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Where it Is

West Clinton Plaza is located at 625-629 West Clinton St., Ithaca NY.

Site Description: from the DEC Environmental Site Remediation Database.

Administrative Information

Site Name: Clinton West Plaza
Site Code: 755015
Program: State Superfund Program
Classification: 02
EPA ID Number:

Location

DEC Region: 7
Address: 609-625 West Clinton Street
City: Ithaca
Zip: 14850
County:Tompkins
Latitude: 42.438658333
Longitude: -76.495436111
Site Type: Estimated Size: 2.490 Acres

Institutional And Engineering Controls

Current Owner Name: CLINTON WEST LTD.
Current Owner(s) Address: 609 WEST CLINTON STREET
ITHACA,NY, 14850
Owner(s) during disposal: Information not available
Operator during disposal: CLINTON WEST LAUNDRY
Stated Operator(s) Address: 609 CLINTON STREET
ITHACA,NY 14850 Operator during disposal: Information not available

Site Document Repository

Name: TOMPKINS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 101 EAST GREEN STREET 101 EAST GREEN STREET ITHACA,NY 14850

Hazardous Waste Disposal Period

Site Description

Clinton West Plaza is located at 609-625 West Clinton Street in the City of Ithaca in Tompkins County having a Tax Map ID Number 79-6-8.2 (hereinafter the “Site”). The 2.49 acre site is developed with an active 36,254 square foot shopping plaza that was constructed in 1970 and is currently owned by Clinton West, Ltd. The site is surrounded by residential neighborhoods and a retail property. Clinton West Laundry, addressed at 609 West Clinton Street, conducted on-site dry cleaning operations from at least 1970-2000. Environmental soil and groundwater data collected as part of an investigation for a pending property transfer indicate the presence of chlorinated volatile organic compounds (VOCs)typically associated with dry cleaning operations (i.e. tetrachloroethene and its breakdown products).

Contaminants of Concern (Including Materials Disposed)

Type of Waste	Quantity of Waste
TETRACHLOROETHYLENE (PCE)	UNKNOWN

Site Environmental Assessment

NYSDEC has received three reports prepared by LCS, Inc. dated December 15, 2005, April 10, 2006, and May 5, 2006. The reports provide a quick environmental review and the results from initial environmental investigations of the Site. The environmental investigations by LCS, Inc. included completion of 12 soil borings and the construction of six temporary monitoring wells. Six soil samples and six groundwater samples were collected for analysis according to Method 8260 Target Compound List for VOCs. Chlorinated VOCs typically associated with dry cleaning operations were detected within on-site samples above applicable groundwater standards. The following shows a listing of compounds that exceeded the standard and the associated range of results in micrograms per liter for samples above the standard: tetrachloroethene (28 to 1900E); trichloroethene (8 to 2000E); cis-1,2-dichloroethene (27 to 2600E); and vinyl chloride (97 to 930E). As indicated by the data qualifier E, the concentration of contaminants in some of the samples exceeded the calibration range of the instrument for that particular analysis. Samples collected from each monitoring well had exceedances for at least two of the compounds listed. The lateral and vertical extent of groundwater contamination is unknown. Two soil samples also exceeded the applicable standards for VOC contaminants in soil. The following shows a listing of compounds that exceeded the standard and the associated results in micrograms per kilogram for samples above the standard: cis-1,2-dichloroethene (520E to 1600E); and vinyl chloride (330E). Based on reported field observations and analytical results of soil and groundwater, it does not appear that the source of groundwater impact has been identified. Geologic conditions characterized by descriptions of the on-site soil borings indicate that the soils have a high proportion of sand and gravel, suggesting higher permeability. Groundwater was encountered at relatively shallow depths and was reported to range from five to nine feet below ground surface. The concentrations and type of contamination found on-site along with the geologic conditions may increase the potential for off-site migration of contaminated groundwater and soil vapor. Site conditions and close proximity to other residential and commercial structures may also increase the potential soil vapor intrusion.

Site Health Assessment

The only potential exposure pathway is from soil vapor intrusion into structures on and near the site; however, this pathway is being evaluated and appropriate actions taken, as necessary. All other exposure pathways are not complete since most of the on-site land surrounding the strip mall is paved and the area is served by public water.

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