Cost So Far
$7.41M
Money already spent on the evaluation and cleanup of hazardous sites.
Expected Additional Cost
$21M
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.
The former Camp Hero occupied about 469 acres on Montauk Point, New York. As part of the harbor defense program, three gun batteries were constructed on the site. Supporting facilities included barracks, a hospital, a motor repair shop, water... see more » The former Camp Hero occupied about 469 acres on Montauk Point, New York. As part of the harbor defense program, three gun batteries were constructed on the site. Supporting facilities included barracks, a hospital, a motor repair shop, water supply, and sewage treatment. It is currently not in use, but a state park will open in the near future. Abandoned tanks and hazardous buildings are present at the site. Hazardous and toxic wastes and ordnance could also be present. his property is known or suspected to contain military munitions and explosives of concern (e.g., unexploded ordnance) and therefore may present an explosive hazard. (Source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) « see less
6 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.
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: 03HTRW
CAMP HERO
Unknown Site Type
Cost
$1.36M
Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup
Final Cleanup Action
Sep 2021
Contaminated Areas
Groundwater: High Risk
Contamination is present in groundwater Groundwater flow direction is unknown
Contaminants: Lead 25.6 ug/L Chromium 56.9 ug/L
Soil: Medium Risk
Contamination could be carried by erosion to adjacent water bodies Workers and Park users could come in contact with contaminated soil.
Contaminants: Fluoranthene 1.1 mg/kg Pyrene 1.2 mg/kg Lead 8021.0 mg/kg
Site ID: 05OEW
CAMP HERO-LAND ACREAGE
Multi Use Range
Cost
$15.4M
Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup
Final Cleanup Action
Sep 2041
This site is under ongoing monitoring until Sep 2077
Site ID: 06OEW
CAMP HERO-WATER ACREAGE
Multi Use Range
Cost
$5.28M
Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup
Final Cleanup Action
Sep 2040
This site is under ongoing monitoring until Sep 2076
3 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: 04OEW
MAKESHIFT SMALL ARMS RANGE
Small Arms Range
Cost
Unknown
Final Cleanup Action
Sep 2004
This site is under ongoing monitoring until Sep 2010
Site ID: 01CON/HTRW
COMPLETED
Above Ground Storage Tank
Cost
Unknown
Final Cleanup Action
Sep 1996
Site ID: 02BD/DR
CAMP HERO
Building Demolition/Debris Removal
Cost
Unknown
Final Cleanup Action
Sep 2001
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 »