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Home My WebLink AboutRumford River Site - 2/19/1999Fe ST UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY rW REGION 1 law JOHN F. KENNEDY FEDERAL BUILDING y3 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02203-0001 4 tirq PflOSEG RECEIVED 16 February 1999 TOWN MANAGER'S OFFICE Martha Steele, Deputy Director Bureau of Environmental Health Assessment Massachusetts Department of Public Health 250 Washington Street - 71 floor Boston, MA 02108 Re: Rumford River Site Mansfield, MA Dear Ms. Steele: Enclosed are the results of tests performed on samples collected from the Rumford River Site. This data has been generated as part of a preliminary assessment/site investigation for EPA's Superfund Removal Program. By statute, threats to public health or the environment may be addressed only if EPA determines they rise to the level of imminent and substantial endangerment. The removal program should not be confused with EPA's remedial program that addresses sites on the National Priorities List. The enclosed data is being provided to you for the purpose of obtaining your recommendations regarding the potential for adverse human health effects. Receiving your recommendations within thirty (30) days from your receipt of this package would meet the needs of the removal program. Please address the following specific questions. These questions are not intended to limit your response, but rather to assure EPA has the information it needs to make an endangerment determination. 1. Is it appropriate to maintain in -place, the signs presently posted which wam against eating fish? Why? At the sample location designated FPFP, does the concentrations of contaminants in surface soil pose a direct contact threat to people? Internet Address (URL) • http://www.spa.gov RecycledlRecyclable • Pdnted with Vegetable Oil Based Inks on Recycled Paper (Minimum 25% Postconsumer) 3. At any of the six sample locations designated SSHPOI - SSHP06, do the concentrations of contaminants in surface soil pose a direct contact threat to people? 4. Do the concentrations of contaminants in any river sediment sample pose a direct contact threat to people? All data have been validated in accordance with EPA protocol. All validation reports are enclosed for your reference. For your convenience, I have summarized the data into three tables, and included a map noting the location of each sample. Only those contaminants detected appear in the tables. Where no contaminants were detected in the samples collected, the detection limit is shown. For certain analyses, where the detection limits vary by contaminant, the range from the minimum to the maximum detection limit is shown. The specific detection limit for each contaminant can, of course, be found in the data package. Data pertaining to metals are only partially presented in the summary tables, specifically, arsenic and chromium. The concentration of all other metals can be found in the data packages. The entire package of raw data - which fills several boxes - will be made available should you determine there is a need to review it. The upstream water sample (RRUS-W), and upstream sediment sample (RRUS-S), were collected in duplicate. The result of each is presented together in the tables for comparison. The location is immediately adjacent to County Road, and is likely the reason for toluene and pesticides being present. Similarly, the residential land use around Fulton Pond is likely the source of pesticides in the water (sample FP). Note these pesticides were not detected in water collected at the facility (RRHP03). Sediment samples were collected from under approximately six to twelve inches of water. Samples were collected from the most downstream location first, moving progressively upstream. Where water and sediment samples are co -located, the water sample was collected prior to collecting the sediment. Soil samples were all surface soil, being from zero to three inches. In closing, I strongly encourage all persons who will be involved in writing recommendations to visit the site. Witnessing the sample locations and their surroundings add context and credibility. Both myself and DEP representatives are willing to escort you about the site at your convenience. Please suggest a date as soon as possible. I may be reached at (617) 918-1229. 2 Rumford River Site US EPA Superfund Removal Program PA/Sl Fish Tissue - Fulton Pond SAMPLE STATION Species (no. of individuals/sex) Trophic Level Weight (g) (avg) Length (mm) (avg) DIOXIN Opt) PCP Ar (ppm) (ppm) FPFISH001 White Sucker (3i) Low 946.7 439 19.9 0.470 0.80 U FPFISH002 White Sucker (2f/Im) Low 816.7 417 12.3 0.300 8 U FPFISH004 Yellow Perch (3x) Mid 83.3 202.3 57.5 0.570 j 0.80 U FPFISH005 White Perch (3x) Mid 110 220 17.8 0.620 0.80 U FPFISH006 White Perch (3x) Mid 113.3 216 43.9 0.490 0.80 U FPFISH003 Chain Pickerel (Ix) Top 340 383 2.73 0.120 0.80 U FPFISH007 Large Mouth Bass (lx) Top 50 179 36.8 0.630 0.80 U PCP = Pentachlorophenol Ar = Arsenic ppm = parts per million ppt = parts per trillion U = undetected at the concentration specified f = female in = male x = sex not determined g = grams min = millimeters avg = average Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Richard Haworth On -Scene Coordinator Enclosures cc: Beth Timm, ATSDR Scott Sayers, MA DEP Steve Hurley, MA DF&W w/tables only John D'Agistino, Mansfield Town Manager Meghan Cassidy, EPA Brownfields Coordinator Nancy Smith, EPA Technical Support & Site Assessment Section SAMPLE DIOXIN PCP STATION (Ppt) (ppm) SSHP01 281 1.3 I SSHP02 I SSHP03 I SSHPO4 90.3 180 ME 0.340 0.480 0.910 U Rumford River Site US EPA Superfund Removal Program PA/SI On -site soil at Hathaway & Patterson Ar Cr (total) 11 (ppm) (ppm) 369 392 23.5 21.7 82.2 12.3 91.8 162 SSHP05 190 0.820 33.2 125 SSHP06 1 13.2 1 0,880 U 1 39.5 5.7 SVOCs (ppm) 0.035 Naphthalene 0.090 Benzo(a)anthracene 0.056 2-Methylnaphthalene 0.190 Chrysene 0,032 Acenaphthylene 0.100 Benzo(b)fluoroanthene 0.022 Dibenzofuran 0.120 Benzo(k)fluoroanthene 0.140 Phenanthrene 0.070 Benzo(a)pyrene 0.028 Anthracene 0.065 Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene 0.190 Fluoranthene 0.069 Benzo(g,h,i)perylene 0.200 Pyrene 0.028 Naphthalene 0.083 Phenanthrene 0.014 Anthracene 0.130 Fluoranthene 0.150 Pyrene 0.062 Benzo(a)anthracene 0.350 Dibenzofuran 0.350 Fluorene 0.044 Phenanthrene 0.006 Anthracene 0.062 Fluoranthene 0.058 Pyrene 0.020 Phenanthrene 0.360 Anthracene 0.036 Fluoranthene 0.031 Pyrene 0.018 Benzo(a)anthracene 0.029 Chrysene 0.030 Phenanthrene, 0.004 Anthracene 0.039 Fluoranthene 0.046 Pyrene 0.019 Benzo(a)anthracene 0.042 Chrysene 0.029 Benzo(b)fluoranthene 0.022 Benzo(k)fluoroanthene 0.023 Fluoranthene 0.020 Pyrene PCP = Pentachlorophenol (an SVOC) U = undetected at the concentration specified At = Arsenic ppt = parts per trillion Cr = Chromium ppb = parts per billion SVOC = Semi -Volatile Organic Compound ppm = parts per million 0.130 Chrysene 0.093 Benzo(b)fluoroanthene 0.055 Benzo(k)fluoranthene 0.050 Benzo(a)pyrene 0.042 Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene 0.044 Benzo(g,h,i)perylene 0.022 Benzo(a)anthracene 0.055 Chrysene 0.031 Benzo(b)fluoranthene 0.029 Benzo(k)fluoranthene 0.028 Benzo(a)pyrene Rumford River Site - water and sediment US EPA Superfund Removal Program PA/Sl water and sediment - Rumford River, Fulton Pond, Kingman Pond SAMPLE DIOXIN PCP AS CR VOCs I SVOCs PESTICIDES PCBs* STATION L (Ppt) (Ppm) (ppm) (PPm) (Ppb) (ppb) (ppb) (Ppb) RRUS water O.OU 0.025U 0.003U O.00IU IOU 1010-2-25U 0.050.5.OU 8.OU O.OU 0.025U 0.003U 0.001U IOU 0.050-5.OU 8.OU duplicate sample sed 42.3 5.5 U 57 16.4 26-66U up to 18 2.9-29OU 462 U 12.3 1.6 U 5.4 12.8 38 Toluene svocs - see 51/51 4,4'-DDE 462 U 29-70U below 180/1804,4- 8Toluene DOD 14/ 7.8 4,4'-DDT RRHP01 sed 152 0.180 9.2 20.7 RRHP02 sed 3260 20 0.68 U 8.1 RRHP03 water 0.00347 0.021 0.003U O.00IU IOU 10-26U 0.050-5.OU S.OU sed 1300 51 17.0 8.4 12-24U 2 svocs- 9.8-98OU 1520 U 2 Xylenes see below 13 Endosulfan Sulfate RRHPSB sed 13.1 1.2U RRFP sed 0.146 0.960U 0.58 U 4.1 FPE sed 1.60 0.920U FPW sed 1.44 0.920U FPS sed 0.993 1.9 U 0.57 U 8.0 IlU 14svocs- 1.9-190U 290 U see below FP water 0.000833 0.025U 0.003U O.00IU IOU 10-25U 0.0082 Lindane 8.OU 0.013 Dieldrin 0.017 Endrin 0.023 4,4'-DDT FPFP soil 1 2.3 0.120 I RRKP water 0.00102 0.025U sed 0.995 0.96OU 0.70 5.7 PCP = Pentachlorophenol (an SVOC) At = Arsenic Cr = Chromium (total) PCBs = Polychlorinated Biphenyls ppt = parts per trillion ppb = parts per billion ppm = parts per million VOC = Volatile Organic Compound SVOC = Semi -Volatile Organic Compound sed = sediment U = undetected at the concentration specified; minimum to maximum range is provided where detection limits vary by compound * the detection limit presented is the summation of the detection limit of each PCB aroclor. SVOCs SUMMARY CHART (ppm) USl US2 HP03 FPS USI US2 HP03 FPS ------- 0.360 ------- ------- 4-Methylphenol 4.900 2.400 ------- 2.600 Fluoranthene ------- 0.049 ------- ------- Naphthalene 11.00 6.600 ------- 4.300 Pyrene ------- 0.069 ------- ------- 2-Methylnaphthalene 2.700 1.400 ------- 1.100 Benzo(a)anthracene 0.800 0.570 ------- 0.390 Acenaphthylene 6.600 4.000 ------- 2.200 Chrysene 0.027 0.200 ------- ------- Acenaphthene 1.300 1.600 ------- 0.930 Benzo(b)fluoroanthene 0.130 0.150 ------- ------- Dibenzofuran 2.200 1.700 ------- 1.300 Benzo(k)fluoroanthene 0.089 0.430 ------- ------- Fluorene 2.400 1,600 ------- 1.400 Benzo(a)pyrene 7.000. 2.600 0.710 1.100 Phenanthrene 1.200 1.200 ------- 0.870 Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene 1.500 0.420 0.680 0.280 Anthracene ------- ------- ------- 0.200 Dibenzo(a,h)anthracene 0.014 0.014 ------- 0,049 Carbazole 1.100 ------- ------- 0.850 Benzo(g,h,i)perylene COMMUTER 0 O HPSSO5 O HPSSO / O HPS502 O HPSS04 NPSS03 `\ O RUMFORD RIVER RRHPSR OC ON V SAMPLE LOCATIONS ARE APPROXIMATE. LEGEND SURFACE WATER FLOW DIRECTION PROPERTY LINE 0 ROBINSON HENCKE BROOK BROOK O SOIL SAMPLE LOCATION ♦ SEDIMENT SAMPLE LOCATION ■ SURFACE WATER SAMPLE LOCATION I i pUMFORO f I g SAMPLE LOCATION MAP RUMFORD RIVER ► -S+W4E D-. MASSACHUSETTS UNION STREET NGMAN _(lF _ ' KIPOND POND STREET 0 250 SOO 1000 FEET APPROXIMATE SCALE WANAGM�rL\__/uuv REGION 1 SUPERFUND TECXNICAL ASSESSMENT AND RESPONSE TEAM TOD No. DRAWN YY DATE 98-10-0028 C. SKLANEY 02/15/99 FILE NAME: R_\98100028\FIG2 FIGURE 3