PUBLIC HEALTH ASSESSMENT
GCL TIE AND TREATING
SIDNEY, DELAWARE COUNTY, NEW YORK
Table 1a.
Summary of Contaminants Detected in On-Site Subsurface Soil in Test Pits and Soil Borings
GCL Tie and Treating
Village of Sidney, Delaware County, New York (All values in milligrams per kilogram)
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| Chemical Name | Range of Concentrations |
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| Organic Compounds | |
| Methylene chloride | 0.002-0.2J |
| Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds | |
| Naphthalene | 0.002J-160 |
| Pesticides and PCBs | |
| Heptachlor | 0.002J-0.004J |
| Inorganic Chemicals | |
| Aluminum | 0.287-22.4 |
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J = estimated concentration
Source: Ebasco, April 1994.
Table 1b.
Summary of Organic and Inorganic Chemicals in Non-Aqueous Phase Liquid (NAPL)
GCL Tie and Treating
Village of Sidney, Delaware County, New York
(All values in milligrams per kilogram)
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| Chemical name | Round I | Round II |
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| Organic Compounds | ||
| Acenaphthylene | 2,400-2,500 | 2,100-2,200 |
| Inorganic Chemicals | ||
| Aluminum | 14.5-15.6 | 9.3-51.3J |
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*Duplicate sample
ND = not detected
J = estimated value
R = rejected value
Source: Ebasco, June 1994.
Table 2.
Summary of Inorganic Chemicals in Subsurface Soils
For GCL Property Soil Borings/Monitoring Wells
GCL Tie and Treating
Village of Sidney, Delaware County, New York
(All values in milligrams per kilogram)
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| Chemical Name | Range of Concentrations |
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| Aluminum | 8,670-12,700 |
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ND = not detected
J = estimated below the detection limit
Source: Ebasco, June 1994
Table 3.
Summary of Organic Chemicals in On-Site Subsurface Soils
For GCL Property Soil Borings/Monitoring Well Borings
GCL Tie and Treating
Village of Sidney, Delaware County, New York
(All values in milligrams per kilogram)
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| Compound | Range of Concentrations |
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| Volatile Organic | |
| Xylenes | 0.011 |
| Semi-Volatile Organic | |
| 4-Methylphenol | ND-1.6J |
| Pesticides | |
| Methoxychlor | ND-0.039J |
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Total PAHs include all polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons listed in the table, except for 2-methylnaphthalene which was not considered a Quick Turnaround Method (QTM) PAH during analysis.
ND = not detected
J = estimated value
Source: Ebasco, June 1994
Table 4.
Summary of Inorganic Chemicals in On-Site and Off-Site Groundwater - Round I
GCL Tie and Treating
Village of Sidney, Delaware County, New York
(see Table 16 for Public Health Assessment Comparison Values)
(All values in micrograms per liter)
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| Chemical Name | GCL Property | Non-GCL Property | Off-Site | Background |
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| *Aluminum | 95.5-2,230 | 48.5-6,210 | 98.1-519J | 17.6J-827 |
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*Contaminant selected for further evaluation.
ND = not detected
R = rejected
J = estimated value
Note: All data is for unfiltered samples.
Source: Ebasco, June 1994.
Table 5.
Summary of Organic Chemicals in On-Site and Off-Site Groundwater - Round I
GCL Tie and Treating
Village of Sidney, Delaware County, New York
(see Table 16 for Public Health Assessment Comparison Values)
(All values in micrograms per liter)
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| Compound | GCL Property | Non-GCL Property | Off-Site | Background |
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| Volatile Organic | ||||
| Chloromethane | ND | ND | ND | 0.4J-0.5J |
| Semi-Volatile Organic | ||||
| Phenol | ND-42 | ND-3J | ND | ND |
| Pesticides/PCBs | ||||
| *alpha-BHC | ND | ND-0.0081J | ND | ND |
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*Contaminant selected for further evaluation.
ND = not detected
J = estimated value
E = dilution performed
D = secondary dilution performed
R = rejected
B = organic compound also detected in laboratory blank
Source: Ebasco, June 1994.
Table 6.
Summary of Inorganic Chemicals in On-Site and Off-Site Groundwater - Round II
GCL Tie and Treating
Village of Sidney, Delaware County, New York
(see Table 16 for Public Health Assessment Comparison Values)
(All values in micrograms per liter)
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| Chemical Name | GCL Property | Non-GCL Property | Off-Site | Background |
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| *Aluminum | 503-1,840 | 62.2-2,760J | 333J | 24.6-788J |
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*Contaminant selected for further evaluation.
ND = not detected
J = estimated value
R = rejected value
Note: All data for unfiltered samples
Source: Ebasco, June 1994.
Table 7.
Summary of Organic Chemicals in On-Site and Off-Site Groundwater - Round II
GCL Tie and Treating
Village of Sidney, Delaware County, New York
(see Table 16 for Public Health Assessment Comparison Values)
(All values in micrograms per liter)
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| Compound | GCL Property | Non-GCL Property | Off-Site | Background |
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| Volatile Organic | ||||
| Chloromethane | ND-0.8J | ND | ND | ND |
| Semi-Volatile Organic | ||||
| Phenol | ND-29B | ND-2J | ND-2J | ND |
| Pesticides/PCBs | ||||
| *alpha-BHC | ND-0.0079J | ND-0.0006J | ND-0.0008J | ND |
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*Contaminant selected for further evaluation.
ND = not detected
J = estimated value
R = rejected value
B = organic compound also detected in laboratory blank
Source: Ebasco, June 1994.
Table 8.
Summary of Inorganic Chemicals in Off-Site Subsurface Soils
For Non-GCL Property Soil Borings/Monitoring Wells
GCL Tie and Treating
Village of Sidney, Delaware County, New York
(All values in milligrams per kilogram)
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| Chemical Name | Range of Concentrations |
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| Aluminum | 6,550-14,300 |
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ND = not detected
J = estimated value
Source: Ebasco, June 1994
Table 9.
Summary of Organic Chemicals in Off-Site Subsurface Soil
For Non-GCL Property Soil Borings/Monitoring Wells
GCL Tie and Treating
Village of Sidney, Delaware County, New York
(All values in milligrams per kilogram)
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| Compound | Range of Concentrations |
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| Volatile Organic | |
| Methylene chloride | ND-0.018 |
| Semi-Volatile Organic | |
| 4-Methylphenol | ND |
| Pesticides/PCBs | |
| Aldrin | ND-0.007J |
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ND = not detected
J = estimated value
Source: Ebasco, June 1994
TICs = tentatively identified compounds
Table 10.
Summary of Organic Chemicals in Sediment
GCL Tie and Treating
Village of Sidney, Delaware County, New York
(See Table 17 for Public Health Assessment Comparison Values)
(All values in milligrams per kilogram)
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| Sampling Locations | |||
| Compound | GCL Site | Non-GCL | Background |
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| Volatile Organic | |||
| Methylene chloride | ND-0.015J | ND | ND |
| Semi-Volatile Organic | |||
| Phenol | ND-0.75J | ND | ND |
| Pesticides/PCBs | |||
| Aldrin | 0.00082J | ND | ND |
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*Contaminant selected for further evaluation
ND = not detected
J = estimated value
R = rejected value
Source: Ebasco, June 1994
Table 11.
Summary of Inorganic Chemicals in Sediment
GCL Tie and Treating
Village of Sidney, Delaware County, New York
(See Table 17 for Public Health Assessment Comparison Values)
(All values in milligrams per kilogram)
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| Sampling Locations | Off-Site | ||||
| Chemical Name | GCL Site | Off-Site | Non-GCL | Background | Background |
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| Inorganic | |||||
| Aluminum | 14,300-27,800 | 10,700 | 12,500 | 13,300 | 11,900 |
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ND = not detected
J = estimated value
a = forested
b = urban
Source: Ebasco, June 1994
Table 12.
Summary of Inorganic Chemicals in Surface Water
GCL Tie and Treating
Village of Sidney, Delaware County, New York
(All values in micrograms per liter)
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| Sampling Locations | |||||
| Chemical Name | SW-01/SW-01 DUP | Off-Site | Non-GCL | Background | Background |
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| Inorganic | |||||
| Aluminum | 124-8,420 | 444 | 378 | ND | ND |
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ND = not detected
J = estimated value
a = forested
b = urban
Source: Ebasco, June 1994
Table 13.
Summary of Organic Chemicals in Subsurface Soil
For "Off-Site" and "On-Site Background" Soil Borings/Monitoring Wells
GCL Tie and Treating
Village of Sidney, Delaware County, New York
(All values in milligrams per kilogram)
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| Compound | Off-Site | Background |
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| Volatile Organic | ||
| Methylene chloride | ND | ND-0.026 |
| Semi-Volatile Organic | ||
| 4-Methylphenol | ND | ND |
| Pesticides | ||
| Methoxychlor | ND-0.0007 | ND |
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ND = not detected
J = estimated value
Source: Ebasco, June 1994.
Table 14.
Summary of Inorganic Chemicals in Subsurface Soil
For "Off-Site" and "On-Site Background" Soil Borings/Monitoring Wells
GCL Tie and Treating
Village of Sidney, Delaware County, New York
(All values in milligrams per kilogram)
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| Compound | Off-Site | Background |
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| Aluminum | 5,670-9,380 | 6,270-11,300 |
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ND = not detected
J = estimated value
Source: Ebasco, June 1994.
Table 15.
Summary of Reported Contaminant Air Emission for
Manufacturing Facilities Near the GCL Tie and Treating Site
Village of Sidney, Delaware County, New York
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| 1992 Contaminant Emissions (lbs/yr) | |||||
| Facility | Approximate | Chemical Name | Stack/ | Fugitive/ | Total (#) |
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| Keith Clark | <0.5 | methylene chloride | - | 13,627 | 13,627 |
| Amphenol Corp. | 1.0 | nitric acid | 5,002 | 11-499 | 5,501 |
| sulfuric acid | 3,161 | 11-499 | 3,660 | ||
| hydrofluoric acid | 1,335 | 11-499 | 1,834 | ||
| hydrochloric acid | 5,536 | - | 5,536 | ||
| trichloroethene | 8,184 | 39,944 | 48,128 | ||
| methyl ethyl ketone | 7,721 | 4,901 | 12,622 | ||
| methylene chloride | 11-499 | 111,250 | 111,749 | ||
| Freon 113 | 11-499 | 4,773 | 5,272 | ||
| cyanide compounds | 704 | - | - | ||
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Adapted from: Toxic Chemical Release Inventory (TRI), reported for 1992.
Note:
All air emission data reported in pounds/year (lbs/yr).
# Indicates estimated worst case air emissions based on reported data.
- Indicates no air emissions/release data reported.
Refer to Figure 6 (Appendix A) for facility location.
Table 16.
Water Quality Standards/Guidelines and Health Assessment Comparison Values for Contaminants Found in Sources of Drinking Water
[All values in micrograms per liter (mcg/L)]
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| Water Quality Standards/Guidelines | ||||||||
| New York State | U.S. EPA | Comparison Values* | ||||||
| Contaminant | Groundwater | Surface Water | Drinking Water | Drinking Water | Cancer | Basis** | Noncancer | Basis** |
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| Volatile Organics | ||||||||
| chloroethane | 5 | 5(g) | 5 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| acetone | 50(g) | 50(g) | 50 | -- | -- | -- | 700 | EPA RfD |
| benzene | 0.7 | 0.7 | 5 | 5 | 1.2 | EPA CPF | 4.9 | ATSDR 1987 |
| carbon disulfide | -- | -- | 50 | -- | -- | -- | 700 | EPA RfD |
| chlorobenzene | 5 | 20 | 5 | 100 | -- | -- | 100 | EPA LTHA |
| chloroform | 7 | 7 | 100c | 100c | 7 | EPA CPF | 70 | EPA RfD |
| 1,1-dichloroethane | 5 | 5(g) | 5 | -- | -- | -- | 700 | EPA HEAST |
| 1,1-dichloroethene | 5 | 0.07(g) | 5 | 7 | 0.058 | EPA CPF | 7 | EPA LTHA |
| cis-1,2-dichloroethene | 5 | 5(g) | 5 | 70 | -- | -- | 70 | EPA LTHA |
| 1,2-dichloropropane | 5 | 0.5(g) | 5 | 5 | 0.51 | EPA HEAST | 630 | ATSDR 1989 |
| 2-hexanone | 50(g) | 50(g) | 50 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| methylene chloride | 5 | 5(g) | 5 | 5 | 4.8 | EPA CPF | 420 | EPA RfD |
| tetrachloroethene | 5 | 0.7(g) | 5 | 5 | 0.67 | EPA CPF | 70 | EPA RfD |
| 1,1,1-trichloroethane | 5 | 5(g) | 5 | 200 | -- | -- | 200 | EPA LTHA |
| 1,1,2-trichloroethane | 5 | 0.6 | 5 | 5 | 0.61 | EPA CPF | 3 | EPA LTHA |
| trichloroethene | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3.3 | EPA CPF | 52 | EPA RfD |
| vinyl chloride | 2 | 0.3(g) | 2 | 2 | 0.018 | EPA HEAST | 0.14 | ATSDR MRL |
| 1,2-dichloroethane | 5 | 0.8 | 5 | 5 | 0.38 | EPA CPF | 52 | EPA, 1984 |
| chloromethane | 5 | -- | 5 | -- | 2.7 | EPA HEAST | 3 | EPA LTHA |
| 1,2-dichlorobenzene | 4.7d | -- | 5 | 600 | -- | -- | 600 | EPA LTHA |
| styrene | 5 | 50 | 5 | 100 | 1.17 | EPA HEAST | 100 | EPA LTHA |
| xylenes | 5 | 5(g) | 5 | 10,000 | -- | -- | 10,000 | EPA LTHA |
| 2-butanone | 50(g) | 50(g) | 50 | -- | -- | -- | 4,200 | EPA RfD |
| carbon tetrachloride | 5 | 0.4(g) | 5 | 5 | 0.35 | NYS DOH CPF | 4.9 | EPA RfD |
| methyl isobutyl ketone (4-methyl-2-pentanone) | -- | -- | 50 | -- | -- | -- | 560 | EPA HEAST |
| toluene | 5 | 5(g) | 5 | 1,000 | -- | -- | 1,000 | EPA LTHA |
| ethylbenzene | 5 | 5(g) | 5 | 700 | -- | -- | 700 | EPA LTHA |
| 1,2-dichloroethane | 5 | 0.8 | 5 | 5 | 0.38 | EPA CPF | 52 | EPA, 1984 |
| trans-1,2-dichloroethene | 5 | 5(g) | 5 | 100 | -- | -- | 100 | EPA LTHA |
| Semi-Volatile Organics | ||||||||
| bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate | 50 | 4(g) | 50 | 6 | 2.5 | EPA CPF | 140 | EPA RfD |
| butylbenzylphthalate | 50(g) | 50(g) | 50 | 100(P) | -- | -- | 1,400 | EPA RfD |
| chrysene | 0.002(g) | 0.002(g) | 50 | 0.2(P) | 0.002cc | NYS DOH CPF | 210dd | EPA RfD |
| diethylphthalate | 50(g) | 50(g) | 50 | -- | -- | -- | 5,000 | EPA LTHA |
| di-n-butylphthalate | 50 | 50(g) | 50 | -- | -- | -- | 700 | EPA RfD |
| naphthalene | 10g | 10 | 50 | -- | -- | -- | 20 | EPA LTHA |
| phenol | 1 | 1 | 50 | -- | -- | -- | 4,000 | EPA LTHA |
| pyrene | 50(g) | 50(g) | 50 | -- | -- | -- | 210 | EPA RfD |
| 2-methylphenol (o-cresol) | 1 | 1 | 50 | -- | -- | -- | 350 | EPA RfD |
| 4-methylphenol (p-cresol) | 1 | 1 | 50 | -- | -- | -- | 35 | EPA HEAST |
| 2,4-dimethylphenol | -- | -- | 50 | -- | -- | -- | 140 | EPA RfD |
| dibenzofuran | -- | -- | 50 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 2-methylnaphthalene | -- | -- | 50 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| acenaphthylene | -- | -- | 50 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| acenaphthene | 20(g) | 20 | 50 | -- | -- | -- | 420 | EPA RfD |
| fluorene | 50(g) | 50(g) | 50 | -- | -- | -- | 280 | EPA RfD |
| phenanthrene | 50(g) | 50(g) | 50 | -- | -- | -- | 210dd | EPA RfD |
| anthracene | 50(g) | 50(g) | 50 | -- | -- | -- | 2,100 | EPA RfD |
| fluoranthene | 50(g) | 50(g) | 50 | -- | -- | -- | 280 | EPA RfD |
| benzo(a)anthracene | 0.002(g) | 0.002(g) | 50 | -- | 0.002cc | NYS DOH CPF | 210dd | EPA RfD |
| benzo(b)fluoranthene | 0.002(g) | 0.002(g) | 50 | -- | 0.002cc | NYS DOH CPF | 210dd | EPA RfD |
| benzo(k)fluoranthene | 0.002(g) | 0.002(g) | 50 | -- | 0.002cc | NYS DOH CPF | 210dd | EPA RfD |
| benzo(a)pyrene | NDa | 0.002(g) | 50 | 0.2 | 0.002 | NYS DOH CPF | 210dd | EPA RfD |
| indeno(1,2,3-c,d)pyrene | 0.002(g) | 0.002(g) | 50 | -- | 0.002cc | NYS DOH CPF | 210dd | EPA RfD |
| benzo(g,h,i)perylene | -- | -- | 50 | -- | -- | -- | 210dd | EPA RfD |
| Pesticides | ||||||||
| alpha-BHC | NDa,d | 0.02(g)d | 5 | -- | 0.006 | EPA CPF | 0.2bb | EPA LTHA |
| beta-BHC | NDa,d | 0.02(g)d | 5 | -- | 0.035 | NYS DOH CPF | 0.2bb | EPA LTHA |
| gamma-BHC | NDa,d | 0.02(g)d | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.022 | NYS DOH CPF | 0.2 | EPA LTHA |
| endosulfan II | -- | -- | 50 | -- | -- | -- | 42 | EPA RfD |
| methoxychlor | 35 | 35 | 40 | 40 | -- | -- | 40 | EPA LTHA |
| endrin aldehyde | -- | -- | 5 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| alpha-chlordane | -- | -- | 2 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| gamma-chlordane | -- | -- | 2 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| aldrin | Nda | 0.002(g) | 5 | -- | 0.002 | EPA CPF | 0.21 | EPA RfD |
| delta-BHC | NDa,d | 0.02(g)d | 5 | -- | 0.022ii | NYS DOH CPF | 0.21hh | EPA LTHA |
| chlordane | 0.1 | 0.02(g) | 2 | 2 | 0.017 | NYS DOH CPF | 0.42 | EPA RfD |
| 4,4'-DDE | Nda | 0.01b | 5 | -- | 0.01 | NYS DOH CPF | 3.5b | EPA RfD |
| 4,4'-DDD | Nda | 0.01b | 5 | -- | 0.11 | NYS DOH CPF | 3.5b | EPA RfD |
| 4,4'-DDT | Nda | 0.01b | 5 | -- | 0.01 | NYS DOH CPF | 3.5b | EPA RfD |
| dieldrin | Nda | 0.0009 | 5 | -- | 0.0009 | NYS DOH CPF | 0.35 | EPA RfD |
| endosulfan sulfate | -- | -- | 50 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| endrin | Nda | 0.2 | 0.2 | 2 | -- | -- | 2 | EPA LTHA |
| endrin ketone | 5 | -- | 5 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| heptachlor epoxide | Nda | 0.009d | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.004 | EPA CPF | 0.09 | EPA RfD |
| Inorganic Chemicals | ||||||||
| aluminum | -- | -- | -- | 50-200s | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| antimony | 3(g) | 3(g) | -- | 6 | -- | -- | 3 | EPA LTHA |
| arsenic | 25 | 50 | 50 | 50+ | 0.02 | EPA CPF | 1.1 | EPA RfD |
| barium | 1,000 | 1,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | -- | -- | 2,000 | EPA LTHA |
| calcium | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| chromium | 50 | 50 | 100 | 100 | -- | -- | 100 | EPA LTHA |
| cobalt | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| copper | 200 | 200 | 1,300l | 1,300l; 1,000s | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| iron | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300s | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| lead | 25 | 50 | 15l | 15l | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| magnesium | 35,000(g) | 35,000 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 35,000 | NYS RfG |
| manganese | 300 | 300 | 300 | 50s | -- | -- | 200 | EPA RfD |
| nickel | -- | -- | -- | 100 | -- | -- | 100 | EPA LTHA |
| potassium | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| selenium | 10 | 10 | 10 | 50 | -- | -- | 17.5 | EPA RfD |
| silver | 50 | 50 | 50 | 100s | -- | -- | 100 | EPA LTHA |
| sodium | 20,000 | -- | ++ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| thallium | 4(g) | 4(g) | -- | 2 | -- | -- | 0.4 | EPA LTHA |
| vanadium | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 25 | EPA HEAST |
| zinc | 300 | 300 | 5,000 | 5,000s | -- | -- | 2,000 | EPA LTHA |
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Table 16 Footnotes
a = ND = not detected
b = Value listed applies to sum of these substances
c = The maximum contaminant level (MCL) for total trihalomethanes (bromoform, chlorodibromomethane, bromodichloromethane and chloroform) formed in public water systems as a result of disinfection is 100 micrograms per liter (mcg/L)
d = Values applies to sum of these substances
g = guidance value
l = Action level at the tap
s = secondary maximum contaminant level (MCL)
cc = Used oral CPF for benzo(a)pyrene. This chemical can be considered a possible surrogate for benzo(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene, benzo(k)fluoranthene, chrysene, dibenzo(a,h)anthracene and indeno(1,2,3-c,d)pyrene.
dd = Used oral Reference Dose (RfD) for pyrene. This chemical can be considered a possible surrogate for benz(a)anthracene,benzo(a)pyrene, benzo(b)fluoranthene, benzo(g,h,i)perylene, benzo(k)fluoranthene, chrysene,dibenz(a,h)anthracene,indeno(1,2,3,-c,d)pyrene and phenanthrene.
hh = Based on oral RfD for gamma-hexachlorocyclohexane
ii = See gamma-hexachlorocyclohexane
* Comparison values determined for a 70 kg adult who drinks 2 liters of water per day.
** EPA RfD = EPA Reference Dose
EPA LTHA = EPA Lifetime Health Advisory
EPA HEAST = EPA Health Assessment Summary Tables
NYS DOH RfG = NYS DOH Risk Reference Guideline ATSDR MRL = ATSDR Oral Minimal Risk Level
ATSDR, 1987 = ATSDR Toxicological Profile for Benzene, Draft, December 1987
ATSDR, 1989 = ATSDR Toxicological Profile for 1,2-Dichloropropane, ATSDR/TP-89/12.
EPA, 1984 = US EPA National Primary Drinking Water Regulations; Volatile Synthetic Chemicals Proposed Rulemaking, Federal Register 49(114): 24330-24352.
+ Under review
++ No designated limit; water containing more than 20,000 mcg/L should not be used for drinking by people on severely restricted sodium diets; water containing more than 270,000 mcg/L should not be used for drinking by people on moderately restricted sodium diets.
Table 17.
GCL Tie and Treating Site
Public Health Assessment Comparison Values for Contaminants Selected for Further Evaluation in Soils and Sediments
[All values in milligrams per kilogram (mg/kg)]
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| Comparison Values | |||||||||
| Nonresidential Setting** | Industrial Setting*** | ||||||||
| Compound | Typical Background Range* | Cancer | Basis**** | Noncancer | Basis**** | Cancer | Basis | Noncancer | Basis |
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| benzo(a)anthracen | + | 32 | a | 60,000 | b | 5.6 | 89,000 | ||
| benzo(b)fluoranthene | + | 32 | a | 60,000 | b | 5.6 | 89,000 | ||
| benzo(k)fluoranthene | + | 320 | a | 60,000 | b | 56 | 89,000 | ||
| benzo(a)pyrene | + | 3.2 | NYS DOH CPF | 60,000 | b | 0.56 | 89,000 | ||
| benzo(g,h,i)perylene | + | -- | -- | 60,000 | b | -- | 89,000 | ||
| chrysene | + | 3,200 | a | 60,000 | b | 560 | 89,000 | ||
| dibenzo(a,h)anthracene | + | 3.2 | a | 60,000 | b | 0.56 | 89,000 | ||
| indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene | + | 32 | a | 60,000 | b | 5.6 | 89,000 | ||
| acenaphthylene | + | -- | -- | 60,000 | b | -- | 89,000 | ||
| anthracene | + | -- | -- | 600,000 | c | -- | 890,000 | ||
| benzo(g,h,i)perylene | + | -- | -- | 60,000 | b | -- | 89,000 | ||
| fluoranthene | + | -- | -- | 81,000 | c | -- | 120,000 | ||
| fluorene | + | -- | -- | 81,000 | c | -- | 120,000 | ||
| naphthalene | + | -- | -- | 81,000 | c | -- | 120,000 | ||
| phenanthrene | + | -- | -- | 60,000 | b | -- | 89,000 | ||
| pyrene | + | -- | -- | 60,000 | c | -- | 89,000 | ||
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* References: Adriano (1986); Clarke et al. (1985); Connor et al. (1957); Davis and Bennett (1983); Dragun (1988); Frank et al. (1976); McGovern (1988); Schacklette and Boerngen (1984).
** Comparison values for cancer risk are determined for a 70 kg adult who ingests 50 mg soil per day, 2 days per week for 3 months per year for 30 out of a 70 year lifetime.
Comparison values for noncancer risk are determined for a 36 kg child who ingests 50 mg soil per day, 5 days per week for 6 months per year.
*** Comparison values for cancer risk are determined for a 70 kg adult who ingests in the work place 50 mg soil per day, 5 days per week, 8 months per year and assuming that exposure occurs for 40 working years out of a 70 year lifetime; comparison values for noncancer risk are determined for a 70 kg adult who ingests in the workplace 50 mg soil per day, 5 days per week for 8 months per year.
****NYS DOH CPF = NYS DOH Cancer Potency Factor
+ Based on reported background levels for total polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons of 1 to 13 mg in soil (Edwards, 1983).
a Comparison value based on NYS DOH CPF for benzo(a)pyrene and the US EPA (1993) interim relative potency factors for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.
b Based on US EPA oral reference dose for pyrene.
c Based on chemical specific US EPA reference dose.
Table 18.
Summary of the Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in Surface Soil
Collected by the NYS DOH on April 6, 1995
GCL Tie and Treating
Village of Sidney, Delaware County, New York
(All values in milligrams per kilogram)
| | ||
| Compound | On-Site | Off-Site |
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| naphthalene | ND-0.49 | ND-0.62 |
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*Contaminant selected for further evaluation.
**Sample 6 not included
Table 19.
GCL Tie and Treating Site Summary of Polyaromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in Surface and Subsurface Soil
October 1990 Sampling Event
(all values in milligrams per kilogram)
| Compond | Tank Area | Western Drip Area | Eastern Drip Area | Path by Pond |
| benzo(a)anthracene benzo(b)fluoranthene benzo(k)fluoranthene benzo(a)pyrene benzo(g,h,i)perylene chrysene debenzo(a,h)anthracene indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene acenaphthylene acenaphthene anthracene fluoranthene fluorene naphthalene phenanthrene pyrene Total PAHs | 37 - 2400 59 - 1200 32 - 350 47 - 700 18 - 38 82 - 2200 7.1 15 - 51 53 - 210 520 - 1900 44 - 6400 52 - 11,000 15 - 2200 130 - 1600 36 - 5700 78 - 8200 806 - 53,650 | 12 - 1500 28 - 660 16 - 610 13 - 480 4.3 - 65 26 - 1300 1.2 - 38 6.4 - 90 1.0 - 16 0.69 - 1400 8.7 - 2300 25 - 8000 2.4 - 1600 0.98 - 960 6.1 - 4900 61 - 8300 237 - 37,450 | 0.18 - 790 | 0.11 - 14 |
