetrachloro- ethane/Tetrachloro- ethene 1 ug/L 1 GC 3 06/22/86 Volatile Aromatics*3 NO ug/L I GC 3 06/22/86 *1 - Cold Vapor. I *2 - A list of volatile halocarbons analyzed for and their detection limit is attached. *3 - A list of volatile aromatics analyzed for and their detection limit is attached. I *MDL - Method Detection Limits (same units as the Results) **REF - Reference as cited on the cover (first) page of this report. f BEVERLY - Former Casco Chemical Co. Site L. P. Henderson Rd. DEQE Case No. 3-0231 Page 2. The conversation then shifted to the hydrogeologic work being done at an adjacent downgradient site , the Vitale Flyash & Solid Waste Dumpsite. The Dufresne-Henry people wondered if the study to be conducted at that site may answer some of the Department' s concerns about contaminant migration towards Wenham Lake. The writer responded that it would not fully address contaminant discharge into the Airport Stream and subsequent transport to the lake , although information on aquifer characteristics and migration of contaminants from Casco, beneath the stream and thru the Vitale property would necessarily be included in the study of the Vitale site . The writer then informed the group that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers had been recently contacted again about conducting a study of the former NIKE facility under the Department of Defense' s Installation Restoration Program. The Army had recently promised to do some investigative work at their former NIKE site (which incorporates the former Casco property) . It was unknown at the time of the meeting how extensive the Army' s work would be. The writer left the meeting with the impression that the Beverly Airport Commission would wait for the Vitale site study and the Army' s study prior to initiating their own investigation. These two studies , it was hoped, would provide most , if not all , of the necessary answers for the Casco site. The Department must now learn that scope of the U. S . Army Crops of Engineers ' study for their former NIKE facility, and determine if it will provide the study necessary for the Casco property. If not, the writer recommends that , due to the area' s sensitive nature , the Department should issue a Notice of Responsibility letter to the Beverly Airport Commission (and the City of Beverly?) to conduct this study. SJIgg HERBERT C.HAGELE,JR.,M.D.,MPH 17 Burnham Road Wenham,Massachusetts 01984 468-1442 April 11, 198$ APR 1 Dear Mr. Blenkhorn: I would appreciate your reviewing the enclosed copy of a letter sent to the Beverly Planning Board by the Citizens for Clean Water, and the related Groundwater Contamination Study prepared by the Gulf of Maine Research Center, Inc., Salem, MA. The Gulf of Maine report, dated September 10, 1986, was commissioned by the Burnham Land Trust, a group of land developers seeking Beverly Planning Board approval to develop commercial property in close proximity to Wenham Lake. The results of the report reveals potentially serious and significant heavy metal and volatile organic contamination of the groundwater leading into the Wenham Lake water supply for the cities of Beverly and Wenham. Development within the Wenham Lake watershed is not just a City of Beverly Planning Board issue but should be of critical concern to the City of Salem because of the potential impact on the safety of our drinking water. If you wish to discuss the contents of the report in greater detail, L will be happy to discuss this matter with you. Sincerely, Herbe�agele, 3r., M.D., MPH /m CITIZENS FOR CLEAN WATER Re: Gulf of Maine Research Center, Inc./Site Contamination Study of the Burnham Land Trust Property on Route 97 Honorable Members of the Planning Board for the City of Beverly: Background: For the past twelve months, the Burnham Land Trust has been seeking Beverly Planning Board approval of their proposed unspecified subdivision plans for the property situated on the west side of Cabot Street at the Beverly/Wenham line. Despite repeated requests by responsible public officials, including members of the Beverly Planning Board as well as officials from DEQ£, the Burnham Land Trust has steadfastly refused to disclose the contents, indeed very existence, of its Chapter 21E environmental site contamination report. Review of the site evaluation is particularly important in light of the fact that the Burnham Land Trust property is situated adjacent to Wenham Lake, the public water supply for the cities of Beverly and Salem, and, amongst some of the most environmentally mistreated and abused property in the City of Beverly, if not, in fact, the Commonwealth. After reviewing the enclosed copy of the Gulf of Maine Research Center, Inc. ("Gulf of Maine") site contamination report commissioned by the Burnham Land Trust (Peter Merry, Esq. ; Jack Kelleher; and Richard Osgood), we trust your reaction will mirror ours: anger, disgust, and profound concern for the continued integrity of the public water supply of Beverly and Salem. Last but not least, the effort by the Burnham Land Trust to misrepresent, if not outright conceal the existence and conclusions of its commissioned site contamination report represents contempt not only for the members of the Beverly Planning Board and officials within the Department of Environmental Quality Engineering, but for the public at large. Analysis of the Gulf of Maine Reoort: (a) Date of Report The report was completed by the Gulf of Maine consulting firm on September 10, 1986, or nearly 16 months prior to the most recent hearing in January 20, 1988 before the Beverly Planning Board on the Burnham Land Trust's effort to seek subdivision of the land site. However, upon closer inspection of the results of the report, it becomes obvious as to why Burnham Land Trust stubbornly refused to disclose the findings of the report despite repeated requests from interested and concerned members of the Beverly Planning Board. (b) Highlights of Findings The Gulf of Maine consulting firm engaged in extensive soil (Table 1 , attached) and groundwater sampling (Table 2, attached) of the subject property. Three (3) groundwater monitoring wells were randomly drilled on the site. The findings, as reported by the Gulf of Maine, are extremely disturbing. (c) Soil Sample Contamination Findings As noted in the Gulf of Maine report, "all the soil samples showed non-detectable levels of volatile halocarbons and aromatics. Barium, Cadmium, Chromium, Lead and Mercury were present in all three samples at various levels . . Lead and Mercury were above the average amounts naturally found in soils, per EPA, but within the normal range for all samples. Cadmium was found in all samples at levels exceeding the natural range (from 3 to 7.5 times higher than the highest naturally occurring value). (emphasis added (Gulf of Maine report, p. 9). " (d) Groundwater Contamination Findings : As further noted in the Gulf of Maine report, "The same metals (Barium, Cadmium, Lead and Mercury) were also found in the groundwater from ail wells. Selenium was also tound in well ( 2), the levels of Barium, Cadmium, Chromium and Lead exceed the maximum allowable in drinking water for all the samples, with Cadmium and Lead exceeding the limits by the greatest amount. Mercury was found in all wells at a level equal to the maximum allowed in drinking water. Selenium was found in well (2) only but at two times greater than the drinking water standard. " emphasis added; (Gulf of Maine report, p. 9). More specifically, Gulf of Maine findings reveal that concentrations of Barium from the three sampled wells ranged anywhere from 3 to 11 times the maximum allowed in drinking water, as established by EPA and DEQE. _ Cadmium concentrations ranged anywhere from 15 to 30 times the maximum permitted under the drinking water standard. Lead concentrations at all three wells ranged room 0.90 to 1 .64 (ppm), compared to a drinking water standard of 0.05 (ppm) or up to 32 times greater than the safe drinking standard. (e) Presence of Acutely Hazardous Wastes Unfortunately, despite the hollow and false declarations by -2- representatives of the Burnham Land Trust (Peter Ogren and Burnham Land Trust counsel ) at the January 20 hearing that "there is no hazardous waste at the site" (tape recording, January 20 hearing), the Gulf of Maine's own findings reveal the presence of 1 ,1 ,2,2 - tetrachloroethane in the groundwater at well no. 3. (see, table 2 and Gulf of Maine report, p. 10). Assuming ignorance rather than malevolence on the parts of Mr. Ogren and the attorney representing the Burnham Land Trust, we direct the Planning Boards' attention to the listing of "Acutely Hazardous Wastes" as established by the Federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act ( "RCRA"). Without any regard for threshold quantities, RCRA defines 1 ,1 ,2,2 - tetrachloroethane as an acutely hazardous waste and assigns it hazardous waste number "U209" (see attached chart from Bureau of National Affairs publication of Acutely Hazardous Wastes, p. 241 : 569). Notwithstanding RCRA's classification of this volatile organic as an acutely hazardous waste and the findings in 1986 by the Gulf of Maine firm that "the groundwater from this well (well no. 3) contained trace amounts (1 pph) of 1 ,1 ,2,2 tetrachloroethane " (Gulf of Maine report, p. 10), the Burnham Land Trust, through its representatives at the Planning Board meeting, boldly asserted that "no hazardous wastes were found at the site" (tape recording, January 20 hearing). Conclusions: As recognized by the Gulf of Maine's own findings, "Because the site is located directly upgradient from a drinking water supply (Wenham Lake), the contamination of the groundwater is reason for concern. " (Gulf of Maine report, p. 10). Unfortunately, this concern was not shared by the Burnham Land Trust. Moreover, rather than share these findings with public officials who were debating at the time the future land use of this site as well as surrounding properties, including the Vitale dump site, the Burnham Land Trust pursued a course of deliberate callousness and contempt for the citizens of Beverly, Salem, and Wenham and their dependence on the public water supply provided by an irreplaceable natural resource, Wenham Lake. We, therefore, request that responsible public officials call the Burnham Land Trust to task for their apparent conscious and deliberate attempt to deceive the Beverly Planning Board and the public at large by failing to disclose the contents and conclusions of the environmental site assessment commissioned by the Burnham Land Trust and prepared on September 10, 1986. Very truly yours, Citizens for Cleann Water, Steering Committee By V CC : Distribution List 44021 i GULF OF MAINE RESEARCH CENTER INC. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES 27 CONGRESS STREET 24 GLENDALE ROAD SALEM, MA 01970 RYE, NH 03870 (617) 7456618 (603) 430.8449 September 10, 1986 Attorney Peter Merry Law office of Tinti, Quinn and Savoy 222 Essex Street Salem, MA 01970 Dear Attorney Merry: The Gulf of Maine Research Center, Inc. of Salem, MA is pleased to submit this Site Assessment Summary relative to M.G.L. Chapter 21E for the property Burnham Land Trust located at the Beverly/Wenham line on Cabot Street in Beverly, Massachusetts. The purpose of this investigation was to determine whether or not oil or hazardous material were spilled or are stored on or in this property. The investigation included observations from a site visit, a description of the property, information obtained from local and state officials, and subsurface sail and groundwater testing. The investigation has revealed that the groundwater beneath the Site contains several metals at levels above the maximum allowable in drinking water. Because the Site is located directly upgradient from a drinking water supply (Wenham Lake) , the groundwater contamination is reason for concern. However, the evidence indicates that the source of contaminationis not on the Site, and so it is my belief there is no cause for a_ lien to be placed on said property by the D.E.Q.E, pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 21E. incerely, Hug F. Mulligan Director HFMlgg TINTI, QUINN & SAVOY 222 ESSEX STREET SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 10171 745A005 t01T 744-2948 WILLIAM J.TINTI Win 7414241 DAN V F.R9 OFFICE WILLIAM F.QUINN FAX(NIT 74S3360 RICHARD E.SAVOY WILLIAM R ARDIFF PETER R.MERRY CIIAHI,KNE FOY 1/1ONF-Y RICHARD W.STAFFORD CAM KHON Mcl_WICKER SCOTT M.G RO V ER MARK W. HARK ETT FRANCINE M.FERRIS MARC P. FREY JAMES M.NORRIS October 29, 1987 — PAULA J.POPEO NCHERRY STREET DA N V ERS.MASS.01929 16171774:3810 Mr. Stephen Johnson DEQE 5 Commonwealth Avenue Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 Dear Steve: Enclosed are the Haley and Aldrich materials on the Vitale 18 acre parcel. I do not have the Gulf of Maine report on the 60 acre parcel, but my recollection is that there were trace indications of substances in the ground water which has leaked on to the site from the 18 acres. Very truly yours , Peter R. Merry Enclosure PRM/skg JOHNSON/PETER r Report on Site Evaluation of the Burnham Land Trust Property Located on Cabot Street at the Beverly/Wenham Line in Beverly, Massachusetts For Compliance with M.G.L. c.21E Prepared For: Attorney Peter Merry Law Office of Tinti, Quinn and Savoy 222 Essex Street Salem, MA 01970 By: Hugh F. Mulligan, Ph.D. Director September 10 1986 1 v 1 GULF OF MAINE RESEARCH CENTER INC. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES 27 CONGRESS STREET 24 GLENDALE ROAD SALEM, MA 01970 RYE, NH 03670 (617) 7456618 (603) 430.8449 Table of Contents Report on Site Evaluation of the Burnham Land Trust Property located at the Beverly/Wenham line, on Cabot Street in Beverly, Massachusetts 01915 for Compliance with M.G.L. c.21E Page 1 Soil Boring Logs Carr-Dee Corp. Medford, MA Appendix A Soil and Groundwater Analyses Toxikon, Cambridge, MA Appendix B Summary of Qualifications Gulf of Maine Research Center, Inc. 27 Congress Street Salem, MA 01970 Appendix C s INTRODUCTION This site evaluation report was prepared to present the results of an investigation to determine whether or not oil or hazardous material were stored or spilled on a parcel of property in Beverly, Massachusetts, located at the Beverly/Wenham line on Cabot Street. The report includes observations from a site visit, a physical description of the site and surrounding properties, information obtained from The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Quality Engineering, Beverly Health and Safety Officials, subsurface soil and groundwater testing, and an assessment, based on this investigation, of whether or not oil or hazardous materials were spilled or stored on this property. SITE LOCATION The Burnham Land Trust Property (the Site) is situated on the west side of Cabot Street at the Beverly/Wenham line. Figure one shows the location of the property. Cabot Street is a well travelled, two lane road with no parking on either side providing access into and out of downtown Beverly. SITE DESCRIPTION The Site is a vacant, partially wooded lot of approximately 70 acres. It fronts on Cabot Street to the east for 950 feet. The property follows the Beverly/Wenham line to the north for approximately 2300 feet. The western border abutts Beverly Airport Commission property for approximately 1020 feet. The southern border is irregular and has a number of abutters including the Beverly Airport Commission, Vitale, and Beverly Civil Defense - 1 - i SITE DESCRIPTION (Continued) ( former Nike site) properties (Figure 2 ) . The eastern portion of the lot was formerly used as a gravel pit. Vegetation in this area consists of successional type grasses, shrubs and low trees. There is also a wetland present consisting of a marshy area and a small brook. The western portion of the property is very heavily wooded with deciduous and evergreen trees and dense underbrush. According to the USGS topographic map, there is also a wetland present in this portion of the property. The site is located between the 40-80 foot elevation contours of the USGS Salem Quadrangle. Surface water flow appears to be from west to east, toward Wenham Lake which is located 2000 feet away at an elevation of approximately 30 feet. It is believed that groundwater would travel in this direction also. Wenham Lake is a major drinking water supply for Beverly and Salem. There are no municipal utilities present on the property. SITE EVALUATION On May 15, 1486, Michael P. Armstrong and Dr. Hugh F. Mulligan , of the Gulf of Maine Research Center, Salem, Massachusetts, conducted a visit of the site. The western part of the property was not examined because the trees and underbrush are very dense and passage is nearly impossible by foot and impossible by vehicle. The eastern portion of the lot is a former gravel pit. Access is by a dirt road which enters at the northeast corner. This road is blocked by large boulders. The northern border is a steep gravel bank approximately twenty feet high. There are numerous areas where 2 - SITE EVALUATION (Continued) the soil has been removed down to bedrock. A brook runs along the eastern edge of the property and flows into a culvert that runs under Cabot Street at the northeast corner of the property. Across Cabot Street is a wetland that is adjacent to Wenham Lake. In addition to the brook, there is a marshy area of land located in the middle of the eastern portion of the property. The principal plant species present here is Phragmites communis. Numerous small piles of landscaping and demolition refuse were noted at various points around this portion of the property. Several large appliances were also present. The Vitale fly-ash dump is located adjacent to the southeastern portion of the Site. The Vitale property had previously been excavated as part of the gravel pit, but during the 1950' s, 1960' s and 1970's it was back filled with fly-ash and bottom-ash from the New England Power Salem Generating Station. The Vitale property is . filled to an elevation approximately fifteen feet higher than the Site. The fly-ash is capped with roughly one foot of soil, but the steep banks at the edge at the Vitale property have eroded, revealing the fly-ash. This eroded fly-ash material has spread onto the Site for approximately 200 feet, creating a one inch deep grayish-black surface layer. The erosion of the banks appears to be continuing at this time. Further west along the property line on the Vitale property is a large amount of solid waste consisting of demolition material, automobile parts, 55 gallon drums, brush, asphalt, and household refuse. Further west are the Beverly Airport Commission ( formerly Casco Chemical Company) and Beverly Civil Defense (formerly the Nike site) 3 - SITE EVALUATION (Continued) properties. The Site in the vicinity of these abutters could not be examined due to the density of the vegetation. However, both the Beverly Airport Commission and Civil Defense properties were visited at a later date by Michael Armstrong. Casco Chemical (Beverly Airport Commission property) went out of business approximately two years ago. The site has been cleaned and there is nothing remaining on the site but a small vacant one-story building. The Nike site (Beverly Civil Defense) is is also vacant. There are three underground bunkers and an above ground water tank present. The entire lot is paved and surrounded by a chain link fence.__ This site is used periodically by the Beverly Civil Defense for drills. REVIEW OF RECORDS Discussions were held with several Beverly and Wenham officials regarding the Site. Portions of the property are within the Wetland Buffer Zone and are therefore subject to the Beverly Conservation Commission Wetland Restrictions and Regulations. Bob Aferton of the Beverly Fire Department (927-8674) has no records or knowledge of storage or spillage of oil or hazardous wastes at the site. However, he cited the obvious problem at the Vitale property of illegal dumping. He also stated that there are three or four underground fuel (probably gasoline) tanks on the Vitale property of unknown age and capacity. The Beverly Fire Department is working towards having the tanks removed. These tanks are located approximately 340-540 feet from the Site. Mr. Aferton also noted that used oil had possibly been dumped in an area on the 4 - REVIEW OF RECORDS (Continued) Vitale property approximately 300 feet from the property line. Mr. Aferton knew of no other problems with adjacent sites. Leo Panunzio of the Beverly Board of Health (922-0760) had no records or knowledge of storage or spillage of oil or hazardous materials on the site. He reiterated the problems at the Vitale property and also noted that there had been an incident at the Casco Chemical site involving leaking 55 gallon drums. Lucille Lynch, spokesperson for the Wenham Board of Health (468-4468) had no records or knowledge of problems with oil or hazardous materials on Wenham sites adjacent to the Beverly/Wenham line on Cabot Street. Captain Richard Brown of the Wenham Fire Prevention office (468-2613) recalled a fuel oil spill at a residence at 7 Enon street, Wenham, which is located several hundred yards upgradient from the site. The spilled occurred in the basement and was the result of over filling a fuel tank. He noted the D.E.Q.E. was involved with the clean-up. Captain Brown also noted the problem with the Vitale property in Beverly. Massachusetts Department of Environmental Quality Engineering (D.E.Q.E. ) records were examined at the Northeast Regional Office in Woburn. No evidence of spills of oil or hazardous materials on site was discovered but the files contained numerous records for adjacent sites. There was a report for the home heating oil spill on August 6 , 1984 at 7 Enon Road, Wenham, previously reported by Captain Richard Brown. The clean-up was supervised by Mary Bester of the Massachusetts D.E.Q.E. 5 - REVIEW OF RECORDS (Continued) A site inspection by the D.E.Q.E. on September 13 , 1984 at Casco Chemical revealed several leaking 55 gallon drums. Casco Chemical was ordered to clean up their site. A large file was present regarding the Vitale property. These deal with the illegal uncontrolled dumping of solid wastes, oil, and fly and bottom ash. Steve Johnson of the Massachusetts D.E.Q.E. (935-2160) was contacted to discuss the numerous problems at the adjacent sites. Mr. Johnson stated that a groundwater monitoring well had been put in at Casco Chemical. Petroleum constituents and trace trichloroethene were found in the groundwater. Mr. Johnson feels j . these may be coming from the old Nike site (Beverly Civil Defense property) where there is a 4000 gallon underground storage tank half filled with water. He states the Airport Commission is planning on removing the tank, but he does not have a definite date. Mr. Johnson noted that trace volatiles were found in a brook up- stream from the Vitale property. These may be coming from the Beverly Airport septic system. Mr. Johnson informed us that the Vitale property has a long and complicated history. Uncontrolled dumping has been going on at this site for many years. The major concerns of the Massachusetts D.E.Q.E. at this time are: I + 1. There are four untested underground tanks on site approximately 26 years old of unknown capacity or contents 1 (probably gasoline) , In addition, waste oil has been dumped I on the site; 2. Silt from the erosion of the fly-ash fill is being introduced into the Wenham Lake water system; 3. It is unknown what other type of materials may have been dumped on the site. - 6 - REVIEW of RECORDS (Continued) The Massachusetts D.E.Q.E. has issued orders in the past few months to the City of Beverly and Ronald Vitale to clean up the site. Due to legal complications it is unsure when or if this order will be carried out. SOIL AND GROUNDWATER SAMPLING PROGRAM Due to the risk of contamination from adjacent sites, a subsurface soil and groundwater testing program was initiated. On 6/11-12/86, Michael P. Armstrong of the Gulf of Maine Research Center Inc. supervised the emplacement of three (3) groundwater monitoring wells on the site. The weather was li intermittent light and heavy rain. It had been rainy for about five days previous. The wells were installed by the CarDee Corporation of Medford, MA. Soil boring logs were maintained throughout the Procedure and are included as Appendix A. Well 1 (BW1) was placed in the northeastern corner of the property. This is the lowest point on the site. Downgradient from the rest of the property and adjacent properties. Well 2 (BW2) was placed approximately 100 feet from the base .of the eroding fly-ash bank located at the edge of the Vitale property. Well 3 (BW3 ) was placed downgradient from the old Nike and Casco Chemical sites. Heavy vegetation prevented placing Well 3 any further west. This well is also near the edge of the Vitale property where a large amount of solid waste is dumped. Groundwater was encountered at all three wells at approximately two feet. Soil was obtained at each well by split spoon sampler from the surface down to groundwater. These samples were identified 7 - i SOIL AND GROUNDWATER SAMPLING PROGRAM (Continued) as BW1-SS1, BW2-SS1, and BW3-SS1. The samples were kept on ice in acid-washed glass jars and air-tight VOA vials and hand delivered to Toxikon, Inc. , Cambridge, MA, within twenty-four hours for analysis. They were analyzed for the total RCRA metals and for volatile halocarbons and aromatics. Wells were emplaced down to 8-9 feet using two inch PVC piping, the last five feet being slotted. No unusual odors were present in any of the soil samples. However, at BW2, two inches of fly-ash was present on the surface. At BW3, fly-ash was encountered at one foot and continued until approximately eight feet. GROUNDWATER SAMPLING On June 15, 1986 Michael P. Armstrong sampled the groundwater from wells BW1-3. The weather was sunny and approximately 85 degrees but intermittent heavy rain had preceded the sampling for approximately five days. Well BW1 was bailed fifty times with no effect on the water level within the well. The water was sampled using an acid-washed Teflon bailer. No unusual odors or slicks were present. This sample was put into a plastic bottle and an air-tight VOA vile' and stored on ice. The sample from this well was labelled BW1-GW1. Well BW2 was sampled in the same manner. The water level did not lower after fifty submersions of the bailer. No unusual odors or slicks were present. Well BW3 was bailed to near dryness after fifty submersions. The well was allowed to rechahr}rene (1-2 minutes) before sampling. A possible slight chemical odor was present. GROUNDWATER SAMPLING (Continued) All groundwater samples were kept on ice and hand delivered to Toxicon, Cambridge, MA, within twenty-four hours for analysis. All the samples were tested for the eight total RCRA metals and volatile halocarbons and aromatics. ANALYTICAL RESULTS Appendix B presents the results of the analytical tests. All the soil samples showed non-detectable levels of volatile halocarbons and aromatics. Barium, Cadmium, Chromium, Lead and Mercury were present in all three samples at various levels. These levels were compared with the amounts which normally occur in natural U.S. soils (EPA SW-974) . In all samples, Chromium was found at levels below the average. This was also true for Barium except for sample BW3-SS1, which was above the average, but within normal range. Lead and Mercury were above the average but within the natural range for all samples. Cadmium was found in all samples at levels exceeding the natural range (from 3 to 7.5 times higher than the highest naturally occurring value) . The same metals (Barium, Cadmium, Chromium, Lead and Mercury) were also found in the groundwater from all wells. Selenium was also found in well- The levels of Barium, Cadmium, Chromium and Lead exceed the maximum allowable in drinking water for all the samples, with Cadmium and Lead exceeding the limits by the .greatest amount. Mercury was found in all wells at a level equal to the maximum allowed in drinking water. Selenium was found in Well BW2 only but at two times greater than the drinking water standard. 9 - SUMMARY Evidence obtained from a site visit, review of records and discussions with state and local officials indicate that no sources of contamination exist on the Site. However, several possible sources of contamination are present on adjacent sites, principally the Vitale property. subsurface soil and groundwater testing indicate an elevated level of Cadmium in the soils of the Site, and levels of Barium, Cadmium, Chromium, Lead, Mercury, and selenium in the groundwater equal to or exceeding the drinking water standards. These metals are known to be present in fly and bottom ash and may be leaching out from the material deposited on the Vitale property. The various metallic solid wastes on the Vitale property could also be a source of contamination. No volatile aromatics or halocarbons were found in the soil or groundwater of the site with the exception of Well 3. The groundwater from this well contained trace amounts (1 ppb) of 1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane (or 1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethene) . Because the Site is located directly upgradient from a drinking water supply (Wenham Lake) , the contamination of the groundwater is reason for concern. However, the evidence indicates that the source of contamination is not on the Site, and so it is my belief there is no cause for a lien to be placed on said property pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 21E. - 10 - 114, IN . \\\ '18 iacs� ...,i'• .. _ Sial ti s MY tA e + i ,.tom, 4 fA 1 2100. 53'se Map �SoP°9taP�'t� NaP • __ - - -- _:=_ l%Iii .� • t l r// t rjj/ tTJ 1 1 , =•l i ; �1�URE 2' ^sgeggor g t1aP page �1aP= 1 t Cl • J • he site 0 N f OIY10aE 3: 00. SEhLE" 1• vS6S Basi r1ap= 'topo9raphic NsP r , l r ( .�'��• we�� � r^� � Z I • APPSM IX A Soil Boring bogs Carr-Dee Corp. Medford, MA CARR-DEE CORP. 37 LINDEN STREET P.O. BOX 67 MEDFORD, MA 02155-0001 Telephone 341-4500 To (IAF OF HAINE RESM11 CE20R- LNC. SAIFM- HA Datefl�I! 19��� Job No 86452 I` Location 21E SM. REVERLY, VA Scale 1" 3 it. BORING W-) t 4 SIN, 110t G.S. IO 2'17' I 7 RFMVERE D 9" MifDTIH DENSE I I 12 KDLLM SAND, 8 SA2, FROM 5'0" TO 7'O" 14 REODVERED 13" Me SMT, 15 14 1 1 AND GRAVEL 5 W3, FTM 10'0" TD 12'0" 4 RECOVERED 6" 8 12'0`' , 8 WATER LEVEL 2'6" SIZE Of Au=s 3-3/4" I.D., LENM 10'{7' DRILLER: S. WOICIIIEVICZ, INSPECTOR: M. AR4517R G DATE SfARIED b 024UM: 6-11-86 MAIM OBSERVATION WELL( T' PVC PIPE, 5'0" ST04'IFD. 5'0" SOLID), 8'0`' BELOW tPaW SIMAIE, 2'0" Snow(-OLTP. f i I All Nmplee have boon Visually classified by DRIZIER Unless otherwise spsctbed, waist levels noted were observed at completion or DOttngs.aMl dornpp fictasaaiYreproarl permanent ground wafer levels. Figure*+n fight nand column endicotenumber of blows required toorne tt o-tndt 5pi 1C sanpteY b inches using 140 to.weight lalling 70 inches:1:_ Figures m column to ten ht noted)md-cote number of blows to drive crowing one toot,using 300 lb.weight tasting 24 inches'f. I 1 SHEEP .__— , .—.. of ---- __--- i 1.AIHIH-Utt UUNN. � 37 LINDEN STREET P.v. f30X 67 MEDFORD, MA 02150-OpOt Telephone 391-4500 To aU OF IMINE RES'FAR[N CeM. W. , SAItM, MA Date JINF 16y InH(� Job No _86 Location 21E STM, BEVEM Y, MA Scale t" _ It BORING W-2 CROM glRE'9'E P E A T 2 SJtI, RM G.S. 'ai 0'6 REC. 4" { 0'6" 6 Slf IA, Ft4li 0'6" TO 2'0' 7 RUDVEYED 5" 7 MEDItM DENSE KMITM SAM, ID Sn2, I" 5'a' TO 7'0' 16 RELDVERED 8" SILT, AM 9 11 GRAVEL 1010' WATER LEVEL 1'0' SIZE OF AUGERS 3-7/4" T.D., LENM I IO'Of' DRILLER: S. VDIQREIRCZ, INSPWM: M. AlcbIMC DATE STARTED 6 0CI! PKEIED: 6-12-86 INSPAI,M O&SEWAT'IEN WELL( r' PVC PIPE, 5'a' SI.oTIFD, 5'0' Sam), s's" 3MM GFa= SURFACE, 1'4" STICK-aN. i Ail Mmples now been visually Classified by nRIII E amps otherwise spe0100. water 10,019 noted were observed at comps etmn of borings,end d0 lnecesaafdy reprq m permanent ground water levels Figures in right hand column indicate number of blows required to drive Cw-ineh Spa it ssroier b inches using tall ib weight tailing 30 inches t Figures in column fo ton lir noted)indicate number of blown to drive casing one foot, using 300 ib. weight falling 24 inch*$t SHEET _—of I 1 CARR-DEE CORP. 37 LINDEN STREET P.O. BOX 67 MEDFORD, MA 02155-0041 Telephone 391-4500 To CLU OF MAID RF-MV" CE14T R. IW.. SALEM. FIA Date _.1lJffj6_ 1986 Job No 864 Location 21E S W. BEVERLY. m Scale 1" _ _ 3 it BORING W-3 GFOLM SURFACE LOOSE "DIIPI SAM, 2 SB I, FFM G.S. TO 1'0" 1,0 SDIE SILT AND GRAVE. 2 RECOVERED 4" 3 V1 IA, 1" 1'0" TO 2'0" IDOSE 5 REODVERED 4" FINE WID, SILT, GRAVE., AND FLY ASN VERY LOOSE I S#2, F H 5'0" TO 7'0" 2 REOXNE2ED IT' I FINE StM, 2 SILT, AND FLY ASN 10'0" WATER LEVEL 2'0" SIZE OF AUGERS 3-3/4" I.D., LEWTH 10'0" DRILLER: S. WICLLIEVI(Z, ILISPECM: H. A146M= DATE STARTED d PIECED: 6-12-M UWAL EO OBSERVATION WET.( 2" PVC PIPE, 5'0" SLOTTED, 1 5'U' SOLID), 9'0" BELOW GFaW SURFACE, I'U' SIT(X_GUI. N7IE: IW ATTEMPT'S MADE WITHIN A 5'0" RADIUS, CK803 E TO OBTAIN A DEPTH GREATER THAN 10'0". 1 AN umpya have boon visually classified oy T_QLULL R unless dtharw,se speclLeq water levels noted were observed of complohOn of tforings,4ndoo not Lfscooianly represent permahant ground watet levels Ftguresm fight hand column Indicate number of blows reou"eo to dnw two-inch solit salfoler 6 inches using 140 lb wughl lalling 30 inches 3. Figures in column to left(if poled)indicate number of blow*to dlty*c"019 one toot, using 300 to. weight falling 24 inches f SHEET __ ( of � t APPENDIX B Soil and Groundwater Analyses Thxikon, Cambridge, MA f Table 1 Total RCRA Metals and Volatile Organic Analysis of Soil Samples Average/ Metal (in nom) BW1-SS1 BW2-SS1 BW3-SS1 Ranqe* Arsenic N.D.** N.D. N.D. 6(0.1-40) Barium 21.7 93.4 641.5 500(100-3500) Cadmium 2.00 5.20 3.60 0.5(0.1-0.7) chromium 12.8 22.0 29.9 100(5-3000) Lead 20.7 40.9 53 .9 10( 2-2000) Mercury 0.10 0.10 0.07 0.03(0.01-0.2) Selenium N.D. N.D. N.D. 0.2(0.01-38) Silver N.D. N.D. N.D. 0.1(0.1-5) Volatile Orqanics Halocarbons (method 601) N.D. N.D. N.D. Aromatics (method 602) N.D. N.D. N.D. *Trace Elements Content of Natural U.S. Soils from EPA SW-874, 1980. **Not Detectable r II , CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS Pape 2 of 4' CLIENTS Gulf of Maine Research Center I4 , ANALYSIS REQUESTED, Volatile Organic Compounds and TOXIKON NUMMBERS 86C-0788. 1 Total RCRA Metals DATE SAMPtEDs 06/13/86 t CLIENT IDENTS SNI-SSI DATE REPORTED, 06/23/86 SAMPLE LOCATIONS SAMPLE DESCRIPTIONS water XX soil oil sludge solid others SAMPLE CONTAINERS 1 glass plastic 1 VOA vial NUMBER OF CONTAINERS, 2 FIELD PREP, DATE PARAMETER RESULT UNITS MDI.* INET REF** EXTRACT ANALYZE i . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Volatile Halocarbons*1 ND ug/Kg 1 GC 2 66/16/86 06/16/86 Volatile Arosatics*2 ND ug/Kg 1 GC 2 06/16/86 06/16/86 Total RCRA Metals, Arsenic ND eg/Kg 0.81 HGA 2 06/17/86 06/23/86 I Barium 21.7 mg/Kg 0.01 ICP 2 06/17/86 06/18/86 Cadmium 2.00 mg/Kg 0.01 ICP 2 06/17/86 66/18/86 Chromium 12.0 ag/Kg 0.81 ICP 2 06/17/86 06/18/86 Lead 20.7 ag/Kg 0.83 ICP 2 06/17/86 06/18/86 Mercury 0.18 ag/Kg 0.001 CV*3 2 06/17/86 06/18/06 Selenium NO ag/Kg 0.01 HGA 2 06/17/86 06/18/66 Suver ND mg/Kg 0.01 ICP 2 06/17/86 06!18/86 I I *1 - A list of volatile halcoarbons analysed for and their detection limit is attached. *2 - A list of volatile aromatics analysed for and their detection limit is attached. *3 - Cold Vapor. *MDL. - Method Detection Limits (same units as the Results) **REF - Reference as cited on the cover (first) page of this report. CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS Page 3 of 4 CLIENTS Gulf of Maine Research Center I ANALYSIS REOUESTEDs Volatile Organic Compounds and TOXIKON NUMBERS 86C-0788.2 Total RCRA Metals DATE SAMPLED$ 06/13/86 CLIENT IDENTt Bl(2-SS) DATE REPORTED. 06/23/86 SAMPLE LOCATIONS SAMPLE DESCRIPTIONS water XX soil oil sludge solid others SAMPLE CONTAINERS 1 glass plastic 1 VOA vial NUMBER OF CONTAINERSs 2 FIELD PREPS DATE NITS MDL* INET REF++ EXTRACT ANALYZE PARAMETER . REGUL.T U . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _. . . . ... . ._ Volatile j Nalocarbons*1 NO ug/Kg 1 GC 2 06/16/86 06/16/86 ! Volatile Aromatics*2 NO ug/Kg i GC 2 06/16/86 86/16/86 Total RCRA Metals$ Arsenic NO mg/Kg 0.61 HGA 2 06/17/86 06/23/86 Barium 43.4 mg/K9 0.01 ICP 2 06/17/86 86/18/86 Cadmium 3.20 mg/K9 0.01 ICP 2 86/17/86 86/18/86 Chromium 22.0 mq/Kg 0.01 ICP 2 06/17/86 06/18/86 Lead 40.4 mg/Kq 0.05 ICP 2 06/17/86 86/18/86 Mercury 0.10 mg/Kg 0.001 CV*3 2 06/17/86 06/18/86 Selenium NO mq/Kg 0.01 HGA 2 06/17/86 86/18/86 Silver NO mg/Kg 0.01 ICP 2 06/17/86 06/18/86 I *1 - A list of volatile halcoarbons analyzed for and their detection limits attached. *2 - A list of volatile aromatics analyzed for and their detection limit is attached. *3 - Cold Vapor. *MDL - Method Detection Limits (same units as the Results) **REF - Reference as cited on the cover (first) Page of this report. CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS Page 4 of 4 CLIENT$ Gulf of Maine Research Center I I ANALYSIS REQUESTED$ Volatile Organic Compounds and TOXIKON NUMBER$ 86C-0788.3 Total RCRA Metals DATE SAMPLED$ 06/13/86 CLIENT IOENT$ BW375S1 DATE REPORTED$ 06/23/86 SAMPLE LOCATION► SAMPLE DESCRIPTION1 water XX sail • oil sludge solid others SAMPLE CONTAINERi i glass plastic 1 VOA vial NUMBER OF CONTAINERS$ 2 FIELD PREP$ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DATE PARAMETER RESULT UNITS MDL* INET REF** EXTRACT ANALYZE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Volatile Nalocarbons*1 NO ug/Kg I GC 2 66/16/86 06/16/86 Volatile Aromatics*2 NO ug/Kq 1 GC 2 86/16/86 06/16/86 Total RCRA Metals$ Arsenic NO mq/Kq 0.01 NGA 2 06/17/86 06/23/86 I Barium 641.5 mq/Kq 0.01 ICP 2 06/17/86 06/18/86 Cadmium 3.60 mq/Kg 0.01 ICP 2 06/17/86 06/18/86 Chromium 29.9 mg/Kq 0.01 ICP 2 86/27/86 86/18/86 Lead 53.9 mg/Kq 0.05 ICP 2 06/17/86 06/18/86 Mercury 0.07 mg/Kg 0.001 CV*3 2 06/17/86 06/18/86 Selenium NO mg/Kg 0.01 MGA 2 06/17/86 06/18/66 Silver NO mg/Kq 8.01 ICP 2 06/17/86 06/18/86 { I *1 - A list of volatile halcoarbons analyzed for and their detection limit is attached. *2 - A list of volatile aromatics analyzed for and their detection limit is attached. *3 - Cold Vapor. *MDL - Method Detection Limits {same units as the Results) **REF - Reference as cited on the cover (first) page of this report. i Table 2 Total RCRA Metals and Volatile organic Analysis of Groundwater Samples Maximum Allowed Metal (in onm) BW1-GWl BW2-GW1 BW3-GW1 in Drinkinq Wat Arsenic N.D. N.D. N.D. 0.05 Barium 3.64 3.92 11.8 1,0 Cadmium 0.28 0.24 0.16 0,01 Chromium 0.88 0.46 0.56 0.05 Lead 1.64 1.18 0.90 0.05 Mercury 0.002 0.002 0.002 0.002 Selenium N.D. 0.02 N.D. 0, 01 Silver N.D. N.D. N.D. 0. 05 Volatile organics (ppb) Halocarbons (method 601) N.D. N.D. 1(1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane or tetrachloroethene) Aromatics (method 602) N.D. N.D. N.D. CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS Pape 2 Ot 4 CLIENTS Gulf of Maine Research Center ANALYSIS REOUESTEDS Total RCRA Metals and Volatile TOXIKON NUMBERS 86C-0798. 1 I Organics DATE SAMPLEDS 06/16/86 CLIENT IDENTS BWI-GW1 DATE REPORTED: 06/30/86 SAMPLE LOCATIONS SAMPLE DESCRIPTIONS XX rater soil oil sludge solid others SAMPLE CONTAINERS glass l plastic 1 VOA vial NUMBER OF CONTAINERS: 2 FIELD PREPS DATE PARAMETER RESULT UNITS MDL* INST REF*+ EXTRACT ANALYZE Total RCRA Metals: Arsenic NO mg/L 0.02 HGA 4 86/20/86 06/23/86 Barium 3.64 mg/L 0.04 ICP 4 06/20/86 06/29/86 Cadmium 0.28 mg/L 0.02 ICP 4 06/20/86 86/24/86 I Chromium 0.88 mg/L 0.02 ICP 4 06/20/86 66/30/86 Lead 1.64 mQ/L 8. 10 FAA 4 06/20/86 06/30/86 Mercury 0.002 mg/L 0.002 CV*1 4 06/20/86 06/20/86 Selenium NO mg/L 0.02 HGA 4 06/20/86 06/23/86 Silver NO mg/L 0.02 ICP 4- 06/20/86 06/29/86 Volatile Halocarbons*2 NO ug/L 1 6C 3 06/22/86 Volatile Aromatics*3 NO ug/L I GC 3 06/22/86 I i *1 - Cold Vapor. *2 - A list of volatile halocarbons analyzed for and their detection limit is attached. *3 - A list of volatile aromatics analyzed for and their detection limit is attached. *MDL - Method Detection Limits (same units as the Results) **REF - Reference as cited on the cover (first) page of this report. CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSI6 Page 3 of CLIENTS Gulf of Maine Research Center ANALYSIS REQUESTERS Total RCRA Metals and Volatile TOXIKON NUMBERS 86C-0798.2 Organics DATE SAMPLED: 06/16/86 CLIENT IDENTS BW2-GWI DATE REPORTEDS 06/30/86 SAMPLE LOCATIONS SAMPLE DESCRIPTIONS XX water soil oil sludge solid others SAMPLE CONTAINER: glass i plastic 1 VOA vial NUMBER OF CONTAINERSS 2 FIELD PREPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DATE PARAMETER RESULT UNITS MDL* INET REF** EXTRACT ANALYZE i . ... . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . ... . .. Total RCRA Metals: Arsenic ND' mg/L 0.02 HGA 4 06/20/86 06/23/86 Barium 3.92 mg/L 0.04 ICP 4 06/20/86 06/25/86 Cadmium •.0.24 mg/L 0.02 ICP 4 06/20/86 06/24/86 Chromium 0.46 mg/L 0.02 ICP 4 06/20/86 06/30/86 Lead 1. 18 mg/L 0.10 FAA 4 06/20/86 06/30/66 Mercury 0.002 mg/L 0.002 CV*I 4 06/20/86 06/20/86 Selenium 0.02 mg/L 0.02 HGA 4 06/20/86 06/23/86 Silver ND mg/L 0.02 ICP 4 06/20/86 06/25/86 Volatile Halocarbons*2 ND ug/L 1 GC 3 06/22/86 Volatile Aromatics*3 ND ug/L 1 GC 3 06/22/86 I I *1 - Cold Vapor. *2 - A list of volatile halocarbons analyzed for and their detection limit is attached. *3 - A list of volatile aromatics analyzed for and their detection limit is attached. *MDL - Method Detection Limits (same units as the Results) **REF - Reference as cited on the cover (first) page of this report. I i LLKA1r1l.Alt Vr ^rW%LT51J Page 4 of 4 CLIENT: Gulf at Maine Research Center ANALYSIS REQUESTEDS Total RCRA Metals and Volatile TOXIKON NLMaERe 86C-0798.3 I Organics DATE SAMPLED$ 06/16/86 CLIENT IDENT: BW3-GW1 DATE REPORTED$ 06/30/86 SAMPLE LOCATION: I SAMPLE DESCRIPTION$ XX rater soil oil sludge solid others SAMPLE CONTAINERS glass 1 plastic I VOA vial NUMBER OF CONTAINERSS 2 FIELD PREP: . . . . . . . . . . . . .-. .__ . . .. . PARAMETER RESULT UNITS MDL* INET REF** EXTRACT ANALYZE : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . Total RCRA Metals: I Arsenic ND mg/L 0.02 HGA 4 06/20/86 06/23/86 Barium 11.8 mg/L 0.20 ICP 4 66/20/66 06/23/86 Cadmium 0.16 mg/L 0.02 ICP 4 66/20/86 66/24/86 Chromium 0.36 mg/L 0.02 ICP 4 06/20/86 06/30/86 ILead 0.90 mg/L 0. 10 FAA 4 06/20/86 06/30/86 Mercury 0.002 mg/L 0.002 CV*1 4 86/20/86 06/20/86 Selenium ND mg/L 0.02 HGA 4 06/20/86 06/23/86 Silver ND mg/L 0.02 ICP 4 06/20/86 06/23/86 Volatile Halocarbons*2 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloro- ethane/Tetrachloro- ethene 1 ug/L 1 GC 3 06/22/86 Volatile Aromatics*3 ND ug/L 1 GC 3 06/22/86 *1 - Cold Vapor. *2 - A list of volatile halocarbons analyzed for and their detection limit is attached. *3 - A list of volatile aromatics analyzed for and their detection limit is attached. *MDL - Method Detection Limits (same units as the Results) **REF - Reference as cited on the cover (first) page of this report. i APPENDIX C Summary of Qualifications Gulf of Maine Research Center, Inc. 27 Congress Street Salem, Massachusetts 01470 i TOxIKON 339 ALLSTON STREET CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS 82139 i 4 CLIENT, Gulf of Maine Research Canter TOXIKON1 86C-0788 ADDRESS, 27 Congress Street P.O.lt l Sales, MA 01970 DATE RECEIVED$ 06/13/86 Attnt Mr. Micheal Armstrong DATE REPORTED$ 06/23/86 METHODOLOGIES$ 1. Standard Methods for Examination of Water and Wastewater. APHA-AWWA-WACF. 13th Edition. 1980. 2. Test Methods for Evaluating Solid Waste$ Physical/Chemical Methods. EPA SW-846. 1982. 3. Methods for Organic Chemical Analysis of Municipal and Industrial Wastewater. EPA 600/4-82-057. 1982. 4. Methods for Chemical Analysis of Water and Wastes. EPA 600/4-62-833. 1982 S. Analysis of PCB's in Transformer Fluid and Waste 011.p EPA 608/4-81-045. 1981. 6. The United States Pharmacopeia. The National Formulary. USP 21st Edition. Formulary 13th Edition. 1983. 7. Sprayed Asbestos-Containing Materials in Buiidingst A 6uidence Document. EPA 450/2-78-014. 1978. i Thomas F. Brennan, Ph.D. Laxntan S. Desai, D.Sc. j STUDY DIRECTOR SCIENTIFIC DIRECTOR i t PUR� HALOCARBCNS 1 ' Parameter Brc mdichlorvTethane 1 Bromoform Brancoethane Carbon tetrachloride Chlorobenzene Chloroethane 2-Chloroethylvinyl ether Chloroform 1 Chlora,ethane Dibramchlorarethane I 1,2-Dichlorobenzene R 1,3-Dichlorobenzene 1,4-Dichlorobenzene Dichlorodifluoromethane 1, 1-Dichloroethane 1,2-Dichloroethane 1, 1-Dichloroethene trans-1,2-Dichloroethene 1,2-Dichloropropane cis-1,3-Dichl......r. ,r.•e trans-1,3-Dichloropropene Methylene chloride 1, 1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane Zletrarhl.oroethene 1, 1, 1-Trichloroethane 1, 1,2-Trichloroethane Trichloroethene Trichlorofluoranethane Vinyl chloride 1 l . 1 Method: 8010 i Limit of Detection: __I-up/Ka F I PURCEAME AROMATICS , I Pararteter Benzene Chlorcbenzene 1, 2-Dichlorobenzene I 1, 3-Dichlorobenzene 1, 4-Dichlorobenzene Ethylbenzene Toluene I I I I I J I Method: 8020 _ Limit of Detection: 1 u4/K9 1 BEVERLY - Former Casco Chemical Co. Site L. P. Henderson Rd. DEQE Case No. 3-0231 Page 2. The conversation then shifted to the hydrogeologic work being done at an adjacent downgradient site , the Vitale Flyash 6 Solid Waste Dumpsite. The Dufresne-Henry people wondered if the study to be conducted at that site may answer some of the Department' s concerns about contaminant migration towards Wenham Lake. The writer responded that it would not fully address contaminant discharge into the Airport Stream and subsequent transport to the lake , although information on aquifer characteristics and migration of contaminants from Casco, beneath the stream and thru the Vitale property would necessarily be included in the study of the Vitale site. The writer then informed the group that the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers had been recently contacted again about conducting a study of the former NIKE facility under the Department of Defense ' s Installation Restoration Program. The Army had recently promised to do some investigative work at their former NIKE site (which incorporates the former Casco property) . It was unknown at the time of the meeting how extensive the Army' s work would be. The writer left the meeting with the impression that the Beverly Airport Commission would wait for the Vitale site study and the Army' s study prior to initiating their own investigation . These two studies , it was hoped, would provide most, if not all , of the necessary answers for the Casco site. The Department must now learn that scope of the U. S . Army Crops of Engineers ' study for their former NIKE facility , and determine if it willprovide the study necessary for the Casco property. If not, the writer recommends that , due to the area' s sensitive nature , the Department should issue a Notice of Responsibility letter to the Beverly Airport Commission (and the City of Beverly? ) to conduct this study. SJ/gg GULF OF MAINE RESEARCH CENTER INC. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES 27 CONGRESS STREET 24 GLENDALE ROAD SALEM, MA 01970 RYE, NH 03870 (617) 7456618 (603) 4308449 September 10, 1986 So Attorney Peter Merry Law Office of Tinti, Quinn and Savoy APR 1981 222 Essex Street Salem, MA 01970 GY1 x Fprt_ r *T T\T rr Dear Attorney Merry: The Gulf of Maine Research Center, Inc. of Salem, MA is pleased to submit this Site Assessment Summary relative to M.G.L. Chapter 21E for the property Burnham Land Trust located at the Beverly/Wenham line on Cabot Street in Beverly, Massachusetts. The purpose of this investigation was to determine whether or not oil or hazardous material were spilled or are stored on or in this property. The investigation included observations from a site visit, a description of the property, information obtained from local and state officials, and subsurface soil and groundwater testing. The investigation has revealed that the groundwater beneath the Site contains several metals at levels above the maximum allowable in drinking water. Because the Site is located directly upgradient from a drinking water supply (Wenham Lake) , the groundwater contamination is reason for concern. However, the evidence indicates that the source of contamination is not on the Site, and so it is my belief there is no cause for a lien to be placed on said property by the D.E.Q.E. pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 21E. sincerely, Hug F. Mulligan Director HFM/gg r TINTI, QUINN & SAVOY 222 ESSEX STREET SALEM. MASSACHUSETTS 01970 16171745A065 19171 744-2949 WILLIAM J.TINT[ 10I71 74142 4 1 DA N V ERS OFFICE WILLIAM F.QUINN FAX 101T 7458989 RICHARD E SAVOY WILLIAM R ARDIFF PETER R. MERRY CHARLENE FOY OInNF.Y RICHARD W.STAFFORD CANIF]I<ON M0- WICKER SCOTT M.GROVER MARK W. RARRFTT FRANCINE M.FERRIS MARC P. FREY JAMES M.NORRIS October 29 , 1987 9CHERRY STREET PAULA J.POPEO DAN V ERS.MASS.01929 10171 774J810 Mr. Stephen Johnson DEQE 5 Commonwealth Avenue Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 Dear Steve: Enclosed are the Haley and Aldrich materials on the Vitale 18 acre parcel. I do not have the Gulf of Maine report on the 60 acre parcel, but my recollection is that there were trace indications of substances in the ground water which has leaked on to the site from the 18 acres. Very truly yours, Peter R. Merry Enclosure PRM/skg JOHNSON/PETER Report on Site Evaluation of the Burnham Land Trust Property Located on Cabot Street at the Beverly/Wenham Line in Beverly, Massachusetts For Compliance with M.G.L. c.21E Prepared For: Attorney Peter Merry Law Office of Tinti, Quinn and Savoy 222 Essex Street Salem, MA 01970 By: Hugh F. Mulligan, Ph.D. Director September 10, 1986 GULF OF MAINE RESEARCH CENTER INC. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES 27 CONGRESS STREET 24 GLENDALE ROAD SALEM, MA 01970 RYE, NH 03670 (617) 7456618 (603) 430$449 r Table of Contents Report on Site Evaluation of the Burnham Land Trust Property located at the Beverly/Wenham line, on Cabot Street in Beverly, Massachusetts 01915 for Compliance with M.G.L. c.21E Page 1 Soil Boring Logs Carr-Dee Corp. Appendix A Medford, MA Soil and Groundwater Analyses Toxikon, Cambridge, MA Appendix B Summary of Qualifications Gulf of Maine Research Center, Inc. 27 Congress Street Salem, MA 01970 Appendix C INTRODUCTION This site evaluation report was prepared to present the results of an investigation to determine whether or not oil or hazardous material were stored or spilled on a parcel of property in Beverly, Massachusetts, located at the Beverly/Wenham line on Cabot Street. The report includes observations from a site visit, a physical description of the site and surrounding properties, information obtained from The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Quality Engineering, Beverly Health and Safety Officials, subsurface soil and groundwater testing, and an assessment, based on this investigation, of whether or not oil or hazardous materials were spilled or stored on this property. SITE LOCATION The Burnham Land Trust Property (the Site) is situated on the west side of Cabot Street at the Beverly/Wenham line. Figure one shows the location of the property. Cabot Street is a well travelled, two lane road with no parking on either side providing access into and out of downtown Beverly. SITE DESCRIPTION The Site is a vacant, partially wooded lot of approximately 70 acres. It fronts on Cabot Street to the east for 950 feet. The property follows the Beverly/Wenham line to the north for approximately 2300 feet. The western border abutts Beverly Airport Commission property for approximately 1020 feet. The southern border is irregular and has a number of abutters including the Beverly Airport Commission, Vitale, and Beverly Civil Defense 1 - SITE DESCRIPTION (Continued) ( former Nike site) properties (Figure 2) . The eastern portion of the lot was formerly used as a gravel pit. Vegetation in this area consists of successional type grasses, shrubs and low trees. There is also a wetland present consisting of a marshy area and a small brook. The western portion of the property is very heavily wooded with deciduous and evergreen trees and dense underbrush. According to the USGS topographic map, there is also a wetland present in this portion of the property. The site is located between the 40-80 foot elevation contours of the USGS Salem Quadrangle. Surface water flow appears to be from west to east, toward Wenham Lake which is located 2000 feet away at an elevation of approximately 30 feet. It is believed that groundwater would travel in this direction also. Wenham Lake is a major drinking water supply for Beverly and Salem. There are no municipal utilities present on the property. SITE EVALUATION On May 15, 1986, Michael P. Armstrong and Dr. Hugh F. Mulligan of the Gulf of Maine Research Center, Salem, Massachusetts, conducted a visit of the site. The western part of the property was not examined because the trees and underbrush are very dense and passage is nearly impossible by foot and impossible by vehicle. The eastern portion of the lot is a former gravel pit. Access is by a dirt road which enters at the northeast corner. This road is blocked by large boulders. The northern border is a steep gravel bank approximately twenty feet high. There are numerous areas where 2 - SITE EVALUATION (Continued), the soil has been removed down to bedrock. A brook runs along the j eastern edge of the property and flows into a culvert that runs under Cabot Street at the northeast corner of the property. Across Cabot Street is a wetland that is adjacent to wenham Lake. In addition to the brook, there is a marshy area of land located in the middle of the eastern portion of the property. The principal plant species present here is Phraqmites communis. Numerous small piles of landscaping and demolition refuse were noted at various points around this portion of the property. Several large appliances were also present. The Vitale fly-ash dump is located adjacent to the southeastern portion of the Site. The Vitale property had previously been excavated as part of the gravel pit, but during the 1950 ' s, 1960' s and 1970's it was back filled with fly-ash and bottom-ash from the New England Power Salem Generating Station. The Vitale property is filled to an elevation approximately fifteen feet higher than the Site. The fly-ash is capped with roughly one foot of soil, but the steep banks at the edge at the Vitale property have eroded, revealing the fly-ash. This eroded fly-ash material has spread onto the Site for approximately 200 feet, creating a one inch deep grayish-black surface layer. The erosion of the banks appears to be continuing at this time. Further west along the property line on the Vitale property is a large amount of solid waste consisting of demolition material, automobile parts, 55 gallon drums, brush, asphalt, and household refuse. Further west are the Beverly Airport Commission ( formerly Casco Chemical Company) and Beverly Civil Defense ( formerly the Nike site) 3 - SITE EVALUATION (Continued) properties. The Site in the vicinity of these abutters could not be examined due to the density of the vegetation. However, both the Beverly Airport Commission and Civil Defense properties were visited at a later date by Michael Armstrong. Casco Chemical (Beverly Airport Commission property) went out of business approximately two years ago. The site has been cleaned and there is nothing remaining on the site but a small vacant one-story building. The Nike site (Beverly Civil Defense) is is also vacant. There are three underground bunkers and an above ground water tank present. The entire lot is paved and surrounded by a chain link fence.. - This site is used periodically by the Beverly Civil Defense for drills. REVIEW OF RECORDS Discussions were held with several Beverly and Wenham officials regarding the Site. Portions of the property are within the Wetland Buffer Zone and are therefore subject to the Beverly Conservation Commission wetland Restrictions and Regulations. Bob Aferton of the Beverly Fire Department (927-8674) has no records or knowledge of storage or spillage of oil or hazardous wastes at the site. However, he cited the obvious problem at the - Vitale property of illegal dumping. He also stated that there are three or four underground fuel (probably gasoline) tanks on 'the Vitale property of unknown age and capacity. The Beverly Fire Department is working towards having the tanks removed. These tanks are located approximately 300-500 feet from the Site. Mr. Aferton also noted that used oil had possibly been dumped in an area on the 4 - REVIEW OF RECORDS (Continued) Vitale property approximately 300 feet from the property line. Mr. Aferton knew of no other problems with adjacent sites. Leo Panunzio of the Beverly Board of Health ( 922-0760) had no records or knowledge of storage or spillage of oil or hazardous materials on the site. He reiterated the problems at the Vitale property and also noted that there had been an incident at the Casco Chemical site involving leaking 55 gallon drums. Lucille Lynch, spokesperson for the Wenham Board of Health (468-4468) had no records or knowledge of problems with oil or hazardous materials on Wenham sites adjacent to the Beverly/Wenham line on Cabot Street. Captain Richard Brown of the Wenham Fire Prevention office (468-2613) recalled a fuel oil spill at a residence at 7 Enon Street, Wenham, which is located several hundred yards upgradient from the site. The spilled occurred in the basement and was the result of over filling a fuel tank. He noted the D.E.Q.E. was involved with the clean-up. Captain Brown also noted the problem with the Vitale property in Beverly. Massachusetts Department of Environmental Quality Engineering (D.E.Q.E. ) records were examined at the Northeast Regional Office in Woburn. No evidence of spills of oil or hazardous materials on Site was discovered but the files contained numerous records for adjacent sites. There was a report for the home heating oil spill on August 6, 1984 at 7 Enon Road, Wenham, previously reported by Captain Richard Brown. The clean-up was supervised by Mary Hester of the Massachusetts D.E.Q.E. - 5 - REVIEW OF RECORDS (Continued) A site inspection by the D.E.Q.E. on September 13, 1984 at Casco Chemical revealed several leaking 55 gallon drums. Casco Chemical was ordered to clean up their site. A large file was present regarding the Vitale property. These deal with the illegal uncontrolled dumping of solid wastes, oil, and fly and bottom ash. Steve Johnson of the Massachusetts D.E.Q.E. (935-2160) was contacted to discuss the numerous problems at the adjacent sites. Mr. Johnson stated that a groundwater monitoring well had been put in at Casco Chemical. Petroleum constituents and trace trichloroethene were found in the groundwater. Mr. Johnson feels j . these may be coming from the old Nike site (Beverly Civil Defense property) where there is a 4000 gallon underground storage tank half filled with water. He states the Airport Commission is planning on removing the tank, but he does not have a definite date. Mr. Johnson noted that trace volatiles were found in a brook up- stream from the Vitale property. These may be coming from the Beverly Airport septic system. 1 Mr. Johnson informed us that the Vitale property has a long and complicated history. Uncontrolled dumping has been going on at this site for. many years. The major concerns of the Massachusetts D.E.Q.E. at this time are: 1. There are four untested underground tanks on site approximately 26 years old of unknown capacity or contents (probably gasoline) . In addition, waste oil has been dumped on the site; 2. Silt from the erosion of the fly-ash fill is being introduced into the Wenham Lake water system; 3. It is unknown what other type of materials may have been dumped on the site. - 6 - REVIEW OF RECORDS (Continued), The Massachusetts D.E.Q.E. has issued orders in the past few months to the City of Beverly and Ronald Vitale to clean up the site. Due to legal complications it is unsure when or if this order will be carried out. SOIL AND GROUNDWATER SAMPLING PROGRAM Due to the risk of contamination from adjacent sites, a subsurface soil and groundwater testing program was initiated. On 6/11-12/86, Michael P. Armstrong of the Gulf of Maine Research Center Inc. supervised the emplacement of three ( 3) groundwater monitoring wells on the site. The weather was intermittent light and heavy rain. It had been rainy for about five days previous. The wells were installed by the CarDee Corporation of Medford, MA. Soil boring logs were maintained throughout the Procedure and are included as Appendix A. Well 1 (BW1) was placed in the northeastern corner of the property. This is the lowest point on the site. Downgradient from the rest of the property and adjacent properties. Well 2 (BW2) was placed approximately 100 feet from the base of the eroding fly-ash bank located at the edge of the Vitale property. Well 3 (BW3) was placed downgradient from the old Nike and Casco Chemical sites. Heavy vegetation prevented placing Well 3 any further west. This well is also near the edge of the Vitale property where a large amount of solid waste is dumped. Groundwater was encountered at all three wells at approximately two feet. Soil was obtained at each well by split spoon sampler from the surface down to groundwater. These samples were identified - 7 - SOIL AND GROUNDWATER SAMPLING PROGRAM (Continued) as BW1-SS1, BW2-SS1, and BW3-SSI. The samples were kept on ice in acid-washed glass jars and air-tight VOA vials and hand delivered to Toxikon, Inc. , Cambridge, MA, within twenty-four hours for analysis. They were analyzed for the total RCRA metals and for volatile halocarbons and aromatics. Wells were emplaced down to 8-9 feet using two inch PVC piping, the last five feet being slotted. No unusual odors were present in any of the soil samples. However, at BW2, two inches of fly-ash was present on the surface. At BW3, fly-ash was encountered at one foot and continued until approximately eight feet. GROUNDWATER SAMPLING On June 15, 1986 Michael P. Armstrong sampled the groundwater from wells BW1-3. The weather was sunny and approximately 85 degrees but intermittent heavy rain had preceded the sampling for approximately five days. Well BWl was bailed fifty times with no effect on the water level within the well. The water was sampled using an acid-washed Teflon bailer. No unusual odors or slicks were present. This sample was put into a plastic bottle and an air-tight VOA vile and stored on ice. The sample from this well was labelled BW1-GW1. Well BW2 was sampled in the same manner. The water level did not lower after fifty submersions of the bailer. No unusual odors or slicks were present. Well BW3 was bailed to near dryness after fifty submersions. The well was allowed to recha�qe ( 1-2 minutes) before sampling. A possible slight chemical odor was present. - - - - - - - -��- _.....— - 8 - GROUNDWATER SAMPLING (Continued) All groundwater samples were kept on ice and hand delivered to Toxicon, Cambridge, MA, within twenty-four hours for analysis. All the samples were tested for the eight total RCRA metals and volatile halocarbons and aromatics. ANALYTICAL RESULTS Appendix B presents the results of the analytical tests. All the soil samples showed non-detectable levels of volatile halocarbons and aromatics. Barium, Cadmium, Chromium, Lead and Mercury were present in all three samples at various levels. These levels were compared with the amounts which normally occur in natural U.S. soils (SPA SW-974) . In all samples, Chromium was found at levels below the average. This was also true for Barium except for sample BW3-SSI, which was above the average, but within normal range. Lead and Mercury were above the average but within the natural range for all samples. Cadmium was found in all samples at levels exceeding the natural range (from 3 to 7.5 times higher than the highest naturally occurring value) . The same metals (Barium, Cadmium, Chromium, Lead and Mercury) were also found in the groundwater from all wells. Selenium was also found in well The levels of Barium, Cadmium, Chromium and Lead exceed the maximum allowable in drinking water for all the samples, with Cadmium and Lead exceeding the limits by the greatest amount. Mercury was found in all wells at a level equal to the maximum allowed in drinking water. Selenium was found in Well BW2 only but at two times greater than the drinking water standard. 9 - r SUMMARY Evidence obtained from a site visit, review of records and discussions with state and local officials indicate that no sources of contamination exist on the Site. However, several possible sources of contamination are present on adjacent sites, principally the Vitale property. Subsurface soil and groundwater testing indicate an elevated level of Cadmium in the soils of the Site, and levels of Barium, Cadmium, Chromium, Lead, Mercury, and Selenium in the groundwater equal to or exceeding the drinking water standards. These metals are known to be present in fly and bottom ash and may be leaching out from the material deposited on the Vitale property. The various metallic solid wastes on the Vitale property could also be a source of contamination. No volatile aromatics or halocarbons were found in the soil or groundwater of the site with the exception of Well 3. The groundwater from this well contained trace amounts (1 ppb) of 1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane (or 1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethene) . Because the Site is located directly upgradient from a drinking water supply (Wenham Lake) , the contamination of the groundwater is reason for concern. However, the evidence indicates that the source of contamination is not on the Site, and so it is my belief there is no cause for a lien to be placed on said property pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 21E. - 10 - '�,• of - i a P � `, �� •1 9,�;r.���•' -";' •�"�� cane ��' . � , I � \ "„ rE K� {tfi��`/ �• ;INS. ��\\ �: J V �}-"_ ..•.� > yam. ,n \ .�� . y '1 .�j: \�[•�30 i�*` 4 � � '"1J � .r�:\./�•�i 1 F`GURE �• j Z�pO gG�`�'E' ,I • ease r1aP e^(oPo9�avoc raP '•e t t •J; / i% • r 77 ! r j lrji�� f/1%ll/fJ•1 j � tj sil- f :� 1 ; f1GV�� 2. esgO� HP y a Sage r1aP= ass • '� 1 .dM • � 1 site / N1C f p1R �� . • . F INURE • r `QOO' SCN E 1 IJS Base t1aP ,0Paglraphlc Nap I f r" f • � Well 3 V Well 1 (� ' Well 2 1 E16URE A .gni C 1 etCAT14N� i i APPENDIX A Soil Boring Logs Carr-Dee Corp. Medford, MA 1 CARR-DEE CORP. 37 LINDEN STREET P.O. BOX 67 MEDFORD, MA 02155-0001 Telephone 391-4500 To G0Z OF MAINE RESEA fYA&D M- THC.. Std, MA Date Jt1NF. 11f. 19L16—^ Job No 86452 Location 21E S11W. REVERLY. MM1 Scale 1" = 3 It. BORING u-I C[CM SURFACE 4 Slll1, F101C.S. M 2'fY' 7 RFCDVERM 9" KDilM DENSE I I 12 MFZRH SAM, 8 S02, Finn 5*0" TO 7'0' 14 REOMAMM 13" gO.>E STI.'. 15 14 AND (MAVEL 5 Sll3, FRIM 10'0" M 12'0" 4 RFJMVERED 6" 8 12'0" 8 WAM LEVEL 2'6" SIZE OF AuMtS 3-3/4" I.D., LEtM 10'0" DRIIIEL, S. WDICDI1S M, INW@C.TOR: M. ARISIFDFG DATE SPAKIFD 6 10124UIED: 6-11-86 INSDUM OBSERVAITCH mV 7' PVC PIPE, 5'0" STOPIT'D, 5'0" 9OLM), 8'01' HE= GrOIPD SURFACE, 210" STICK-019. I All ssmpi"news been vlsusey Classified by DRUJIM Unless otherwise specified, water levels noted were observed at comptetton of Dorings.end d0 IMcessor lyy roDressnt permanent ground water fipureemnghthendcolumntndiCsfenumberolblowsrequuWtodrive C�RT-1nc i spl it satefEr b ,nches using Top lb.wyight fatting 30 inchos i Ftqurss rn column to lett lit noted)indicate number of blows to drive casing one toot. using 300 lb. weight Isibng 2e incites t. SHEET --� '-- at -- t..HHH-Utt UUHP. 37 LINDEN STREET P.v. BOX 67 MEDFORD, MA 021b:)-0001 Telephone 391-4500 To aU OF MAINE KSE11" CENTER, IN(:., WYM, MA Date .REN£ ihy 19fihJob No _S(A 2__._ Location 21E SM. IIE'VEM Y, MA Scale 1" = T tt 1 BORING W-2 SICUND RIRFKE PEAT 3 2 F11 t, FTM G.S. Tit 0'6", REG. 4" i 0'6" 6 S11 IA, FT+t21 0'6" TO 2't7' 7 RELDVOlEn 5" 7 tEDI124 DENSE MEDII24 SAM, IO SI12, F%H 5'O" TO 7'0" 16 RFL)3VERED 8 SILT, APD 9 It 1 CMV . ID ,r WATM LEVEL I'(7' SIZE OF AUGERS 3-3/4" I.D., LEN= 10'0" DRIVER: S. i.OICIREVICZ, DSPECIOR: M. ARt4SUM [NTE STARTED b Ca4l IED: 6-12-86 INSTAUED OBSEKvATICN 61FIL( 2" PUC PIPE, 5'0" SIO[TED, Vol' som), 818" aELOW G'TQJ W SURFACE, I'4" STICK-OUT. I All samples naw been visually Cluethed by f1RTt I Fit Unless otflerwts l specified, water levels noted were observed at completion of tlorMgs.find d4rlpinecegaIHy repro#}ni permanent groundwater levels Figures in fight nerd cofumn,norcete numoer of obws requuW to drive t o titch #fill it sato er b Inches using 140 Ib.weigni falling 30 inches t Figures in column to ten Id^toot md,Cste numWr of blow*to drive casing ane toot,using 300 lb weight telling 24 inch*$t. SHEET --I --of � CARR-DEE CORP. 37 LINDEN STREET P.O. BOX 67 MEDFORD. MA 02155-0001 Telephone 391-4500 To GULF OF MATTE RF-;EA N ('EN". INC.. SAIM4. MA Date __,AMJ6. 1986 Job No 861,S? ! Location 21E S M. BEVEM.Y, MA Scale t" _ _3 it BORING u-3 GR1W SURFACE LOOSE mri.Iu1 SAND, 2 5711, FROM G.S. M I'a' 110" 3111E SILT AM GRAVEL 2 RETXIVEREII 4" 3 Sit IA, FROM 1'0" M 2'0" LOOSE 5 RE0OVEREII4" II FINE SAND, SILT, I{ M%VFL, AND FLY ASH 4'ff I VERY LOOSE 1 Sit 2, FR29 5'17' TO 7'0" 2 REOOVERED 12" I FINE SAND, 2 SILT, AND FLY ASH WATER LEVEL L 2'0" SITE OF AUCER.S 3-314" I.D., LEN,tH 10'0" DRILLER: S. WOTCULEVICZ, INSPEX.'IOR: H. AMS1Rl'lED BATE STARTED d CQ-tPIEtFD: 6-1286 I.NSPA11M OBSERVATION WELL( 2" PVC PIPE, 5'd' SI0TIID, 5V SOLID). 9'11" BEL134 GROUND SURFACE, 1'0" STICK-=. NOTE: TWD ATIRVTS ELIDE WITHIN A 5'd' RADIUS, UNABLE TO iOBEMN A DEPLH GREATER THAN 10'0'. i I An samples have been visually classified or _DRIUn Unless otharw,ss specd,ed, water levet,noted were observed at comptai,on of bormos.and do not pecssainiy represent permanent groundwater levels Figuresm eight hand column indicate numbNol biows rapu,red todnw tw-inch solar sarnpler 6 ,ncnesus-no 14010 weight failing 30 inches-± FiguresinColumn toton fit noted),nd,ctie numberof blown to drive cooing one tool, using 30D to weight falling 24 inches f i n' 1 SNE£T APPENDIX B Soil and Groundwater Analyses Toxikon, Cambridge, MA II Table 1 Total RCRA Metals and Volatile Organic Analysis of Soil Samples Average/ Metal ( in nw) BW1-SS1 BW2-SS1 BW3-SS1 Ranqe* Arsenic N.D.** N.D. N.D. 6(0.1-40) Barium 21.7 93.4 641.5 500(100-3500) cadmium 2.00 5.20 3.60 0.5(0. 1-0.7) Chromium 12.8 22.0 29.9 100(5-3000) Lead 20.7 40.9 53.9 10(2-2000) Mercury 0.10 0.10 0.07 0.03(0.01-0.2) Selenium N.D. N.D. N.D. 0.2(0.01-38) Silver N.D. N.D. N.D. 0. 1(0.1-5) Volatile Orqanics Halocarbons (method 601) N.D. N.D. N.D. Aromatics (method 602) N.D. N.D. N.D. *Trace Elements Content of Natural U.S. Soils from EPA SW-874, 1980. **Not Detectable ------------ CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS Page 2 of 4- CLIENTS Gulf of thine Research Center ANALYSIS REOt1ESTEDt Volatile Organic Compounds and TOXIKON NUMBERS 86C-0788. 1 Tota) RCRA Metals DATE SAMPLED$ 06/13/86 f CLIENT IDENTi BNI-SSI DATE REPORTED$ 06/23/86 SAMPLE LOCATIONS SAMPLE DESCRIPTIONS eater XX soil oil sludge solid others SAMPLE CONTAINERS I glass plastic I VOA vial NUMBER OF CONTAINERS$ 2 FIELD PREPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DATE PARAMETER RESULT !NITS MDL# INET REF** EXTRACT ANALYZE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , Volatile Halocarbons*1 ND ug/Kg 1 GC 2 66/16/86 06/16/86 Volatile Aromatics*2 ND ug/Kg 1 GC 2 86/16/86 06/16/86 Total RCRA Metals$ Arsenic ND mq/Kq 0.61 HGA 2 06/17/86 06/23/86 1 Barium 21.7 mg/Kg 0.01 ICP 2 06/17/86 06/18/86 Cadmium 2.00 mg/Kq 0.01 ICP 2 06117/86 06/18/86 Chromium 12.8 eg/Kp 0.01 ICF 2 86/17/86 06/18/86 Lead 20.7 mg/K9 0.05 ICP 2 06/17/86 06/18/86 j Mercury 0.10 mg/K9 0.001 CV*3 2 06/17/86 06/18/86 Selenium ND mq/Kq 0.01 HGA 2 06/17/86 06/18/86 Silver ND mg/Kg 0.01 ICP 2 06/17/86 06/18/86 f ( I *1 - A list of volatile halcoarbons analyzed for and their detection limit is attached. *2 - A list of volatile aromatics analyzed for and their detection limit is attached. *3 - Cold Vapor. *MD(. - Method Detection Limits (same units as the Results) **REF - Reference as cited on the cover (first) page of this report. h t CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS Page 3 of 4 CLIENT( Gulf of Maine Research Center ANALYSIS REQUESTEW Volatile organic Compounds and TOXIKON NUMBERt 86C-0788.2 Total RCRA Metals DATE SAMPLED+ 06/13/86 i CLIENT IDENTt B(N2-891 DATE REPORTED( 06/23/86 SAMPLE LOCATION= SAMPLE DESCRIPTION( water XX soil oil sludge solid othert SAMPLE CONTAINER( 1 glass plastic 1 VOA vial NUMBER OF CONTAINERSt 2 FIELD PREPt — 1- . . , . DATE PARAMETER RESULT UNITS MDL* INET REF** EXTRACT ANALYZE Volatile j Nalocarbons*i NO ug/Kg 1 GC 2 86/16/86 06/16/66 ( Volatile Aromatics*2 ND u9/Kq I GC 2 86/16/86 86/16/86 Total RCRA Metals( Arsenic NO sq/Kq 0.61 HGA 2 06/17/86 86/23/86 { Barium 93.4 mg/K9 0.81 ICF 2 06/17/86 86/18/86 Cadmium 3.20 mg/Kg 0.81 ICP 2 06/17/86 86/18/86 Chromium 22.0 mq/Kq 0.01 ICP 2 06/17/86 06/18/86 Lead 40.9 mg/Kq 6.03 ICP 2 86/17/86 86/18/86 Mercury 0.10 mq/Kq 0.001 CV*3 2 06/17/86 66/18/86 Selenium NO mg/Kq 0.81 HGA 2 86/17/86 06/18/66 Silver NO mg/Kq 0.81 ICP 2 06/17/86 06/18/86 *1 - A list of volatile halcoarbons analyzed for and their detection limit is attached. *2 - A list of volatile aromatics analyzed for and their detection limit is attached. *3 - Cold Vapor. *MDL - Method Detection Limits (same units as the Results) **REF - Reference as cited on the cover (first) page of this report. CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS Page 4 of 4 CLIENTS Gulf of Maine Research Center ANALYSIS REQLCSTEDs Volatile Organic Compounds and TOXIKON NUMBERt 86C-0788.3 Total RCRA Metals DATE SAMPLED= 06/13/86 CLIENT IDElftt BW3-5S1 DATE REPORTEDI 06/23/86 SAMPLE LOCATIONS SAMPLE DESCRIPTIONS water XX soil • oil sludge solid othert SAMPLE CONTAINERS I glass plastic 1 VOA vial NUMBER OF CONTAINERS: 2 FIELD PREPS I �� . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PARAMETER RESULT UNITS MDL* INST REF** EXTRACT ANALYZE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Volatile Halocarbons*1 NO ug/Kq 1 GC 2 06/16/86 06/16/86 Volatile Arosatics*2 ND uq/Kq i GC 2 06/16/86 66/16/86 Total RCRA Metals: Arsenic ND sg/K9 0.01 HGA 2 06/17/86 06/23/86 Barium 641.5 mg/Kq 0.61 ICP 2 06/17/86 06/18/86 Cadmium 3.60 mg/K9 0.0I ICP 2 06/17/86 06/18/86 Chromium 29.9 mg/Kg 0.01 ICP 2 06/17/86 06/18/86 Lead 53.9 mg/Kg 0.05 SCP 2 86/17/66 06/18/86 Mercury 0.07 mg/K9 0.001 CV*3 2 06/17/86 06/18/86 Selenium NO mg/Kq 0.01 HGA 2 06/17/86 06/18/86 Silver ND mg/Kg 0.01 ICP 2 06/17/86 06/18/86 i i i *1 - A list of volatile haicoarbons analyzed for and their detection limit is attached. *2 - A list of volatile aromatics analyzed for and their detection limit is attached. *3 - Coid Vapor. OHM - Method Detection Limits (same units as the Results) "REF - Reference as cited on the cover (first) page of this report. Table 2 Total RCRA Metals and Volatile Organic Analysis of Groundwater Samples Maximum Allowed Metal (in ppm) BW1-GW1 BW2-GW1 BW3-GW1 in Drinking Wat Arsenic N.D. N.D. N.D. 0.05 Barium 3.64 3.92 11.8 1.0 Cadmium 0.28 0.24 0.16 0.01 Chromium 0.88 0.46 0.56 0.05 Lead 1.64 1.18 0.90 0.05 Mercury 0.002 0.002 0.002 0.002 Selenium N.D. 0.02 N.D. 0.01 Silver N.D. N.D. N.D. 0.05 Volatile Organics (ppb) Halocarbons (method 601) N.D. N.D. 1 ( 1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane or tetrachloroethene) Aromatics (method 602) N.D. N.D. N.D. CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS Page 2 of 4 CLIENT: Gulf of Maine Research Center ANALYSIS REQUESTED: Total RCRA Metals and Volatile TOXIKON NUMBERS 86C-0798. 1 I Organics DATE SAMPLED: 06/16/86 CLIENT IDENTS BW1-GNI DATE REPORTEDt 06/30/86 SAMPLE LOCATIONS SAMPLE DESCRIPTIONS XX water soil oil sludge solid others SAMPLE CONTAINER: glass I plastic 1 VOA vial NUMBER OF CONTAINERSS 2 FIELD PREP: I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .�� . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _.. PARAMETER RESULT UNITS MDL* INST REF** EXTRACT ANALYZE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .,. . . . . ... . . . . . ..... . Total RCRA Metalst Arsenic ND mg/L 0.02 HGA 4 06/20/66 06/23/86 Barium 3.64 mg/L 0.04 ICP 4 06/20/86 06/23/66 Cadmium 0.28 mg/L 0.02 ICP 4 06/20/86 06/24/86 I Chromium 0.88 mg/L 0.02 ICP 4 86/20/86 06/30/86 Lead 1.64 mg/L 0. 10 FAA 4 06/20/86 86/30/86 Mercury 0.002 mg/L 0.002 CV*1 4 06/20/86 06/20/86 Selenium ND mg/L 0.02 HGA 4 06/20/86 06/23/86 Silver ND mg/L 0.02 ICP 4- 06/20/86 06/23/86 Volatile Halocarbons*2 ND ug/L 1 GC 3 06/22/86 Volatile Aromatics*3 ND ug/L 1 GC 3 06/22/86 I I *1 - Cold Vapor. *2 - A list of volatile halocarbons analyzed for and their detection limit is attached. *3 - A list of volatile aromatics analyzed for and their detection limit is attached. *MDL - Method Detection Limits (same units as the Results) **REF - Reference as cited an the cover (first) page of this report. CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS Page 3 of CLIENTS Gulf of Maine Research Center ANALYSIS REQUESTEDS Total RCRA Metals and Volatile TOXIKON NUMBERS 86C-0798.2 Organics DATE SAMPLED: 06/16/86 CLIENT IDEM+ BW2-GW1 DATE REPORTED: 06/30/86 SAMPLE LOCATIONS SAMPLE DESCRIPTIONS XX water soil oil sludge solid other: SAMPLE CONTAINER: glass I plastic I VOA vial NUMBER OF CONTAINERSS 2 FIELD PREPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . �� . PARAMETER RESULT UNITS MDL* INET REF** EXTRACT ANALYZE i . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . , Total RCRA MetalsS Arsenic ND' mg/L 0.02 HGA 4 06/20/86 06/23/86 Barium 3.9Z mg/L 0.04 ICP 4 06/20/86 06/27/86 Cadmium •.0.24 mg/L 0.02 ICP 4 06/20/86 06/24/86 Chromium 0.46, mg/L 0.02 ICP 4 06/20/86 06/30/86 Lead 1.18 mg/L 0.10 FAA 4 06/20/86 06/30/86 Mercury 0.002 mg/L 0.002 CV*I 4 06/20/86 06/20/86 Selenium 0.02 mg/L 0.02 HGA 4 06/20/86 06/23/86 Silver ND mg/L 0.02 ICP 4 06/20/86 06/23/86 Volatile Halocarbons*2 ND ug/L 1 GC 3 06/22/86 Volatile Aromatics*3 ND ug/L 1 GC 3 06/22/86 I I *1 - Cold Vapor. *2 - A list of volatile halocarbons analyzed for and their detection limit is attached. *3 - A list of volatile aromatics analyzed tar and their detection limit is attached. *MDL - Method Detection Limits (same units as the Results) **REF - Reference as cited on the cover (first) page of this report. i LLKilrilAIL L'r INALT7IJ Page 4 of 4 CLIENTS Gulf of Maine Research Center ANALYSIS REQUESTED, Total RCRA Metals and Volatile TOXIKON NUMBER$ 86C-0798.3 I Organics DATE SAMPLED: 06/16/86 CLIENT IDEM: BW3-GWl DATE REPORTED: 06/30/86 SAMPLE LOCATION: I SAMPLE DESCRIPTION: XX eater soil oil sludge solid others SAMPLE CONTAINERS glass I plastic I VOA vial NUMBER OF CONTAINERS$ 2 FIELD PREP: . . . . . . . '. . . . . . . _ . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _. _. . . ,.. . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . .DA . . TE . . . . . . . . , . PARAMETER RESULT UNITS MDL* INET REF** EXTRACT ANALYZE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Total RCRA Metals: I Arsenic ND' mg/L 0.02 HGA 4 06/20/86 06/23/86 Barium 11.8 mg/L 0.20 ICP 4 86/20/66 06/23/66 Cadmium 0.16 mg/L 0.02 ICP 4 06/20/86 06/24/86 Chromium 0.36 mg/L 0.02 ICP 4 06/20/86 06/30/86 I Lead 0.90 mg/L 0. 10 FAA 4 06/20/86 06/30/86 Mercury 0.002 mg/L 0.002 CV*1 4 06/20/86 06/20/86 Selenium ND mg/L 0.02 HGA 4 06/20/86 06/23/86 Silver NO mg/L 0.02 ICP 4 06/20/86 06/23/86 Volatile Halocarbons*2 1, 1*292-Tetrachloro- ethane/Tetrachloro- ethene I ug/L 1 GC 3 06/22/86 Volatile Aromatics*3 ND ug/L I GC 3 06/22/86 *1 - Cold Vapor. *2 - A list of volatile halocarbons analyzed for and their detection limit is attached. *3 - A list of volatile aromatics analyzed for and their detection limit is attached. I *MDL - Method Detection Limits (same units as the Results) **REF - Reference as cited on the cover (first) page of this report. f APPENDIX C Summary of Qualifications Gulf of Maine Research Center, Inc. 27 Congress Street Salem, Massachusetts 01970 I TOXIKON 379 AL.LSTON STREET CAMBRIDGE, MASBACIASETTS 02139 I CLIENT$ Gulf of Maine Research Center TOXIKON$ 86C-0788 ADDRE8SI 27 Congress Street P.0.e$ Sales, MA 01970 DATE RECEIVEDI 06/13/86 Attn$ Mr. Micheal Armstrong DATE REPORTEDI 06/23/S6 METHODOLOGIES$ 1. Standard Methods for Examination of Water and Wastewater. APHA-AWWA-WACF. 15th Edition. 1980. 2. Test Methods for Evaluating Solid Waster Physical/Chemical Methods. { EPA SW-646. 1982. 3. Methods for Organic Chemical Analusis of Municipal and Industrial Wastewater. EPA 600/4-82-057. 1982. 4. Methods for Chemical Analusis of Water and Wastes. EPA 600/4-82-855. 1982 5. Analysis of PCB's in Transformer Fluid and Waste Oil.p EPA 600/4-81-045. 1981. 6. The United States Pharmacopeia. The National Formulary. j USP 21st Edition. Formulary 15th Edition. 1985. 7. Sprayed Asbestos-Containing Materials in Buildings$ A Guidance Document. t EPA 450/2-78-614. 1978. 1 1 i Thomas F. Brennan, Ph.D. Laxalan S. Desai, D.Sc.- STUDY DIRECTOR SCIENTIFIC DIRECTOR I PURGEAME HALOCA2BCNS Parameter Bro odichlorrnethane Bramform Bromanethane I Carbon tetrachloride Chlorolenzene Chloroethane 2-Chloroethylvinyi ether Chloroform Chloramthane Dibrnmdilomnethane I 1,2-Dichlorobenzene 1,3-Dichlorobenzene 1,4-Dichlorobenzene I Dichlorodifluommthane 1, 1-Dichloroethane 1,2-Dichloroethane 1, 1-Dichloroethene trans-1,2-Dichloroethene 1,2-Didsloropropane cis-1,3-Dichl,....r...,r,:...c trans-1,3-Dichl-.-,..,,k. .c Methylene chloride 1, 1,2,2-Tetrac3ilormthane I Tetrachloroethene 1, 1, 1-Trichloroethane 1, 1,2-Tridiloroethane Trichloroethene I Trichlorofluororethane Vinyl chloride I Method: 8010 Limit of Detection: 1 nha/Ka I PURGEAME AROMATICS t Parat-eter Benzene Chlorobenzene 1, 2-Dichlorobenzene 1, 3-Dichlorcbenzesne 1,4-Dichlorobenzene Ethyibenzene Toluene l; I J Method: 8020 Limit of Detection: 1 u9/K4 I I