A Preliminary Review of Environmental Requirements and Concerns Based on the Proposed Closure of George Air Force Base, California

Abstract

TCE contamination was confirmed within the Northeast Disposal Area of George AFB during January 1986. The Field investigation has shown the area of contamination to be approximately 1-1/4 miles long by 3/4 mile wide, extending 3/4 mile beyond the base boundary. The contaminated plume lies within an upper aquifer which does not serve as a potable water source. The highest level of contamination found to date is 560 parts per billion (ppb). The California State Action Level is 5 ppb. Above 5 ppb, the State requires action of some kind by the responsible agency in order to remedy the situation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA269023

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Department of the Air Force

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Pollution
  • Construction
  • Contamination
  • Drinking Water
  • Environmental Health
  • Environmental Pollutants
  • Environmental Protection
  • Environmental Restoration And Remediation
  • Explosives
  • Groundwater
  • Hazardous Waste
  • Health Services
  • Hygiene
  • Law
  • Munitions
  • Waste Disposal Facilities
  • Waste Products

Readers

  • Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of Proposed Air Force Base Actions.
  • Groundwater Contamination Remediation.
  • Mathematical Modeling and Probability Theory.