Ongoing investigations and cleanup efforts are being conducted at the following sites within the Environmental Restoration Program (ERP).
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Site 01S – LARC 60 Maintenance AreaSite 01S, also known as the Lighter, Amphibious, Resupply, Cargo (LARC) 60 Maintenance Area, served as the maintenance and wash rack area for LARC 60 vehicles, which were used to transport and ferry supplies from ship to shore. Heavy equipment awaiting maintenance was stored in the Sandbox Area.
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1950s-1964: The site was initially used as the Barge Amphibious Resupply Cargo (BARC) motor pool and maintenance facility. BARCs were phased out in 1964.
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1964 Onwards: LARC 60 vehicles became the primary vehicles used by the Army for transporting supplies from ship to shore.
At Site 01S, the presence of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), semivolatile organic compounds (SVOCs), and metals in groundwater exceeded EPA’s maximum contaminant levels (MCLs). These elevated concentrations posed potential risks to future residents. Although the groundwater at JEB Fort Story is not currently used as a drinking water source, with drinking water provided by the City of Virginia Beach, federal regulations require the assumption that groundwater be considered a potential future drinking water source. Therefore, cleanup actions were necessary to address the contamination and ensure future compliance with drinking water standards.
2009 Groundwater Monitoring: Two rounds of groundwater monitoring took place in February and August 2009. Vinyl chloride was detected above the MCL during the August 2009 sampling event, and arsenic was detected above the MCL during both the February and August 2009 sampling events.
CERCLA Status: Land use controls are in place to prevent unacceptable exposure to contaminants of concern in shallow aquifer groundwater. Since 2009, groundwater sampling has been conducted at least once per five-year review period. The latest Five-Year Review confirmed that the remedy at Site 01S in in place, functioning as designed, and provides current and future protectiveness of human health and the environment.
Next Steps: Implementation and maintenance of the land use controls, and Five-Year Reviews will continue to be conducted until unrestricted use and unlimited exposure is achieved. Learn more about Site 01S in the latest Five-Year Review.
Site 02S – Landfill #1 Site 02, historically referred to as Site 1 (Landfill 1), was active between 1946 and 1952, receiving all types of waste generated by JEB Fort Story. Trench and fill disposal techniques were likely used during its operation, and the landfill is estimated to cover approximately 1.5 acres.
Since 1990, various investigations have been conducted at Site 02S. Following the Preliminary Assessment/Site Inspection (PA/SI) in 1990, no further action was initially recommended. However, additional investigation is warranted to define the extent of the landfill and complete further testing due to the limited data.
CERCLA Status: Currently in SI phase.
Next Steps: Review Site Inspection report and proceed to next steps (Remedial Investigation) if warranted.
Site 03S – Landfill #2 Site 03S historically known as Site 2 (Landfill 2), this landfill was used between 1956 and 1962 to dispose of wooden buildings that may have been demolished and buried. The landfill covers approximately 7.5 acres.
A Preliminary Assessment/Site Inspection (PA/SI) was conducted between 1990 and 1992, which recommended additional sampling of groundwater, surface water, and sediment. Further samples collected between 1995 and 2000 confirmed slight exceedances of EPA’s maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in groundwater. After the March 2000 sampling event, no further action was recommended. However, additional investigation is warranted to define the extent of the landfill and complete further testing due to the limited data.
CERCLA Status: Currently in Site Inspection phase.
Next Steps: Review Site Inspection report and proceed to next steps (Remedial Investigation) if warranted.
Site 04S – Landfill #3 Site 04S historically known as Site 3 (Landfill 3), this landfill was active between 1962 and 1974, used primarily for disposing of residential and construction waste. However, empty pesticide containers were also reportedly disposed of at the site. Although a soil cover was placed over the landfill, a formal closure plan was never prepared because the landfill had not been permitted. The landfill is approximately 5 acres in size.
Historical Investigations and Findings
A Remedial Investigation/Public Health and Environmental Assessment (RI/PHEA) was conducted between 1990 and 1991. Groundwater and surface water samples were collected, and the assessment concluded that Site 04S was not likely to pose significant human health or environmental risks in its current state. Although some metals were found in surface water and groundwater samples at levels above screening criteria, the RI/PHEA recommended no further investigation or remedial action. However, additional investigation is warranted to define the extent of the landfill and complete further testing due to the limited data.
CERCLA Status: Currently in the SI phase.
Next Steps: Review Site Inspection report and proceed to next step (Remedial Investigation) if warranted.
Site 05S – Firefighting Training Area Site 05S, known as the Firefighting Training Area, previously housed a temporary hospital facility until 1960, transitioned to a wildlife game preserve from 1960 to 1978. This preserve occupied a portion of Site 05S, specifically, the area adjacent to the southern base boundary along U.S. Route 60. In 1978, the entire site was cleared and repurposed for fire training exercises.
CERCLA Status: The site is currently in the Remedial Investigation phase for PFAS.
Next Steps: A PFAS Remedial Investigation is underway. Learn more about site 05S in the Final PFAS Site Inspection Report.
Site 08S – LACV 30 Maintenance Facility (Wetlands Area) Site 08S, known as the LACV 30 Maintenance Facility (Wetlands Area), consists of two identical maintenance buildings. Originally, the site was identified as two separate areas in the 1990 Preliminary Assessment: The Site 15 Maintenance Shop and the Site 16 Above Ground Storage Tank. These were later combined to form the current Site 08S.
CERCLA Status: The site is currently in the Remedial Investigation phase for PFAS.
Next Steps: A PFAS Remedial Investigation is underway. Learn more about site 08S in the Final PFAS Site Inspection Report.
Site 11S – 80th Division Reserve Site Site 11S, known as the 80th Division Reserve Site features a 50-foot by 70-foot concrete pad in the southeast area, which was used as a wash pad for LARC vehicles. These vehicles were staged in a sandy area just north of the wash pad. General vehicle maintenance was also conducted at the site.
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June 2009 Decision Document (DD): To address potential risks from direct exposure to hazardous contents remaining onsite, a DD was signed. The selected remedy included Land Use Controls (LUCs) and groundwater monitoring every five years to determine if trichloroethylene (TCE) and tetrachloroethylene (PCE) concentrations in groundwater were decreasing to acceptable levels for unlimited use/unlimited exposure (UU/UE).
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Long-Term Monitoring (LTM): Initiated in November 2010, LTM detected PCE slightly above the Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) in groundwater samples from two monitoring wells. Subsequent sampling in August and December 2015 showed no MCL exceedances, leading to the discontinuation of groundwater monitoring, as Remedial Action Objectives had been achieved.
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2018 Interim Remedial Action Completion Report (IRACR): An IRACR was finalized in 2018 to document the remedy completion at the site.
CERCLA Status: Land use controls are in place to prevent unacceptable exposure to contaminants of concern in shallow aquifer groundwater. The latest Five-Year Review confirmed that the remedy at Site 11S in in place, functioning as designed, and provides current and future protectiveness of human health and the environment.
Next Steps: Implementation and maintenance of the land use controls, and five-year reviews will continue to be conducted until unrestricted use and unlimited exposure is achieved. Learn more about Site 11S in the latest Five-Year Review.
Site 17S – Former Fire Station Site 18S – Building 700