Philip Services Corporation - Environmental Reports
Philip Services Corporation (a/k/a ThermalKEM) Site—Environmental Reports The documents listed below are key documents that relate to the assessment and investigation of contamination on the site, the evaluation and decision documents for cleanup alternatives, and recent reports regarding current site conditions. All documents are in the Department’s Bureau of Land & Waste Management Site…Royster Fertilizer Site - Columbia
This webpage is no longer maintained. It may be useful as background information or to provide a historical perspective on a topic or project. , Overview & History, The F.S. Royster Guano Company (Royster) was a fertilizer plant located on Commerce Drive in Columbia, South Carolina, in the early 1900s. The Edisto Court Community is located opposite of the former fertilizer plant site. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) knows very little about the former Royster fertilizer plant because it operated prior to environmental…, The arsenic and lead contamination is not associated with, nor a result of, asphalt emulsion operations by Seaco, Inc. at the former Royster site., For additional information, please visit our webpage on the Seaco and Bagnal Sites located at Commerce Drive and South Edisto Avenue. For more information, please contact Gary Stewart at 803-898-0778 .Westinghouse - Bureau of Water
NPDES Permit #SC0001848, Westinghouse is permitted to discharge treated wastewater to the Congaree River under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by DHEC. This permit sets monitoring requirements and pollutant limits, as necessary, on the effluent from the wastewater treatment system. After extensive technical review, a new five (5)-year NPDES permit was drafted for the facility. The…, NPDES Permit, Fact Sheet & Permit Rationale, NPDES Final Determination Letter, Response to Comments, Fish Tissue Study , Bluegill sunfish (bream) were collected from the Congaree River and analyzed to indicate if the fish are accumulating uranium and fluoride due to the Westinghouse effluent discharge that would demonstrate an environmental monitoring response relative to water quality concerns or public health protection concerns upon consumption of the fish by recreational and/or subsistence fishermen. Fish…, pan size, was met., Pan size, is the size fish one would normally catch for consumption, approximately 5-10 inches for bluegill. Sampling Locations Fish were collected from the Congaree River at three (3) locations – near downtown Columbia; at/around the Westinghouse wastewater treatment facility effluent diffuser; and, just upstream from its confluence with the Wateree River. Study Results For complete details of the…, Uranium and Fluoride in Fish from the Congaree River, Within the context of the point-in-time of sample collection, target species and analytical methods: The target species of bluegill sunfish was indicated to be healthy from an ecological viewpoint. No signal for uranium from the Westinghouse facility was discerned. A slight, apparent signal for fluoride was observed at/around the Westinghouse wastewater diffuser but it was not overall…Westinghouse - Bureau of Air Quality
Air Permit #1900-0050, Westinghouse is permitted to operate a nuclear fuel assembly fabrication facility in compliance with state and federal air quality regulations. Operations include chemical conversion of uranium hexafluoride to uranium dioxide, pellet formation, material recovery operations, and mechanical component manufacturing. Westinghouse submitted a request to renew their State Operating Permit.…, Public Meeting Presentation, Public Hearing Recording, All comments received were reviewed for technical merit and have been included in DHEC’s permanent record for this facility. DHEC’s decision is to approve the renewal of the operating permit. , Department Decision, Department Decision Notification Letter, Renewed State Operating Permit, Statement of Basis, Response to Comments, Process Exemption , Westinghouse notified the Bureau of Air Quality, by correspondence received July 21, 2022, that it intends to process 522 drums containing Wet Combustible Material (WCM) waste contaminated with volatile organic compounds (VOCs), including tetrachloroethylene (TCE). The WCM will be treated using a Heated Vacuum Extraction (HVE) method meeting the conditional exemption under 40 CFR 266.100(d)(2),…, Process Exemption Request, Exemption Letter, Exemption Statement of BasisWestinghouse - Community Engagement
Community Engagement , SCDES welcomes the opportunity to have meaningful dialogue with all of our stakeholders as we continue to ensure the health of the public and our environment are promoted and protected. SCDES is committed to stakeholder engagement and has been working closely with residents, elected officials and other local organizations to ensure ongoing dialogue. We encourage interested persons to stay…, Community Update - October 2020, Community Update - November 2022, Public Meeting, DHEC held a joint public meeting and hearing to provide updates on June 6, 2023. , Presentation on BAQ Draft Permit Renewal - June 6, 2023, Presentation on NPDES Draft Permit Renewal - June 6, 2023, Joint Public Hearing of BAQ Draft Permit Renewal and NPDES Draft Permit Renewal - June 6, 2023, As part of our commitment to keeping the community informed, DHEC held a public meeting to share information about proposed renewals of the air quality and National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for Westinghouse on Thursday, September 26, 2019. At the meeting, DHEC staff provided a brief overview of enhanced requirements in the draft renewal permits and answered questions…, Meeting overview handout - September 26, 2019, Presentation on BAQ draft permit renewal - September 26, 2019, Presentation on NPDES draft permit renewal - September 26, 2019, DHEC is accepting public comments on both permit renewals through October 11, 2019. Comments on the draft air quality permit may be submitted to, AirPNComments@dhec.sc.gov, . Comments on the draft NPDES permit may be submitted to, Byron.Amick@des.sc.gov, . Additional information about the draft permits, including the applications and supporting documentation, can be found on, SCDES’s Regulatory Roles, page under the Bureau of Air Quality and Bureau of Water sections. Community Meeting Westinghouse Public Meeting Photo 7-25-19 On July 25, 2019, DHEC hosted a community meeting to provide a general overview of the Westinghouse site and prior environmental investigations, information about the requirements of DHEC Consent Agreement 19-02-HW, and DHEC’s next steps. , Westinghouse Community Meeting Presentation - July 25, 2019, Westinghouse Community Meeting Agenda - July 25, 2019, Community Resources For more information about, Westinghouse's operations at the Hopkins facility, , please visit: , http://www.westinghousenuclear.com/columbiacommunity, . For more information about the, United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), and its oversight of radiologic operations at the Westinghouse site, please visit:, https://www.nrc.gov/info-finder/fc/westinghouse-fuel-fab-fac-sc-lc.html, . , NRC Environmental Impact Statement for Westinghouse, If you would like to be on, SCDES’s mailing list, to receive future information about the Westinghouse site, please provide your contact information, here, ., Contact Us , For questions concerning SCDES’s oversight of the Westinghouse facility, please contact: Kim Kuhn, Project Manager State Remediation Program SCDES 2600 Bull Street Columbia, SC 29201 Phone:, (803) 898-0722, Email:, kuhnkm@dhec.sc.gov, For questions concerning SCDES’s community outreach efforts with the Westinghouse site, please contact: Keisha Long, Environmental Justice Coordinator Office of Environmental Affairs SCDES 2600 Bull Street Columbia, SC 29201 Phone: , (803) 898-0774, Email:, Keisha.Long@des.sc.govWestinghouse - History
Environmental History , Environmental investigations and monitoring have been conducted at the Westinghouse site since 1980. These investigations have included groundwater, surface water, soil, and sediment assessments and, as a result, have generally defined where contamination is, where it is not, and where it is moving to. DHEC and Westinghouse entered into a, Consent Agreement, on February 26, 2019, to make a renewed effort to fully characterize all contaminants and possible sources throughout the site and then determine what additional cleanup might be necessary. Work to investigate, delineate, monitor and clean contaminated groundwater was first initiated at Westinghouse in the early 1980’s following a fish kill in a pond located on the site. Elevated levels of…, NRC, inspectors. In the mid 1990’s, volatile organic compounds (VOC’s) were detected in some of the Westinghouse monitoring wells. The source of the VOC’s was believed to be solvents used at the facility. In 1997, a groundwater treatment system was constructed and put into operation, reducing VOC concentrations in the treatment area by an estimated 76%. In 2011, the groundwater treatment system was…, There have been no known off-site impacts from operations or environmental contamination at the Westinghouse site. , June 2018 Spiking Station Leak , On July 24, 2018, Westinghouse notified DHEC that a leak had occurred from a Hydrofluoric Acid Spiking Station inside the plant building and the station was immediately shut-down upon discovery. The leak contained hydrofluoric acid (a very strong acid) and uranyl nitrate (a uranium salt). A small area (about 3-inches in diameter) of concrete below the equipment was found to be damaged. Soil…, Public Exposure and Risk , Based on current information and data received by DHEC, there is no immediate threat to residents from the June 2018 leak. The release was confined to a small area of the site and the general public was not exposed to the leaked chemicals. , DHEC Community Assistance , Leaders within the Hopkins-Lower Richland communities have organized several public meetings and formed an oversight committee. DHEC remains in contact with these leaders and other interested residents, elected officials, and local organizations to offer assistance and information. DHEC staff also participated in community meetings held on August 13, 2018, at the Hopkins Park Adult Activities…, Drinking Water Well Sampling , In response to concerns voiced by the community, DHEC tested the water quality of 13 private drinking water wells in the Hopkins-Lower Richland communities, as well as the Hopkins Community Water System, to check for any impacts from contaminated groundwater at the Westinghouse facility. DHEC samples were tested for the following: Metals and minerals; bacteria (total coliform and E. coli);…, Lower Richland County Private Well Sample Results - August 2018, Lower Richland County Private Well Sample Results - September 2018, Westinghouse Combined Private Well MapAVX Site - Community Engagement
This webpage is no longer maintained. It may be useful as background information or to provide a historical perspective on a topic or project., Community Engagement is an important component of the environmental cleanup process that provides us with valuable input from nearby communities and allows us to hear concerns and questions before a final cleanup remedy is chosen. The input that we receive from community members can result in changes to SCDES’s preferred cleanup alternative and always results in a better overall cleanup plan.…, Public Meeting – April 15, 2021 , DHEC’s Bureau of Land and Waste Management held a virtual public meeting on April 15, 2021 to discuss the AVX site and ongoing soil and groundwater cleanup in an informal setting., DHEC staff provided a presentation on the cleanup alternatives considered for Operable Unit 1, listened to comments, and answered questions. The DHEC Presentation and a recording of the meeting are available below:, AVX Myrtle Beach Site Public Meeting Presentation - April 15, 2021, AVX Myrtle Beach Site Public Meeting Recording - April 15, 2021, How to Submit Comments Written comments will be accepted through May 15, 2021, and should be submitted to: Carol Crooks, Project Manager SCDES-BLWM 2600 Bull Street Columbia, SC 29201 Phone:, (803) 898-0810 , Email:, Carol.Crooks@des.sc.gov, What to Expect After the Public Comment Period , Comments on the alternatives considered for cleanup will be accepted by DHEC through close of business on May 15, 2021., Once the comment period closes, DHEC will review and consider all comments received prior to selecting a final cleanup alternative. DHEC may modify its preferred alternative or select a different alternative based on new information or public comments. Once a final cleanup alternative for Operable Unit 1 (OU-1) is selected by DHEC, this webpage will be updated and everyone on DHEC’s mailing…, If you would like to be on our mailing list, please complete the , registration form, .,AVX Site Myrtle Beach - Historical Information & Documents
This webpage is no longer maintained. It may be useful as background information or to provide a historical perspective on a topic or project. , Bureau of Land and Waste Management, CERCLA and Site Remediation for Operable Unit 2 (OU-2) Clean-up Progress Report September 10, 2012 Groundwater Monitoring Report August 22, 2012 Record of Decision for Operable Unit 2 June 14, 2012 Meeting Notice to Residents November 1, 2011 Proposed Plan for Site Remediation October, 2011 Progress reports on Feasibility Study (2009-2011) 2011 May 2011 April 2011 March 2011 Feb 2011 Jan 2011…, Bureau of Air Quality, On December 11, 2014, AVX submitted an application to DHEC’s Bureau of Air Quality (BAQ) for a conditional major operating permit to replace its existing Title V operating permit due to significant changes in facility operations. These changes included a decline in production levels and the facility’s reclassification as an area source for hazardous air pollutant (HAP) emissions after the removal…, Bureau of Water, NPDES and Land Application Permit Public Notice, Draft Permit, and Rationale - February 25, 2013 NPDES and Land Application Permit - Renewal Addendum - December 11, 2012 NPDES and Land Application Permit - Renewal Application - December 10, 2010 NPDES and Land Application Permit - March 1, 2007, Coastal Zone Consistency Certification, - November 19, 2012, Underground Injection Control Permit, - July 20, 2009, Compliance Inspection Reports, Air Quality Air Quality Compliance Inspection Report March 30, 2012 Air Quality Compliance Inspection Report March 24, 2010 Air Quality Compliance Inspection Report September 2, 2008 Water Quality NPDES Compliance Evaluation Inspection (CEI) report August 30, 2012 NPDES CEI report November 6, 2008 Hazardous Waste Hazardous Waste CEI report September 19, 2012 Hazardous Waste CEI report February 18…, Community Meeting - March 14, 2013, This meeting was held to update the community on the proposed air (Title V) & water (NPDES) renewal permits and the progress of the groundwater clean-up. There were three brief presentations and time for questions and answers. Below are the three presentations: Update on Groundwater Remediation (Carol Minsk) National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit Re-issuance (Brett…, Community Updates, October 2010 March 2009 October/November 2008 September 2008Cheraw Site: Community Information
This webpage is no longer maintained. It may be useful as background information or to provide a historical perspective on a topic or project. , Community Outreach, SCDES recognizes that learning about environmental contamination in any community can be upsetting., Our first priority will always be ensuring the safety of all residents. , SCDES is committed to keeping the local community informed as the site progresses. This web page has been developed as a community resource and will be updated as new information is made available. On September 19, 2016, SCDES staff visited residences on Pecan Drive, Cherry Drive, Robin Hood Drive, Little John Road, and Pinewood Drive to share information about SCDES's investigation. Residents…, Statement Summary, November 2016, EPA Community Involvement Coordinator designated as: Stephanie Y. Brown Phone: 1-877-718-3752 E-Mail: brown.stephaniey@epa.gov, February 2017, Informal door-to-door visits to request access for sampling and to conduct community interviews., February 2017, Established a local information repository where project information about the site and EPA activities can be easily accessed by community members: Matheson Memorial Library 227 Huger Street Cheraw, SC 29520 Phone: (843) 537-0506, February 2017, EPA Burlington Industries Cheraw Site Fact Sheet No. 1 announcing EPA activities at the site was mailed to the local community., April 2017, EPA Postcard about the completion of initial sampling was mailed to the local community., May 2017, EPA Burlington Industries Cheraw Site Fact Sheet No. 2 (May 2017) announcing the June Public Meeting was mailed to the local community., May 2017, EPA News Release announcing the June Public Meeting., June 2017, EPA held its first public meeting on June 1, 2017, at 6:00 pm: Long Middle School 1010 West Greene Street Cheraw, SC 29520, January 18, 2018, Burlington Industries Cheraw site formally proposed to be put on the federal NPL list., February 20, 2018, EPA held a public meeting to discuss the previous removal activities by the EPA, the upcoming removal actions by Highlands, and the proposed listing on the NPL. The meeting was attended by approximately 50 residents., May 15, 2018, The site was formally added to the NPL in the May 15, 2018, Federal Register notice of final rule. The listing on the NPL will allow the site to be further assessed under the federal Superfund program to determine if long-term remedial actions are needed. In addition to these activities, the EPA has established a toll-free phone number, 1-877-718-3752, and a mailing list for persons interested…, SCDES will continue to provide updated information about the site on this web page as it becomes available., Community Resources, 2019, June 2019 - EPA Remedial Action Fact Sheet for the Western Ditch EPA Burlington Cheraw Site Remedial Action Fact Sheet (June 2019) July 2019 - EPA Burlington Industries Cheraw Site Frequently Asked Questions EPA Burlington Cheraw Site FAQ (July 2019) , 2018, January 2018 - EPA Fact Sheet, No. 3 January 18, 2018 – Notice of Administrative Settlement Agreement & Order on Consent for Removal Action May 2018 – NPL Listing , 2017, February 2017 - EPA Burlington Industries Cheraw Site Fact Sheet No. 1 announcing EPA activities at the site April 2017 - EPA Postcard about the completion of initial sampling April 25, 2017 - EPA Action Memorandum May 2017 - EPA Burlington Industries Cheraw Site Fact Sheet No. 2 announcing June Public Meeting May 30, 2017 - EPA News Release of Public Meeting July 13, 2017 - EPA Action…, 2016, May 2, 2016 - SCDES Expanded Pre-CERCLIS Screening Assessment September 9, 2016 - SCDES Preliminary Assessment Report September 19, 2016 - SCDES Hand-Out September 27, 2016 - SCDES Site Inspection Report October 20, 2016 - SCDES Community Meeting Notice (released jointly with the Town of Cheraw) November 2, 2016 - SCDES Presentation at Community Meeting December 30, 2016 - EPA Letter to SCDES, Online Resources, PCBs are known to build up over time in the fatty parts of fish. SCDES provides annual fish consumption advisories for water bodies across the state, including the Great Pee Dee River . For additional information about PCBs, potential health effects, clean-up, and disposal of waste, please visit the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's website at www.epa.gov/PCBs . Information on health…, EPA Progress Reports, Additional information on the progress of the removal activities can be found in EPA's Pollution Reports (POLREPs): Removal Site Evaluation and POLREP 1 (December 7, 2016) POLREP 2 (June 15, 2017) POLREP 3 (June 23, 2017) POLREP 4 (June 29, 2017) POLREP 5 (July 13, 2017) POLREP 6 (July 20, 2017) POLREP 7 (August 2, 2017) POLREP 8 (August 17, 2017) POLREP 9 (September 6, 2017) POLREP 10…, Sign up for the Mailing List, If you would like to be on our mailing list to receive future information about this investigation, please complete this form , noting your preferred method of contact (e-mail or U.S. postal mail).Cheraw Site: Contact Us
This webpage is no longer maintained. It may be useful as background information or to provide a historical perspective on a topic or project. , For questions concerning SCDES's involvement with this site, please contact:, Carol Crooks, Manager, State Remediation Section, South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDES), 2600 Bull Street Columbia, SC 29201 Phone: (803) 898-0810 E-Mail: Carol.Crooks@des.sc.gov, For questions concerning SCDES's community outreach efforts at this site, please contact:, Donna Moye, Public Participation Coordinator, Bureau of Land and Waste Management, South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDES), 2600 Bull Street Columbia, SC 29201 Phone: (803) 898-1382 E-Mail: Donna.Moye@des.sc.gov, For questions concerning EPA's ongoing cleanup at this site, please contact:, Matthew Huyser, EPA On-Scene Coordinator, ERRPB, U.S. EPA Region 4, 61 Forsyth Street Atlanta, GA 30303 Phone: (404) 562-8934 E-Mail: huyser.matthew@epa.gov, For questions concerning EPA's community outreach efforts at this site, please contact:, Stephanie Yvette Brown, Public Affairs Specialist / Community Involvement Coordinator, Investigation and Community Involvement Section, Enforcement & Community Engagement Branch, Superfund Division, U.S. EPA Region 4, 61 Forsyth Street Atlanta, GA 30303 Phone (toll-free): 1-877-718-3752 E-Mail: brown.stephaniey@epa.gov