Brook Sediment ECS Letter ENVIRONMENTAL'coMPUANa SERVICES, INC.
Mr. Peter,McErlain
Northampton Board of Health
212 Main Street
Northampton, MA 01080
August 25, 1997
File No. 13087.00
Document No 13360
RE: Barrett Street Brook Improvements
Sediment Disposal Characterization
Northampton, Massachusetts
Dear Mr. McEdain:
At the request of Mr. George Aitdrikidis of the Northampton Department of Public
Works, Environmental Compliance Sery s, Inc. (ECS) is please to submit this request for
acceptance of sediment from the Barrett Street Brook for reuse at the Northampton landfill.
Sediments are to be removed froo an approximately 950 foot stretch of Barrett Street
Brook in Northampton (Site Locus, Figu 1) in order to Improve drainage in the brook. Reuse
of the sediments as landfill cover matelial is proposed. Initial sampling of the sediments
indicated that they contained petroleum constituents as measure through Total Petroleum
Hydrocarbons (TPH) analysis. The TP-1 present in the sediments is likely attributable to
normal surface water runoff from roadways, driveways and parking lots. There are no other
known releases or sources of the TPH in the sediments.
ECS designed a sampling program)I to adequately characterize the contaminants of
concern in the sediments. An eatimated to.200 cubic yards of sediments will be removed from
the brook. Assuming a relatively uniform bistribution of the sediments along the length of
brook where removal will occur, a samplir+g plan was devised to collect four composite
samples to characterize for the removal ore up to 2,000 cubic yards of sediment and allow for
reanalysis of smaller subsets of the composite samples, if necessary to define hot spots.
On August 11, 1997 ECS collectep a composite sample of brook sediments every 50
feet(Site Plan, Figure 2A 8 28)along the,stretch of brook where sediment removal is
proposed. Sediment samples were colledted by hand, using a decontaminated stainless steel
bucket auger and composited from the surface to approximately 18"to 30" depths, depending
on the depth of the sediment layer. Rep sentative composite samples from each hand boring
were collected in duplicate 8 oz. glass jarr4 in the field. The sampling, location were first
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Mr. Peter McErlain
Northampton Board of Health
August25, 1997
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marked out beginning at the upstream extent of sediment removal (0+00) and moving to the
downdstream extent(9+50). Samples were then collected from downstream to upstream
locations(9+50 to 0+00). A total of 20 held borings were completed along approximately 950
linear feet of the brook. Each five cons five boring samples were composited to result in a
composite sample for every 150 to 250 f et of brook where sediments will be removed (0-200,
250-450, 500-700--, 750-900). A total of ur composite samples were submitted for
quantitative laboratory analysis for parameters listed in Table 1 of Attachment 1, "Reuse and
Disposal of Contaminated Soil at Massachusetts Landfills. Department of Environmental
Protection Policy#COMM-97.001" dated August 15, 1997. Analytical results are summarized
in Table 1 and copies of the analytical date are included in Attachment 2.
As indicated by the data in Table 1, all concentrations detected in the sediments are
well below the permitted levels for reuse in accordance with Massachusetts Department of
Environmental Protection(DEP) Policy#COMM-97-001.
Based on this data, ECS requests acceptance of the sediments at the Northampton
Landfill for reuse as cover material Thq documentation required pursuant to DEP Policy #
COMM-97-001 is included below.
Quantity of Contaminated Soil
The quantity of sediments to be?moved has been estimated at 1,200 cubic yards.
Approval for up to 2,00 cubic yards of sediment is requested to allow a safety margin during
sediment removal. Adequate sampling land characterization has been conducted for up to
2,000 cubic yards of material.
Description of Source and Type of Relseass and the Contaminants
The primary constituent of concert in the sediments is TPH. The TPH is believed to be
attributable to normal surface water runoff from roadways, driveways and parking lots. There
are no other known releases or sources of the TPH in the sediments.
Current and Fanner Site Usage
The source of the sediments Is Barran Street Brook. This brook receives urban
stormwater runoff from King Street and surrounding urban areas.
C!MNCE SERVICES INC.
Mr. Peter McErlain
Northampton Board of Health
August 25, 1997
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Chemical Characterization of the Soil
The sampling methodology used i# described above. Analytical results are included in
Attachment 2 and summarized in Table 1, The materiel meats the criterial for reuse specified
in DEP policy#COMN-97-001.
Field Screening Data
No field screening data was utilized to support the determination that the material is
acceptable for reuse.
Physical Description of the Soil
The material is accumulated sedthtents from Barrett Street Brook composed of sand
and silt. They have been classified as bitook sediments based on the location of the material
and field observations. The brook will be dewetered prior to sediment removal by damming at
the upstream extent of sediment remov I and pumping the water to below the downstream
extent. Sediments will also be drained of ater as they are removed, as necessary.
Other Releases
The City of Northampton and ECJ are not aware of any releases which have impacted
the brook.
Due Diligence
The City of Northampton and EC have exercised due diligence in characterization of
the material and have found that it doe not contain a listed hazardous waste and is not in
itself a characteristic hazardous waste.
C
EIN/OAkvm4 COMPLIANCE SERVICES, INC
Mr. Peter McErlain
Northampton Board of Health
August 25, 1997
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If you have any questions perta ning to information presented in this latter report,
please do not hesitate to contact our office.
Sincerely,
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE SERVICES, INC.
Mark A. Haynes
E nme
• Project Manager
Kew)C. Sheehan, PE, LSP
Prin pal
MAH/ti
Attachments
cc: George Andrikidis, P.E., Assistant pity Engineer
Mark Schleeweis, DEP
Mark Haley, DEP
I — 'Table 1 I
Barrett Street Brook Sediment
Analytical Results ,
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Parameter Sample Identification and Results in mg/Kg Permitted Level
0-200 250-450 500-700 750-900
Total Arsenic /ID AND ND ND 40
Total Cadmium ND ND ND ND 80
Total Chromium 20.3 27.0 29.1 36.1 1,000
Total Leadj - 128 163 1227 153 l 2,000
Total Mercury ND ND ND ND 10
TPH 74 00 MOO 4,400 3 400 5 000
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Total SVOCs 21.5.3 923.6 13.4 16.9 100
Total VOCs ND ND ND ND 10
Conductivity* —70.4 85.6 96.8 111 14,000
TCLP Lead 0.403 0.238 0.336 0.283 5
mg/Kg = Milligrams per Kilogram
ND = Not Detected
TPH =Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons I
PCBs = Polychlorinated Biphenyls _
SVOCs = Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds
VOCs = Volatile Organic Compounds
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BUREAU OF WASTE PREVENTION
POLICY # BWP-92-XXX
TABLE 1 NOTES:
• Contaminant concentrations are in mg/kg, dry weight. Other contaminants are as noted.
h
landfills with•DEP approved,functioning liner with'esthete collection and are operated in compliance with
Massachusetts DEP regulations and policies. The criteria apply to reuse of soils at lined landfills as daily cover,
Intermediate cover,and pre-cap contouring material.
• These levels only apply to landfills which have a DEP approved closure plan,and use is limited to grading and
shaping materials.
[Please note that the methods specified in footnotes d,e, and f indicate the universe of chemicals to be added
up in calculating the total concentrations for these classes of contaminants. This Policy does not specify what
method should be used to quantify these contaminants. For example,Method 8100 defines the list of chemicals
to be considered in calculating total PAHs. However, Methods 8270 or 8250 may be used to quantify PAH
levels].
d Total concentrations of polychlorinated biphenyls listed in EPA Method 8080.
• Total concentrations of polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons listed in EPA Method 8100.
Total concentration of volatile organic compounds listed in EPA Method 8260 or equivalent.
g For soils which may be expected to contain elevated NaCI (e.g. road-salt stockpile affected sons).
h TCLP testing should be performed for metals or organic compounds when the total concentrations in the soil
are above the theoretical levels at which the TCLP criteria may be met or exceeded. For guidance parties should
consult United States Environmental Protection Agency,Memorandum M36,"Notes on RCRA Methods and QA
Activities", pp. 19-21, Gail Hanson,January 12, 1993.
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BUREAU OF WASTE PREVENTION
POLICY it BWP-97-XXX
TABLE 1
WAB E INT a ANT LEVELS F R
AT
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CONTAMINANT
Reuse Levels (mg/kg)
Lined Imdfi ls°
Unlined Landfill'
Total Arsenic
40
40
Total Cadmium
_ 80
30
Total Chromium 5, :t
1,000
1000
Total Lead
2,000
600
Total Mercury
10
10
Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TN-11
5,000
2,500
Total PCBs°
< 2
< 2
Total PAHse
100
100
Total VOCs'
10
4
Conductivity' (umhos/cm)
8,000
4,000
Listed or Characteristic Hazardous Waste (TCLP)^
NONE
NONE
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