FORMERLY USED DEFENSE SITE INSTALLATION ID: VA39799F157800
OYSTER POINT STORAGE AREA
newport news, Virginia
Cost So Far
$1.64M
Money already spent on the evaluation and cleanup of hazardous sites.
Expected Additional Cost
$917K
The estimated amount of money needed for evaluation and cleanup of hazardous sites at this installation.
Completion Date
2017
The date the DOD says cleanup of all sites was completed. Long term monitoring may continue after this date.
The site was originally known as Oyster Point Ammo Storage Annex, and was fully developed for use as a backup storage facility used for storage of ammunition and bombs required by the Hampton Roads Port of Embarkation. This site also included the... see more » The site was originally known as Oyster Point Ammo Storage Annex, and was fully developed for use as a backup storage facility used for storage of ammunition and bombs required by the Hampton Roads Port of Embarkation. This site also included the U.S. Air Force BOMARC Missle Site. Storage igloos, utility systems, and railroad trucks were constructed in the early 1940s. Buildings were constructed on the BOMARC missile site portion in the 1950's. There has been no significant intervening beneficial use of these structures since DOD ownership. The site development included 52 missle storage buildings, 20 ammunition storage bunkers, administrative and miscellaneous buildings.. The BOMARC missile sites are located on the 127 acres owned by the Regional Development and Housing Authority. Much of the area within the Oyster Point Development Corp. site has been disturbed since DOD ownership due to the construction of an industrial park and residential development. The City of Newport News plans to develop its site into a "high-tech" industrial park complex in 3 years. The city was also planning to have these structures removed on their own. All structures were found to be structurally sound and presenting no apparent threat to the public. The Newport News City Department of Development has requested demolition and removal of all buildings and exterior concrete utility trenches consisting of approximately 53 buildings and 1-mile of utility trench, and the Oyster Point Development Corporation has requested the removal of 16 ammo storage bunkers. Further investigations are recommended at the BOMARC missile site in determining existence, if any, of chemical/toxic contamination. (Source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) « see less
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.
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Medium Risk
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Risk Not Evaluated or Not Required
Response Complete
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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: fences, zoning. see more » easements fences zoning « see less
1 Active Site
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: 01HTRW
GW INVESTIGATION
Contaminated Ground Water
Cost
$956K
Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup
Final Cleanup Action
Oct 2016
This site is under ongoing monitoring until Sep 2026
Contaminated Areas
Groundwater: High Risk
Some potable water supply wells may use the contaminated surficial aquifer as a source. As above.
Contaminants: Ethylbenzene 5.0 ug/L Arsenic 9.0 ug/L Toluene 9.9 ug/L Benzene 11.0 ug/L Xylenes 12.0 ug/L Pentachlorophenol 13.9 ug/L Carbon disulfide 16.0 ug/L Lead 20.0 ug/L Bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) 26.9 ug/L Nickel (soluble salts) 40.0 ug/L Naphthalene 47.4 ug/L Fluorene 60.0 ug/L Dibenzofuran 65.0 ug/L Acetone 78.0 ug/L Acenaphthene 110.0 ug/L Zinc 160.0 ug/L 1,2-Dichloroethene (total) 220.0 ug/L Vinyl chloride (child/adult) 360.0 ug/L Barium and compounds 379.0 ug/L 1,2-Dichloroethylene (cis) 2700.0 ug/L
Sediment (Fresh): High Risk
Sediment contaminants have been found at a site with no known source. Not known how sediment may be transported to nearest ecological recptor.
Contaminants: DDD 0.00618 mg/kg Acenaphthene 0.0402 mg/kg Fluorene 0.0669 mg/kg Anthracene 0.134 mg/kg Benzo(g,h,i)perylene 0.137 mg/kg Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene 0.275 mg/kg Carbazole 0.275 mg/kg Benzo(a)anthracene 0.522 mg/kg Benzo(a)pyrene 0.701 mg/kg Chrysene 0.879 mg/kg Phenanthrene 0.964 mg/kg Benzo(k)fluoranthene 1.03 mg/kg Pyrene 1.75 mg/kg Fluoranthene 1.88 mg/kg Arsenic 6.3 mg/kg Copper 6.9 mg/kg Nickel 9.0 mg/kg Lead 14.7 mg/kg Chromium 20.8 mg/kg Zinc 46.4 mg/kg Iron 2740.0 mg/kg
Sediment (Human): High Risk
Sediment contaminants have been found at a site with no known source. Site is an elementary school.
Contaminants: Dibenz[ah]anthracene 0.0366 mg/kg Acenaphthene 0.0402 mg/kg Benzoic acid 0.275 mg/kg Diethyl phthalate 0.275 mg/kg Bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) 0.522 mg/kg Benzo[a]pyrene 0.701 mg/kg Beryllium and compounds 0.8 mg/kg Benzo[b]fluoranthene 0.989 mg/kg Barium and compounds 5.08 mg/kg Arsenic 6.3 mg/kg Cobalt 6.4 mg/kg Nickel (soluble salts) 9.0 mg/kg Lead 14.7 mg/kg Chromium 20.8 mg/kg Vanadium and compounds 27.1 mg/kg Methylene chloride 82.3 mg/kg Maneb 125.0 mg/kg Iron 2740.0 mg/kg Aluminum 9750.0 mg/kg
Soil: High Risk
Soil contaminants have been found at a site with no known source. Some of samples collected are from surface soil at an elementary school.
Contaminants: 2-Methylnaphthalene 0.0033 mg/kg DDT 0.00735 mg/kg Butyl benzyl phthalate 0.0105 mg/kg Dibenz[ah]anthracene 0.0115 mg/kg di-n-Octyl phthalate 0.0128 mg/kg DDE 0.0212 mg/kg DDD 0.0718 mg/kg Dibenzofuran 0.0769 mg/kg 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 0.0998 mg/kg Carbazole 0.136 mg/kg Toluene 0.219 mg/kg Indeno[1,2,3-cd]pyrene 0.272 mg/kg Benzo[a]pyrene 0.599 mg/kg Anthracene 0.88 mg/kg Benzo[k]fluoranthene 0.898 mg/kg Acenaphthene 0.92 mg/kg Chrysene 0.96 mg/kg Benz[a]anthracene 0.96 mg/kg Benzo[b]fluoranthene 0.993 mg/kg Beryllium and compounds 1.2 mg/kg Fluorene 1.28 mg/kg Pyrene 1.74 mg/kg Naphthalene 2.2 mg/kg Bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) 2.48 mg/kg Fluoranthene 2.6 mg/kg Benzoic acid 4.87 mg/kg Arsenic 6.1 mg/kg Cobalt 11.4 mg/kg Nickel (soluble salts) 12.2 mg/kg Copper and compounds 13.4 mg/kg Styrene 15.5 mg/kg Chromium 22.5 mg/kg Lead 28.8 mg/kg Vanadium and compounds 30.0 mg/kg Zinc 53.8 mg/kg Chloromethane (methyl chloride) 86.5 mg/kg Barium and compounds 106.0 mg/kg Maneb 470.0 mg/kg Aluminum 10400.0 mg/kg Iron 38600.0 mg/kg
Surface Water (Fresh): High Risk
Samples were collected at a site with no known comtaminant sources. Watkins Elementary School is currently opearing onsite. Drainage system within city of Newport News can carry contaminants via surfce water to nearby marshes and waterways.
Contaminants: Heptachlor epoxide 0.01 ug/L alpha-Endosulfan 0.02 ug/L Endrin 0.03 ug/L Toluene 0.06 ug/L Benzene 0.06 ug/L Phenanthrene 0.36 ug/L Di-sec-octyl phthalate 0.71 ug/L Fluoranthene 1.03 ug/L Selenium 5.0 ug/L Cadmium 6.0 ug/L Beryllium 16.0 ug/L Nickel 126.0 ug/L Copper 146.0 ug/L Lead 202.0 ug/L Zinc 2120.0 ug/L Iron 219000.0 ug/L
Surface Water (Human): High Risk
Samples were collected at a site with no known comtaminant sources. Watkins Elementary School is currently opearing onsite. Surface water moves through drainage ditches imediately adjacent to an elementary school.
Contaminants: Heptachlor epoxide 0.01 ug/L Aldrin 0.01 ug/L Toluene 0.06 ug/L Benzene 0.06 ug/L di-n-Octyl phthalate 0.11 ug/L Benz[a]anthracene 0.4 ug/L Benzo[a]pyrene 0.57 ug/L Benzo[k]fluoranthene 0.58 ug/L Indeno[1,2,3-cd]pyrene 0.59 ug/L Chrysene 0.68 ug/L Bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) 0.71 ug/L Pyrene 0.84 ug/L Benzo[b]fluoranthene 0.85 ug/L Fluoranthene 1.03 ug/L Selenium 5.0 ug/L Cadmium and compounds 6.0 ug/L Beryllium and compounds 16.0 ug/L Arsenic 53.0 ug/L Cobalt 114.0 ug/L Copper and compounds 146.0 ug/L Chromium 166.0 ug/L Lead 202.0 ug/L Vanadium and compounds 240.0 ug/L Barium and compounds 922.0 ug/L Zinc 2120.0 ug/L Maneb 3140.0 ug/L Aluminum 95600.0 ug/L Iron 219000.0 ug/L
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 »