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ARMY INSTALLATION ID: KS721372049900

FORT LEAVENWORTH

fort leavenworth, Kansas

Cost So Far

$45.2M

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

Expected Additional Cost

$837K

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

Completion Date

2022

The date the DOD says cleanup of all sites was completed. Long term monitoring may continue after this date.

76 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 dig permits local use ordinances notations in master plan zoning construction permit landfill restriction - prohibit activities that would impact the landfill cap (or cover system) and drainage system prohibit, or otherwise manage excavation below a specified depth prohibit installation of drinking water well prohibit residential use prohibit human consumption of groundwater restrict withdrawal or use of groundwater without treatment landfill restriction - prohibit excavation on landfill cap or cover system landfill restriction - restrict vehicular traffic prohibit or otherwise manage excavation « see less

12 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: FTL-63

DRMO SCRAP YARD

Storage Area

Cost

$36K

Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup

Final Cleanup Action

Apr 2017

Contaminated Areas

Soil: High Risk

Site is on edge of creek where silt from site could flow to. Creek behind site is used by animals for drinking water. People work in the yard which exposes them to this material.

Contaminants: Beryllium and compounds 0.226 mg/kg Arsenic 15.2 mg/kg Cadmium and compounds 31.1 mg/kg Chromium 62.4 mg/kg Barium 286.0 mg/kg Copper and compounds 379.0 mg/kg Manganese and compounds 737.0 mg/kg Lead 1100.0 mg/kg Aluminum 3570.0 mg/kg Iron 65300.0 mg/kg

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Site ID: FTL-72

QUARRY CREEK

Surface Disposal Area

Cost

$56K

Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup

Final Cleanup Action

Mar 2016

Contaminated Areas

Soil: High Risk

No barriers that would prevent migration Site not fenced - unlikely people will access this area

Contaminants: PCBs 35200.0 mg/kg

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Site ID: CC FTL-75

IOWA AVENUE SANITARY LANDFILL

Landfill

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jun 2016

Contaminated Areas

Soil: High Risk

Lead contamination on the surface above 400 mg/Kg. Residential housing near the Site.

Contaminants: Lead 514.0 mg/kg

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Site ID: FTL-001-R-01

5TH ARTILLERY ROAD FIRING RANGE

Small Arms Range

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Aug 2017

Site ID: FTL-56

USED OIL CONTAMINATED FUEL STORAGE AREA

Spill Site Area

Cost

$36K

Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup

Final Cleanup Action

Apr 2017

Contaminated Areas

Groundwater: Low Risk

This area is north of the Fort leavenworth drinking water wells. Groundwater is confined by soil matrix.

Contaminants: Naphthalene 0.5 ug/L Nitrobenzene 0.63 ug/L Vinyl Chloride 1.8 ug/L Trichloroethylene (TCE) 20.0 ug/L Lead 34.0 ug/L

Soil: Low Risk

Utilities work around the site disturbs the soil. Receptors could come in contact with soil.

Contaminants: Methylene Chloride 0.6 mg/kg Lead 22.0 mg/kg

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Site ID: FTL-67

UNDERGROUND TANKS OLD PX SERVICE STATION

Underground Storage Tanks

Cost

$36K

Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup

Final Cleanup Action

Apr 2017

Contaminated Areas

Soil: Low Risk

Soil beneath paved parking lot.

Contaminants: Toluene 29800.0 mg/kg

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Site ID: FTL-35

WASH RACK BUILDING 571

Washrack

Cost

$36K

Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup

Final Cleanup Action

Apr 2017

Contaminated Areas

Groundwater: Low Risk

Material is trapped in the ground and does not appear to be migrating from the site at a significant rate. Most of the contamination appears to be subsurface. This limits exposure to those people potentially digging the soil in the area.

Contaminants: Vinyl Chloride 0.26 ug/L Chloroform 3.9 ug/L Chromium 4.8 ug/L Cadmium and compounds 6.4 ug/L PCE 20.0 ug/L Lead 22.0 ug/L Barium 4600.0 ug/L

Soil: Low Risk

Utilities work around the site disturbs the soil. Receptors could come in contact with soil.

Contaminants: Chromium 0.37 mg/kg Methylene Chloride 0.84 mg/kg Arsenic 15.0 mg/kg

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Site ID: FTL-43

INCINERATOR BUILDING 111

Incinerator

Cost

$36K

Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup

Final Cleanup Action

Apr 2017

Contaminated Areas

Groundwater: Low Risk

Material is trapped in th eground and does not appear to be migrating from the site at a significant rate. Most of the contamination appears to be subsurface. This limits exposure to those people potentially digging the soil in the area.

Contaminants: Arsenic 5.8 ug/L PCE 8.1 ug/L

Soil: Low Risk

Utilities work around the site disturbs the soil. Receptors could come in contact with soil.

Contaminants: Chromium 19.0 mg/kg

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Site ID: FTL-34

WASH RACK BUILDING 431

Washrack

Cost

$36K

Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup

Final Cleanup Action

Apr 2017

Site ID: FTL-15

USED SOLVENT TANK UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS NR BLDG 487-1

Underground Storage Tanks

Cost

$8,000

Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup

Final Cleanup Action

Mar 2006

Site ID: FTL-10

OLD FIRE TRAINING AREA/BURN PIT

Spill Site Area

Cost

$8,000

Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup

Final Cleanup Action

Oct 2006

Site ID: FTL-003-R-01

KINDER GRENADE RANGE

Unexploded Munitions and Ordnance Area

Cost

$10K

Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup

Final Cleanup Action

Sep 2016

64 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: FTL-08

INACTIVE SANITARY LANDFILL

Landfill

Cost

$25K

Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup

Final Cleanup Action

Sep 2008

This site is under ongoing monitoring until Jan 2038

Site ID: FTL-002-R-01

GOLF COURSE

Small Arms Range

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Oct 2008

Site ID: FTL-11

CLOSED FIRE TRAINING AREA

Surface Runoff

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Dec 2006

Site ID: FTL-12

USED OIL TANK AST NEAR BUILDING 305

Soil Contamination After Tank Removal

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jun 1995

Site ID: FTL-13

USED OIL TANK UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS NEAR BUILDING 689-0

Underground Storage Tanks

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jun 1995

Site ID: FTL-14

USED OIL TANK NEAR BUILDING 86

Underground Storage Tanks

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jul 2000

Site ID: FTL-16

USED SOLVENT TANK UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS NR BLDG 487-2

Underground Storage Tanks

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jul 2000

Site ID: FTL-04

INACTIVE SANITARY LANDFILL

Landfill

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jun 2005

This site is under ongoing monitoring until Jun 2011

Site ID: FTL-19

SEWAGE LAGOONS

Surface Impoundment/Lagoon

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jul 2000

This site is under ongoing monitoring until Jun 2016

Site ID: FTL-20

SEPTIC TANK NR BLDG 398

Sewage Treatment Plant

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Dec 2006

Site ID: FTL-21

SEPTIC TANK NR BLDG 428

Sewage Treatment Plant

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jul 2000

Site ID: FTL-22

SEPTIC TANK NR BLDG 425

Sewage Treatment Plant

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jul 2000

This site is under ongoing monitoring until Sep 2014

Site ID: FTL-23

MINERAL SETTLING LAGOONS

Surface Impoundment/Lagoon

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jun 1995

Site ID: FTL-24

PESTICIDE AREA NR BLDG 227

Spill Site Area

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Aug 2008

Site ID: FTL-09

CLOSED ACTIVE SANITARY LANDFILL

Landfill

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jun 1998

This site is under ongoing monitoring until Sep 2000

Site ID: FTL-27

PAST PESTICIDE BUILDING 237

Storage Area

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jul 2000

Site ID: FTL-28

CURRENT PESTICIDE BUILDING 93

Storage Area

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jul 2000

Site ID: FTL-29

PAST PESTICIDE BUILDING 413

Spill Site Area

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Sep 1996

Site ID: FTL-30

PAST PESTICIDE BUILDING 412

Surface Runoff

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jul 2005

Site ID: FTL-31

CURRENT PESTICIDE BUILDING 399

Contaminated Buildings

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jul 2000

Site ID: FTL-32

PESTICIDE BUILDING 84

Contaminated Buildings

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jul 2000

Site ID: FTL-33

WASH RACK BUILDING 262

Washrack

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jul 2000

Site ID: FTL-36

WASH RACK BUILDING 132

Washrack

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jul 2000

Site ID: FTL-39

WASH RACK BUILDING 496

Washrack

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jul 2000

Site ID: FTL-40

WASH RACK BUILDING 237

Washrack

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jul 2000

Site ID: FTL-41

INCINERATOR BUILDING 344

Incinerator

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jul 2000

This site is under ongoing monitoring until Sep 2014

Site ID: FTL-44

INCINERATOR BUILDING 632

Incinerator

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jul 2000

This site is under ongoing monitoring until Nov 2012

Site ID: FTL-45

INCINERATOR BUILDING 136

Incinerator

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jul 2000

Site ID: FTL-47

MEDIA SUPPORT AREA BUILDING 77

Storage Area

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jul 2000

Site ID: FTL-48

SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEM BUILDING 138

Waste Treatment Plant

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jul 2000

This site is under ongoing monitoring until Oct 2015

Site ID: FTL-49

HAZARDOUS WASTE STORAGE BUILDING 829

Storage Area

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Dec 1989

Site ID: FTL-50

USED SOLVENT TANK NO 5 BUILDING 487

Underground Storage Tanks

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jul 2000

Site ID: FTL-25

OLD PESTICIDE BUILDING 234

Surface Runoff

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jul 2000

Site ID: FTL-70

FUEL OIL LEAK SITE AT USDB

Above Ground Storage Tank

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jun 2008

This site is under ongoing monitoring until Mar 2038

Site ID: FTL-71

MCCLELLAN AVENUE MAINTENANCE SITE

Surface Disposal Area

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jun 2008

This site is under ongoing monitoring until Oct 2021

Site ID: FTL-52

USED OIL TANK BUILDING 109

Underground Storage Tanks

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Sep 1991

Site ID: FTL-53

USED OIL TANK BUILDING 471

Underground Storage Tanks

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Oct 1993

Site ID: FTL-54

USED OIL STORAGE, BUILDING 132

Storage Area

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jul 2000

Site ID: FTL-55

USED OIL STORAGE, CITY AIRPORT OPERATION

Storage Area

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jul 2000

Site ID: FTL-58

SKEET RANGE (ACTIVE)

Firing Range

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jul 1993

Site ID: FTL-59

KINDER RANGE

Firing Range

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Apr 1997

Site ID: FTL-60

USDB GREENHOUSE

Surface Disposal Area

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Dec 2006

Site ID: FTL-61

TANK REMOVAL, BLDG 431

Underground Storage Tanks

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

May 1995

Site ID: FTL-65

POND IN FAMILY HOUSING

Surface Runoff

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jul 2005

This site is under ongoing monitoring until Aug 2036

Site ID: PBC AT LEAVEN.

PBC

Site Never Existed

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jan 2011

Site ID: FTL-57

SKEET RANGE (INACTIVE)

Firing Range

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Oct 2008

This site is under ongoing monitoring until Oct 2038

Site ID: FTL-26

OLD PESTICIDE BUILDING 234A

Contaminated Buildings

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jul 2000

Site ID: FTL-38

WASH RACK BUILDING 305

Washrack

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jul 2000

This site is under ongoing monitoring until Jun 2016

Site ID: FTL-51

USED SOLVENT TANK NO 6 BUILDING 487

Underground Storage Tanks

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jul 2000

Site ID: FTL-69

DIESEL FUEL SPILL AREA

Underground Storage Tanks

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jun 2008

This site is under ongoing monitoring until Mar 2038

Site ID: FTL-18

USED SOLVENT TANK UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS NR BLDG 487-4

Underground Storage Tanks

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jul 2000

Site ID: FTL-03

INACTIVE LANDFILL

Landfill

Cost

$20K

Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup

Final Cleanup Action

Oct 2006

This site is under ongoing monitoring until Aug 2036

Site ID: FTL-02

INACTIVE LANDFILL

Landfill

Cost

$671K

Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup

Final Cleanup Action

Oct 2006

This site is under ongoing monitoring until Aug 2036

Site ID: FTL-17

USED SOLVENT TANK UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS NR BLDG 487-3

Underground Storage Tanks

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jul 2000

Site ID: FTL-37

WASH RACK BUILDING 86

Washrack

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jul 2000

Site ID: FTL-62

UNDERGROUND PROPANE TANK, USDB FARM

Underground Storage Tanks

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jul 2000

Site ID: FTL-46

HAZARDOUS WASTE STG AT BLDING 279

Storage Area

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jul 2000

Site ID: FTL-68

WEED CONTROL AREA, CITY AIRPORT OPER

Surface Disposal Area

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Dec 1990

Site ID: FTL-07

INACTIVE SANITARY LANDFILL

Landfill

Cost

$20K

Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup

Final Cleanup Action

Dec 2006

This site is under ongoing monitoring until Jan 2037

Site ID: FTL-42

INCINERATOR BUILDING 111

Incinerator

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jul 2000

Site ID: FTL-64

FTL-64: REMOVE UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS BLDG 264

Underground Storage Tanks

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jul 2000

This site is under ongoing monitoring until Sep 2014

Site ID: FTL-01

INACTIVE SANITARY LANDFILL

Landfill

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jan 1997

Site ID: FTL-05

INACTIVE SANITARY LANDFILL

Landfill

Cost

$20K

Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup

Final Cleanup Action

Jun 2005

This site is under ongoing monitoring until Jul 2035

Site ID: FTL-06

INACTIVE LANDFILL

Landfill

Cost

$20K

Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup

Final Cleanup Action

Jun 2005

This site is under ongoing monitoring until Jul 2035

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 »