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ARMY INSTALLATION ID: CO821402015000

FORT CARSON

fort carson, Colorado

Cost So Far

$95.9M

Money already spent on the evaluation and cleanup of hazardous sites.

Expected Additional Cost

$12.1M

The estimated amount of money needed for evaluation and cleanup of hazardous sites at this installation.

Expected Completion Date

2030

The date by which the DOD estimates cleanup of all sites will be complete. Long term monitoring may continue after this date.

97 Hazardous Sites

Below are the locations of hazardous sites associated with this military installation, according to the DOD. A site’s contamination may affect a much larger area, including public and private lands and the water supplies beneath them.

High Risk

Medium Risk

Low Risk

Risk Not Evaluated or Not Required

Response Complete

We haven't independently confirmed the location of every site. If you notice a site placed at the incorrect location, please contact us.

Not all sites in the DOD data include location information, so there may be sites listed below that are missing from the map. The risk level of a site refers to a relative risk assessment made by the DOD to prioritize the cleanup of sites.

Land Controls & Restrictions

Many sites have been declared “clean” by the DOD but are still not safe for people. This military installation is safe only with the following conditions in place: local use ordinances, fences, dig permits. see more » fences signs environmental covenants dig permits local use ordinances notations in master plan zoning landfill restriction - prohibit activities that would impact the landfill cap (or cover system) and drainage system prohibit residential use landfill restriction - prohibit excavation on landfill cap or cover system landfill restriction - prohibit installation of utility system lines through the site landfill restriction - restrict access to the site landfill restriction - restrict vehicular traffic prohibit or otherwise manage excavation landfill restriction - restrict plantings that interfere landfill cap or cover system (roots that penetrate the cap or cover system) « see less

11 Active Sites

Sites where military cleanup actions are still ongoing. The risk level of a site refers to a relative risk assessment made by the DOD, which prioritizes the cleanup of sites that pose greatest threat to safety, human health, and the environment.

Site ID: FTC-023

FORMER USED/WASTE OIL STORAGE TANKS

Underground Storage Tanks

Cost

$392K

Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup

Final Cleanup Action

Oct 2016

Contaminated Areas

Groundwater: Low Risk

Groundwater is impacted at 13 of the 44 sites. The impacted groundwater is a contributor to the both B Ditch and Clover Ditch.

Contaminants: Trichloroethylene (TCE) 22.0 ug/L Benzene 31.0 ug/L 1,2-Dichloroethylene (cis) 74.0 ug/L Tetrachloroethylene 440.0 ug/L Pentachlorophenol 490.0 ug/L

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Site ID: FTC-021

ABANDONED FIRE TRAINING AREA

Fire/Crash Training Area

Cost

$297K

Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup

Final Cleanup Action

Aug 2013

This site is under ongoing monitoring until Oct 2020

Site ID: FTC-033

FMR WASTE OIL/SOLV UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKSS, BLDG 8000

Underground Storage Tanks

Cost

$2.6M

Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup

Final Cleanup Action

Sep 2015

This site is under ongoing monitoring until Jul 2033

Site ID: FTC-083

NORTH SPECKER AVENUE PLUMES

Contaminated Ground Water

Cost

$652K

Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup

Final Cleanup Action

Feb 2014

This site is under ongoing monitoring until Sep 2020

Site ID: CC SW169

SWMU 169 - BUILDING 1211, FORMER UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS

Soil Contamination After Tank Removal

Cost

$465K

Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup

Final Cleanup Action

Oct 2009

This site is under ongoing monitoring until Apr 2020

Site ID: FTC-058

FORMER VAPOR DEGREASER

Dip Tank

Cost

$876K

Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup

Final Cleanup Action

Sep 2015

Site ID: FTC-070

UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS NEAR BUILDING 202

Underground Storage Tanks

Cost

$235K

Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup

Final Cleanup Action

Dec 2009

This site is under ongoing monitoring until Oct 2020

Site ID: CC 106

BLDG P150

Underground Storage Tanks

Cost

$33K

Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup

Final Cleanup Action

Oct 2012

Site ID: FTC-020

GRIT OIL PIT

Disposal Pit and Dry Well

Cost

$2.61M

Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup

Final Cleanup Action

Sep 2015

This site is under ongoing monitoring until Sep 2032

Site ID: CC SW023

SWMU 23 - SEWAGE TREATMENT LAGOONS,BAAF

Surface Impoundment/Lagoon

Cost

$276K

Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup

Final Cleanup Action

Aug 2013

This site is under ongoing monitoring until Oct 2019

Site ID: PBA@CARSON

PBA@CARSON

Site Never Existed

Cost

$1.37M

Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup

Final Cleanup Action

Sep 2015

86 Inactive Sites

Sites where military cleanup actions are complete, according to the DOD. Note that this status does not necessarily mean the site is no longer hazardous, as many of these sites are put under long-term monitoring or other restrictions.

Site ID: FTC-011

LANDFILL 7 (1968-1978)

Landfill

Cost

$772K

Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup

Final Cleanup Action

Jan 2014

This site is under ongoing monitoring until Nov 2044

Site ID: FTC-012

LANDFILL 8 (1972-1973)

Landfill

Cost

$691K

Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup

Final Cleanup Action

Jun 2012

This site is under ongoing monitoring until Jun 2042

Site ID: FTC-026

PETE'S HILL

Landfill

Cost

$772K

Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup

Final Cleanup Action

Jan 2014

This site is under ongoing monitoring until Oct 2044

Site ID: CC 102

BUILDINGS 980 AND 981

Underground Tank Farm

Cost

$5,000

Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup

Final Cleanup Action

Aug 2009

Site ID: CC 108

OLD HOSPITAL COMPLEX

Contaminated Soil Piles

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jun 2014

Site ID: CC 107

FORMER BOOSTER STATION PCMS

Contaminated Soil Piles

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Dec 2012

Site ID: CC SW006

SWMU 6 - LANDFILL 6

Landfill

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Sep 2000

This site is under ongoing monitoring until Sep 2009

Site ID: FTC-010

LANDFILL 6 (1942-1946)

Landfill

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jan 2000

Site ID: FTC-014

LANDFILL 10

Landfill

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Aug 2000

Site ID: FTC-015

LANDFILL 11

Landfill

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Sep 2005

Site ID: FTC-017

RANGE 1, OPEN BURN GROUNDS

Burn Area

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Sep 2012

Site ID: FTC-018

RANGE 1A, OPEN BURN GROUNDS

Burn Area

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Sep 2005

This site is under ongoing monitoring until Jun 2006

Site ID: FTC-019

RANGE 121, OPEN DETONATION GROUNDS

Explosive Ordnance Disposal Area

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jan 1998

Site ID: FTC-024

DRMO, INACTIVE HAZ WASTE STOR AREA

Storage Area

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Sep 2004

This site is under ongoing monitoring until Sep 2005

Site ID: FTC-025

HAZ WASTE & PCB STOR FAC, BLDG 9248

Storage Area

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Dec 1996

Site ID: FTC-027

RANGE 123, OPEN BURN GROUNDS

Burn Area

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Sep 2003

Site ID: FTC-028

SILVER RECOVERY UNIT, BLDG 6270

Contaminated Fill

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Apr 1988

Site ID: FTC-029

OLD ARMY HOSPITAL INCINERATOR

Incinerator

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Apr 1988

Site ID: CC SW001

SWMU 1 - LANDFILL 1

Landfill

Cost

$772K

Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup

Final Cleanup Action

Jan 2014

This site is under ongoing monitoring until Nov 2044

Site ID: CC SW028

SWMU 28 - BATTERY NEUTRAL SHOP,BLDG

Surface Disposal Area

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Feb 2012

Site ID: CC SW033

SWMU 33 - GC STP EFFLUENT & SLUDGE

Surface Disposal Area

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Sep 2010

Site ID: CC SW035

SWMU 35 - NEW CENTRAL WASH RACK

Washrack

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Feb 2011

Site ID: CC SW163

SWMU 163 - INDUNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKSRIAL WASTE WATER LINES

Waste Lines

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jun 2011

Site ID: FTC-005

LANDFILL 1

Landfill

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jan 1999

Site ID: FTC-031

INDUNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKSRIAL WASTE WATER PLANT(ACTIVE)

Waste Treatment Plant

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Oct 1996

Site ID: FTC-032

VEHICLE WASH RACK STORM DRAINAGES

Drainage Ditch

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Sep 2005

This site is under ongoing monitoring until Sep 2006

Site ID: FTC-034

GOLF COURSE SEWAGE TRTMNT PLT EFFLU

Surface Disposal Area

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Oct 1996

Site ID: FTC-035

SILVER RECOVERY UNIT, BLDG 6010

Contaminated Fill

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Apr 1988

Site ID: FTC-036

GOLF COURSE HOLDING POND

Surface Impoundment/Lagoon

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Oct 1996

Site ID: FTC-037

PHOTO SHOP SILVER RECOVERY UNIT

Contaminated Fill

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Apr 1988

Site ID: FTC-038

SILVER RECOVERY UNIT, BLDG 1800

Contaminated Fill

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Apr 1988

Site ID: FTC-039

SEWAGE TREATMENT LAGOONS AT BAAF

Surface Impoundment/Lagoon

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Dec 1996

Site ID: FTC-041

FMR LONG-TERM HAZ WASTE STOR, 8000

Storage Area

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Sep 2005

This site is under ongoing monitoring until Feb 2008

Site ID: FTC-042

SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT(ACTIVE)

Waste Treatment Plant

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Apr 1997

Site ID: FTC-043

DIO HAZARDOUS WASTE STORAGE AREA

Storage Area

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Sep 2004

This site is under ongoing monitoring until Sep 2007

Site ID: FTC-044

DRAINAGE DITCH, ADJACENT TO BUILDING 301

Drainage Ditch

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Dec 2004

Site ID: FTC-045A

BATTERY ACID NEUTRALIZATION BLDG 8030

Spill Site Area

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Aug 2003

This site is under ongoing monitoring until Sep 2005

Site ID: FTC-045B

BATT. ACID NEUTRAL.-8000 (ACTIVE)

Spill Site Area

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Dec 1996

Site ID: FTC-046

VETERINARY CLINIC INCINERATOR

Incinerator

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Apr 1988

Site ID: FTC-048

DEMOLITION AREA

Unexploded Munitions and Ordnance Area

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jan 2004

Site ID: FTC-050

CLASSIFIED DOC INCNRTR, BLDG 1430

Incinerator

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Apr 1988

Site ID: FTC-051

FORMER UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS SITE, BLDG 9648

Underground Storage Tanks

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jan 2000

Site ID: CC SW170

SWMU 170 - CONST.& DEBRIS LANDFILL

Landfill

Cost

$772K

Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup

Final Cleanup Action

Jan 2014

This site is under ongoing monitoring until Oct 2044

Site ID: FTC-008

LANDFILL 4 (1957)

Landfill

Cost

$791K

Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup

Final Cleanup Action

Sep 2004

This site is under ongoing monitoring until Sep 2045

Site ID: FTC-053

FORMER UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS SITE BLDG 7500

Underground Storage Tanks

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

May 1990

Site ID: FTC-054

FORMER UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS SITE, BLDG 8000

Soil Contamination After Tank Removal

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Feb 2000

Site ID: FTC-055

FORMER UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS SITE, BLDG 981

Soil Contamination After Tank Removal

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Oct 2000

Site ID: FTC-059

IND WASTE TREAT. PLANT PONDS(ACTIVE SITE

Contaminated Sediments

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Dec 1996

Site ID: FTC-060

FORMER UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS SITE, BLDG 749

Underground Storage Tanks

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Feb 2000

Site ID: FTC-061

FORMER UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS SITE, BLDG 1392

Underground Storage Tanks

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Feb 2000

Site ID: FTC-062

FORMER UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS SITE, BLDG 2392

Underground Storage Tanks

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Oct 2000

Site ID: FTC-064

FORMER UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS SITE, BLDG 2692

Underground Storage Tanks

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Feb 2000

Site ID: FTC-065

FORMER UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS SITE, BLDG 2792

Underground Storage Tanks

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Feb 2000

Site ID: FTC-066

FORMER UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS SITE, BLDG 3192

Underground Storage Tanks

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Dec 2000

Site ID: FTC-067

FORMER UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS SITE, BLDG 8200

Underground Storage Tanks

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Feb 2000

Site ID: FTC-069

UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS SITE, PINON CANYON MANEUVER SITE

Underground Tank Farm

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Feb 2000

Site ID: FTC-071

FORMER UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS SITE, BLDG 1100

Soil Contamination After Tank Removal

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Dec 1999

Site ID: FTC-072

FORMER UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS SITE, BLDG 700

Soil Contamination After Tank Removal

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Dec 1999

Site ID: FTC-075

OLD CENTRAL WASH RACK

Washrack

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Mar 2013

Site ID: FTC-052

FORMER UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS SITE, BLDG 1092

Soil Contamination After Tank Removal

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jan 1993

Site ID: FTC-079

SLUDGE TRENCH PIT

Disposal Pit and Dry Well

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Sep 2004

This site is under ongoing monitoring until Jan 2007

Site ID: FTC-076

FORT CARSON SEWER SYSTEM

Waste Lines

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Dec 1996

Site ID: FTC-077

FORMER LIME PIT SITE IN BLDG 8110

Disposal Pit and Dry Well

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jul 1995

Site ID: FTC-081

FORMER UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS SITE, BLDG 638

Underground Storage Tanks

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Dec 1999

Site ID: FTC-082

FORMER UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS SITE, BLDG 2992

Underground Storage Tanks

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Dec 1999

Site ID: FTC-088

BUILDING 1211

Contaminated Ground Water

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

May 2001

Site ID: FTC-093

FORMER POW CAMP

Contaminated Fill

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jan 2010

This site is under ongoing monitoring until Nov 2016

Site ID: FTC-078

WASH RACK SITE NORTH OF BLDG 8110

Washrack

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Dec 1996

Site ID: FTC-013

LANDFILL 9 (1965-1973)

Landfill

Cost

$1.04M

Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup

Final Cleanup Action

Jun 2007

This site is under ongoing monitoring until Oct 2036

Site ID: FTC-047

LAND SPREADING FIELD

Surface Disposal Area

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Oct 2005

This site is under ongoing monitoring until Sep 2008

Site ID: FTC-063

FORMER UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS SITE, BLDG 2492

Soil Contamination After Tank Removal

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Feb 2000

Site ID: FTC-068

FORMER UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS SITE, BLDG 8300

Underground Storage Tanks

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jul 2002

Site ID: CC SW166

SWMU 166 - BUILDING 8110, FORMER UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS

Washrack

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Apr 2012

Site ID: FTC-006

LANDFILLS 2/3 (1960-1978)

Landfill

Cost

$772K

Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup

Final Cleanup Action

Dec 2012

This site is under ongoing monitoring until Jan 2044

Site ID: CC 085

BUILDING 1882

Underground Storage Tanks

Cost

$5,000

Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup

Final Cleanup Action

Oct 2006

This site is under ongoing monitoring until Sep 2010

Site ID: FTC-030

WASTE OIL BURNER BUILDING 1860

Above Ground Storage Tank

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Apr 1988

Site ID: FTC-040

FORMER OPEN DUMPING AREA, RANGE 121

Surface Disposal Area

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Aug 2003

Site ID: FTC-056

FORMER UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS SITE, BLDG 1382

Soil Contamination After Tank Removal

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Dec 2012

Site ID: CC SW022

SWMU 22 - SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT

Sewage Treatment Plant

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

May 2013

Site ID: FTC-049

COMMISSARY INCINERATOR

Incinerator

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Apr 1988

Site ID: FTC-073

EQUALIZATION BASIN, BLDG. 1399 (ACTIVE)

Surface Impoundment/Lagoon

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Dec 1996

Site ID: CC SW021

SWMU 21 - IND.WASTE TREATMENT FACILITY

Waste Treatment Plant

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Feb 2011

Site ID: FTC-045C

BATTERY ACID NEUTRALIZATION BLDG 8142

Spill Site Area

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Sep 2004

This site is under ongoing monitoring until Sep 2005

Site ID: FTC-016

LANDFILL 12

Landfill

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Oct 1997

Site ID: CC SW032

SWMU 32 - GOLF COURSE HOLDING POND

Storage Area

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Sep 2010

Site ID: FTC-009

LANDFILL 5 (1946-1956)

Landfill

Cost

$503K

Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup

Final Cleanup Action

Dec 2004

This site is under ongoing monitoring until Oct 2034

Update (Dec. 5, 2017): We have changed the source of the installation cost data after being notified by the Department of Defense that they erroneously reported their own cost figures on the DERP website. We are now displaying the costs the department says are the most accurate available, from the Pentagon’s DERP database that we received in a FOIA request.

Note: The risk level of a site refers to a relative risk assessment made by the DOD to prioritize the cleanup of sites.

Data: All data comes from the Defense Environmental Restoration Program and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and will be released soon at the ProPublica Data Store. Read our methodology »