Base Realignment and Closure Environmental Evaluation (BRAC EE) Fort Devens, Massachusetts

Abstract

A study to identify locations where transformers containing polychiorinated biphenyl (PCB) oil leaked onto soil on the Main and North Posts of Fort Devens was conducted as part of the Base Realignment and Closure Environmental Evaluation. This study was designated as Area Requiring Environmental Evaluation (AREE) 66. The study included evaluating the current PCB Transformer Management Program administered by the Fort Devens Environmental Management Office (EMO), the Fort Devens Spill Contingency Plan, and the ongoing transformer-inspection program. Personnel in both the Fort Devens EMO and the Fort Devens Directorate of Public Works were also interviewed. Transformers included in this study are transformers that were removed from service due to previous leaks. A total of nine locations were identified as having transformers removed due to leaks, and at six of the nine locations PCB oil had come into contact with surrounding soil. Soil samples were collected from each location and analyzed for PCB contamination. Based on the results of the laboratory analysis, further actions were recommended at four of the six locations. AREE 66A (Building 3752), AREE 66B (Building 1634), AREE 66C (Building 3575), and AREE 66F (Building 2025) have all been recommended for removal actions. In addition, soil sampling was performed at AREE 660, the Verteck Substation. Soil staining was identified in the substation and was sampled for PCB contamination. Of the 25 soil samples that contained PCBs, five contained PCBs exceeding Massachusetts Contingency Plan Standards. The contamination was detected around electrical equipment on the west side of the substation. A limited removal action is recommended for this location.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1995
Accession Number
ADA469475

Entities

People

  • Richard Waterman
  • Robert Lambe

Organizations

  • Arthur D. Little

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Base Closures
  • Breathing Apparatus
  • Detection
  • Electrical Equipment
  • Electronic Equipment
  • Engineering
  • Environmental Management
  • Environmental Monitoring
  • Environmental Protection
  • Health Services
  • Hygiene
  • Medical Personnel
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Protective Clothing
  • Protective Equipment
  • United States

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