REMOVAL PROGRAM PRELIMINARY … PROGRAM PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT/ SITE INVESTIGATION REPORT FOR THE SEEKONK MILL FIRE SITE SEEKONK, BRISTOL COUNTY, MASSACHUSETTS 30 JULY 2013 Prepared

REMOVAL PROGRAM

PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT/SITE INVESTIGATION REPORT

FOR THESEEKONK MILL FIRE SITE

SEEKONK, BRISTOL COUNTY, MASSACHUSETTS30 JULY 2013

Prepared For:

U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyRegion I

Emergency Planning and Response Branch5 Post Office Square, Suite 100

Boston, Massachusetts 02109-3912

CONTRACT NO. EP-W-05-042

TDD NO. 01-13-07-0001

TASK NO. 0892

DC NO. R-7546

Submitted By:

Weston Solutions, Inc.Region I

Superfund Technical Assessment and Response Team (START)3 Riverside Drive

Andover, MA 01810

December 2013

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Preliminary Assessment/Site Investigation Forms

II. Narrative Chronology

III. Appendices

Appendix A

Appendix B

Appendix C

Appendix D

- Figures

- Tables and Spreadsheets

- Photodocumentation Log

- Analytical Data and Chain-of-Custody Records

I. Preliminary Assessment/Site Investigation Forms

EPA REGION IREMOVAL PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT

Site Name and Location

Name: Seekonk Mill Fire Location: 36 Maple Avenue Town: Seekonk County: Bristol County State: Massachusetts (MA)

Site Status: ( ) NPL ( ) NON-NPL ( ) RCRA ( ) TSCA ( ) ACTIVE (X) ABANDONED ( ) OTHER

(X) Attached USGS Map of Location (X) Site I.D. No.: 01KD

Latitude: 41 53 41 North Longitude: 71 19 41.8 West

Referral

( ) Citizen ( ) City/Town (X) State ( ) Preremedial ( ) RCRA ( ) Other:

Name of referring party: Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) Address: 20 Riverside Drive, Lakeville, MA 02347

Telephone: (508) 946-2700

Contacts Identified1) Dan Crafton, MassDEP Telephone: (508) 946-27212) Telephone: ( )3) Telephone: ( )

Source of Information

( ) Verbal: (X) Report: Weston Solutions, Inc. 2012. Memorandum RE: Emergency Response Activities

Conducted at the Seekonk Mill Fire Site, Seekonk, Bristol County, Massachusetts, TDD No. 01-12-05-0002. 25 May.

Omni Environmental Group. 2008. Immediate Response Action Completion Report, 36 Maple Ave, Seekonk, Massachusetts. 5 August.

Nobis Engineering, Inc. 2012. Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, Former Attleboro Dyeing and Finishing, Seekonk, Massachusetts. November.

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Nobis Engineering, Inc. 2013. Targeted Brownfields Assessment, Former Attleboro Dye Works, Seekonk, Massachusetts. April.

( ) Other:

Potential Responsible Parties

Owner: R.O.C. Realty Corporation Telephone: ( )Address: 18 Linden Street, Attleboro, MAOperator: Telephone: ( )Address:

Site Access

Authorizing Person: Richard Castro (R.O.C Realty Corp.) Date: 19 June 2013 (X) Obtained ( ) Verbal Telephone: (508) 222-1332 (X) Written ( ) Not Obtained

Historical Preservation

( ) Site is Historically Significant or Eligible for Historic Preservation

Contacts Identified

1) State Historical Preservation Officer (SHPO)Name: Ms. Judith B. McDonough Telephone:(617) 727-84702) Tribal Historical Preservation Officer (THPO)Name: Ms. Bettina Washington Telephone:(508) 645-9265 ext. 175

Comments:

Physical Site Characterization

Background Information: The Seekonk Mill Fire site (the site) is located at 36 Maple Avenue in Seekonk, Bristol County, Massachusetts (MA). The site is located at 41o 53 41 north latitude and 71o 19 41.8 west longitude, as measured from the approximate center of the site. The site is located in a mixed residential and industrial use area; and is bordered to the north by the Ten Mile River, to the east by residences and a pond formed by the damming of the Ten Mile River, to the west by forested areas, and to the south by residences and the Memorial Baptist Church. The 7.8-acre site contains three buildings, including an approximately 105,000-square-foot (ft2), heavily fire-damaged former manufacturing building, with a one- to two-story portion remaining intact; a two-story former office building in the southern portion of the site; and a partially fire-damaged one-story building in the southeastern portion of the site. Three former settling ponds (1, 2, and 3) are located west and northwest of the former manufacturing building. Settling Ponds 2 and 3 are connected, actually forming one large pond. The closest residence abuts the site to the north, approximately 250 feet from the settling ponds.

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From 1945 to 1980, Attleboro Dyeing and Finishing Company (ADF Co.) operated on site. According to previous reports, wastes generated on site by ADF Co. included dye water, fabric dye fixing agents (copper, chromium, and manganese), waste fabric coatings (styrene-butadiene rubber and acrylic latex), and waste dye carriers (toluene and biphenyl). Numerous environmental investigations have been conducted at the site under EPA and Massachusetts Contingency Plan (MCP) programs between 1980 and 2013. These investigations have identified hazardous substances, including volatile organic compounds (VOCs), semivolatile organic compounds (SVOCs), pesticides, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and metals, associated with on-site soil, surface water in the settling ponds, and sediments in the settling ponds and downstream along the Ten Mile River. No remediation activities have been conducted at the site to date.

According to previous reports, the fabric dyeing process conducted by ADF Co. was performed utilizing 20 250- to 1,500-gallon kettles. All floor drains on the lower floor of the manufacturing building, process water from the kettles, and cleaning water were discharged to a sluice located below the floor. Prior to the 1960s, the wastewater was discharged directly to the Ten Mile River. During the 1960s, the three surface impoundments/settling ponds were constructed, and the process water was diverted into these impoundments for settling prior to discharge into the Ten Mile River via drain pipes from each of the impoundments. Massachusetts Water Resources Commission (MWRC) records indicate that ADF Co. was discharging between 440,000 and 555,000 gallons of wastewater per day into the Ten Mile River between 1968 and 1970. In addition, an underground culvert traverses below the manufacturing building, routing water from the pond east of the site to a man-made drainage channel, which ultimately drains to the Ten Mile River. Reportedly, ADF Co. discharged process waste to this drainage channel, and the color of the wastewater in the channel varied depending upon the color being used to dye cloth on a given day.

In August 1980, ADF Co. identified itself to EPA as a treatment, storage, and disposal (TSD) facility for the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) hazardous waste toluene. In December 1980, EPA placed the site in the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Information System (CERCLIS) under Number (No.) MAD001196633. According to CERCLIS, a Preliminary Assessment (PA) and a Site Inspection (SI) were completed in December 1980 and May 1990, respectively; however, these documents were not found in available file information. Following the completion of the PA, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) issued Release Tracking Number (RTN) 4-00156 to the site.

Results of a 1994 Site Inspection Prioritization (SIP) are summarized in a 2002 Draft Site Reassessment (SR) Memorandum. The SIP identified elevated concentrations of two metals (aluminum and manganese) in two groundwater samples collected from the site. In addition, several VOCs, SVOCs, pesticides, PCB Aroclors, and metals were detected in six sediment samples collected from the settling ponds. Ten SVOCs, three pesticides, and one metal were detected in three soil samples collected from an eroded area formed by discharge from a roof drain.



Additional available reports generated as part of previous environmental investigations of the site include the following: a January 1999 Underground Storage Tank (UST) Closure Assessment Report, a December 2008 Immediate Response Action (IRA) Completion Report, a May 2012 Memorandum describing Emergency Response activities conducted at the site, a November 2012 Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA), and an April 2013 Targeted Brownfields Assessment (TBA).

The 1999 UST Closure Assessment Report reported that one 20,000-gallon UST containing No. 6 Fuel Oil used to heat the facility was located west of the manufacturing building, and east of a swale. A second, 4,400-gallon UST, which contained toluene used in the dyeing of textile fabric, was located immediately north of the manufacturing building, between the building and the Ten Mile River. In December 1998, following the removal of the two USTs, Kaegael Environmental Inc. (K.E. Inc.) collected soil samples for jar headspace screening from the bottom and side walls of each of the tank graves. Based on the elevated headspace readings [up to 260 parts per million (ppm)] of soil samples collected around the toluene UST, one soil sample was submitted for laboratory analysis via EPA Method 8021B. The following compounds were detected: toluene, total xylenes, and ethylbenzene.

In March 2002, as part of the SR, Tetra Tech NUS (TtNUS) observed the three settling ponds (identified as SI1, SI2, and SI3) and several discharge features on the site, including the following: two roof drain outfall locations; a discharge pipe from the manufacturing building to SI1; drain pipes discharging from SI1 to SI2; pipes directly discharging from each of the three settling ponds to the Ten Mile River; and an underground culvert traversing below the building, which discharged to a man-made drainage channel that ultimately drains to the Ten Mile River. At the time of the SR sampling, the drain pipes leading from each of the settling ponds to the Ten Mile River were blocked off to prevent flow, and the discharge end of the drainage channel had been filled with concrete. TtNUS collected nine sediment samples from eight locations (including two background locations) along the surface water pathway for laboratory VOC, SVOC, pesticides, PCB, total metals, and cyanide analyses. Analytical results indicated elevated concentrations of several VOCs, SVOCs, pesticides, metals, and cyanide above background concentrations in sediment samples collected from locations on the property and from downgradient locations along the Ten Mile River.

In November 2003, TtNUS submitted an SR Trip Report Addendum to document the collection of seven additional soil samples, including five from locations within the surface impoundments, for volatile petroleum hydrocarbons (VPH), extractable petroleum hydrocarbons (EPH), and total metals analyses. However, the analytical sampling results were not included in available file documentation.

In a January 2004 Memorandum, the EPA Emergency Response and Removal Section indicated that based on the results of the SR, a Removal Action was not appropriate at the time. The Memorandum indicated that the site was active and that access was controlled, and that the site would be addressed by MassDEP under the MCP.



In September 2008, Technical Drilling Services (TDS) installed eight borings in Settling Ponds 2 and 3 and collected samples between 0 and 4 feet below grade. At the time of sampling, 4 to 6 inches of standing water was present in the settling ponds. Omni Environmental Group (Omni), on behalf of the property owner, R.O.C Realty Corp., submitted seven samples collected from 0 to 2 feet to Con-Test Analytical Laboratory (Con-Test), to be analyzed for the MassDEP list of 14 metals and hexavalent chromium. Two of the samples were also analyzed for PCBs. In addition, TDS installed three monitoring wells (MW-1 through MW-3) around the settling ponds to depths between 12 and 14 feet below grade. Analytical results of the samples collected from the settling ponds indicated elevated concentrations of the following metals: antimony, arsenic, barium, cadmium, trivalent chromium, hexavalent chromium, lead, mercury, nickel, silver, vanadium, and zinc. Of these, the following metals were detected at concentrations exceeding the Reportable Concentrations for S-1 and S-2 soils (RCS-1 and RCS-2): antimony, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, lead, nickel, and zinc.

On 24 October 2008, a Release Notification under the MCP was submitted to MassDEP by Omni on behalf of R.O.C Realty Corp., to report a possible Imminent Hazard (IH) condition due to the presence of metals above the RCS-1 and RCS-2 standards. This release was logged as an IH condition due to the cadmium concentration of 86.9 milligrams per Kilogram (mg/Kg), which exceeded the IH level of 60 mg/Kg at a location within 500 feet of a private residence and in an area lacking a barrier. MassDEP identified R.O.C. Realty Corp. as a Potentially Responsible Party (PRP) and approved additional subsurface assessment and the installation of a fence around the settling ponds as part of an Interim Remedial Action (IRA).

On 29 October 2008, as part of the IRA, Omni submitted three additional soil samples collected during the September 2008 event from 2 to 4 feet for laboratory metals analysis. Analytical results of the soil samples indicated lower concentrations of metals compared to the results of the surface (0 to 2 feet) samples. In addition, Omni collected one groundwater sample from each of the monitoring wells, filtered the samples, and submitted them to Alpha Analytical for the MassDEP list of 14 metals. Groundwater was measured at 7 to 8 feet from top of casing. Analytical results of the groundwater samples indicated elevated concentrations of the following metals: antimony, barium, and vanadium. As part of the IRA, R.O.C Realty Corp. installed a 6-foot-high chain-link fence around Settling Ponds 2 and 3.

In January 2009, the manufacturing building was condemned after a section of the roof collapsed.

On 1 May 2012, EPA Emergency Planning and Response Branch (EPRB) and START personnel mobilized to the site (referred to as the Seekonk Mill Fire site) to provide emergency response (ER) support due to a fire. On-scene firefighting personnel reported numerous explosions of unknown origin, and a large majority of the northern and eastern portions of the building had collapsed. Between 1 and 2 May 2012, START and Seekonk Fire Department personnel collected two surface water samples (SW-01 and SW-02), nine suspected asbestos-containing material (ACM) samples (ACM-01 through ACM-09), and seven surface soil samples (SS-01 through SS-07) from the site. SW-01 was collected from standing water in the northwest portion of the building footprint; and SW-02 was collected from an outfall pipe on the northern side of



the former building which discharged directly to the Ten Mile River. The surface water samples were submitted to EPA Office of Environmental Measurement and Evaluation (OEME) for VOC, SVOC, metals (including mercury), and cyanide analyses. The ACM samples were collected from roofing and pipe-wrap materials throughout areas of the building, and submitted to OEME for Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) analysis. The surface soil samples were collected from an area located north of the building footprint and approximately 10 feet south of the Ten Mile River, and were submitted to OEME for VOC, SVOC, PCB, and metals (including mercury) analyses.

Analytical results of the surface water samples collected during the May 2012 ER indicated elevated concentrations of five VOCs, 28 SVOCs, 17 metals, and cyanide. Analytical results of the surface soil samples collected during the May 2012 ER indicated elevated concentrations of one VOC, 25 SVOCs, one PCB Aroclor, and 18 metals. Analytical results of the suspected ACM samples indicated the presence of asbestos in three of the nine samples, at a maximum concentration of 20% chrysotile and 15% amosite.

On 1 August and 12 October 2012, EPA Brownfields Project Officer James Byrne and Nobis Engineering Inc. (Nobis) personnel conducted site visits as part of the Phase I ESA. Nobis observed potential ACM and drum/containers. Based on a review of historical documentation, Nobis noted that a former surface water raceway was located south of the on-site buildings which apparently received wastewater from the settling ponds, and was potentially connected to abutting wetlands to the west. A possible fourth settling pond was observed in a 1961 aerial photograph east of Settling Pond 1.

In January 2013, as part of the TBA conducted for EPA, Nobis oversaw TDS during the advancement of 12 soil borings down to 20 feet to assess potential impacts associated with the former loading dock area, interior dye house, suspected surface water raceway, No. 6 fuel oil UST, Settling Pond 1, toluene UST, and the suspected settling pond identified in historical aerial photographs. Nobis submitted 26 soil samples collected from 0 to 15 feet to Con-Test for VOCs, EPH, and VPH analyses, with a subset also submitted for SVOC, PCB, metals, and hexavalent chromium analyses. Six groundwater monitoring wells were installed at six of the boring locations. Groundwater samples were submitted for laboratory VOC, EPH, VPH, PCB, dissolved metals (field-filtered), and hexavalent chromium analyses, with a selection also submitted for SVOC analysis.

Analytical results of the soil samples indicated elevated concentrations of C9-C36 aliphatic hydrocarbons and C11-C22 aromatic hydrocarbons, as well as six VOCs, 16 SVOCs, one PCB Aroclor, and 13 metals. Concentrations of EPH (C11-C22 aromatic hydrocarbons), several polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), and naphthalene in soil exceeded the MCP RCS-1 standards in samples collected from a boring advanced in the interior of the building, documenting a new MCP 120-Day Reporting Condition. Concentrations of several metals also exceeded the MCP RCS-1 standards.



Depth to groundwater was measured at 8 to 13 feet below ground surface (bgs). Analytical results of groundwater samples indicated elevated levels of C5 through C8 aliphatic hydrocarbons, as well as three VOCs, one SVOC, and two metals.

In April 2013, as part of the TBA, Nobis collected two sediment samples and two surface water samples from Settling Ponds 1 and 2/3, toward the edge of each settling pond area and along two suspected discharge pipes. The sediment samples were submitted for laboratory VOC, EPH, SVOC, PCB, metals, and hexavalent chromium analyses, with one sample also submitted for VPH analysis. The surface water samples were submitted for laboratory VOC, VPH, SVOC, and PCB analyses, with one sample also submitted for EPH, metals, and hexavalent chromium analyses. Analytical results of the sediment samples indicated elevated concentrations of C9-C36 aliphatic hydrocarbons and C11-C22 aromatic hydrocarbons, as well as 12 SVOCs, two PCB Aroclors, and 11 metals. Analytical results of the surface water samples indicated elevated concentrations of seven metals.

Also in April 2013, Nobis oversaw a hazardous building materials survey completed by EFI Global (EFI) within an area of burned building debris and within the footprint of the fire-damaged former manufacturing building. As part of the survey, EFI collected 88 suspected ACM samples for polarized light microscopy (PLM) analysis; 15 paint chip samples for lead analysis; and 11 caulk, wipe, and building material samples for PCB analysis. Analytical results of suspected ACM samples collected from the pile of burned building debris indicated asbestos ranging from non-detect to 75% asbestos (25% chrysotile and 50% amosite) in a sample of white pipe insulation. Samples collected within the remaining building structure contained up to 10% chrysotile asbestos in linoleum and roofing material. Additional building materials were determined to be ACM (containing at least 1% asbestos), including window glazing, building seam and door caulk, black drain piping, floor tiles, and shingles. Five of the paint chip samples contained lead levels above the EPA residential standard of 0.50% lead by weight. Analytical results of the 11 building material samples submitted for PCB analysis indicated Aroclor-1254 at levels ranging from 0.393 to 14.6 ppm, with the maximum level detected in a sample of window caulk. EFI observed mold and additional hazardous materials on site, including fluorescent light ballasts, bulbs, and thermostats potentially containing mercury, and numerous containers of paint and unknown contents.

On 17 June 2013, MassDEP representative Julie Hutcheson and EPA representatives Ted Bazenas and Rich Haworth conducted a site walk. The front portion of the building was observed intact, with sections of the rear portions collapsed due to the fire. Metal beams and piping were observed over the entire footprint, including some piping with suspected ACM. The settling ponds near the Ten Mile River (2 and 3) contained standing water. In addition, six 5-gallon containers of unidentified material were observed off the pavement, outside the fenced area; and several 55-gallon drums of unknown contents were observed inside the loading bays facing Maple Street.

Description of Substances Possibly Present, Known or Alleged: VOCs, SVOCs, pesticides, PCBs, metals, and asbestos.



Existing Analytical Data

( ) Real-Time Monitoring Data:

(X) Sampling Data: Soil sampling by K.E. Inc. in December 1998, following the UST removal.Sediment sampling by TtNUS in March 2002, as part of the SR.Soil sampling by TtNUS in November 2002, as part of the SR.Soil and groundwater sampling conducted by Omni in September and October 2008.Soil, surface water, and ACM sampling by START in May 2012, following the ER.Soil sampling by Nobis in January 2013.Sediment sampling by Nobis in April 2013.ACM, paint chip, and waste sampling by EFI in April 2013, as part of the hazardous buildingmaterial survey.

Potential Threat

Description of potential hazards to environment and/or population-identify any of the criteria for a Removal Action (from NCP) that may be met by the site under 40 CFR 300.415 [b] [2].

i. Actual or potential exposure to nearby human populations, animals, or the food chain from hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants.

ii. Actual or potential contamination of drinking water supplies or sensitive ecosystems.

iii. Hazardous substances or pollutants or contaminants in drums, barrels, tanks, or other bulk storage containers, that may pose a threat of release.

iv. High levels of hazardous substances or pollutants or contaminants in soils largely at or near the surface, that may migrate.

v. Weather conditions that may cause hazardous substances or pollutants or contaminants to migrate or be released.

vi. Threat of fire or explosion.

vii. The availability of other appropriate federal or state response mechanisms to respond to the release.

viii. Other situations or factors that may pose threats to public health or welfare or the environment.



Prior Response Activities

(X) PRP (X) STATE (X) FEDERAL ( ) OTHER

Brief Description: In 1998, two USTs were removed from the site: a 20,000-gallon UST containing No. 6 Fuel Oil used to heat the facility; and a 4,400-gallon UST, which contained toluene used in the dyeing of textile fabric.

On 1 May 2012, EPA EPRB and START personnel mobilized to the site to provide ER support following a fire.

Priority for Site Investigation

(X) High ( ) Medium Low ( ) None ( ) Comments:

Report Generation

Originator: Bonnie Mace Date: 2 October 2013 Affiliation: Weston Solutions (START) Telephone: (978) 552-2131 TDD No.: 01-13-07-0001 Task No.: 0892


EPA REGION IREMOVAL SITE INVESTIGATION

Inspection Information

Site Name: Seekonk Mill Fire Site Address: 36 Maple Street Town: Seekonk County: Bristol County State: Massachusetts

Date of Inspection: 30 July 2013 Time of Inspection: 0800 to 1800 hours Weather Conditions: 80 degrees Fahrenheit (F), sunny, breezy.

Site Status at Time of Inspection: ( ) ACTIVE (X) INACTIVE

Comments: The site includes the heavily fire-damaged, former Attleboro Dye and Finishing Company (ADF Co.) manufacturing building.

Agencies/Personnel Performing Inspection

Names Program

(X) EPA: Ted Bazenas U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region I, Emergency Planning and Response Branch (EPRB), On-Scene Coordinator (OSC)

(X) EPA Contractor: Bill Mahany Weston Solutions, Inc. (WESTON), Superfund Technical Assessment and Response Team III (START)

Stephanie Bitzas START Carolyn Imbres START Ken Robinson START

(X) State: Dan Crafton Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) Section Chief

Julie Hutcheson MassDEP

Current Owner Based on Field Interview: R.O.C. Realty Corporation

Physical Site Characteristics

Parameter Quantities/Extent ( ) Cylinders: (X) Drums: Several 55-gallon drums and 5-gallon containers were

located throughout the site.

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( ) Lagoons: ( ) Tanks: ( ) Above:

( ) Below: (X) Asbestos: There were several areas with suspected asbestos-containing

material (ACM). ( ) Piles: (X) Stained Soil: There was one area of stained soil near the settling ponds.( ) Sheens:( ) Stressed Vegetation:( ) Landfill:(X) Population in Vicinity: The closest residence abuts the site to the north,

approximately 250 feet from the settling ponds. (X) Wells: ( ) Drinking:

(X ) Monitoring: There are nine monitoring wells located throughout the site. ( ) Other:

Physical Site Observations

The 7.8-acre site contains three buildings: an approximately 105,000-square-foot (ft2), heavily fire-damaged former manufacturing building, with a one- to two-story portion remaining intact; a two-story former office building in the southern portion of the site; and a partially fire-damaged one-story building in the southeastern portion of the site. Three former settling ponds (1, 2, and 3) are located west and northwest of the former manufacturing building. Settling Ponds 2 and 3 are connected and form one large pond.

Matrix/Analytical Parameter

BackgroundReadings:

Air:Soil:Surface Water:Sediments:Drums:

DM-01 DM-02 DM-03 DM-04 DM-05 DM-06 DM-07

Field Sampling and Analysis

Field InstrumentationCGI/O2 RAD PID FID CO LEL

0.0/20.9 -- 0.0 0.0 0 0

0.0/20.9 -- 0.0 0.0 0 0 0.0/20.9 -- 0.0 0.0 0 0 0.0/20.9 -- 0.0 0.0 0 0 0.0/20.9 -- 0.0 0.0 0 0

0.0/20.9 -- 4 41 88.7 26 0.0/20.9 -- 15.8 441 0 0 0.0/20.9 -- 105 175 59 0 0.0/20.9 -- 1,070 3,125 0 0 0.0/20.9 -- 1,451 6,833 0 0 0.0/20.9 -- 0 0 0 0 0.0/20.9 -- 4.4 0 0 0

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Matrix/Analytical Parameter

DM-08 DM-09 DM-10 DM-11 DM-12


Field InstrumentationCGI/O2 RAD PID FID CO LEL

0.0/20.9 -- 1.7 0 0 0 0.0/20.9 -- 57.3 0 0 0 0.0/20.9 -- 16.6 0 0 0 0.0/20.9 -- 14.5 0 0 0 0.0/20.9 -- 6.1 0 0 0

Field Quality Control Procedures

(X) SOP Followed ( ) Deviation From SOP Comments: START followed the protocol outlined in the document entitled, Sampling and Analysis Plan for the Seekonk Mill Fire Site, Seekonk, Bristol County, Massachusetts, dated July 2013.

Description of Sampling Conducted

On 30 July 2013, START personnel collected six air samples, including one personal air sample; eight suspected ACM samples; seven sediment samples, including one field duplicate; three soil samples, including one field duplicate; and four surface water samples, including one field duplicate, from locations selected by the OSC. The ACM and air samples were collected for asbestos analysis via polarized light microscopy (PLM) and Phase Contrast Microscopy (PCM), respectively, by Delivery of Analytical Services (DAS) laboratory ProScience Analytical (ProScience), located in Woburn, Massachusetts. The soil, sediment, and surface water samples were collected and submitted for metals analysis at the EPA Office of Environmental Measurement and Evaluation (OEME) laboratory, located in North Chelmsford, Massachusetts. In addition, START personnel performed Hazardous Categorization (HazCat) on 11 of the 12 drums discovered on site.

Analyses

Analytical Parameter Media Laboratory ( ) VOC (X) AIR (X) NERL ( ) PCB (X) WATER ( ) CLP ( ) PESTICIDE (X) SOIL ( ) PRIVATE (X) METALS (X) SOURCE (X) DAS ( ) CYANIDE (X) SEDIMENT ( ) SOW ( ) SVOC ( ) SOIL GAS ( ) FIELD ( ) TOXICITY ( ) DIOXIN (X) ASBESTOS (X) OTHER (HazCat)

Analytical results: [see attached]

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Receptors

Comments ( ) Drinking Water: ( ) Private:

( ) Municipal: ( ) Groundwater: ( ) Unrestricted Access: ( ) Population in Proximity: ( ) Sensitive Ecosystem: ( ) Other:

Additional Procedures for Site Determination

( ) Biological Evaluation ( ) ATSDR

To be determined by the On-Scene Coordinator (OSC).

Site Determination

Depending on further information, criteria that may be met by the site include 40 CFR 300.415 [b] [2], parts:

i. Actual or potential exposure to nearby human populations, animals, or the food chain from hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants.

ii. Actual or potential contamination of drinking water supplies or sensitive ecosystems.

iii. Hazardous substances or pollutants or contaminants in drums, barrels, tanks, or other bulk storage containers, that may pose a threat of release.

iv. High levels of hazardous substances or pollutants or contaminants in soils largely at or near the surface, that may migrate.

v. Weather conditions that may cause hazardous substances or pollutants or contaminants to migrate or be released.

vi. Threat of fire or explosion.

vii. The availability of other appropriate federal or state response mechanisms to respond to the release.

viii. Other situations or factors that may pose threats to public health or welfare or the environment.

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II. Narrative Chronology

Narrative Chronology

Site Description

The Seekonk Mill Fire site (the site) is located at 36 Maple Avenue in Seekonk, Bristol County, Massachusetts (MA) (see Appendix A, Figure 1) [1]. The site is located at 41o 53 41 north latitude and 71o 19 41.8 west longitude, as measured from the approximate center of the site. The site is located in a mixed residential and industrial use area; and is bordered to the north by the Ten Mile River, to the east by residences and a pond formed by the damming of the Ten Mile River, to the west by forested areas, and to the south by residences and the Memorial Baptist Church (see Appendix A, Figure 2) [2-3]. The 7.8-acre site contains three buildings, including an approximately 105,000-square-foot (ft2), heavily fire-damaged former manufacturing building, with a one- to two-story portion remaining intact; a two-story former office building in the southern portion of the site; and a partially fire-damaged one-story building in the southeastern portion of the site. Three former settling ponds (1, 2, and 3) are located west and northwest of the former manufacturing building. Settling Ponds 2 and 3 are connected, actually forming one large pond. The closest residence abuts the site to the north, approximately 250 feet from the settling ponds.

Site History and Previous Investigations

From 1945 to 1980, Attleboro Dyeing and Finishing Company (ADF Co.) operated on site [4]. According to previous reports, wastes generated on site by ADF Co. included dye water, fabric dye fixing agents (copper, chromium, and manganese), waste fabric coatings (styrene-butadiene rubber and acrylic latex), and waste dye carriers (toluene and biphenyl) [5]. Numerous environmental investigations have been conducted at the site under EPA and Massachusetts Contingency Plan (MCP) programs between 1980 and 2013. These investigations have identified hazardous substances, including volatile organic compounds (VOCs), semivolatile organic compounds (SVOCs), pesticides, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and metals, associated with on-site soil, surface water in the settling ponds, and sediments in the settling ponds and downstream along the Ten Mile River. No remediation activities have been conducted at the site to date.

According to previous reports, the fabric dyeing process conducted by ADF Co. was performed utilizing 20 250- to 1,500-gallon kettles [5]. All floor drains on the lower floor of the manufacturing building, process water from the kettles, and cleaning water were discharged to a sluice located below the floor. Prior to the 1960s, the wastewater was discharged directly to the Ten Mile River. During the 1960s, the three surface impoundments/settling ponds were constructed, and the process water was diverted into these impoundments for settling prior to discharge into the Ten Mile River via drain pipes from each of the impoundments [5; 6]. Massachusetts Water Resources Commission (MWRC) records indicate that ADF Co. was discharging between 440,000 and 555,000 gallons of wastewater per day into the Ten Mile River between 1968 and 1970. In addition, an underground culvert traverses below the manufacturing building, routing water from the pond east of the site to a man-made drainage channel, which ultimately drains to the Ten Mile River [5; 6]. Reportedly, ADF Co. discharged process waste to this drainage channel, and the color of the wastewater in the channel varied depending upon the color being used to dye cloth on a given day [5].

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In August 1980, ADF Co. identified itself to EPA as a treatment, storage, and disposal (TSD) facility for the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) hazardous waste toluene [5]. In December 1980, EPA placed the site in the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Information System (CERCLIS) under Number (No.) MAD001196633 [5; 7]. According to CERCLIS, a Preliminary Assessment (PA) and a Site Inspection (SI) were completed in December 1980 and May 1990, respectively; however, these documents were not found in available file information [7]. Following the completion of the PA, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) issued Release Tracking Number (RTN) 4-00156 to the site [5; 8].

Results of a 1994 Site Inspection Prioritization (SIP) are summarized in a 2002 Draft Site Reassessment (SR) Memorandum [5]. The SIP identified elevated concentrations of two metals (aluminum and manganese) in two groundwater samples collected from the site. In addition, several VOCs, SVOCs, pesticides, PCB Aroclors, and metals were detected in six sediment samples collected from the settling ponds. Ten SVOCs, three pesticides, and one metal were detected in three soil samples collected from an eroded area formed by discharge from a roof drain [5].

Additional available reports generated as part of previous environmental investigations of the site include the following: a January 1999 Underground Storage Tank (UST) Closure Assessment Report, a December 2008 Immediate Response Action (IRA) Completion Report, a May 2012 Memorandum describing Emergency Response activities conducted at the site, a November 2012 Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA), and an April 2013 Targeted Brownfields Assessment (TBA).

The 1999 UST Closure Assessment Report reported that one 20,000-gallon UST containing No. 6 Fuel Oil used to heat the facility was located west of the manufacturing building, and east of a swale [9]. A second, 4,400-gallon UST, which contained toluene used in the dyeing of textile fabric, was located immediately north of the manufacturing building, between the building and the Ten Mile River. In December 1998, following the removal of the two USTs, Kaegael Environmental Inc. (K.E. Inc.) collected soil samples for jar headspace screening from the bottom and side walls of each of the tank graves. Based on the elevated headspace readings [up to 260 parts per million (ppm)] of soil samples collected around the toluene UST, one soil sample was submitted for laboratory analysis via EPA Method 8021B. The following compounds were detected: toluene [90,000 micrograms per Kilogram (g/Kg)], total xylenes (1,230 g/Kg), and ethylbenzene (500 g/Kg) [9].

In March 2002, as part of the SR, Tetra Tech NUS (TtNUS) observed the three settling ponds (identified as SI1, SI2, and SI3) and several discharge features on the site, including the following: two roof drain outfall locations; a discharge pipe from the manufacturing building to SI1; drain pipes discharging from SI1 to SI2; pipes directly discharging from each of the three settling ponds to the Ten Mile River; and an underground culvert traversing below the building, which discharged to a man-made drainage channel that ultimately drains to the Ten Mile River. At the time of the SR sampling, the drain pipes leading from each of the settling ponds to the Ten Mile River were blocked off to prevent flow, and the discharge end of the drainage channel had been filled with concrete. TtNUS collected nine sediment samples from eight locations


(including two background locations) along the surface water pathway for laboratory VOC, SVOC, pesticides, PCB, total metals, and cyanide analyses. Analytical results indicated elevated concentrations of several VOCs, SVOCs, pesticides, metals, and cyanide above background concentrations in sediment samples collected from locations on the property and from downgradient locations along the Ten Mile River [5].

In November 2003, TtNUS submitted an SR Trip Report Addendum to document the collection of seven additional soil samples, including five from locations within the surface impoundments, for volatile petroleum hydrocarbons (VPH), extractable petroleum hydrocarbons (EPH), and total metals analyses. However, the analytical sampling results were not included in available file documentation.

In a January 2004 Memorandum, the EPA Emergency Response and Removal Section indicated that based on the results of the SR, a Removal Action was not appropriate at the time. The Memorandum indicated that the site was active and that access was controlled, and that the site would be addressed by MassDEP under the MCP [10].

In September 2008, Technical Drilling Services (TDS) installed eight borings in Settling Ponds 2 and 3 and collected samples between 0 and 4 feet below grade [6]. At the time of sampling, 4 to 6 inches of standing water was present in the settling ponds. Omni Environmental Group (Omni), on behalf of the property owner, R.O.C Realty Corp., submitted seven samples collected from 0 to 2 feet to Con-Test Analytical Laboratory (Con-Test), to be analyzed for the MassDEP list of 14 metals and hexavalent chromium. Two of the samples were also analyzed for PCBs. In addition, TDS installed three monitoring wells (MW-1 through MW-3) around the settling ponds to depths between 12 and 14 feet below grade. Analytical results of the samples collected from the settling ponds indicated the following metals (maximum concentrations in parentheses): antimony [132 milligrams per Kilogram (mg/Kg)], arsenic (14.7 mg/Kg), barium (217 mg/Kg), cadmium (86.9 mg/Kg), trivalent chromium (426 mg/Kg), hexavalent chromium (30.9 mg/Kg), lead (545 mg/Kg), mercury (2.72 mg/Kg), nickel (1,370 mg/Kg), silver (96.7 mg/Kg), vanadium (267 mg/Kg), and zinc (7,830 mg/Kg). Of these, the following metals were detected at concentrations exceeding the Reportable Concentrations for S-1 and S-2 soils (RCS-1 and RCS-2): antimony, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, lead, nickel, and zinc [6].

On 24 October 2008, a Release Notification under the MCP was submitted to MassDEP by Omni on behalf of R.O.C Realty Corp., to report a possible Imminent Hazard (IH) condition due to the presence of metals above the RCS-1 and RCS-2 standards [8]. This release was logged as an IH condition due to the cadmium concentration of 86.9 mg/Kg, which exceeded the IH level of 60 mg/Kg at a location within 500 feet of a private residence and in an area lacking a barrier [11]. MassDEP identified R.O.C. Realty Corp. as a Potentially Responsible Party (PRP) and approved additional subsurface assessment and the installation of a fence around the settling ponds as part of an Interim Remedial Action (IRA) [12].

On 29 October 2008, as part of the IRA, Omni submitted three additional soil samples collected during the September 2008 event from 2 to 4 feet for laboratory metals analysis [6]. Analytical results of the soil samples indicated lower concentrations of metals compared to the results of the surface (0 to 2 feet) samples. In addition, Omni collected one groundwater sample from each of the monitoring wells, filtered the samples, and submitted them to Alpha Analytical for the


MassDEP list of 14 metals. Groundwater was measured at 7 to 8 feet from top of casing. Analytical results of the groundwater samples indicated the following metals (maximum concentrations in parentheses): antimony [2.7 micrograms per Liter (g/L)], barium (36 g/L), and vanadium (323 g/L). As part of the IRA, R.O.C Realty Corp. installed a 6-foot-high chain-link fence around Settling Ponds 2 and 3 [6].

In January 2009, the manufacturing building was condemned after a section of the roof collapsed [4].

On 1 May 2012, EPA Emergency Planning and Response Branch (EPRB) and START personnel mobilized to the site (referred to as the Seekonk Mill Fire site) to provide emergency response (ER) support due to a fire. On-scene firefighting personnel reported numerous explosions of unknown origin, and a large majority of the northern and eastern portions of the building had collapsed. Between 1 and 2 May 2012, START and Seekonk Fire Department personnel collected two surface water samples (SW-01 and SW-02), nine suspected asbestos-containing material (ACM) samples (ACM-01 through ACM-09), and seven surface soil samples (SS-01 through SS-07) from the site. SW-01 was collected from standing water in the northwest portion of the building footprint; and SW-02 was collected from an outfall pipe on the northern side of the former building which discharged directly to the Ten Mile River. The surface water samples were submitted to EPA Office of Environmental Measurement and Evaluation (OEME) for VOC, SVOC, metals (including mercury), and cyanide analyses. The ACM samples were collected from roofing and pipe-wrap materials throughout areas of the building, and submitted to OEME for Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) analysis. The surface soil samples were collected from an area located north of the building footprint and approximately 10 feet south of the Ten Mile River, and were submitted to OEME for VOC, SVOC, PCB, and metals (including mercury) analyses [4].

Analytical results of the surface water samples collected during the May 2012 ER indicated the following five VOCs, 28 SVOCs, 17 metals, and cyanide (with maximum concentration in parentheses): 2-butanone [methyl ethyl ketone (MEK)] (13 g/L); acetone (34 g/L); benzene (1.2 g/L); naphthalene (7.1 g/L); tetrahydrofuran (2.1 g/L); 1-methylnaphthalene (9.0 g/L); 2,4-dimethylphenol (71 g/L); 2-methylnaphthalene (11 g/L); 2-methylphenol (100 g/L); 3&4-methylphenol (160 g/L); acenaphthene (33 g/L); acenaphthylene (8.7 g/L); acetophenone (6.7 g/L); anthracene (14 g/L); benzo(a)anthracene (12 g/L); benzo(a)pyrene (8.2 g/L); benzo(b)fluoranthene (9.8 g/L); benzo(g,h,i)perylene (6.9 g/L); benzo(k)fluoranthene (8.0 g/L); benzoic acid (500 g/L); bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (7.1 g/L); carbazole (67 g/L); chrysene (13 g/L); dibenzofuran (18 g/L); diethylphthalate (2.5 g/L); fluoranthene (42 g/L); fluorene (19 g/L); indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene (6.2 g/L); naphthalene (19 g/L); phenanthrene (72 g/L); phenol (150 g/L); pyrene (28 g/L); pyridine (6.5 g/L); aluminum (9,100 g/L); antimony (35 g/L); arsenic (44 g/L); barium (880 g/L); calcium (320,000 g/L); chromium (110 g/L); cobalt (54 g/L); copper (990 g/L); iron (120,000 g/L); lead (6,800 g/L); magnesium (7,400 g/L); manganese (830 g/L); mercury (1.0 g/L); nickel (1,700 g/L); silver (110 g/L); vanadium (9,900 g/L); zinc (3,300 g/L); and cyanide (6.6 g/L) [4].

Analytical results of the surface soil samples collected during the May 2012 ER indicated the following one VOC, 25 SVOCs, one PCB Aroclor, and 18 metals (with maximum concentration


in parentheses): naphthalene (210 g/Kg); 1-methylnaphthalene (400 g/Kg); 2-methylnaphthalene (440 g/Kg); acenaphthene (3,000 g/Kg); acenaphthylene (320 g/Kg); anthracene (5,200 g/Kg); benzo(a)anthracene (24,000 g/Kg); benzo(a)pyrene (24,000 g/Kg); benzo(b)fluoranthene (27,000 g/Kg); benzo(g,h,i)perylene (4,000 g/Kg); benzo(k)fluoranthene (22,000 g/Kg); benzoic acid (890 g/Kg); bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (810 g/Kg); butylbenzylphthalate (390 g/Kg); carbazole (4,400 g/Kg); chrysene (26,000 g/Kg); di-n-butylphthalate (330 g/Kg); dibenz(a,h)anthracene (2,800 g/Kg); dibenzofuran (1,700 g/Kg); fluoranthene (51,000 g/Kg); fluorene (2,200 g/Kg); indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene (11,000 g/Kg); naphthalene (800 g/Kg); phenanthrene (30,000 g/Kg); phenol (210 g/Kg); pyrene (35,000 g/Kg); Aroclor-1254 (5.4 mg/Kg); aluminum (9,200 mg/Kg); antimony (8.0 mg/Kg); arsenic (6.6 mg/Kg); barium (78 mg/Kg); cadmium (3.3 mg/Kg); calcium (4,400 mg/Kg); chromium (19 mg/Kg); cobalt (7.0 mg/Kg); copper (63 mg/Kg); iron (15,000 mg/Kg); lead (350 mg/Kg); magnesium (2,600 mg/Kg); manganese (440 mg/Kg); mercury (19 mg/Kg); nickel (90 mg/Kg); silver (5.8 mg/Kg); vanadium (290 mg/Kg); and zinc (150 mg/Kg). Aroclor-1254 and lead each exceeded the MCP Method 1 S-3 Soil & GW-3 groundwater standard in one soil sample [4].

Analytical results of the suspected ACM samples indicated the presence of asbestos in three of the nine samples, at a maximum concentration of 20% chrysotile (ACM-03) and 15% amosite (ACM-01) [4].

On 1 August and 12 October 2012, EPA Brownfields Project Officer James Byrne and Nobis Engineering Inc. (Nobis) personnel conducted site visits as part of the Phase I ESA [13]. Nobis observed potential ACM and drum/containers. Based on a review of historical documentation, Nobis noted that a former surface water raceway was located south of the on-site buildings which apparently received wastewater from the settling ponds, and was potentially connected to abutting wetlands to the west. A possible fourth settling pond was observed in a 1961 aerial photograph east of Settling Pond 1 [13].

In January 2013, as part of the TBA conducted for EPA, Nobis oversaw TDS during the advancement of 12 soil borings down to 20 feet to assess potential impacts associated with the former loading dock area, interior dye house, suspected surface water raceway, No. 6 fuel oil UST, Settling Pond 1, toluene UST, and the suspected settling pond identified in historical aerial photographs [14]. Nobis submitted 26 soil samples collected from 0 to 15 feet to Con-Test for VOCs, EPH, and VPH analyses, with a subset also submitted for SVOC, PCB, metals, and hexavalent chromium analyses. Six groundwater monitoring wells were installed at six of the boring locations. Groundwater samples were submitted for laboratory VOC, EPH, VPH, PCB, dissolved metals (field-filtered), and hexavalent chromium analyses, with a selection also submitted for SVOC analysis.

Analytical results of the soil samples indicated elevated concentrations of C9-C36 aliphatic hydrocarbons and C11-C22 aromatic hydrocarbons, as well as the following six VOCs, 16 SVOCs, one PCB Aroclor, and 13 metals (maximum concentration in parentheses): 1,1,1-trichloroethane (1,1,1-TCA) (1.8 g/Kg); 1,2,4-trimethylbenzene (2.6 g/Kg); carbon disulfide (6.1 g/Kg); naphthalene (30,000 g/Kg); tetrachloroethene (PCE) (6.4 g/Kg); toluene (78 g/Kg); acenaphthene (29,000 g/Kg); acenaphthylene (1,000 g/Kg); anthracene (47,000 g/Kg); benzo(a)anthracene (62,000 g/Kg); benzo(a)pyrene (43,000 g/Kg);


benzo(b)fluoranthene (56,000 g/Kg); benzo(g,h,i)perylene (19,000 g/Kg); benzo(k)fluoranthene (21,000 g/Kg); chrysene (61,000 g/Kg); dibenz(a,h)anthracene (7,100 g/Kg); fluoranthene (180,000 g/Kg); fluorene (36,000 g/Kg); indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene (26,000 g/Kg); 2-methylnaphthalene (12,000 g/Kg); phenanthrene (220,000 g/Kg); pyrene (160,000 g/Kg); Aroclor-1254 (0.38 mg/Kg); antimony (6.3 mg/Kg); arsenic (14 mg/Kg); barium (67 mg/Kg); cadmium (2.6 mg/Kg); chromium (69 mg/Kg); hexavalent chromium (1.2 mg/Kg); copper (390 mg/Kg); lead (130 mg/Kg); mercury (0.28 mg/Kg); nickel (63 mg/Kg); silver (4.6 mg/Kg); vanadium (250 mg/Kg); and zinc (120 mg/Kg). Concentrations of EPH (C11-C22 aromatic hydrocarbons), several polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), and naphthalene in soil exceeded the MCP RCS-1 standards in samples collected from a boring advanced in the interior of the building, documenting a new MCP 120-Day Reporting Condition. Concentrations of several metals also exceeded the MCP RCS-1 standards.

Depth to groundwater was measured at 8 to 13 feet below ground surface (bgs). Analytical results of groundwater samples indicated elevated levels of C5 through C8 aliphatic hydrocarbons, as well as the following three VOCs, one SVOC, and two metals (maximum concentration in parentheses): ethylbenzene (1.9 g/L), toluene (730 g/L), m,p-xylene (2.6 g/L), 3/4-methylphenol (12 g/L), arsenic (2.6 g/L), and barium (64 g/L) [14].

In April 2013, as part of the TBA, Nobis collected two sediment samples and two surface water samples from Settling Ponds 1 and 2/3, toward the edge of each settling pond area and along two suspected discharge pipes. The sediment samples were submitted for laboratory VOC, EPH, SVOC, PCB, metals, and hexavalent chromium analyses, with one sample also submitted for VPH analysis. The surface water samples were submitted for laboratory VOC, VPH, SVOC, and PCB analyses, with one sample also submitted for EPH, metals, and hexavalent chromium analyses. Analytical results of the sediment samples indicated elevated concentrations of C9-C36 aliphatic hydrocarbons and C11-C22 aromatic hydrocarbons, as well as the following 12 SVOCs, two PCB Aroclors, and 11 metals (with maximum concentration in parentheses): anthracene (760 g/Kg); benzo(a)anthracene (1,600 g/Kg); benzo(a)pyrene (1,300 g/Kg); benzo(b)fluoranthene (2,300 g/Kg); benzo(g,h,i)perylene (1,300 g/Kg); benzo(k)fluoranthene (870 g/Kg); chrysene (1,900 g/Kg); fluoranthene (3,800 g/Kg); indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene (1,200 g/Kg); phenanthrene (3,100 g/Kg); pyrene (3,400 g/Kg); bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (6,800 g/Kg); Aroclor-1242 (0.26 mg/Kg); Aroclor-1254 (0.5 mg/Kg); antimony (26 mg/Kg); barium (52 mg/Kg); cadmium (4.2 mg/Kg); chromium (99 mg/Kg); copper (2,100 mg/Kg); lead (140 mg/Kg); mercury (0.64 mg/Kg); nickel (79 mg/Kg); silver (6.6 mg/Kg); vanadium (320 mg/Kg); and zinc (210 mg/Kg). Analytical results of the surface water samples indicated elevated concentrations of the following seven metals (with maximum concentration in parentheses): antimony (8.9 g/L); arsenic (0.71 g/L); chromium (1.1 g/L); copper (9.1 g/L); nickel (5.8 g/L); vanadium (88 g/L); and zinc (32 g/L) [14].

Also in April 2013, Nobis oversaw a hazardous building materials survey completed by EFI Global (EFI) within an area of burned building debris and within the footprint of the fire-damaged former manufacturing building. As part of the survey, EFI collected 88 suspected ACM samples for polarized light microscopy (PLM) analysis; 15 paint chip samples for lead analysis; and 11 caulk, wipe, and building material samples for PCB analysis. Analytical results of suspected ACM samples collected from the pile of burned building debris indicated asbestos ranging from non-detect to 75% asbestos (25% chrysotile and 50% amosite) in a sample of white


pipe insulation. Samples collected within the remaining building structure contained up to 10% chrysotile asbestos in linoleum and roofing material. Additional building materials were determined to be ACM (containing at least 1% asbestos), including window glazing, building seam and door caulk, black drain piping, floor tiles, and shingles. Five of the paint chip samples contained lead levels above the EPA residential standard of 0.50% lead by weight. Analytical results of the 11 building material samples submitted for PCB analysis indicated Aroclor-1254 at levels ranging from 0.393 to 14.6 ppm, with the maximum level detected in a sample of window caulk. EFI observed mold and additional hazardous materials on site, including fluorescent light ballasts, bulbs, and thermostats potentially containing mercury, and numerous containers of paint and unknown contents [14].

On 17 June 2013, MassDEP representative Julie Hutcheson and EPA representatives Ted Bazenas and Rich Haworth conducted a site walk [15]. The front portion of the building was observed intact, with sections of the rear portions collapsed due to the fire. Metal beams and piping were observed over the entire footprint, including some piping with suspected ACM. The settling ponds near the Ten Mile River (2 and 3) contained standing water. In addition, six 5-gallon containers of unidentified material were observed off the pavement, outside the fenced area; and several 55-gallon drums of unknown contents were observed inside the loading bays facing Maple Street [15].

Site Activities

On 30 July 2013, EPA On-Scene Coordinator (OSC) Ted Bazenas; MassDEP representatives Dan Crafton and Julie Hutcheson; and START members Bill Mahany, Carolyn Imbres, Stephanie Bitzas, and Ken Robinson mobilized to the site to conduct a drum inventory and hazardous categorization (HazCat) and to collect perimeter and personal air, surface soil, sediment, surface water, and suspected ACM samples. START personnel established the support zone and calibrated the air monitoring instruments, including a MultiRAE [with carbon monoxide (CO), hydrogen sulfide (H2S), volatile organic compound (VOC), oxygen (O2), and Lower Explosive Limit (LEL) sensors] and TVA-1000B flame ionization detector (FID) [16-17]. Background levels were recorded in the Health and Safety Plan (HASP) as follows: FID = 0.0 ppm; PID = 0.0 ppm; CO = 0 ppm; H2S = 0 ppm; LEL = 0%; and O2 = 20.9%. START member Mahany conducted a safety and operations meeting, and on-site personnel reviewed and signed the site HASP. The HASP was prepared as a separate document, entitled Weston Solutions, Inc., Region I START Site Health and Safety Plan (HASP) for the Seekonk Mill Fire Site, Seekonk,

Massachusetts, dated July 2013. Also on site were Town of Seekonk Department of Public works representative Bob Lamoureux and Town of Seekonk Building Department representative Mary McNeil to open the site gate.

EPA, START, and MassDEP personnel conducted a site walk-through to identify on-site drums/containers for HazCat; to identify and mark perimeter air sample locations; and to identify and mark suspected ACM sample locations. START members Mahany and Robinson donned Level B personal protective equipment (PPE) and began drum/container inventory and HazCat [18]. START members Imbres and Bitzas set up the air sampling pumps [19]. START members Imbres and Bitzas then donned Level C PPE to collect suspected ACM samples [20]. Following drum/container HazCat and suspected ACM sampling, OSC Bazenas and START personnel


conducted a site walk-through to identify and mark soil, sediment, and surface water sample locations around the three settling ponds [21-23].

START personnel collected six air samples, including one personal air sample; eight suspected ACM samples; seven sediment samples, including one field duplicate; three soil samples, including one field duplicate; and four surface water samples, including one field duplicate (see Appendix B, Tables 1A and 1B). Sampling activities were performed in accordance with the site sampling and analysis plan (SAP), which was prepared as a separate document, entitled Sampling and Analysis Plan for the Seekonk Mill Fire Site, Seekonk, Bristol County,

Massachusetts. The suspected ACM and air samples were collected for asbestos analysis via PLM and Phase Contrast Microscopy (PCM), respectively, by Delivery of Analytical Services (DAS) laboratory ProScience Analytical (ProScience) located in Woburn, Massachusetts. The soil, sediment, and surface water samples were collected for metals analysis at the EPA Office of Environmental Measurement and Evaluation (OEME) laboratory, located in North Chelmsford, Massachusetts. In addition, START personnel performed HazCat on 11 of the 12 drums discovered on site (see Appendix B, Table 2).

START personnel utilized the TrimbleTM Pathfinder Pro XRS Global Position System (GPS) unit to record sample locations and site features (see Appendix A, Figure 3), and photodocumented sample locations and site features (see Appendix C, Photodocumentation Log) [24].

Following sample collection activities, START personnel completed a chain-of-custody record to document the history of samples from the time of sample collection through transportation and analysis. All suspected ACM and air samples were sent to DAS laboratory ProScience, located in Woburn, Massachusetts, for asbestos analysis via PLM and PCM, respectively. All soil, sediment, and surface water samples were sent to the EPA OEME laboratory, located in North Chelmsford, Massachusetts, for metals analysis.

On 7 August 2013, START received the analytical data from ProScience; and on 27 August 2013, START received the analytical data from OEME [25-28]. These data are summarized in Appendix B (see Appendix B, Tables 3 through 7). Analytical laboratory reports and Chain-of-Custody Records may be found in Appendix D.

Analytical Data Summaries

Soil Samples

A total of 15 metals were detected in one or more of the surface soil samples, and include the following (maximum concentration, in mg/Kg, and sample location in parentheses): aluminum (6,400 mg/Kg in SS-102); arsenic (7.0 mg/Kg in SS-101); barium (67 mg/Kg in SS-102); cadmium (8.8 mg/Kg in SS-110); calcium (12,000 mg/Kg in SS-102); chromium (35 mg/Kg in SS-101); cobalt (4.6 mg/Kg in SS-102); copper (170 mg/Kg in SS-101); iron (80,000 mg/Kg in SS-101); lead (130 mg/Kg in SS-102); magnesium (2,600 mg/Kg in SS-102); manganese (310 mg/Kg in SS-101); nickel (67 mg/Kg in SS-101); vanadium (90 mg/Kg in SS-102); and zinc (310 mg/Kg in SS-101). No metals exceeded MCP Method 1 S-3 Soil & GW-3 Groundwater standards (see Appendix B, Table 3) [27].


Sediment Samples

A total of 18 metals were detected in one or more of the sediment samples, and include the following (maximum concentration, in mg/Kg, and sample location in parentheses): aluminum (11,000 mg/Kg in SD-110); antimony (55 mg/Kg in SD-103); arsenic (14 mg/Kg in SD-103); barium (140 mg/Kg in SD-103); beryllium (0.90 mg/Kg in SD-105); cadmium (90 mg/Kg in SD-103); calcium (7,100 mg/Kg in SD-106 and SD-110); chromium (510 mg/Kg in SD-103); cobalt (24 mg/Kg in SD-103); copper (15,000 mg/Kg in SD-103); iron (19,000 mg/Kg in SD-103); lead (380 mg/Kg in SD-103); magnesium (2,800 mg/Kg in SD-110); manganese (180 mg/Kg in SD-110); nickel (1,300 mg/Kg in SD-103); silver (110 mg/Kg in SD-103); vanadium (590 mg/Kg in SD-110); and zinc (5,400 mg/Kg in SD-103). In addition, seven metals (arsenic, cadmium, chromium, copper, lead, nickel, and zinc) were detected above the MassDEP Threshold Effect Concentrations (TECs) (see Appendix B, Table 4) [27].

Surface Water Samples

A total of 17 metals were detected in one or more of the surface water samples, and include the following (maximum concentration, in g/L, and sample location in parentheses): aluminum (65,000 g/L in SW-106); antimony (160 g/L in SW-103); arsenic (28 g/L in SW-106); barium (500 g/L in SW-106); cadmium (45 g/L in SW-103); calcium (26,000 g/L in SW-106); chromium (400 g/L in SW-106); cobalt (28 g/L in SW-106); copper (11,000 g/L in SW-103); iron (59,000 g/L in SW-106); lead (1,100 g/L in SW-106); magnesium (13,000 g/L in SW-106); manganese (1,000 g/L in SW-106); nickel (540 g/L in SW-103); silver (110 g/L in SW-103); vanadium (1,400 g/L in SW-106); and zinc (2,600 g/L in SW-103). In addition, six metals (antimony, arsenic, cadmium, chromium, copper, and manganese) were detected above the US EPA National Recommended Water Quality Criteria, Human Health Criteria (see Appendix B, Table 5) [28].

Air Samples

Analytical results of air samples indicated the presence of asbestos in one of the six samples. Asbestos was detected in air sample AR-06 at 0.0027 fibers per cubic centimeter (fibers/cc) (see Appendix B, Table 6) [25].

Bulk Asbestos Samples

Analytical results of suspected-ACM samples indicated the presence of asbestos in two of the eight samples. Asbestos was detected in the following samples (asbestos type and highest percentage by volume in parentheses): ACM-101 (30% amosite) and ACM-105 (30% chrysotile) (see Appendix B, Table 7) [26].


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III. Appendices

Appendix A

Figures

Figure 1 - Site Location Map Figure 2 - Site Diagram Figure 3 - Sample Location Map

SITE

I

0 10.5 Miles 0 10.5

Kilometers

Figure 1

Seekonk Mill Fire 36 Maple AvenueSeekonk, MA

Site Location Map 13-07-0001 B. Mahany24 July 2013

EPA Region ISuperfund Technical Assessment and Response Team (START) IIIContract No. EP-W-05-042 TDD Number: Created by: Created on:Modified by:Modified on:

Topos: MicroPath/USGS Quadrangle Name(s): Attleboro, MA and Providence, RI All other data: START

Data Sources:

B. Mahany26 July 2013

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venue

Maple Avenue

Ten Mile RiverReservoir Ten Mile River

Settling Pond #2

Settling Pond #1

Settling Pond #3

Figure 2 Site Diagram

Seekonk Mill Fire 36 Maple AvenueSeekonk, Massachusetts EPA Region ISuperfund Technical Assessment and Response Team (START) IIIContract No. EP-W-05-042 TDD Number: 13-07-0001Created by: B. MahanyCreated on: 26 July 2013 Modified by: B. Mahany Modified on: 26 July 2013

LegendApproximate Site Boundary

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ACM-105

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Figure 3 Sample Location MapSeekonk Mill Fire36 Maple AvenueSeekonk, Massachusetts

EPA Region ISuperfund Technical Assessment andResponse Team (START) IIIContract No. EP-W-05-042TDD Number: 13-07-0001Created by: B. MahanyCreated on: 19 August 2013Modified by: B. MaceModified on: 15 October 2013

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Appendix B

Tables and Spreadsheets

Table 1A - Asbestos-Containing Material, Air, Sediment, and Soil Sample Descriptions Table 1B - Surface Water Sample Descriptions Table 2 - Summary of Drum Descriptions and Sample Hazard Categorization Table 3 - Summary of Metals Results, Surface Soil Samples Table 4 - Summary of Metals Results, Sediment Samples Table 5 - Summary of Metals Results, Surface Water Samples Table 6 - Summary of Asbestos Results, Air Samples Table 7 - Summary of Asbestos Results, Bulk Asbestos-Containing Material Samples

TABLE 1A

ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIAL, AIR, SEDIMENT, AND SOIL SAMPLE DESCRIPTIONSSEEKONK MILL FIRE

SEEKONK, MASSACHUSETTS

Sample Location

Sample Number

Sample Depth

Collection Date Matrix Sample Description Comments

ACM-101 D31795 N/A 7/30/2013 Asbestos-Containing Material Pipe wrap, greyish white, fibrous.

ACM-102 D31796 N/A 7/30/2013 Asbestos-Containing Material Crystalline, layered material found within a small metal vat.

ACM-103 D31797 N/A 7/30/2013 Asbestos-Containing Material Crushed debris from burned pile near northern edge of foundation.

ACM-104 D31798 N/A 7/30/2013 Asbestos-Containing Material Crushed debris and fine ashy material, grey, near northern edge of foundation.

ACM-105 D31799 N/A 7/30/2013 Asbestos-Containing Material Thread/rope-like braided rings approximately 3 in. diameter.

ACM-106 D31800 N/A 7/30/2013 Asbestos-Containing Material Debris grey-to-brown, fibrous material mixed in with burned ashy debris off southern corner of building.

ACM-107 D31801 N/A 7/30/2013 Asbestos-Containing Material Greyish/brown fibrous material mixed in with burned debris, near south-central portion of property. ACM-108 D31802 N/A 7/30/2013 Asbestos-Containing Material Possible roofing material, black with silver fibers.

AR-01 D31803 N/A 7/30/2013 Air N/A Perimeter along fence at entrance.

AR-02 D31804 N/A 7/30/2013 Air N/A Perimeter along fence, west of debris pile.

AR-03 D31805 N/A 7/30/2013 Air N/A Perimeter at edge of debris pile/vegetation line (path), north.

AR-04 D31806 N/A 7/30/2013 Air N/A Perimeter, downwind, east of debris pile, hanging in metal pipe.

AR-05 D31807 N/A 7/30/2013 Air N/A Perimeter, downwind, northeast portion of debris pile.

AR-06 D31808 N/A 7/30/2013 Air N/A Personal.

SD-101 D31811 0-18 in. 7/30/2013 Sediment Greyish-to-black, SILT, little fine sand, trace medium-to-coarse gravel, little organics (rootlets, leaves). Potential discharge area, near location SD-03, petroleum odor.

SD-102 D31812 0-16 in. 7/30/2013 Sediment Black-to-grey, SILT and CLAY, little organics, trace fine sand. Co-located with surface water sample SW-102.

SD-103 D31813 0-12 in. 7/30/2013 Sediment Black-to-grey, CLAY and SILT, little organics, trace fine sand. Co-located with surface water sample SW-103. Near potential discharge point (concrete wall).

SD-104 D31814 0 - 12 in. 7/30/2013 Sediment Black-gray, fine SAND and SILT, little clay, little organics, trace fine gravel.

SD-105 D31815 0 - 12 in. 7/30/2013 Sediment Brown-to-dark brown, SILT, some fine-to-coarse gravel, little organics, little medium-to-coarse sand. Co-located with surface water sample SW-105. North bank of settling pond No. 1.

SD-106 D31816 0-18 in. 7/30/2013 Sediment Black-to-brown, CLAY and SILT, trace fine-to-medium sand, trace fine gravel. Co-located with surface water sample SW-106. Eastern edge of settling pond No. 1.

SD-110 D31817 0-18 in. 7/30/2013 Sediment Field duplicate of SD-106.

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TABLE 1A

ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIAL, AIR, SEDIMENT, AND SOIL SAMPLE DESCRIPTIONSSEEKONK MILL FIRE


Sample Location

Sample Number

Sample Depth

Collection Date Matrix Sample Description Comments

SS-101 D31818 0-4 in. 7/30/2013 Soil Brown-to-dark brown, coarse SAND, little organics (dead, roots), trace debris (rusted metal pieces).

Soil from unvegetated area, adjacent fence surrounding settling pond Nos. 2 and 3. Near apparent settling tank. Many rusted metal pieces on ground surface, nearby partial drum carcass, various debris nearby (wood, plastic, etc.).

SS-110 D31819 0-4 in. 7/30/2013 Soil Field duplicate of SS-101.

SS-102 D31820 0-3 in. 7/30/2013 Soil Brown, SILT, some clay, little fine sand, some organics (roots, bark), trace fine-to-medium gravel.

NOTES: in. = inches N/A= not applicable No. = Number

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TABLE 1B

SURFACE WATER SAMPLE DESCRIPTIONSSEEKONK MILL FIRE


Sample Location

Sample Number

Collection Date Sample Type

Temperature (oC) pH

Specific Conductivity

(S/cm) Turbidity (NTU) Comments

SW-102 D31822 7/30/2013 Grab 27.9 7.93 34.4 NM Co-located with sediment sample SD-102. Decay/organic odor. Petroleum sheen on water.

SW-103 D31823 7/30/2013 Grab 24.6 8.02 0.8 NM Co-located with sediment sample SD-103. Decay/organic odor. Light brown to brown water.

SW-105 D31824 7/30/2013 Grab 26.2 7.64 52 NM Co-located with sediment sample SD-105. Decay/organic odor. Brown to black water. SW-106 D31825 7/30/2013 Grab Field duplicate of SW-105.

NOTES: C = Degrees Centrigrade/Celsius S/cm = microSiemens per centimeter NTU = Nephelometric Turbidity Unit NM = Not Measured

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TABLE 2

SUMMARY OF DRUM DESCRIPTIONS AND SAMPLE HAZARD CATEGORIZATIONSEEKONK MILL FIRE SITE


DRUM ID: PARAMETERS

DM-01

55-gallon

DM-02

55-gallon

DM-03

55-gallon

DM-04

55-gallon

DM-05

55-gallon

DM-06

5-gallon

DM-07

5-gallon

DM-08

5-gallon

DM-09

5-gallon

DM-10

5-gallon

DM-11

5-gallon

DM-12

5-gallon Observations:

Drum Size:

Type: Metal Metal Metal Metal Metal Metal Metal Metal Metal Metal Metal Metal

Closure Type: Bung Bung Bung Bung Bung Screw top (metal) Screw top

(plastic) Screw top

(plastic) Screw top

(plastic) Screw top

(plastic) Screw top

(plastic) Screw top

(plastic) Contents: 2/3 full 1/3 full Full Full Full Full Full 1/4 Full Full 1/4 full 3/4 full Empty

Condition: Rusted Rusted/dented Rusted/dented Rusted/dented Rusted/dented Rusted/dented Rusted/dented/

leaking Rusted Rusted Rusted Rusted/dented Rusted/dented

Viscosity: thick syrup water-like,

coats surface water-like,

coats surface -water-like,

coats surface thick syrup,

coats surface water-like water-like water-like thick syrup thick syrup N/A Number of phases: 1, liquid 2, liquid 2, liquid 2, liquid 2, liquid 1, liquid 2, liquid 2, liquid 1, liquid 1, liquid 1, liquid N/A

Color: Orange/brown

N/A

No

brown/black

N/A

-

clear, brown floating

N/A

No

clear, yellow floating

N/A

No

brown, black floating

No change

No

yellow

Green (Chlorine compound)

No


No change

No


No change

No

yellow/tan

No change

No

black/dark brown

No change

No

black/dark brown

No change

No

N/A

N/A

N/A

Copper Wire Test:

Flame Color:

Water Solubility Test: Temperature change:

Effervescence: No - No No No No No No No No No N/A Dissolves: No - Partial Partial Partial No Partial Partial Yes No No N/A

Sinks/Floats: floats, complete

Non-flammable

7

-

Yes

Partial, emulsion

Non-flammable

7

-

Partial

sinks, Partial

Non-flammable

7

-

Partial

floats, Partial

Non-flammable

7

-

Partial

floats, Partial, emulsion

Non-flammable

8

-

Partial

sinks, Partial

combustible

7

< 50 ppm

Yes

Partial, emulsion

Non-flammable

7

-

No

Partial, emulsion

Non-flammable

7

-

No

soluble

Non-flammable

6 - 7

-

No

floats, emulsion when mixed

combustible

7

-

complete

floats, emulsion when mixed

combustible

7

< 50 ppm

complete

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Flammability Test: Flammable:

pH Test: pH with test strip:

PCB Test: Solution:

Hexane Solubility Test: (#2038) Dissolves:

Sinks/Floats: - - sinks sinks floats - floats floats floats - - -Emulsion Present: No

N/A

N/A

-

41

Yes

No

N/A

-

441

Yes

No

N/A

No

175

Yes

N/A

N/A

No

3,125

Yes

N/A

No

No

6,833

No

N/A

N/A

No

0

Yes

N/A

N/A

No

0

Yes

N/A

N/A

No

0

when mixed

color-change

N/A

No change

0

No

N/A

N/A

No change

0

No

N/A

N/A

No change

0

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

0

Oxidizer Test: Wet KI paper with 3M HCl:

Sulfide Test: Wet lead acetate paper:

Peroxide Test: Test strip color change:

Air Monitoring Results: FID:

PID: 4 15.8 105 1,070 1,451 0 4.4 1.7 57.3 16.6 14.5 6.1 CO: 88.7 0 59 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 LEL: 26 0 0 0

oil/water mixture

0

oil/water mixture

0

viscous like motor oil, do

Chlor N Oil test

0

oil/water mixture

0

oil/water mixture

0 0 0

do Chlor N Oil test

0

Contents empty

Additional Remarks:

NOTES: N/A = Not applicable.FID = Flame ionization DetectorPID = Photoionization DetectorCO = Carbon monoxideLEL = Lower Explosive Limit

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TABLE 3

SUMMARY OF METALS RESULTSSURFACE SOIL SAMPLES

SEEKONK MILL FIRESEEKONK, MASSACHUSETTS

SAMPLE LOCATION SAMPLE NUMBER SAMPLE DEPTH

SS-101 D31818

0-4 inches

SS-110 D31819

0-4 inches

SS-102 D31820

0-3 inches MCP-S3/GW-3

PARAMETER Aluminum 1,200 220 6,400 NL Arsenic 7.0 3.0 3.0 20 Barium 11 7.1 67 5,000 Cadmium 8.2 8.8 1.3 30 Calcium 2,000 1,700 12,000 NL Chromium 35 12 19 200 Cobalt ND 2.4 4.6 NL Copper 170 160 80 NL Iron 80,000 33,000 12,000 NL Lead 24 9.4 130 300 Magnesium 330 97 2,600 NL Manganese 310 160 240 NL Nickel 67 61 53 700 Vanadium 13 5.0 90 1,000 Zinc 310 280 150 5,000

NOTES: 1) Metals samples prepared and analyzed by U.S. EPA Office of Environmental Measurement and

Evaluation (OEME) using EPA Region I SOP, EIASOP-OPTIMAS0, Metals in Soil Medium Level by Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP). 2) All results in milligrams per Kilogram (mg/Kg). 3) MCP-S3/GW-3 = Massachusetts Contingency Plan Soil Category 3 Groundwater Category 3 Standard. Units in mg/Kg. 4) ND = Not Detected. 5) NL= Not Listed.

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TABLE 4

SUMMARY OF METALS RESULTSSEDIMENT SAMPLESSEEKONK MILL FIRE


SAMPLE LOCATION SAMPLE NUMBER SAMPLE DEPTH

SD-101 D31811

0-18 inches

SD-102 D31812

0-16 inches

SD-103 D31813

0-12 inches

SD-104 D31814

0-12 inches

SD-105 D31815

0-12 inches

SD-106 D31816

0-18 inches

SD-110 D31817

0-18 inches MassDEP TECs

PARAMETER Aluminum 3,900 7,100 7,900 5,000 10,000 9,300 11,000 NL Antimony 10 52 55 19 8.7 24 26 NL Arsenic 2.5 8.9 14 4.7 5.7 7.9 8.6 9.79 Barium 39 110 140 58 81 88 94 NL Beryllium ND ND ND ND 0.90 ND ND NL Cadmium 10 74 90 24 4.1 18 19 0.99 Calcium 1,200 3,700 5,700 1,500 2,600 7,100 7,100 NL Chromium 70 280 510 150 85 160 190 43.4 Cobalt 5.4 11 24 9.2 5.1 12 13 NL Copper 1,800 10,000 15,000 3,700 1,300 4,000 4,300 31.6 Iron 4,500 8,200 19,000 7,900 11,000 15,000 16,000 NL Lead 45 280 380 110 180 370 360 35.8 Magnesium 890 1,700 1,800 1,000 2,100 2,400 2,800 NL Manganese 71 150 140 91 150 160 180 NL Nickel 190 450 1,300 410 75 400 440 22.7 Silver 12 71 110 27 11 29 30 NL Vanadium 31 190 260 87 240 560 590 NL Zinc 540 3,400 5,400 1,400 360 1,900 2,100 121

NOTES: 1) Metals samples analyzed by U.S. EPA Office of Environmental Measurement and Evaluation (OEME) using EPA Region I SOP,

EIASOP-OPTIMAS0, Metals in Soil Medium Level by Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP). 2) All results in milligrams per Kilogram (mg/Kg). 3) MassDEP TECs = Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Threshold Effect Concentrations.

Sediment quality guidelines for metals in freshwater, May 2002 (presented for comparison purposes only). Units in mg/Kg. 4) ND = Not Detected. 5) NL= Not Listed. 6) Bolded and shaded results exceed MassDEP TECs.


TABLE 5

SUMMARY OF METALS RESULTSSURFACE WATER SAMPLES


SAMPLE LOCATION

SAMPLE NUMBER D31822

SW-102

D31823

SW-103

D31824

SW-105

D31825

SW-106 US EPA National Recommended

Water Quality Criteria

Human Health Aquatic Life

Acute Chronic PARAMETER Aluminum 3,000 13,000 7,800 65,000 NL 750 87 Antimony 32 160 ND 65 5.6 NL NL Arsenic ND ND ND 28 0.018 340 150 Barium 72 220 100 500 1,000 NL NL Cadmium ND 45 ND 23 5z 2.0 0.25 Calcium 6,400 19,000 13,000 26,000 NL NL NL Chromium 85 380 47 400 100z 570 74 Cobalt ND ND ND 28 NL NL NL Copper 1,800 11,000 620 5,600 1,300 NL NL Iron 6,100 14,000 8,600 59,000 NL NL 1,000 Lead 140 620 120 1,100 NL 65 2.5 Magnesium 1,300 4,300 3,900 13,000 NL NL NL Manganese 280 570 800 1,000 50 NL NL Nickel 58 540 62 410 610 470 52 Silver 25 110 ND 55 NL 3.2 NL Vanadium 53 270 210 1,400 NL NL NL Zinc 170 2,600 360 2,300 7,400 120 120

NOTES: 1) Metals samples prepared and analyzed by U.S. EPA Office of Environmental Measurement and Evaluation (OEME) using EPA Region I SOP, EIASOP-OPTIMAS0, Total Recoverable Metals in Water by Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP). 2) All results in Micrograms per Liter (g/L). 3) Sample results are compared to the US EPA National Recommended Water Quality Criteria, Human Health Criteria, for the consumption of water and organisms,

and Aquatic Life Criteria for freshwater. These standards are presented for comparison purposes only. Units in g/L. 4) ND = Not Detected. 5) NL= Not Listed. 6) Z = Standard presented is a more stringent Maximum Contaminant Level that has been issued by the EPA under the Safe Drinking Water Act; per drinking water regulations 40 CFR 141. 7) US EPA National Recommended Water Quality Criteria values for Trivalent Chromium are presented for comparison to Total Chromium results. 8) Bolded and shaded results exceed US EPA National Recommended Water Quality Criteria, Human Health Criteria


TABLE 6

SUMMARY OF ASBESTOS RESULTSAIR SAMPLES


SAMPLE LOCATION SAMPLE NUMBER DATE SAMPLED

AR-01 D31803 7/30/2013

AR-02 D31804 7/30/2013

AR-03 D31805 7/30/2013

AR-04 D31806 7/30/2013

AR-05 D31807 7/30/2013

AR-06 D31808 7/30/2013

COMPOUND Asbestos < 0.0019

TABLE 7

SUMMARY OF ASBESTOS RESULTSBULK ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIAL SAMPLES


SAMPLE LOCATION SAMPLE NUMBER DATE SAMPLED

ACM-101 D31795 7/30/2013

ACM-102 D31796 7/30/2013

ACM-103 D31797 7/30/2013

ACM-104 D31798 7/30/2013

ACM-105 D31799 7/30/2013

ACM-106 D31800 7/30/2013

ACM-107 D31801 7/30/2013

ACM-108 D31802 7/30/2013

COMPOUND Actinolite ND ND ND ND ND ND ND ND Amosite 30 ND ND ND ND ND ND ND Anthophyllite ND ND ND ND ND ND ND ND Chrysotile 10 ND ND ND 30 ND ND ND Crocidolite ND ND ND ND ND ND ND ND Tremolite ND ND ND ND ND ND ND ND

NOTES:

1) Samples were analyzed by ProScience Analytical Services, Inc. via Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM).2) All quantities are estimated volume percent (%).3) ND = Not Detected

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Appendix C

Photodocumentation Log

PHOTODOCUMENTATION LOGSeekonk Mill Fire Seekonk, Massachusetts

SCENE: View of building rubble from collapsed portion of the former mill building. Photograph taken facing east.

DATE: 30 July 2013 TIME: 1056 hours PHOTOGRAPHER: C. Imbres CAMERA: iPhone 4S

SCENE: View of northern extent of building debris. Photograph taken facing east.


TDD No. 13-07-0001 Page 1 of 16 TASK No. 0892


SCENE: View of sample location ACM-103. Photograph taken facing north.


SCENE: View of sample location ACM-104. Photograph taken facing west.


TDD No. 13-07-0001 Page 2 of 16 TASK No. 0892


SCENE: View

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