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ARMY INSTALLATION ID: GA421372036800

FORT GORDON

augusta, Georgia

Cost So Far

$36.8M

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

Expected Additional Cost

$2.92M

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

Expected Completion Date

2041

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

62 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, signs. see more » signs local use ordinances prohibit human consumption of groundwater landfill restriction - prohibit activities that would impact the landfill cap (or cover system) and drainage system landfill restriction - prohibit excavation on landfill cap or cover system prohibit residential use prohibit sensitive use (e.g. hospital, daycare, school) prohibit installation of drinking water well prohibit agricultural-irrigation-livestock use of groundwater prohibit exposure to surface water prohibit exposure to sediments landfill restriction - prohibit installation of utility system lines through the site landfill restriction - restrict access to the site landfill restriction - restrict construction of buildings that may interfere with landfill cap or cover system landfill restriction - restrict plantings that interfere landfill cap or cover system (roots that penetrate the cap or cover system) prohibit groundwater extraction that interferes with remedial action system prohibit or otherwise manage excavation prohibit, or otherwise manage excavation below a specified depth restrict withdrawal or use of groundwater without treatment restrict land use - mitigation area(s) protection « see less

21 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: FTG-13

WESTERN SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT

Sewage Treatment Plant

Cost

$24K

Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup

Final Cleanup Action

Jun 2019

Contaminated Areas

Groundwater: High Risk

THE FORMER OPERATIONS AT THIS SITE WERE CONDUCIVE TO SOLVENT AND METAL CONTAM. THE WELLS ONSITE HAVE BEEN FOUND TO BE CONTAMINATED. PRIVATE WELLS ARE LOCATED DOWNGRADIENT OF THIS AREA. THESE WELLS HAVE BEEN FOUND TO BE CONTAMINATED WITH PCE AND TCE.

Contaminants: Dieldrin 0.56 ug/L Trichloroethylene (TCE) 9.5 ug/L Lead 190.0 ug/L Chromium 680.0 ug/L

Surface Water (Human): Medium Risk

THE POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR THESE CONTAMINANTS TO BE MIGRATING OF POST TO RESIDENTIAL AREAS. CHILDREN OF THE NEARBY RESIDENCES ARE KNOWN TO USE THE SURFACE WATER DOWNSTREAM OF THE SITE FOR RECREATION.

Contaminants: DDE 0.01 ug/L 1,1,2-Trichloroethane 0.01 ug/L Dieldrin 0.02 ug/L Lead 1.3 ug/L Chromium 16.9 ug/L Trichloroethylene (TCE) 30.0 ug/L

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Site ID: FTG-03

900 AREA - IND. WW TRMT. PLANT

Waste Treatment Plant

Cost

$55K

Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup

Final Cleanup Action

Jun 2019

Contaminated Areas

Groundwater: High Risk

CONTAMINANTS THAT WERE DETECTED AT THE SITE WERE DETECTED IN DOWNGRADIENT PRIVATE WELLS (OFF POST). GROUNDWATER USERS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED DOWNGRADIENT OF THE SITE.

Contaminants: 1,2-Dichloroethane (EDC) 6.3 ug/L Carbon Dichloride 18.0 ug/L Benzene 49.0 ug/L 1,1,1-Trichloroethane 450.0 ug/L

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Site ID: FTG-04

900 AREA - SOLVENT DISPOSAL PIT

Disposal Pit and Dry Well

Cost

$24K

Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup

Final Cleanup Action

Aug 2019

Contaminated Areas

Groundwater: High Risk

THE SOLVENT DISPOSAL PIT HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS A POINT SOURCE OF GW CONTAMINATION. ASSOCIATED CONSTITUENTS FOUND IN DOWNGRADIENT WELLS (OFF POST). GROUNDWATER USERS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED DOWNGRADIENT OF THE SOURCE; THESE WELLS HAVE BEEN FOUND TO BE CONTAMINATED. (OFF POST).

Contaminants: Tetrachloroethylene 5.9 ug/L Benzene 21.0 ug/L Lead 30.0 ug/L Chromium 100.0 ug/L Trichloroethylene (TCE) 200.0 ug/L

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Site ID: FTG-05

900 AREA - HEATING PLANT

Underground Storage Tanks

Cost

$297K

Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup

Final Cleanup Action

Jun 2019

Contaminated Areas

Groundwater: High Risk

PRIVATE WELLS DOWNGRADIENT OF THE HEATING PLANT WERE FOUND TO CONTAIN THE SAME CONSTITUENTS AS WERE FOUND IN THE ON SITE WELLS. PRIVATE WELL USERS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED DOWNGRADIENT OF THE SITE (OFF POST).

Contaminants: Lead 6.0 ug/L 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane 10.5 ug/L Carbon Dichloride 16.799999 ug/L Barium 70.0 ug/L

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Site ID: FTG-06

900 AREA - VEHICLE WASHRACK

Washrack

Cost

$56K

Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup

Final Cleanup Action

Jun 2019

Contaminated Areas

Groundwater: High Risk

THE FORMER OPERATIONS AT THIS SITE WERE CONDUCIVE TO POTENTIAL SOLVENT CONTAM. OF GROUNDWATER. SOLVENTS HAVE BEEN FOUND IN DOWNGRADIENT WELLS. PRIVATE WELL USERS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED DOWNGRADIENT OF THE SITE.

Contaminants: 1,2-Dichloroethane (EDC) 6.3 ug/L Carbon Dichloride 18.0 ug/L Benzene 49.0 ug/L 1,1,2-Trichloroethane 450.0 ug/L

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Site ID: FTGD-047

FMR POL SUMP BLDG 13802

Disposal Pit and Dry Well

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jun 2017

Contaminated Areas

Soil: Low Risk

nothing above PRGs found Subsurface samples taken from 2-5 feet below surface. Contact at that depth is prohibitive to the trespasser.

Contaminants: Arsenic 3.13 mg/kg

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Site ID: FTGD-046

FMR RECREATIONAL SKEET SHOOTING RNG

Firing Range

Cost

$106K

Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup

Final Cleanup Action

Sep 2019

Contaminated Areas

Sediment (Human): Low Risk

vegetated area but potential for runoff unused, vegetated area

Contaminants: Dibenz[ah]anthracene 11.5 mg/kg Benzo(k)Fluoranthene 14.5 mg/kg Indeno(1,2,3-cd)Pyrene 90.4 mg/kg Benzo(b)Fluoranthene 103.0 mg/kg Benzo(a)Pyrene 142.0 mg/kg Arsenic 168.0 mg/kg Benz(a)Anthracene 173.0 mg/kg Chrysene 226.0 mg/kg Lead 7800.0 mg/kg

Soil: Low Risk

Groundwater at site was sampled and found uncontaminated with contaminants found in the surface and subsurface soils. Contamined sample was taken between 4-5 feet in depth. Depth to contamination prohibits potential contact.

Contaminants: Dibenz[ah]anthracene 0.237 mg/kg Benzo(a)Pyrene 2.34 mg/kg Benzo(b)Fluoranthene 2.83 mg/kg

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Site ID: FTGD-048

FMR POL SUMP BLDG 13805

Disposal Pit and Dry Well

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jun 2017

Contaminated Areas

Soil: Low Risk

no significant contamination found depth to samplling location prohibits contact with the trespasser

Contaminants: m-Xylene 4.06 mg/kg

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Site ID: FTGD-049

FMR POL SUMP BLDG 11813

Disposal Pit and Dry Well

Cost

$48K

Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup

Final Cleanup Action

Sep 2019

Contaminated Areas

Soil: Low Risk

no significant contamination found depth the sample location prohibits contact with trespasser

Contaminants: 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 35.9 mg/kg

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Site ID: FTGD-054

FMR POL SUMP BLDG 91701

Disposal Pit and Dry Well

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Feb 2017

Contaminated Areas

Soil: Low Risk

no significant contamination found Sample depth prohibits contact with the trespasser.

Contaminants: m-Xylene 3.69 mg/kg

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Site ID: FTGD-050

FMR POL SUMP BLDG 10306

Disposal Pit and Dry Well

Cost

$47K

Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup

Final Cleanup Action

Sep 2019

Contaminated Areas

Soil: Low Risk

no contamination above PRGs found depth of soil boring sample locations prohibits contact with the trespasser.

Contaminants: Lead 1180.0 mg/kg

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Site ID: FTGD-051

FMR POL SUMP BLDG 985

Disposal Pit and Dry Well

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Feb 2017

Contaminated Areas

Soil: Low Risk

no significant contamination found depth of soil samples prohibit contact with the trespasser.

Contaminants: Ethenylbenzene 18.7 mg/kg

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Site ID: CCFTGD-58

VIETNAM ARMOR TRAINING AREA

Training and Maneuver Area

Cost

$67K

Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup

Final Cleanup Action

Oct 2019

Site ID: FTGD-009

BUILDING 955 ELECTROPLATING SUMP

Disposal Pit and Dry Well

Cost

$1.45M

Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup

Final Cleanup Action

Sep 2011

Site ID: CCGE-01

GROUNDWATER SITE

Contaminated Ground Water

Cost

$6,000

Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup

Final Cleanup Action

Dec 2019

Site ID: CCFTGD-57

INSTALLATION RAILHEAD AREA

Mixed Waste Area

Cost

$52K

Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup

Final Cleanup Action

Dec 2019

Site ID: CCSWMU-008

UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS SITE 8 (#49300-1210079)

Soil Contamination After Tank Removal

Cost

$15K

Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup

Final Cleanup Action

Oct 2013

Site ID: FTGD-001-R-01

FORMER WWI IMPACT AREA

Unexploded Munitions and Ordnance Area

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jun 2017

Site ID: CCFTGD-56

WATER STANDPIPE

Above Ground Storage Tank

Cost

$158K

Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup

Final Cleanup Action

Jul 2020

Site ID: CCSWMU015

UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS SITE 15 (#1380 - 9121067)

Soil Contamination After Tank Removal

Cost

$178K

Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup

Final Cleanup Action

Sep 2009

This site is under ongoing monitoring until Oct 2019

Site ID: FTGD-027

3RD AVENUE LANDFILL

Landfill

Cost

$479K

Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup

Final Cleanup Action

Dec 2009

41 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: FTGD-008

BLDG 964 CHLORINATED SOLVENT EVAP AREA

Surface Disposal Area

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jan 1992

Site ID: FTGD-010

BUILDING 952 OLD BATTERY SHOP

Leach Field

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jun 2004

Site ID: FTGD-011

INCINERATOR ASH, BLDG 310

Incinerator

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Apr 2004

Site ID: FTGD-013

BLDG 332 LABS

Contaminated Buildings

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jan 1992

Site ID: FTGD-014

BUILDING 15904, PAST PCB STORAGE

Storage Area

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Aug 2003

Site ID: FTGD-017

BUILDING 961/962 SOLVENT EVAP DISP AREA

Surface Disposal Area

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jul 1993

Site ID: FTGD-019

67TH MOTOR POOL WASH RACK BUILDING 21801

Surface Disposal Area

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Sep 2006

Site ID: FTGD-020

BLDG 961 PHOTO WASTEWATER DISCHARGE

Spill Site Area

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Nov 2004

Site ID: FTGD-001

FT GORDON GFPR COMPILATION SITE

Contaminated Ground Water

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Nov 2006

This site is under ongoing monitoring until Jan 2012

Site ID: FTGD-022

ARTILLERY IMPACT AREA/DEMOLITION GROUND

Explosive Ordnance Disposal Area

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Mar 1997

Site ID: FTGD-020A

950'S & 960'S BLOCK STORMWATER SEWERS

Spill Site Area

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Dec 2004

Site ID: FTGD-023

BLDG 964 PAINT WASTE/THINNER DISCHARGE

Surface Disposal Area

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jul 1993

Site ID: FTGD-024

17TH STREET LANDFILL

Landfill

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

May 2006

Site ID: FTGD-024A

SITE UPGRADIENT TO SWMU 024

Landfill

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Sep 2005

Site ID: FTGD-025

25TH STREET LANDFILL

Landfill

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Oct 2004

Site ID: FTGD-026

19TH STREET LANDFILL

Landfill

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jan 2007

Site ID: FTGD-027A

SITE UPGRADIENT OF SWMUS 025/027

Landfill

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Sep 2006

Site ID: FTGD-028

8TH AVENUE LANDFILL

Landfill

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Oct 2005

Site ID: FTGD-029

GIBSON RD NEW LANDFILL (W OF SAWMILL RD)

Landfill

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jul 1993

Site ID: FTGD-030

WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT

Waste Treatment Plant

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jul 1993

Site ID: FTGD-031

BLDG 984 PHOTO WASTE PIT/SUMP (DRMO)

Disposal Pit and Dry Well

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Oct 2004

Site ID: FTGD-032

WWTP SLUDGE WASTE PILE

Surface Disposal Area

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Nov 2004

Site ID: FTGD-032A

WWTP SLUDGE WASTE PILE

Surface Disposal Area

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Apr 2004

Site ID: FTGD-033

LAUNDRY BOILER BUILDING 2202

Incinerator

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jan 1992

Site ID: FTGD-034

BLDG 2401, VEHICLE MAINT AREA

Spill Site Area

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jul 1993

Site ID: FTGD-036

FORMER SMALL ARMS BURNING GROUND

Burn Area

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Sep 2006

Site ID: FTGD-037

DEFOLIANT TESTING AREA

Surface Disposal Area

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Oct 1995

Site ID: FTGD-038

MAGAZINE AREA (21 BUNKERS)

Unexploded Munitions and Ordnance Area

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Sep 2005

Site ID: FTGD-039

GAS CHAMBER

Contaminated Buildings

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Mar 2005

Site ID: FTGD-041

BLDG 21306 MOTORPOOL/POL BUILDING SUMP

Maintenance Yard

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

May 2004

Site ID: FTGD-042

BLDG 25305 MOTORPOOL/POL BUILDING SUMP

Maintenance Yard

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

May 2004

Site ID: FTGD-043

BLDG 26304 MOTORPOOL/POL BUILDING SUMP

Maintenance Yard

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Feb 2005

Site ID: FTGD-021

WESTERN SMALL ARMS BURNING GROUND

Burn Area

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jul 2005

Site ID: FTGD-032B

WWTP SLUDGE WASTE PILE

Surface Disposal Area

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Dec 2004

Site ID: FTGD-012H

UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS(4) AT BLDG 18806, RECYCLING CENTER

Underground Storage Tanks

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Mar 2001

Site ID: FTGD-040

BLDG 22305 MOTORPOOL/POL BUILDING SUMP

Maintenance Yard

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

May 2004

Site ID: FTGD-035

BLDG 2030 PESTICIDE STORAGE AND MIXING

Pesticide Shop

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Oct 2005

Site ID: CCSWMU-53

UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS SITE 53 (#34300-1210078)

Soil Contamination After Tank Removal

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Sep 2010

Site ID: FTGD-004

BLDG 985 DRMO SUMP

Disposal Pit and Dry Well

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jan 1992

Site ID: FTGD-006

DRMO DRUM STORAGE AREA

Storage Area

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jul 2004

Site ID: FTGD-006A

SITE UPGRADIENT TO SWMU 006

Storage Area

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

May 2006

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 »