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AIR FORCE INSTALLATION ID: NY257282547500

HANCOCK ANG

north syracuse, New York

Cost So Far

$8.66M

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

Expected Additional Cost

$54K

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

Completion Date

2020

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

25 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:

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: SR001

SMALL ARMS AND SHOOTING-IN BUTTRESS

Small Arms Range

Cost

$18K

Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup

Final Cleanup Action

Sep 2016

Contaminated Areas

Soil: Medium Risk

Soil pathways are complete.

Contaminants: Lead 5.2170000000000005 mg/kg

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Site ID: SR002

FIRING-IN BUTTRESS

Small Arms Range

Cost

$316K

Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup

Final Cleanup Action

Sep 2016

Contaminated Areas

Soil: Low Risk

Lead was detected at this site, soil exposure pathways are considered complete. Given the presence of a small creek running through the site, surface water and sediment are a potentially complete exposure pathway for MC.

Contaminants: Lead 0.585 mg/kg

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Site ID: TU019

FORMER UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS AT BUILDING 1600

Underground Storage Tanks

Cost

$175K

Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup

Final Cleanup Action

Sep 2019

22 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: DP003

SITE D-1 DISPOSAL SITE

Disposal Pit and Dry Well

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Apr 1989

Contaminated Areas

Groundwater: Risk Not Evaluated

Sediment (Ecological): Risk Not Evaluated

Sediment (Human): Risk Not Evaluated

Soil: Risk Not Evaluated

Surface Water: Risk Not Evaluated

Surface Water (Ecological): Risk Not Evaluated

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Site ID: SR001A

SMALL ARMS AND SHOOTING-IN BUTTRESS

Small Arms Range

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Mar 2013

Contaminated Areas

Sediment (Human): Risk Not Evaluated

Soil: Risk Not Evaluated

Groundwater: Risk Not Evaluated

Sediment (Ecological): Risk Not Evaluated

Surface Water: Risk Not Evaluated

Surface Water (Ecological): Risk Not Evaluated

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Site ID: WP012

WT-2 SAND FILTER BEDS

Leach Field

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Sep 2002

Contaminated Areas

Groundwater: Risk Not Evaluated

Sediment (Ecological): Risk Not Evaluated

Sediment (Human): Risk Not Evaluated

Soil: Risk Not Evaluated

Surface Water: Risk Not Evaluated

Surface Water (Ecological): Risk Not Evaluated

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Site ID: DD021

BUILDING DRAINS AT BUILDING 620

Drainage Ditch

Cost

$4,000

Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup

Final Cleanup Action

Jul 2015

Contaminated Areas

Groundwater: Risk Not Evaluated

Sediment (Ecological): Risk Not Evaluated

Sediment (Human): Risk Not Evaluated

Soil: Risk Not Evaluated

Surface Water: Risk Not Evaluated

Surface Water (Ecological): Risk Not Evaluated

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Site ID: DP002

SITE D-3 DISPOSAL SITE

Disposal Pit and Dry Well

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Apr 1989

Contaminated Areas

Groundwater: Risk Not Evaluated

Sediment (Ecological): Risk Not Evaluated

Sediment (Human): Risk Not Evaluated

Soil: Risk Not Evaluated

Surface Water: Risk Not Evaluated

Surface Water (Ecological): Risk Not Evaluated

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Site ID: DP004

SITE D-5 DISPOSAL SITE

Disposal Pit and Dry Well

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Sep 2008

Contaminated Areas

Groundwater: Low Risk

The acquifer is not used for drinking water supply little risk of installation personnel, local residents, or wildlife ever being exposed to contaminants detected at this site due to restricted access.

Contaminants: Trichlorofluoromethane 0.22 ug/L Dichlorodifluoromethane 2.77 ug/L Manganese and compounds 2300.0 ug/L

Sediment (Fresh): Low Risk

Contaminants found at very low concentrations and there is some potential for sediment migration. There is some potential for ecological contamination at the site, but there are no identified endangered species in the area. Further, contamination was not very substantial.

Contaminants: Benzo(b)Fluoranthene 0.0 mg/kg Chrysene 0.0 mg/kg Lead 3.0000000000000004e-08 mg/kg Zinc 1.9e-07 mg/kg

Sediment (Human): Low Risk

Contaminants found at very low concentrations and there is some potential for sediment migration. Limited potential for human contact due to the restricted access to the site and the industrial nature at the base.

Contaminants: Benzo(b)Fluoranthene 0.0 mg/kg Chrysene 0.0 mg/kg Lead 3.0000000000000004e-08 mg/kg Zinc 1.9e-07 mg/kg

Surface Water: Low Risk

limited contamination, all below ARARs except zinc. Some potential to migrate to ground water. Groundwater is not used as the source for drinking water; and access to the site is limited.

Contaminants: Pyrene 5.6 ug/L Zinc 700.0 ug/L

Surface Water (Fresh): Low Risk

limited contamination, all below ARARs except zinc. Some potential to migrate to ground water. Restricted access at the site, and site is not used as a source of drinking water

Contaminants: Pyrene 5.6 ug/L Zinc 700.0 ug/L

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Site ID: LF008

D-2 DISPOSAL SITE

Landfill

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Mar 2002

Contaminated Areas

Groundwater: Risk Not Evaluated

Sediment (Ecological): Risk Not Evaluated

Sediment (Human): Risk Not Evaluated

Soil: Risk Not Evaluated

Surface Water: Risk Not Evaluated

Surface Water (Ecological): Risk Not Evaluated

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Site ID: LF009

D-4 DISPOSAL SITE

Landfill

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Sep 2004

Contaminated Areas

Groundwater: Low Risk

Contaminants: Beryllium and compounds 18.0 ug/L Cadmium and compounds 120.0 ug/L Lead 300.0 ug/L Chromium 580.0 ug/L Antimony and compounds 700.0 ug/L Mercury (Methyl) 880.0 ug/L Cobalt 2300.0 ug/L

Soil: Low Risk

Contaminants: Cobalt 5.9e-05 mg/kg 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 0.0014 mg/kg Arsenic 0.0094 mg/kg

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Site ID: SD014

OIL/WATER SEPARATORS

Oil/Water Separator

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Mar 2002

Contaminated Areas

Groundwater: Risk Not Evaluated

Sediment (Ecological): Risk Not Evaluated

Sediment (Human): Risk Not Evaluated

Soil: Risk Not Evaluated

Surface Water: Risk Not Evaluated

Surface Water (Ecological): Risk Not Evaluated

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Site ID: SD016

SURFACE RUNOFFS,WASH RACKS,DITCHES,OIL/WATER SEPAR

Storm Drain

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Sep 2004

Contaminated Areas

Groundwater: Risk Not Evaluated

Sediment (Ecological): Risk Not Evaluated

Sediment (Human): Risk Not Evaluated

Soil: Risk Not Evaluated

Surface Water: Risk Not Evaluated

Surface Water (Ecological): Risk Not Evaluated

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Site ID: SS005

S-1 TRANSFORMER STORAGE AREA

Storage Area

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Oct 1989

Contaminated Areas

Groundwater: Risk Not Evaluated

Sediment (Ecological): Risk Not Evaluated

Sediment (Human): Risk Not Evaluated

Soil: Risk Not Evaluated

Surface Water: Risk Not Evaluated

Surface Water (Ecological): Risk Not Evaluated

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Site ID: SS007

SITE SP-1 OLD SPILL AREA

Spill Site Area

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Jun 1989

Contaminated Areas

Groundwater: Risk Not Evaluated

Sediment (Ecological): Risk Not Evaluated

Sediment (Human): Risk Not Evaluated

Soil: Risk Not Evaluated

Surface Water: Risk Not Evaluated

Surface Water (Ecological): Risk Not Evaluated

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Site ID: SS010

S-2 HAZARD MAT'L STOR B759

Storage Area

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Feb 2005

Contaminated Areas

Groundwater: Risk Not Evaluated

Sediment (Ecological): Risk Not Evaluated

Sediment (Human): Risk Not Evaluated

Soil: Risk Not Evaluated

Surface Water: Risk Not Evaluated

Surface Water (Ecological): Risk Not Evaluated

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Site ID: SS015

POL AREA

POL (Petroleum/Oil/Lubricants) Lines

Cost

$2,000

Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup

Final Cleanup Action

Jun 2013

This site is under ongoing monitoring until May 2015

Contaminated Areas

Groundwater: Medium Risk

Contaminants were detected in four monitoring wells located on-site and downgradient of the pumphouse. No contaminants were detected in the three off-site and off-base downgradient wells. (Metcalf & Eddy, June 1992, SI Report, Figure 4-5, p. 4-33)(Metcalf Groundwater may discharge into Ley Creek, but this cannot be confirmed based on current information. No active private wells are located within a 3 mile radius of the site, and no growth is anticipated. (Metcalf & Eddy, June 1992, SI Report, pp. 4-21, 5-1

Contaminants: Methane,chlorodibromo- 5.0 ug/L Toluene 13.0 ug/L Benzene 93.0 ug/L Ethyl benzene 360.0 ug/L Xylene (Mixed) 1720.0 ug/L Iron 20200.0 ug/L

Soil: Low Risk

The POL area is currently the main depot for storing and dispensing jet fuel at the base. This area is scheduled for decomissioning in 1995. (Metcalf & Eddy, February 1995, Technical Memorandum, pp. ES-2, 1-10) Personnel are constantly working in the area Access to the site is limited by a fence. There are no residences on base, and access to the base is limited. (Metcalf & Eddy, June 1992, Site Report, pp. 5-13, 5-22)

Contaminants: Polychlorinated Biphenyls 0.0016 mg/kg

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Site ID: SR002A

FIRING-IN BUTTRESS

Small Arms Range

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Mar 2013

Contaminated Areas

Groundwater: Risk Not Evaluated

Sediment (Ecological): Risk Not Evaluated

Sediment (Human): Risk Not Evaluated

Soil: Risk Not Evaluated

Surface Water: Risk Not Evaluated

Surface Water (Ecological): Risk Not Evaluated

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Site ID: ST006

SITE S-3 ENTOMOLOGY U/G STORAGE

Underground Storage Tanks

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Sep 1999

Contaminated Areas

Soil: Low Risk

Surface soil contamination was found in the 0 - 2 foot interval at the site. A T shaped area of contamination was identified beyond the building. (Lockheed Martin, November 1995, Draft Final Technical Memorandum, p. 12) The area surrounding the former tank site is entirely fenced and is not open to the public. (Radian Corporation, July 1994, Management Action Plan, p. A-10) Exposure could occur during building and lawn maintenance. Military and residential housing areas

Contaminants: Heptachlor Epoxide 2.4e-05 mg/kg Dieldrin 0.00012 mg/kg DDT 0.0029 mg/kg DDD 0.0058 mg/kg

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Site ID: ST013

SEPTIC TANK SYSTEM

Leach Field

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Mar 2002

Contaminated Areas

Groundwater: Risk Not Evaluated

Sediment (Ecological): Risk Not Evaluated

Sediment (Human): Risk Not Evaluated

Soil: Risk Not Evaluated

Surface Water: Risk Not Evaluated

Surface Water (Ecological): Risk Not Evaluated

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Site ID: WP011

WT-1 SAND FILTER BEDS

Leach Field

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Sep 2004

Contaminated Areas

Groundwater: Low Risk

Contaminants: Cadmium and compounds 43.0 ug/L Lead 100.0 ug/L Chromium 170.0 ug/L

Soil: Low Risk

Contaminants: Cadmium and compounds 0.0026000000000000003 mg/kg Chromium 0.021 mg/kg Cobalt 0.063 mg/kg

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Site ID: FT001

SITE FT-1 FIRE TRAINING AREA

Fire/Crash Training Area

Cost

Unknown

Final Cleanup Action

Sep 2008

Contaminated Areas

Groundwater: Low Risk

The aquifer is not used for drinking water supply Little risk of installation personnel, local residents, or wildlife ever being exposed to contaminants detected at the site due to restricted access

Contaminants: Xylene (Mixed) 5.3 ug/L 1,1-Dichloroethane 17.0 ug/L Methylene Chloride 26.0 ug/L

Sediment (Fresh): Low Risk

Significant metals contamination, there is potential for surface run off to impact ecological species. There is potential for receptors that could come into contact with contamination at the site.

Contaminants: Chrysene 0.0 mg/kg Fluoranthene 1.0e-08 mg/kg Arsenic 1.0e-08 mg/kg Lead 3.0000000000000004e-08 mg/kg

Sediment (Human): Low Risk

Significant metals contamination, there is potential for surface run off to impact ecological species. Little potential that humans woul come into contact with contaminated sediment due to restricted access to site and industrial nature of site.

Contaminants: Chrysene 0.0 mg/kg Fluoranthene 1.0e-08 mg/kg Arsenic 1.0e-08 mg/kg Lead 3.0000000000000004e-08 mg/kg

Soil: Low Risk

Hazard quotients for CoCs for ingestion pathways were below the acceptable hazard quotient per Air Force NFRAP Guide. Due to the industrial nature of site, and the restricted access and the acquifer is not used as a source of drinking water.

Contaminants: Chrysene 0.0016 mg/kg Benzo(k)Fluoranthene 0.0022 mg/kg Benzo(a)Pyrene 0.0024 mg/kg

Surface Water: Low Risk

Contamination was found in significant concentrations and could potentially migrate to ground water. Aquifer not a source of drinking water. Restricted access to base.

Contaminants: Benzo(b)Fluoranthene 8.1 ug/L Bis(2-Ethylhexyl)Phthalate 17.0 ug/L Pyrene 18.0 ug/L

Surface Water (Fresh): Low Risk

Contamination was found in significant concentrations and could potentially migrate to ground water. Limited impacted due to the fact the ground water at the site is not a source of drinking water.

Contaminants: Benzo(b)Fluoranthene 8.1 ug/L Bis(2-Ethylhexyl)Phthalate 17.0 ug/L Pyrene 18.0 ug/L

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Site ID: TU017

FORMER UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS AT BUILDING 620

Underground Storage Tanks

Cost

$4,000

Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup

Final Cleanup Action

Jul 2015

Contaminated Areas

Groundwater: Risk Not Evaluated

Sediment (Ecological): Risk Not Evaluated

Sediment (Human): Risk Not Evaluated

Soil: Risk Not Evaluated

Surface Water: Risk Not Evaluated

Surface Water (Ecological): Risk Not Evaluated

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Site ID: TU020

HYDRAULIC LIFT AT BUILDING 620

Underground Storage Tanks

Cost

$4,000

Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup

Final Cleanup Action

Jul 2015

Contaminated Areas

Groundwater: Risk Not Evaluated

Sediment (Ecological): Risk Not Evaluated

Sediment (Human): Risk Not Evaluated

Soil: Risk Not Evaluated

Surface Water: Risk Not Evaluated

Surface Water (Ecological): Risk Not Evaluated

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Site ID: TU018

FORMER UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS AT BUILDING 791

Underground Storage Tanks

Cost

$4,000

Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup

Final Cleanup Action

Jul 2015

Contaminated Areas

Groundwater: Risk Not Evaluated

Sediment (Ecological): Risk Not Evaluated

Sediment (Human): Risk Not Evaluated

Soil: Risk Not Evaluated

Surface Water: Risk Not Evaluated

Surface Water (Ecological): Risk Not Evaluated

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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 »