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Site Report: Residence - 1125 Acorn Circle

Site Name: Residence - 1125 Acorn Circle
Address: 1125 Acorn Circle, North Pole, AK 99705
File Number: 100.38.225
Hazard ID: 25501
Status: Cleanup Complete - Institutional Controls
Staff: IC Unit, 9074655229 dec.icunit@alaska.gov
Latitude: 64.818032
Longitude: -147.435313
Horizontal Datum:WGS84

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Problems/Comments

On 7/1/2009 a petroleum release was discovered from an underground storage tank (UST) storing home heating oil (#2 diesel). The source of the release was determined to be a faulty fuel return line. The UST was subsequently removed, but the excavation of contaminated soil was limited laterally by the building foundation and vertically by the presence of groundwater at approximately 6 feet below ground surface. Petroleum constituents remain in soil and groundwater.

Action Information

Action Date Action Description DEC Staff
8/12/2009 Update or Other Action Initial Release Investigation received from Shannon and Wilson by PERP Willett Boger
9/1/2009 Document, Report, or Work plan Review - other Corrective Action/ Work Plan from ARES reviewed and approved with additional MW requested. Janice Wiegers
2/1/2010 Update or Other Action Phase II Environmental Site Assessment/ Release Investigation Report from ARES received by PERP. Willett Boger
3/19/2010 Spill Transferred from Prevention Preparedness and Response Program Spill transferred by PERP staff Brian Jackson. Spill no. 09309918201; spill date = 7/1/09; substance = #2 diesel; quantity = unknown. Mitzi Read
3/26/2010 Site Added to Database A new site has been added to the database Mitzi Read
3/26/2010 Exposure Tracking Model Ranking Initial ranking with ETM completed for source area id: 78866 name: Home Heating Oil UST Mitzi Read
3/2/2011 Potentially Responsible Party/State Interest Letter PRP Letter and request for more information on further site assessment sent to responsible party. Jim Fish
9/11/2014 Update or Other Action File reviewed to determine any follow up activities at the site in response to letter of 3/2/11. Contact request initiated by phone message. Willett Boger
12/8/2016 Update or Other Action Mailed a Home Heating Oil Tank Pilot Project outreach letter to homeowner. Michael Hooper
5/1/2017 Update or Other Action Mailed a second Home Heating Oil Tank Pilot Project outreach letter to homeowner with response deadline. Michael Hooper
6/13/2017 Update or Other Action Spoke with Homeowner, they are interested in the pilot project, will schedule site visit to evaluate vapor intrusion. Michael Hooper
6/16/2017 Site Visit Conducted Site visit. Homeowner showed us around site, briefed us on site history, and gave us access to house and crawlspace to evaluate vapor intrusion with a Photo Ionization Detector. Based on the results of this screening we are not concerned about immediate danger from vapor intrusion. However, another site visit during winter would be useful. Michael Hooper
6/26/2018 Exposure Tracking Model Ranking A new updated ranking with ETM has been completed for source area 78866 Home Heating Oil UST. Michael Hooper
6/6/2019 Update or Other Action Mailed Letter detailing SB158 Cost recovery relief and requesting update on site. Michael Hooper
8/12/2019 Site Visit Completed site visit to evaluate current site conditions. Michael Hooper
2/28/2022 Document, Report, or Work plan Review - other Reviewed groundwater monitoring report. Contamination is still present near the former tank and recovery well, but concentrations have decreased since last sampling event. Contamination is no longer detectable in down-gradient well at the property boundary. Michael Hooper
11/2/2022 Institutional Control Record Established Institutional Controls established and entered into the database. Michael Hooper
11/2/2022 Cleanup Complete Determination Issued ADEC has issued a cleanup complete determination with environmental covenant protective of exposure to remaining soil and groundwater contamination. Michael Hooper

Contaminant Information

Name Level Description Media Comments
DRO > Human Health/Ingestion/Inhalation Soil

Control Type

Type Details
Environmental Covenant EC Recorded with DNR on 11/2/22

Requirements

Description Details
Advance approval required to transport soil or groundwater off-site.
Movement or use of contaminated material (including on site) in a manner that results in a violation of the water quality standards is prohibited (18 AAC 70)
Groundwater Use Restrictions No groundwater wells shall be installed in the contaminated area of the Property without prior DEC approval.
Groundwater Use Restrictions Contaminated groundwater underlying the Property may not be pumped, drained, or dewatered; or used for irrigation, dust control, or any other purpose without prior DEC approval. If that use is approved under this Covenant, that use is still subject to all applicable treatment, monitoring, disposal, and permitting requirements.
Excavation / Soil Movement Restrictions Excavation, drilling, and other intrusive activities below a depth of 5 feet are prohibited within the Site, without prior review and approval from DEC.
When Contaminated Soil is Accessible, Remediation Should Occur In the event that the remaining contaminated soil becomes accessible in the future due to the building being removed, the land owner shall notify DEC and characterize and, if determined necessary, cleanup the soil.
Subdivision Restriction DEC must be notified in advance of any subdivision or replat of the Property. This Covenant must be included as part of future Property transactions and attached to subsequent associated parcels, as determined applicable by DEC.
Groundwater Use Restrictions Groundwater throughout Alaska is protected for use as a water supply for drinking, culinary and food processing, agriculture including irrigation and stock watering, aquaculture, and industrial use. Contaminated site cleanup complete determinations are based on groundwater being considered a potential drinking water source. In the event that groundwater from this Site is to be used for other purposes in the future, additional characterization and treatment may be required to ensure the water is suitable for its intended use.
Periodic Review Grantor shall report to DEC every 5 years to document the status of compliance with the activity and use limitations described in this Covenant. Such notice and the accompanying reports should be mailed to the DEC at:

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