Cost So Far
$20M
Money already spent on the evaluation and cleanup of hazardous sites.
Expected Additional Cost
$21.9M
The estimated amount of money needed for evaluation and cleanup of hazardous sites at this installation.
Expected Completion Date
2054
The date by which the DOD estimates cleanup of all sites will be complete. Long term monitoring may continue after this date.
18 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.
7 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: SITE 00015
WILLIAMSBURG FISC CHEATHAM ANNEX
Mixed Waste Area
Cost
$5.5M
Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup
Final Cleanup Action
Oct 2023
Contaminated Areas
Sediment (Marine): High Risk
Contaminants: PCBs 63.0 ppb
Sediment (Human): Medium Risk
Contaminants: Chlordane 0.01 ppb Endrin 0.03 ppb DDD 0.03 ppb Dieldrin 0.05 ppb DDE 0.05 ppb Mercury (Inorganic) 0.29 ppb Chrysene 0.43 ppb Acetone 0.73 ppb Methyl Ethyl Ketone 0.84 ppb DDT 0.92 ppb Beryllium and compounds 2.8 ppb Cadmium and compounds 5.9 ppb Chromium 25.3 ppb Nickel (Soluble Salts) 28.2 ppb Arsenic 40.8 ppb Copper and compounds 58.7 ppb PCB 63.0 ppb Vanadium 86.8 ppb Lead 122.0 ppb Manganese and compounds 467.0 ppb Zinc 566.0 ppb Aluminum 34200.0 ppb
Surface Water (Fresh): Low Risk
Contaminants: Iron 1130000.0 ppb
Surface Water (Human): Low Risk
Contaminants: Aluminum 586000.0 ppb Iron 1130000.0 ppb
Surface Water (Marine): Low Risk
Contaminants: Iron 1130000.0 ppb
Sediment (Fresh): Risk Not Evaluated
Site ID: SITE 00009
WILLIAMSBURG FISC CHEATHAM ANNEX
Storage Area
Cost
$8.61M
Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup
Final Cleanup Action
May 2022
Contaminated Areas
Soil: High Risk
Contaminants: Cadmium and compounds 180.0 ppb Arochlor 1260 4200.0 ppb Lead (Tetraethyl) 4200.0 ppb
Groundwater: Medium Risk
Contaminants: Arsenic 150000.0 ppb
Sediment (Human): Low Risk
Contaminants: Arochlor 1260 560.0 ppb
Site ID: SITE 00004
WILLIAMSBURG FISC CHEATHAM ANNEX
Surface Disposal Area
Cost
$2.05M
Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup
Final Cleanup Action
May 2019
Contaminated Areas
Sediment (Fresh): High Risk
Contaminants: PCB 10.6 ppb
Sediment (Human): Medium Risk
Contaminants: PCB 10.6 ppb
Soil: Medium Risk
Contaminants: PCB 8.6 ppb
Groundwater: Low Risk
Contaminants: Benzene 120000.0 ppb
Surface Water (Fresh): Risk Not Evaluated
Site ID: SITE 00013
WILLIAMSBURG FISC CHEATHAM ANNEX
Mixed Waste Area
Cost
$820K
Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup
Final Cleanup Action
Jun 2020
Contaminated Areas
Sediment (Fresh): High Risk
Contaminants: Arsenic 10.8 ppb Lead 11.5 ppb Chromium 20.5 ppb Manganese and compounds 168.0 ppb
Soil: High Risk
Contaminants: DDT 1.2 ppb Cadmium and compounds 4.0 ppb Chromium 49.3 ppb TNT 620.0 ppb Manganese and compounds 2070.0 ppb Lead 7580.0 ppb Benzo(a)Pyrene 39000.0 ppb
Surface Water (Fresh): High Risk
Contaminants: Cadmium and compounds 350.0 ppb Chromium 1500.0 ppb Arsenic (III) 4000.0 ppb Lead 5900.0 ppb
Groundwater: Risk Not Evaluated
Sediment (Human): Risk Not Evaluated
Surface Water (Human): Risk Not Evaluated
Site ID: SITE 00007
WILLIAMSBURG FISC CHEATHAM ANNEX
Surface Disposal Area
Cost
$6.57M
Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup
Final Cleanup Action
Jan 2021
Contaminated Areas
Soil: Medium Risk
Contaminants: PCB 6.0 ppb
Groundwater: Low Risk
Contaminants: Trichloroethylene (TCE) 35000.0 ppb Tetrachloroethylene 50000.0 ppb
Sediment (Fresh): Risk Not Evaluated
Sediment (Human): Risk Not Evaluated
Site ID: SITE 00016
WILLIAMSBURG FISC CHEATHAM ANNEX
Contaminated Sediments
Cost
Unknown
Final Cleanup Action
Dec 2015
Contaminated Areas
Surface Water (Human): Low Risk
Contaminants: Aluminum 126000.0 ppb Iron 364000.0 ppb
Sediment (Fresh): Risk Not Evaluated
Sediment (Human): Risk Not Evaluated
Site ID: SITE 00014
WILLIAMSBURG FISC CHEATHAM ANNEX
Mixed Waste Area
Cost
$25K
Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup
Final Cleanup Action
Jul 2014
This site is under ongoing monitoring until Sep 2016
Contaminated Areas
Soil: Low Risk
Contaminants: Arsenic 36.5 ppb Iron 99900.0 ppb
Groundwater: Risk Not Evaluated
11 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: SITE 00005
WILLIAMSBURG FISC CHEATHAM ANNEX
Surface Disposal Area
Cost
Unknown
Final Cleanup Action
Aug 2003
Contaminated Areas
Soil: Low Risk
Contaminants: Arsenic 0.87 ppb
Site ID: SITE 00006
WILLIAMSBURG FISC CHEATHAM ANNEX
Surface Disposal Area
Cost
Unknown
Final Cleanup Action
Aug 2003
Contaminated Areas
Soil: Low Risk
Contaminants: Arsenic 0.87 ppb
Site ID: SITE 00008
WILLIAMSBURG FISC CHEATHAM ANNEX
Landfill
Cost
Unknown
Final Cleanup Action
Aug 2003
Contaminated Areas
Soil: Low Risk
Contaminants: Beryllium and compounds 0.08 ppb Arsenic 0.87 ppb Iron 2.37 ppb Chromium 2.6 ppb
Site ID: SITE 00010
WILLIAMSBURG FISC CHEATHAM ANNEX
Surface Disposal Area
Cost
Unknown
Final Cleanup Action
Aug 2003
Contaminated Areas
Groundwater: Low Risk
Contaminants: Beryllium and compounds 760.0 ppb Chloroform 2500.0 ppb Methylene chloride 3000.0 ppb Arsenic (cancer endpoint) 7900.0 ppb Acetone 14000.0 ppb Copper and compounds 17000.0 ppb Nickel and compounds 19500.0 ppb Vanadium 31100.0 ppb Dichloropropane, 1,2- 32000.0 ppb Chromium (total) 32600.0 ppb Lead 35200.0 ppb Zinc 48600.0 ppb Barium and compounds 71900.0 ppb Aluminum 8240000.0 ppb
Soil: Low Risk
Contaminants: Lead 0.01 ppb Nickel and compounds 0.01 ppb Arsenic (cancer endpoint) 0.01 ppb Copper and compounds 0.01 ppb Methylene chloride 0.01 ppb Chromium (total) 0.04 ppb Vanadium 0.04 ppb Zinc 0.04 ppb Barium and compounds 0.06 ppb Aluminum 13.6 ppb
Site ID: SITE 00011
WILLIAMSBURG FISC CHEATHAM ANNEX
Storage Area
Cost
Unknown
Final Cleanup Action
Dec 2009
Contaminated Areas
Groundwater: Risk Not Evaluated
Soil: Risk Not Evaluated
Site ID: SITE 00012
WILLIAMSBURG FISC CHEATHAM ANNEX
Surface Disposal Area
Cost
Unknown
Final Cleanup Action
Apr 2004
Contaminated Areas
Soil: Medium Risk
Contaminants: Chromium 18.0 ppb Manganese and compounds 168.0 ppb
Site ID: SITE 00017
WILLIAMSBURG FISC CHEATHAM ANNEX
Contaminated Sediments
Cost
Unknown
Final Cleanup Action
Jun 2009
Contaminated Areas
Soil: High Risk
Contaminants: Arsenic 12.5 ppb Chromium 32.9 ppb Barium 261.0 ppb Iron 13900.0 ppb
Site ID: UXO 000001
WILLIAMSBURG FISC CHEATHAM ANNEX
Pistol Range
Cost
Unknown
Final Cleanup Action
Mar 2008
Site ID: SITE 00001
WILLIAMSBURG FISC CHEATHAM ANNEX
Landfill
Cost
Unknown
Final Cleanup Action
Dec 2007
This site is under ongoing monitoring until Mar 2012
Contaminated Areas
Groundwater: High Risk
Contaminants: Mercury and compounds (inorganic) 490.0 ppb Beryllium and compounds 500.0 ppb Silver and compounds 1700.0 ppb Selenium 1900.0 ppb Chloroform 4000.0 ppb Methylene chloride 4000.0 ppb Cadmium and compounds 45700.0 ppb Chromium (total) 115000.0 ppb Vanadium 120000.0 ppb Antimony and compounds 232000.0 ppb Nickel and compounds 329000.0 ppb Arsenic (cancer endpoint) 473000.0 ppb Acetone 540000.0 ppb Copper and compounds 675000.0 ppb Barium and compounds 692000.0 ppb Lead 2520000.0 ppb Aluminum 21700000.0 ppb Zinc 37700000.0 ppb
Sediment (Marine): Medium Risk
Contaminants: Arsenic (cancer endpoint) 0.01 ppb Chromium (total) 0.01 ppb Copper and compounds 0.01 ppb Barium and compounds 0.02 ppb Vanadium 0.02 ppb Methylene chloride 0.03 ppb Chrysene 0.13 ppb Zinc 0.13 ppb Acetone 0.15 ppb Aluminum 5.12 ppb Lead 21.6 ppb
Site ID: SITE 00002
WILLIAMSBURG FISC CHEATHAM ANNEX
Surface Disposal Area
Cost
Unknown
Final Cleanup Action
Aug 2003
Contaminated Areas
Soil: Low Risk
Contaminants: Arsenic 0.8 ppb
Site ID: SITE 00003
WILLIAMSBURG FISC CHEATHAM ANNEX
Surface Disposal Area
Cost
Unknown
Final Cleanup Action
Aug 2003
Contaminated Areas
Soil: Low Risk
Contaminants: Arsenic 0.8 ppb
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 »