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1 SITE SUMMARY REPORT Candor Dump NONCD Montgomery County Senate Bill 1492 State of North Carolina State Contract N06009S Schnabel Project No February 23, 2010 Prepared for: North Carolina Department of Environmental and Natural Resources Superfund Section Inactive Hazardous Sites Branch 401 Oberlin Road, Suite 150 Raleigh, NC Prepared by: Schnabel Engineering South, P.C. 11-A Oak Branch Drive Greensboro, North Carolina (336) Susan A. Mickiewicz Staff Scientist/Report Author Signature Gary Rogers, L.G. Senior Associate/Reviewer Signature

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Site Location Research Summary Areas of Note Site Summary 1.0 Site Conditions 1.1 On-site Structures 1.2 Current Site Usage 1.3 On-site Water Supply Wells and Intakes 1.4 Surface Water Features 1.5 Disposal Area 1.6 Disposal Area Conditions 1.7 Evidence of Human Activity 1.8 Potential Landfill Gas Migration Pathways 1.9 Physical Barriers 1.10 Other Pertinent Information 2.0 Vicinity Conditions 2.1 Structures Located on Adjacent Properties 2.2 Water Supply Wells and Intakes 2.3 Current Land Usage 2.4 Surface Water Features 3.0 Aerial Photography Review Table 1 Tabulated GPS Coordinates TABLES Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5 Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Appendix D Appendix E FIGURES USGS Topographic Map Site Map Vicinity Map Topographic Map Overlaid On LiDAR Shaded Relief LiDAR Shaded Relief APPENDICES Field Reconnaissance Sheet Tax Records Records of Communication\Site Visit Permission Letter Site Photographs Aerial Photographs FILE: G:\2006_PROJECTS\ _(NCDENR_OLD_UNLINED_LANDFILL)\TASK_23_MONTGOMERY_CO\0433- CANDORDUMP\REPORT\FINAL\NONCD _CANDORDUMP_SITESUMMARYREPORT_ DOC

3 SITE LOCATION RESEARCH SUMMARY ID NUMBER: NONCD SITE NAME(S): Candor Dump LOCATION: Westridge Lane, Candor, NC COUNTY: Montgomery LANDFILL SIZE: PROPERTY SIZE: DATE OPENED: DATE CLOSED: 1.4 acres (Disposal Area enclosed by GPS points obtained during site visit and perimeter identified from aerial photographs) 1.4 acres (from Montgomery County GIS) Approximately 1966 (data obtained from Mr. Brice Hollis, Public Works Director for the Town of Candor) Approximately 1975 (data obtained from Mr. Brice Hollis, Public Works Director for the Town of Candor) CURRENT OWNER: Town of Candor CURRENT OWNER CONTACT: Mr. Brice Hollis, Public Works Director CURRENT OWNER ADDRESS: P.O. Box 220, Candor NC CURRENT OWNER TELEPHONE NUMBER: TAX PARCEL No./PIN No.: Parcel No DEED REFERENCE: Not Available COORDINATES: (at site entrance from on-site reading from handheld GPS) State Plane Coordinates (NAD83, meters): Northing: Easting: Latitude: N35 o Longitude: W79 o AREAS OF NOTE 1) There is evidence of human activity on the Disposal Area as indicated by surveying flags along the boundaries of the Site. 2) Residences are located within 1,000 feet of the Disposal Area and are served by public water. 3) Exposed debris consisted of tires, white goods, asphalt, roofing shingles, glass, plastic, tin, scrap metal, rusted 55-gallon drums, and insulation. 4) Hummocky topography from debris piles was observed on the central and eastern portions of the Disposal Area. A berm was observed along the western perimeter of the Disposal Area. Candor Dump NONCD

4 SITE SUMMARY 1.0 SITE CONDITIONS This section discusses the observed conditions on the Site, as defined as the property (Tax Parcel ) on which the Disposal Area is located. The Disposal Area is defined as the area observed or reported to have been used for waste placement or burial. The boundary (perimeter) of this area is the observed limit of waste material based on field observations and the inferred limit based on a review of historical aerial photographs. The site visit was conducted on February 3, Photographs illustrating site conditions are included in Appendix D. The Site is located in Montgomery County, near Candor, NC. Driving directions to the Site from the intersection of US-220 and NC Highway 24/27 are as follows: 1. Drive west on NC Highway 24/27 (East Main Street) for about 0.7 mile. 2. Turn left onto US-220 Alt (South Main Street) and drive south for approximately 4.1 miles. 3. Turn right onto Candor-Troy Road and drive for about 0.5 miles. 4. Turn left onto Westridge Lane and drive approximately 0.2 miles. The Disposal Area will be located on the right side of the road after the agricultural field. 1.1 On-site Structures No on-site buildings or other structures were observed during the site visit. 1.2 Current Site Usage According to Mr. Brice Hollis, Public Works Director for the Town of Candor, the Site is no longer used. Observed evidence of recent human activity included surveying flags along the boundaries of the Site (Photo 2). Candor Dump NONCD

5 1.3 On-Site Water Supply Wells and Intakes No on-site water supply wells were observed on the Site during the site visit. No water meters or fire hydrants were observed on the Site during the site visit. 1.4 Surface Water Features Surface water features were not observed on the Disposal Area or the Site at the time of the site visit. 1.5 Disposal Area Access to the Disposal Area is along Westridge Lane (Photo 1). Mr. Brice Hollis, Public Works Director for the Town of Candor, accompanied Schnabel staff on the Disposal Area visit. The Disposal Area occupies 1.4 acres based on the estimated Disposal Area perimeter shown on Figures 1 through 3. The Disposal Area perimeter coincides with the boundary of the Site. The ground surface of the Disposal Area is a ridge and generally slopes toward the south. A comparison of the topography from the 1983 USGS 7.5 minute topographic quadrangle map (10 foot contours, based on 1977 aerial photography) with the 2005 topographic map from NCDOT (4 foot contours), did not show observable differences in elevation or topographic patterns. The reported years of operation were from 1966 to 1975, so the 1983 USGS map may have represented the land surface after the disposal period. LiDAR imagery (Figure 5) indicates a relatively flat area on the western portion and depressions along ridges in the central and eastern portions of the Disposal Area. Differences between elevations on the maps may reflect actual elevation changes or may be apparent differences due to the different map making methods. The elevation comparisons are approximate and differences in scale and methods of mapping are not sufficient to evaluate some changes in topography. Candor Dump NONCD

6 GPS coordinates were taken of the Disposal Area perimeter. The approximate Disposal Area perimeter is illustrated on the figures and on aerial photographs in Appendix E. A table of GPS coordinates for the Site entrance and the Site perimeter is presented in Table 1. The Disposal Area perimeter location is approximate and is based on visual observations made at the time of the site visit and interpretation of aerial photographs. Figures 4 and 5 show LiDAR shaded relief superimposed on the Disposal Area. 1.6 Disposal Area Conditions The Disposal Area was covered leaves, kudzu, brush, briars, and pine trees and deciduous trees approximately 3 inches to 8 inches in diameter. Exposed disposal material was observed in the central and eastern portions of the Disposal Area. Disposal material consisted of tires, white goods, asphalt, roofing shingles, glass, plastic, tin, scrap metal, rusted 55-gallon drums, and insulation. The observed Disposal Area was on tax parcel, Parcel Number The perimeter of the Disposal Area was visually evident. Piles of debris material covered with vegetation created hummocky topography which was observed in the central and eastern portions of the Disposal Area (Photo 4). A berm approximately 2 feet to 3 feet high extended the width of the Disposal Area near the western perimeter (Photo 7). No notable erosion, depressions, offensive odors, stained or discolored soils, or slope failures were observed during the site visit. 1.7 Evidence of Human Activity During the site visit, evidence of recent human activity consisted of surveying flags along the boundaries of the Site (Photo 2). Candor Dump NONCD

7 1.8 Potential Landfill Gas Migration Pathways There were no visible or evident potential gas migration pathways such as stormwater drain systems, underground utilities, septic systems, or drain fields observed on the Disposal Area or on the Site. 1.9 Physical Barriers Site access is along the eastern boundary of the Site on Westridge Lane. No physical barriers to the Site or Disposal Area were observed during the site visit Other Pertinent Information Some history of the Site was obtained during conversations with persons familiar with the Site. The information obtained from Mr. Brice Hollis, Public Works Director for the Town of Candor, indicates that: The Town of Candor owned and operated the site. He said local automobile companies were allowed to dispose of tires at this Site. He was not aware of any hazardous materials being disposed of at the Site. Nearby residences on Westridge Lane are supplied by public water. The Site was open during the 1960 s and 1970 s, but was not sure about approximate years of operation. He gave verbal permission to access the Site, and accompanied Schnabel personnel on the Site visit. Notes from conversations with people familiar with the site are included in Appendix C. The information obtained from these conversations has not been verified or confirmed. Candor Dump NONCD

8 2.0 VICINITY CONDITIONS This section describes the observed general conditions in the vicinity of the Site, as defined as an area within 1,000 feet of the perimeter of the Disposal Area. Photographs illustrating vicinity conditions are included in Appendix D. 2.1 Structures Located on Adjacent Properties Structures described in this section are located on adjacent properties that have a shared property boundary with the Site. A residence is located adjacent to the south of the Site on Tax Parcel A residence is located to the east of the Site on Tax Parcel An agricultural field is located to the north and a vineyard is located to the west of the Site. These structures are shown on Figure 2 and on aerial photographs in Appendix E. 2.2 Water Supply Wells and Intakes Water supply wells or well houses were not observed at residences along Westridge Lane within a 1,000-foot radius of the Disposal Area. Water meters were observed in the yards of several of the residences within 1,000 feet of the Site. Fire hydrants were observed within 1,000 feet of the Site. According to Mr. Brice Hollis, Public Works Director for the Town of Candor, the area within 1,000 feet of the Disposal Area perimeter is served by a public water supply and water lines were observed on Candor-Troy Road to the north of the Site. Candor Dump NONCD

9 2.3 Current Land Usage Property in the vicinity of the Site is primarily residential, wooded and agricultural. Land usage at the time of the site visit within 1,000 feet of the Disposal Area perimeter was: North: Agricultural field, apparent up-gradient direction from the Site. South: Residential and wooded, apparent down-gradient direction from the Site. East: Residential, apparent side- to down-gradient direction from the Site. West: Wooded, apparent side- to down-gradient direction from the Site. 2.4 Surface Water Features An unnamed perennial stream is located to the south of the Disposal Area within 1,000 feet and flows to the southwest. Candor Dump NONCD

10 3.0 AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY REVIEW Aerial photographs were reviewed for the years 1950, 1956, 1968, 1977, 1983 and The reported years of operation of the Site were from 1966 to Observations of each of the photographs are included in the following table. Copies of the aerial photographs are included in Appendix E. Some aerial photographs are reproductions of original aerial photographs and have some distortion; therefore, overlaid Disposal Area Boundaries and other features may vary from their actual locations. Flight Year Observations Source 1950 The Disposal Area and Site are covered with vegetation. 1 Candor-Troy Road is about 1,000 feet north of the Site. The Site is surrounded by agricultural fields to the north, east, and south, and a wooded area is visible to the west The Disposal Area has darker vegetation than the cleared areas 1 to the north, east, and south The Disposal Area and Site are cleared and the ground appears 1 disturbed The Disposal Area and Site are partly covered with vegetation. 1 A dirt road is visible from Candor-Troy Road to the Disposal Area. The surrounding area continues to be similar to the 1950 aerial photograph The Disposal Area and Site are wooded The Disposal Area and Site are wooded. Residences are visible along Westridge Lane to the east of the Site. Wooded areas are visible to the south of the Site. The aerial photograph shows conditions representative of those observed during the visit, except a residence is now located to the south of the Site. 2 Sources of aerial photos: 1) USDA NRCS office in Troy, NC 2) Montgomery County GIS, ftp:// /outgoing/raster/local_imagery/montgomery2005 This report was prepared specifically for the use of NCDENR Inactive Sites Branch under the Scope of Work defined in our contract dated October 26, Use of this document for other purposes or by other parties is at the sole risk of the user. Candor Dump NONCD

11 TABLE

12 Point TABLE 1 Tabulated GPS Coordinates State Plane Coordinates (meters) Latitude (deg, min, sec) Longitude (deg, min, sec) Northing Easting N W Site Entrance P P P Notes: 1) All points are on observed Disposal Area perimeter. 2) Data obtained during site visit using WAAS enabled Thales Mobile Mapper. 3) All points in NAD83 datum.

13 FIGURES

19 FIELD RECONNAISSANCE SHEET

26 TAX RECORDS

Montgomery Co., NC -- Printable Map http://arcims.webgis.net/nc/montgomery/printable2.

27 Montgomery Co., NC -- Printable Map Page 1 of 1 2/12/2010 Montgomery County, NC DISCLAIMER: The information contained on this page is NOT to be construed or used as a "legal description". Map information is believed to be accurate but accuracy is not guaranteed. Parcel No: Parcel Address: 135 ISABEL Parcel Owner: TOWN OF CANDOR PO BOX 220 CANDOR, NC Parcels Lot Number: Legal Description: Deed Reference: Bk. Pg. Land Area: 1.42A acres Year Built: Building Value: $0 Land Value: $5,112 Other Value: $0 Total Tax Value: $5,100 Sale Year: Sale Price: $0 Anderson & Associates, Inc.

28 RECORDS OF COMMUNICATION/SITE VISIT PERMISSION LETTER

31 RECORD OF CONVERSATION SITE ACCESS PERMISSION - INTERVIEW SCHNABEL STAFF: Ben Bradley DATE/TIME: February 3, 2010 INTERVIEW WITH: Mr. Brice Hollis PHONE NO.: TITLE: Public Works Director FAX NO.: ORGANIZATION: Public Works Department, Town of Candor ADDRESS: P.O. Box 220, Candor, NC PROJECT: NC DENR Old Unlined Landfill Assessments SITE NAME AND NCDENR ID NO.: Candor Dump, NONCD SUBJECT: Site Access Permission - Interview NOTES: On February 3, 2010, Ben Bradley interviewed Mr. Brice Hollis, Public Works Director for the Town of Candor, about his knowledge of the Candor Dump. Mr. Hollis was aware of the location of the Candor Dump, gave verbal permission to access the Site, and accompanied Schnabel personnel on the Site visit. Mr. Hollis stated that the Town of Candor owned and operated the site. He said local automobile companies were allowed to dispose of tires at this Site. He was not aware of any hazardous materials being disposed of at the Site. Mr. Hollis stated that the nearby residences on Westridge Lane are supplied by public water. Mr. Hollis said that the Site was open during the 1960 s and 1970 s, but was not sure about approximate years of operation. G:\2006_projects\ _(NCDENR_Old_Unlined_Landfill)\Task_23_Montgomery_Co\0433- CandorDump\Report\Final\RecOfConv-BriceHollis doc

32 SITE PHOTOGRAPHS

PHOTOGRAPH No.: 1 Photo Taken: 02-03-10 LOCATION: Site entrance off of Westridge Lane.

PHOTOGRAPH No.: 2 Photo Taken: 02-03-10 LOCATION: Eastern perimeter of Disposal Area.

33 PHOTOGRAPH No.: 1 Photo Taken: LOCATION: Site entrance off of Westridge Lane. COMMENTS: Photo taken facing toward the south. Disposal Area on right side of dirt road. PHOTOGRAPH No.: 2 Photo Taken: LOCATION: Eastern perimeter of Disposal Area. COMMENTS: Photo taken facing toward the west. Surveying flags indicating the boundary of the Site. Candor Dump, NONCD

PHOTOGRAPH No.: 3 Photo Taken: 02-03-10 LOCATION: Eastern portion of Disposal Area.

: 4 Photo Taken: 02-03-10 LOCATION: Central part of Disposal Area.

34 PHOTOGRAPH No.: 3 Photo Taken: LOCATION: Eastern portion of Disposal Area. COMMENTS: Exposed debris consisting of tires, asphalt, and roofing shingles. PHOTOGRAPH No.: 4 Photo Taken: LOCATION: Central part of Disposal Area. COMMENTS: Briars and kudzu cover piles of tires and roofing shingles. Piles of debris create a hummocky topography on the Disposal Area. Candor Dump, NONCD

PHOTOGRAPH No.: 5 Photo Taken: 02-03-10 LOCATION: Central part of Disposal Area.

: 6 Photo Taken: 02-03-10 LOCATION: Western part of Disposal Area.

35 PHOTOGRAPH No.: 5 Photo Taken: LOCATION: Central part of Disposal Area. COMMENTS: Insulation, white goods, and scrap metal. PHOTOGRAPH No.: 6 Photo Taken: LOCATION: Western part of Disposal Area. COMMENTS: Rusted 55-gallon drums with glass, plastic, and tin debris, and exposed scrap metal. Candor Dump, NONCD

PHOTOGRAPH No.: 7 Photo Taken: 02-03-10 LOCATION: Western perimeter of Disposal Area.

36 PHOTOGRAPH No.: 7 Photo Taken: LOCATION: Western perimeter of Disposal Area. COMMENTS: Photo taken facing toward the south. Berm approximately 2 feet to 3 feet high extending the width of the Disposal Area. Candor Dump, NONCD

37 AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHS

PW Parkway ES Prince William County, Virginia WSSI #

PW Parkway ES Prince William County, Virginia WSSI #15.3 Cultural Resources Site Assessment November 15 Prepared for: Prince William County Public Schools P.O. Box 39 Manassas, Virginia 1 Prepared by: