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ARMY INSTALLATION ID: MD321162026700

FORT DETRICK

fort detrick, Maryland

Cost So Far

$60M

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

Expected Additional Cost

$14.8M

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

Expected Completion Date

2052

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

44 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, dig permits, signs. see more » signs dig permits local use ordinances notations in master plan construction permit landfill restriction - prohibit installation of utility system lines through the site prohibit or otherwise manage excavation 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 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) landfill restriction - restrict vehicular traffic « see less

3 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: FTD 72

AREA B GROUNDWATER

Contaminated Ground Water

Cost

$13M

Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup

Final Cleanup Action

Dec 2022

Contaminated Areas

Groundwater: Medium Risk

Contamination found in off post drinking water wells. Alternate water sources provided. Contamination found in off post drinking water wells.

Contaminants: Perchloroethylene (PCE) 20000.0 ug/L

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Site ID: FTD 66

TCE SPILL SITE (AREA A)

Contaminated Ground Water

Cost

$167K

Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup

Final Cleanup Action

Jul 2001

Site ID: CC FTD 73

BUILDING 190 #6 OIL SPILL

Underground Tank Farm

Cost

$423K

Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup

Final Cleanup Action

Oct 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: FTD 02

UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS

Underground Storage Tanks

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jul 1994

Site ID: FTD 65

PESTICIDE & HERBICIDE STORAGE - BLDG 122

Pesticide Shop

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jun 2000

Site ID: FTD70

AREAS B-8, B-18,& TRENCHES N OF B-8

Landfill

Cost

$296K

Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup

Final Cleanup Action

Sep 2009

This site is under ongoing monitoring until Sep 2045

Site ID: FTD 68

WATER TOWERS (AREA A)

Contaminated Buildings

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Mar 2001

Site ID: FTD 64

FORMER BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH LABS (32)

Contaminated Buildings

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jul 1994

Site ID: FTD 54

WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT (AREA C)

Sewage Treatment Plant

Cost

$97K

Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup

Final Cleanup Action

Dec 2005

This site is under ongoing monitoring until Sep 2045

Site ID: FTD 01

BLDG 201,263,375,470

Contaminated Buildings

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jul 1994

Site ID: FTD 03

CONTAMINATED SEWER SYSTEM

Waste Lines

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jul 1994

Site ID: FTD 04

ABOVE GROUND STORAGE TANK

Above Ground Storage Tank

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jul 1994

Site ID: FTD 05

AREA B OUTDOOR SIMULANT TEST GRID

Surface Disposal Area

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Sep 2007

Site ID: FTD 06

INFECTIOUS MATERIALS STORAGE (BLDG 434)

Contaminated Buildings

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jul 1994

Site ID: FTD 07

AMMUNITION STORAGE AREA (AREA B)

Storage Area

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Sep 2007

Site ID: FTD 08

AREA A LANDFILL

Landfill

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jun 1997

Site ID: FTD 10

LANDFILL (0.45 ACRE)

Landfill

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jul 1994

Site ID: FTD 11

COMBUNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKSIBLE BURN PIT

Burn Area

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Sep 2000

Site ID: FTD 38

SPRAY FACILITY (BLDG 391)

Contaminated Buildings

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jul 1994

Site ID: FTD 39

CONTAINMENT FACILITY (BLDG 374)

Contaminated Buildings

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jul 1994

Site ID: FTD 43

PIT 20 DETONATION AREA

Open Burn

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Sep 2007

Site ID: FTD 71

AREA B-10 AND B-GROVE

Landfill

Cost

$215K

Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup

Final Cleanup Action

Sep 2009

This site is under ongoing monitoring until Sep 2045

Site ID: FTD 46

INCINERATOR (BLDG 393)

Incinerator

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jul 1994

Site ID: FTD 48

LANDFILL B-1 (PKA 0.5 ACRE )

Landfill

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Mar 2005

Site ID: FTD 52

RAD WASTE STORAGE (BLDG 261)

Radioactive Waste Area

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jul 1994

Site ID: FTD 53

HAZ WASTE STORAGE (BLDG 1520)

Storage Area

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Aug 1994

Site ID: FTD 55

USAMRID BLDGS 1425

Contaminated Buildings

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jul 1994

Site ID: FTD 56

FIRE PROTECTION DIVISION (BLDG 1504)

Storage Area

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jul 1994

Site ID: FTD 57

BLDG & GROUND MAINTENANCE SHOP(BLDG 201)

Contaminated Buildings

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Aug 1994

Site ID: FTD 58

VEHICLE WASH AREA

Washrack

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jul 1994

Site ID: FTD 59

AUTO CRAFT SHOP

Contaminated Buildings

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jul 1994

Site ID: FTD 60

GENERATOR BUILDING

Underground Tank Farm

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jul 1994

Site ID: FTD 61

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SHOP

Contaminated Buildings

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jul 1994

Site ID: FTD 63

WATER TREATMENT PLANT (AREA C)

Storage Area

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Aug 1994

Site ID: FTD 67

BLDG 1301 - LABORATORY COMPLEX

Disposal Pit and Dry Well

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Sep 2000

Site ID: PBC AT DETRICK

PBC

Site Never Existed

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Sep 2009

This site is under ongoing monitoring until Aug 2014

Site ID: FTD 69

AREA B-6

Landfill

Cost

$296K

Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup

Final Cleanup Action

Sep 2009

This site is under ongoing monitoring until Sep 2045

Site ID: FTD 47

AREA A TEST AREA

Surface Disposal Area

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jul 1994

Site ID: FTD 50

LANDFILL B-2(PKA 1.2 ACRE)

Landfill

Cost

$234K

Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup

Final Cleanup Action

Sep 2009

This site is under ongoing monitoring until Sep 2045

Site ID: FTD 49

CHEMICAL WASTE PITS B-11 (AREA B)

Landfill

Cost

$278K

Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup

Final Cleanup Action

Sep 2009

This site is under ongoing monitoring until Sep 2045

Site ID: FTD 29

SKEET RANGE

Small Arms Range

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Sep 2007

Site ID: FTD 51

LANDFILL B-3 INACTIVE (PKA 5 ACRE)

Landfill

Cost

$323K

Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup

Final Cleanup Action

Sep 2009

This site is under ongoing monitoring until Sep 2045

Site ID: FTD 62

CAR WASH (WASH RACK) BLDG 951

Washrack

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jun 2000

Site ID: FTD 09

CLEAN FILL AREA (FORMALLY CONST DEBR LF)

Landfill

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jun 2000

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 »