Fate and Transport of Landfill Contaminants, Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek, Virginia
Abstract
Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek is located on the southern shore of the Chesapeake Bay in southeastern Virginia. Originating from this country's preparations for World War II, the base lies at the northwest corner of the city of Virginia Beach, bordering Norfolk. Little Creek was expanded and modernized during the years of the Vietnam War to support littoral and river operations. Because of the changing role of this nation and its Armed Forces in world affairs the importance of amphibious and littoral naval operations is once again increasing in importance. To continue to provide shore based logistical support to the fleet forces and minimize any potential threats to the environment, U.S. naval installations must identify, investigate and remediate, if necessary, areas which have been contaminated by hazardous substances from past storage, handling or disposal practices. The Naval Amphibious Base Landfill (Site 7) which operated from 1962 until 1979, falls within this category. During these years it was used as the primary disposal site for wastes generated by base operations.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1993
- Accession Number
- ADA274320
Entities
People
- James M. Conroy
Organizations
- University of Texas at Austin