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HRS DOCUMENTATION RECORD—REVIEW COVER SHEET

Name of Site: JERVIS B. WEBB CO.

Contact Person: Karen Jurist, EPA Region 9 (415) 972-3219 

Site Investigation: Karen Jurist, EPA Region 9 (415) 972-3219 

Documentation Record: Amanda K.C. Reilly, Weston Solutions, Inc. (541) 593-3800 

Pathways, Components, or Threats Not Scored

Surface Water Pathway 

The surface water pathway was not scored because there are no surface water intakes, fisheries, 

or sensitive environments associated with the Los Angeles River downstream of the site. The 

Los Angeles River is located approximately 0.2 miles east of the site and empties into San Pedro 

Bay approximately 13 miles downstream of the site (Ref. 4; Ref. 22, Plate 1). The Los Angeles 

River is highly modified, having been lined with concrete along a majority of its length by the 

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the 1950s. Flows are dominated by urban runoff and tertiarytreated effluent from several municipal wastewater treatment plants (Ref. 17, p. 1, 3). 

Soil Exposure Pathway

The soil exposure pathway was not scored because there are currently no known resident 

individuals, sensitive environments, or resources on or within 200 feet of sources at the site. In 

addition, the majority of the properties are covered in pavement and/or buildings. Businesses are 

currently operating on the Jervis B. Webb Co. property and workers are present onsite (Ref. 15). 

However, scoring the soil exposure pathway does not affect the listing decision. 

Air Migration Pathway

The air pathway was not scored because there is no documented observed release to the 

atmosphere, and scoring the potential to release to air would not likely contribute significantly to 

the overall site score. 
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HRS DOCUMENTATION RECORD

Name of Site: JERVIS B. WEBB CO.

EPA ID#: CAD008339467 

EPA Region: 9 

Date Prepared: September 2011 

Street Address of Site*: 9301 Rayo Avenue and 5030 Firestone Boulevard 

City, County and State: South Gate, Los Angeles County, California 90280 

Topographic Map: South Gate, California USGS 7.5-Minute Quadrangle (Ref. 3) 

Latitude: 33o

 57’ 01.17” North Longitude: 118o 10’ 40.86” West (Ref. 4) 

Latitude/Longitude Reference Point: The latitude and longitude were measured from the 

approximate center of the source sampling points (Ref. 3; Ref. 4; Figure A-3 of the HRS 

documentation record). 

SCORES

Air Pathway = Not scored 

Ground Water Pathway = 100.00 

Soil Exposure Pathway = Not scored 

Surface Water Pathway = Not scored 

HRS SITE SCORE = 50.00

*The street addresses, coordinates, and contaminant locations presented in this HRS documentation record identify 

the general area where the site is located. They represent one or more locations EPA considers to be part of the site 

based on the screening information EPA used to evaluate the site for NPL listing. EPA lists national priorities 

among the known "releases or threatened releases" of hazardous substances; thus, the focus is on the release, not 

precisely delineated boundaries. A site is defined as where a hazardous substance has been "deposited, stored, 

placed, or otherwise come to be located." Generally, HRS scoring and the subsequent listing of a release merely 

represent the initial determination that a certain area may need to be addressed under CERCLA. Accordingly, EPA 

contemplates that the preliminary description of facility boundaries at the time of scoring will be refined as more 

information is developed as to where the contamination has come to be located. 
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HAZARD RANKING SYSTEM

SUMMARY SCORESHEETS 

SITE NAME: JERVIS B. WEBB CO. 

CITY/COUNTY/STATE: South Gate, Los Angeles County, California 

EPA ID #: CAD008339467 

EVALUATOR: Amanda K. C. Reilly DATE: September 2011

LATITUDE: 33o 57’ 01.17” N LONGITUDE: 118o 10’ 40.86” W 

 S S2

Ground Water Migration Pathway Score (Sgw) 100.00 10,000 

Surface Water Migration Pathway Score (Ssw) Not scored Not scored 

Soil Exposure Pathway Score (Ss) Not scored Not scored 

Air Migration Pathway Score (Sa) Not scored Not scored 

Sgw

2

 +Ssw2 + Ss

2

 + Sa

2

 XXXXXXX 10,000 

(Sgw

2

 +Ssw2 + Ss

2

 + Sa

2

) / 4 XXXXXXX 2,500 

SQRT ((Sgw

2

 +Ssw2 + Ss

2

 + Sa

2

) / 4) XXXXXXX 50.00 

SQRT = square root 
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TABLE 3-1: GROUND WATER MIGRATION PATHWAY SCORESHEET

Likelihood of Release to an Aquifer Maximum Value Value Assigned

 1. Observed Release 550 550

 2. Potential to Release 

 2a. Containment 10 

 2b. Net Precipitation 10 

 2c. Depth to Aquifer 5 

 2d. Travel Time 35 

2e. Potential to Release [lines 2a x (2b + 2c + 2d)] 500 

 3. Likelihood of Release (higher of lines 1 and 2e) 550 550

Waste Characteristics

 4. Toxicity/Mobility a 10,000

 5. Hazardous Waste Quantity a 10

 6. Waste Characteristics 100 18

Targets

 7. Nearest Well 50 18

 8. Population 

 8a. Level I Concentrations b 0

 8b. Level II Concentrations b 0

 8c. Potential Contamination b 1,355

 8d. Population (lines 8a + 8b + 8c) b 1,355

 9. Resources 5 0

10. Wellhead Protection Area 20 0

11. Targets (lines 7 + 8d + 9 + 10) b 1,373

GROUND WATER MIGRATION SCORE FOR AN AQUIFER 

12. Aquifer Score [(lines 3 x 6 x 11)/82,500]c 100 100

GROUND WATER MIGRATION PATHWAY SCORE 

13. Pathway Score (Sgw), (highest value from line 12 for all 

aquifers evaluated)c 100 100

a

Maximum value applies to waste characteristics category. 

b

Maximum value not applicable. 

c

Do not round to nearest integer. 
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Reference 

Number Description of the Reference 

1 

Hazard Ranking System (HRS); Final Rule, 14 December 1990, Vol. 55, No. 

241. 3 p. (A complete copy of the HRS is also available at the Regional 

docket and at http://www.epa.gov/superfund/sites/npl/hrsres/index.htm). 

2 

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Superfund Chemical Data 

Matrix (SCDM) Methodology, January 2004. 49 p. (excerpts) (A complete 

copy of the SCDM is available at 

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/sites/npl/hrsres/tools/scdm.htm) 

3 

U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey, South Gate 

Quadrangle, California-Los Angeles County 7.5 Minute series Topographical 

Map, Photorevised 1981. 1 p. 

4 Google Earth, 33° 57' 01.17" N, 118° 10' 40.86" W, California, 

http://earth.google.com/, July 11, 2011. 1 p. 

5 

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Envirofacts Warehouse CERCLIS 

query results for the Jervis B. Webb Co. site (CAD008339467), 

http://www.epa.gov/enviro/html/cerclis/cerclis_query.html, accessed March 

8, 2011. 2 p. 

6 

Los Angeles County Assessor, Detailed Parcel Information, Assessor ID No.: 

6222-005-015, http://maps.assessor.lacounty.gov, accessed March 8, 2011. 1 

p. 

7 

Los Angeles County Assessor, Detailed Parcel Information, Assessor ID No.: 

6222-005-024, http://maps.assessor.lacounty.gov, accessed March 8, 2011. 1 

p. 

8 

Los Angeles County Assessor, Parcel Map, Assessor ID Nos.: 6222-005-015 

and 6222-005-024, http://maps.assessor.lacounty.gov, 2004, accessed March 

8, 2011. 1 p. 

9 Bechtel Environmental, Inc., Preliminary Assessment/Site Inspection, Site: 

Jervis B. Webb Co., September 1, 1994. 48 p. 

10 

Erler & Kalinowski, Inc., Consulting Engineers and Scientists, Phase II Soil 

Investigation Report, Jervis B. Webb Company Property, 5030 Firestone 

Boulevard, South Gate, California, February 18, 1998. 206 p. (excerpts). 

11 

Erler & Kalinowski, Inc., Phase II Groundwater Investigation Report, Jervis 

B. Webb Company Property, 5030 Firestone Boulevard, South Gate, 

California, June 30, 1998. 82 p. 

12 

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Envirofacts Warehouse CERCLIS 

query results for the Cooper Drum Company site (CAD055753370), 

http://iaspub.epa.gov/enviro/cerclis_web.report?pgm_sys_id=CAD05575337

0 accessed March 28, 2011. 3 p. 
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13 

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Superfund Chemical Data 

Matrix (SCDM) Interim Revised Values, October 23, 2006. 1 p. (A 

complete copy of the SCDM is available at 

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/sites/npl/hrsres/tools/scdm.htm) 

14 

Rice, Anitra B. and Reilly, Amanda K.C., Weston Solutions, Inc., Telephone 

conversation with Ron Hernandez, City of South Gate, recorded on contact 

report, January 4, June 22 and August 22, 2011. 2 p. 

15 

Jurist, Karen, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Photographic 

Documentation and Observations Report, Jervis B. Webb Co., February 22, 

2011. 2 p. 

16 

Innovative Technical Solutions, Inc., Cooper Drum Company Superfund Site 

Remedial Design Technical Memorandum for Field Sampling Results, 

Addendum No. 4, February 26, 2010. 451 pages. 

17 

Mullin, Mike, “Splash” Stormwater Program Newsletter, City of Los 

Angeles, Los Angeles River Characterization Study Underway, Fall 2000. 4 

p. 

18 

Jervis B. Webb Company of California completed State of California, 

Department of Health Services, Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest form, 

June 2, 1986. 1 p. 

19 

Jervis B. Webb Company of California completed State of California, 

Department of Health Services, Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest form, 

December 19, 1988. 1 p. 

20 

Jervis B. Webb Company of California completed State of California, 

Department of Health Services, Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest form, 

June 20, 1989. 1 p. 

21 

California Department of Water Resources, California’s Groundwater 

Bulletin 118, Coastal Plain of Los Angeles Groundwater Basin, Central 

Subbasin, February 27, 2004. 6 p. (excerpts). 

22 

State of California, Department of Water Resources, Southern District, 

Bulletin No. 104, Planned Utilization of the Ground Water Basins of the 

Coastal Plain of Los Angeles County, Appendix A, Ground Water Geology, 

June 1961. 207 p. (including Plates 1, 2, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6A, 6B, 6E and Table 

1) (excerpts). 

23 URS Group, Inc., Copper Drum Company Remedial Investigation Feasibility 

Study Report Volume 1, May 15, 2002. 289 p. 

24 

Rice, Anitra B. and Reilly, Amanda K.C., Weston Solutions, Inc., Telephone 

conversation with Martin Gonzalez, Walnut Park Mutual Water Company, 

recorded on contact report, October 29, 2010 and June 30, 2011. 1 p. 

25 

Rice, Anitra B. and Reilly, Amanda K.C., Weston Solutions, Inc., Telephone 

conversation with Bob Rohlf, Maywood Mutual Water Company #3, 

recorded on contact report, December 2, 2010 and August 24, 2011. 1 p. 
26 Geology Dictionary, http://geology.com/dictionary/glossary-a.shtml, 

accessed June 30, 2011. 2 p. 

27 

Jurist, Karen, U.S. EPA Region IX, Telephone conversion with Jose Molina, 

City of Lynwood Public Works, recorded on contact report, May 25, 2011. 1 

p. 

28 Reilly, Amanda K.C., Weston Solutions, Inc., Memorandum Re: Reference 

22 supplemental maps, August 23, 2011. 5 p. 

29 

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Envirofacts Warehouse CERCLIS 

query results for the Seam Master Industries site (CAN000905902), 

http://www.epa.gov/enviro/html/cerclis/cerclis_query.html, accessed July 14, 

2011. 1 p. 

30 

Brown and Caldwell, Annual Groundwater Sampling Report – June 2005, 

5030 Firestone Boulevard and 9301 Rayo Avenue, South Gate, California, 

July 28, 2005. 28 p. 

31 Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Toxicological Profile for 

Trichloroethylene, September 1997. 9 p. (excerpt). 

32 Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Toxicological Profile for 

Tetrachloroethylene, September 1997. 8 p. (excerpt). 

6 

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ACRONYM LIST 

bgs below ground surface 

CERCLIS Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability 

Information System 

DCE Dichloroethylene or Dichloroethene 

DWR State of California Department of Water Resources, Southern District 

EPA United States Environmental Protection Agency 

HRS Hazard Ranking System 

mg/kg milligrams per kilogram 

ug/kg micrograms per kilogram 

ug/l micrograms per liter 

PCE Tetrachloroethylene or Tetrachloroethene 

PDB Passive Diffusion Bag 

TCA Trichloroethane 

TCE Trichloroethylene or Trichloroethene 

VOC Volatile Organic Compound 
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NOTES TO THE READER

1. Attachment A contains the following maps: 

 — Figure A-1: Jervis B. Webb Co. Property Location Map 

 — Figure A-2: Jervis B. Webb Co. Facility Location Map 

 — Figure A-3: Historic Sample Location Map 

 — Figure A-4: Drinking Water Well and Radius Map 
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SITE DESCRIPTION

The Jervis B. Webb Co. property is located at 9301 Rayo Avenue and 5030 Firestone Boulevard, 

South Gate, Los Angeles County, California (Ref. 3; Ref. 5, p. 1; Ref. 6, p. 1; Ref. 7, p. 1; Ref. 9, 

p. 2). The properties occupy approximately 3.82 acres (Ref. 6, p. 1; Ref. 7, p. 1; Ref. 8, p. 1; 

Ref. 10, p. 6). The Jervis B. Webb Co. property location is presented in Figure A-1. The 

property includes releases of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and associated ground water 

contamination, which pose a hazard to people (see Section 3.1.1 of the HRS documentation 

record). The source evaluated for this HRS documentation record includes VOC-contaminated 

soil located in the northwest portion of the property (Ref. 10, p. 20; Figure A-3 of the HRS 

documentation record). 

Development of the Jervis B. Webb property began in the early 1950s. Prior to that, the land 

was vacant (Ref. 10, p. 49, 50). Starting in the 1950s, the Jervis B. Webb Co. operated a custom 

conveyor and crane manufacturing facility on the 9301 Rayo Avenue property. The 

manufacturing process consisted of cutting, drilling, assembling, welding, and painting the steel 

pieces that comprised the final product. Hazardous substances utilized in the manufacturing 

process included oil-based paints with chlorinated solvents, lacquer paint thinner and 1,1,1-

trichloroethane (1,1,1-TCA) (Ref. 9, p. 47; Ref. 20). The 5030 Firestone Boulevard property 

was acquired by the Jervis B. Webb Co. in 1960 and was occupied by the Blake Rivet Company 

from the 1950s until approximately 1980 (Ref. 9, p. 47; Ref. 10, p. 6). Operations conducted by 

the Blake Rivet Company included manufacturing aircraft rivets. The manufacturing process 

included an above ground anodizing operation that generated wastewater. Wastewater was 

discharged to a three-stage clarifier and then to a sanitary sewer. Raw materials stored on the 

property during the Blake Rivet Company’s occupation, included metal stock and anodizing 

solutions (Ref. 10, p. 6). Jervis B. Webb also used the 5030 Firestone Boulevard property for 

storage of metal stock equipment and other materials including hazardous waste (Ref. 10, p. 6). 

The Jervis B. Webb facility is currently occupied by Reliable Steel (Ref. 15, p. 1, 2). 

In 1997 and 1998, onsite soil and ground water samples from beneath the property were 

collected as part of a Phase II investigation. Soil samples indicated that tetrachloroethylene 

(PCE) and trichloroethylene (TCE) were detected at maximum concentrations of 140 milligrams 

per kilogram (mg/kg) and 270 mg/kg, respectively, in one sample collected at approximately 20 

feet below ground surface (bgs) in the vicinity of the former clarifier (Ref. 10, p. 6-8, 20; Ref. 

11, p. 5). Ground water samples collected beneath the property indicated that TCE was present 

in ground water at a maximum concentration of 24,000 micrograms per liter (ug/l) (Ref. 11, p. 

15, 16, 24, 26). 

In 2005, ground water samples from the property were collected as part of an annual ground 

water monitoring program. Ground water samples collected beneath the property indicated that 

TCE was present in ground water at a maximum concentration of 24,979 ug/l (Ref. 30, pp. 1, 2, 

8, 17-19, 24). 1,1-DCE and trans-1,2-DCE were also detected in ground water samples at 

concentrations of 239.8 ug/l and 66.8 ug/l, respectively (Ref. 30, pp. 17, 23). 

The Cooper Drum Company Superfund Site (EPA ID: CAD055753370) is located at 9316 

Atlantic Avenue in South Gate, California (Ref. 12, pp. 1-2). The 3.8 acre facility is located 

approximately 450 feet southwest, and hydraulically downgradient gradient, of the Jervis B. 

Webb Co. property (Ref. 4; Ref. 16, pp. 7, 8). The Cooper Drum facility activities included 

drum reconditioning since the 1940s. Contaminants of concern associated with the Cooper 
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Drum facility include TCE and cis-1,2-dichloroethylene (DCE) (Ref. 16, pp. 7, 8). The Cooper 

Drum site was proposed to the NPL on January 11, 2001 and received its final listing on the NPL 

on June 14, 2001 (Ref. 12, p. 2). This HRS documentation record is a listing of releases from the 

Jervis B. Webb Co. site, not from Cooper Drum, that are contributing to a TCE- and PCEcontaminated ground water plume (see Sections 2.2 and 3.0 of this HRS documentation record). 

The Jervis B. Webb Co. site is located in an urban area, in which numerous drinking water wells 

are located (Ref. 14; Ref. 24; Ref. 25; Ref. 27; Figures A-1 and A-4 of the HRS documentation 

record). Ground water contamination within the Gaspur Aquifer has been identified beneath the 

Jervis B. Webb Co. property (Ref. 11, p. 8, 15, 71, 72, 74, 77, 82; Ref. 22, Plate 3A; Section 3.0 

of the HRS documentation record). Eight drinking water wells screened within the Gage and 

Exposition aquifers are located within 4 miles of the source at the site (Ref. 14; Ref. 22, Plate 

3A; Ref. 24; Ref. 25; Ref. 27; Ref. 28, p. 2; Section 3.3.2.4 and Figure A-4 of the HRS 

documentation record). These wells were evaluated for potential contamination. 

Interconnection between the Semi-Perched, Gaspur, Exposition, and Gage aquifers is established 

within 2 miles of the source at the site and therefore are eligible to be scored as one 

interconnected aquifer (Ref. 1, Section 3.0.1.2.1; Ref. 22, Plates 3A, 6A, and 6E; Section 3.0.1 

and Figures A-1 and A-2 of the HRS documentation record). 
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2.2 SOURCE CHARACTERIZATION

2.2.1 SOURCE IDENTIFICATION

Name of source: Contaminated soil at Jervis B. Webb Co. Number of source: 1

Source Type: Contaminated Soil

Description and Location of Source (see Figure A-3): 

Source 1 consists of contaminated soil located in the northern portion of the Jervis B. Webb Co. 

property located at 9301 Rayo Avenue and 5030 Firestone Boulevard in South Gate, Los 

Angeles County (Ref. 4; Ref. 5, p. 1; Ref. 6, p. 1; Ref. 7, p. 1; Ref. 9, p. 2; Ref. 10, p. 20; Figures 

A-1 and A-3 of the HRS documentation record). 

Soils contaminated with VOCs associated with operations at the Jervis B. Webb Co. site have 

been detected at concentrations above background in soils collected on the property. Samples 

were collected during the 1997 Phase II soil sampling event (Ref. 10, p. 20). 

The Jervis B. Webb Co. property lies on Los Angeles County Assessor Parcel Numbers 6222-

005-015 and 6222-005-024. The parcels occupy approximately 3.82 acres (Ref. 6, p. 1; Ref. 7, 

p. 1; Ref. 8, p. 1; Ref. 10, p. 6). The 5030 Firestone Boulevard property was occupied by the 

Blake Rivet Company from the 1950s until approximately 1980 (Ref. 10, p. 6). Operations 

conducted by the Blake Rivet Company included manufacturing aircraft rivets. The 

manufacturing process included an above ground anodizing operation that generated wastewater. 

Wastewater was discharged to a three-stage clarifier and then to a sanitary sewer. Raw materials 

stored on the property during the Blake Rivet Company’s occupation, included metal stock and 

anodizing solutions (Ref. 10, p. 6). After the operations by the Blake Rivet Company ceased, the 

5030 Firestone Boulevard property consisted of an equipment storage and testing building and 

hazardous substance storage area on the eastern portion of the property. The 9301 Rayo Avenue 

property consisted of a raw steel storage area, a manufacturing building that included a paint 

spray booth, waste paint storage and waste oil storage (Ref. 9, pp. 3, 5). 

Hazardous waste manifests from the 1980s indicate that solvents existed on the Jervis B. Webb 

Co. property. In 1986, approximately 1,500 pounds of soil contaminated with oil and solvents 

was transported offsite; in 1988, 385 gallons of waste 1,1,1-trichloroethane (1,1,1-TCA) was 

transported offsite; and in 1989, 385 gallons of oil based paints containing chlorinated solvents 

was transported offsite (Ref. 18; Ref. 19; Ref. 20). Additionally, beginning in March 2000 and 

until October 2001, a soil vapor extraction system, which removed approximately 177 pounds of 

volatile organic compounds from the soil, primarily TCE, was operated on the Jervis B. Webb 

Co. property (Ref. 30, p.1). 

As part of the 1997 Phase II soil investigation conducted on the 5030 Firestone Boulevard 

portion of the Jervis B. Webb Co. property, 69 soil samples were collected from 18 locations at 

depths ranging from 5.5 feet to 53.5 feet bgs. A 19th location was sampled but not analyzed 

(Ref. 10, pp. 6, 31, 32). Soil samples were collected in the areas of the former clarifier, the 

former hazardous substance storage area, and within the manufacturing building adjacent to the 

sumps, furnace pit and anodizing area (Ref. 9, p. 5; Ref. 10, pp. 31, 32, 36). 
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Soil samples indicated that TCE and PCE were detected at maximum concentrations of 270 

mg/kg and 140 mg/kg, respectively, in one sample collected at approximately 20 feet bgs 

beneath the former clarifier (Ref. 10, pp. 19-20). Sample locations are presented in Figure A-3 

of the HRS documentation record. 

As part of the 1998 Phase II ground water investigation conducted on the 5030 Firestone 

Boulevard portion of the Jervis B. Webb Co. property, additional soil samples were collected 

and analyzed during the installation of the ground water wells (Ref. 11, pp. 5, 8). Soil borings 

were completed at three locations prior to being converted into ground water monitoring wells 

(MW-1, MW-2, and MW-3) (Ref. 11, p. 9). Nine soil samples were collected from the three 

borings at depths of approximately 10 feet bgs, 20 feet bgs, and 30 feet bgs (Ref. 11, pp. 13, 14). 

Analytical results indicated that PCE and TCE were detected in soil samples collected from soil 

boring MW-1 at maximum concentrations of 23 micrograms per kilogram (ug/kg) and 62 ug/kg, 

respectively (Ref. 11, p. 14). Sample locations are presented in Figure A-3 of the HRS 

documentation record. 

Source Containment

Release to ground water: 

A site reconnaissance conducted in February 2011 showed that although the Jervis B. Webb Co. 

property is mostly paved, the pavement is in poor condition and contains multiple cracks (Ref. 

15, pp. 1, 2). In addition, during the 1997 and 1998 sampling events, there was no evidence that 

a liner or engineered cover were present at or beneath the ground surface (Ref. 10, pp. 56-91; 

Ref. 11 pp. 29-43). Precipitation could infiltrate the contaminated soil beneath the pavement 

(Ref. 15, pp. 1, 2). Therefore, a containment factor value of 10 is assigned (Ref. 1 Sections 2.2.3 

and 3.1.2.1 and Table 3-2). 

2.2.2 HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES ASSOCIATED WITH THE SOURCE

1997 Phase II Soil Investigation

On October 28, December 2 and December 3, 1997, a Phase II soil investigation was conducted 

on the 5030 Firestone Boulevard portion of the Jervis B. Webb Co. property. Sixty-nine soil 

samples were collected at various depths from 18 locations. A 19th location was sampled but not 

analyzed. All samples were analyzed for VOCs either using EPA Methods 8260 and/or 8010 

(Ref. 10, pp. 14, 31, 32). 

Soil borings were completed using a soil sampling probe. The soil probe utilized a 2-feet long 

by 1.5-inch outer diameter soil sampler and 1.5-inch outer diameter probe sections. The soil 

sampler, containing four pre-cleaned, 6-inch brass liners, was driven approximately 24 inches 

into undisturbed soil at each sampling interval, then retrieved and disassembled. One of two 

sample liners was retained for laboratory chemical analysis at each sampling interval. The ends 

of the brass tube containing each sample were covered with Teflon sheets and capped with 

plastic end caps. All samples were sealed in sealable plastic bags. Sample containers were 

closed as soon as they were filled, immediately labeled, and placed on ice for shipment to the 

laboratory (Ref. 10, pp. 15, 16). 
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The table presented below is a sample description table with the background samples 

corresponding with the comparative contaminated source samples. Sample locations are shown 

on Figure A-3 of the HRS documentation record. 

Sample ID Sample Depth 

(ft bgs) 

Sample 

Date Sample Description References 

Background Samples 

B12-6 6 10/28/1997 

Dark grayish brown silty sand, fine 

grained sand, micaceous, medium dense, 

moist 

Ref. 10, p. 69 

B13-6 6 10/28/1997 Dark grayish brown silty sand, fine 

grained sand, micaceous, loose, moist Ref. 10, p. 70 

Comparative Contaminated Samples 

B1-11 11 10/28/1997 

Very dark grayish brown sandy silt with 

clay, fine grained sand, slightly plastic, 

low toughness, soft to firm, moist 

Ref. 10, p. 56 

B3-11 11 10/28/1997 

Very dark grayish brown sandy silt with 

clay, fine grained sand, slightly plastic, 

low toughness, soft to firm, moist. 

Ref. 10, p. 59 

B4-16 16 10/28/1997 

Dark grayish brown clayey silt, 

moderate plasticity, low toughness, soft 

to firm, moist 

Ref. 10, pp. 60-61 

B4-20.5 20.5 10/28/1997 

Dark gray clayey silt, moderate 

plasticity, low toughness, soft to firm, 

moist 

Ref. 10, pp. 60-61 

B5-10.5 10.5 10/28/1997 Dark olive brown silty sand, fine 

grained sand, micaceous, loose, moist Ref. 10, p. 62 

B6-6 6 10/28/1997

Dark grayish brown silty sand, fine 

grained sand, micaceous, medium dense, 

moist 

Ref. 10, p. 63 

B15-26.5 26.5 12/2/1997 

Dark grayish brown clay, micaceous, 

medium to high plasticity, soft to firm, 

moist to wet. 

Ref. 10, pp. 72-73 

B15-31 31 12/2/1997

Dark grayish brown clay, micaceous, 

medium to high plasticity, soft to firm, 

moist to wet. 

Ref. 10, pp. 72, 74 

B15-35.5 35.5 12/2/1997

Light brownish gray sand, fine to 

medium grained, poorly sorted, dense, 

moist 

Ref. 10, pp. 72, 74 

B15-40 40 12/2/1997 Gray sand, fine grained, poorly sorted, 

dense, wet Ref. 10, pp. 72, 74 

B15-44.5 44.5 12/2/1997 Dark grayish brown, clayey silt, fine 

grained sand, dense Ref. 10, pp. 72, 74 

B16-41 41 12/2/1997 Dark gray sandy silt, fine grained sand, 

micaceous, firm, wet Ref. 10, pp. 76, 78 

B16-46 46 12/2/1997 Dark gray clayey silt, fine grained sand, 

slightly plastic, firm, wet 

Ref. 10, pp. 76, 78-

79 

B16-51 51 12/2/1997 Dark gray sandy silt, fine grained sand, 

micaceous, firm, moist Ref. 10, pp. 76, 79 

B17-36 36 12/3/1997 Dark gray sandy silt, fine grained sand, 

micaceous, firm, wet Ref. 10, pp. 80, 82 
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Sample ID Sample Depth 

(ft bgs) 

Sample 

Date Sample Description References 

Comparative Contaminated Samples (continued)

B17-41 41 12/3/1997 Dark gray clayey silt, fine grained sand, 

slightly plastic, firm, wet Ref. 10, pp. 80, 82 

B17-46 46 12/3/1997

Dark gray sandy silt, fine grained sand, 

micaceous, firm, wet, size of sand grains 

increases to fine to medium grained 

Ref. 10, pp. 80, 82-

83 

B17-53.5 53.5 12/3/1997

Dark gray sandy silt, medium grained 

sand, micaceous, firm, wet, size of sand 

grains increases to fine to medium 

grained 

Ref. 10, pp. 80, 83 

B18-11 11 12/3/1997 Grayish brown clayey silt, fine grained 

sand, slightly plastic, firm, moist Ref. 10, p. 84 

B18-16 16 12/3/1997

Dark grayish brown and mottled with 

light brownish gray clayey silt, fine 

grained sand, slightly plastic, firm, moist 

Ref. 10, pp. 84-85 

B18-21 21 12/3/1997 Dark grayish brown clayey silt, fine 

grained sand, slightly plastic, firm, moist Ref. 10, pp. 84-85 

B18-27.5 27.5 12/3/1997 Grayish brown clay, medium to high 

plasticity, firm, moist Ref. 10, pp. 84-85 

B18-31 31 12/3/1997 Dark gray clayey silt, fine grained sand, 

micaceous, slightly plastic, firm, moist Ref. 10, pp. 84, 86 

B18-41 41 12/3/1997 Gray silty sand, fine grained sand, 

dense, moist to wet Ref. 10, pp. 84, 86 

B18-46 46 12/3/1997 Gray silty sand, fine grained sand, 

dense, wet to saturated 

Ref. 10, pp. 84, 86- 

87 

B19-16 16 12/3/1997 Grayish brown sandy silt, fine grained 

sand, micaceous, dense, moist Ref. 10, pp. 88-89 

B19-21 21 12/3/1997 Grayish brown sandy silt, fine grained 

sand, micaceous, dense, moist Ref. 10, pp. 88-89 

B19-26 26 12/3/1997 Grayish brown sandy silt, fine grained 

sand, micaceous, dense, moist Ref. 10, pp. 88-89 

B19-31 31 12/3/1997 Dark gray clayey silt, fine grained sand, 

micaceous, slightly plastic, firm, wet Ref. 10, pp. 88, 90 

B19-36.5 36.5 12/3/1997

Light grayish brown sand, fine to 

medium grained sand, well sorted, 

dense, moist 

Ref. 10, pp. 88, 90 

B19-41 41 12/3/1997 Gray silty sand, fine grained sand, 

dense, moist to wet Ref. 10, pp. 88, 90 

B19-46 46 12/3/1997 Gray silty sand, fine grained sand, 

dense, moist to wet 

Ref. 10, pp. 88, 90-

91 

Summarized below is analytical evidence of contamination in source samples associated with the 

Jervis B. Webb Co. property. 

Background Concentrations

Source samples were compared to the background samples collected during the respective 

sampling event. Samples B12-6 and B13-6 were located in the northwest portion of the facility, 

in the former shipping area (Ref. 10, pp. 31, 36; Figure A-3 of the HRS documentation record). 

The background sample locations are not in areas believed to be influenced by site activities. In 

addition, the samples were not collected from areas where a potential alternative source could 
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exist (Ref. 10, p. 36, 47-49; Figure A-3 of the HRS documentation record). Both samples were 

collected at approximately 6 feet bgs (Ref. 10, p. 31). 

Sample ID Sample Depth 

(ft bgs) 

Sample 

Date 

Hazardous 

Substance 

Concentration 

(mg/kg)1

MDL 

(mg/kg) References 

TCE < 0.0025 0.0025 B12-6 6 10/28/1997 PCE < 0.0025 0.0025 Ref. 10, pp. 31, 150, 158 

TCE < 0.0025 0.0025 B13-6 6 10/28/1997 PCE < 0.0025 0.0025 Ref. 10, pp. 31, 150, 158 

Notes:

1

: 1.0 microgram per kilogram (ug/kg) = 0.001 milligrams per kilogram 

ft bgs: feet below ground surface 

MDL: Method Detection Limit 

mg/kg: milligrams per kilogram 

Source Samples

On October 28, December 2 and December 3, 1997, a Phase II soil investigation was conducted 

on the Jervis B. Webb Co. property. A total of 69 soil samples were collected from 18 locations 

at depths ranging from 5.5 feet to 53.5 feet bgs. Multiple soil samples detected TCE and PCE at 

concentrations above the background concentrations shown above (Ref. 10, pp. 31, 32, 36; 

Figure A-3 of the HRS documentation record). 

Sample ID 

Sample Depth 

(ft bgs) Sample 

Date 

Hazardous 

Substance 

Concentration

(mg/kg)1

MDL 

(mg/kg) References 

B1-11 11 10/28/1997 PCE 0.13 0.0025 Ref. 10, pp. 31, 148, 

156 

B3-11 11 10/28/1997 PCE 0.12 0.005 Ref. 10, pp. 31, 156, 

161 

B4-16 16 10/28/1997 PCE 2.2 0.0025 Ref. 10, pp. 31, 149, 

156 

TCE 270 0.005 B4-20.5 20.5 10/28/1997 PCE 140 0.005Ref. 10, pp. 31, 156, 

161 

B5-10.5 10.5 10/28/1997 TCE 0.19 0.005 Ref. 10, pp. 31, 157, 

162 

B6-6 6 10/28/1997 PCE 0.13 0.0025 Ref. 10, pp. 31, 149, 

157 

B15-26.5 26.5 12/2/1997 TCE 0.38 0.005 Ref. 10, pp. 31, 173, 

199 

B15-31 31 12/2/1997 TCE 0.52 0.005 Ref. 10, pp. 31, 174, 

199 

B15-35.5 35.5 12/2/1997 TCE 0.14 0.005 Ref. 10, pp. 31, 174, 

199 

B15-40 40 12/2/1997 TCE 1.2 0.005 Ref. 10, pp. 31, 175, 

199 

B15-44.5 44.5 12/2/1997 TCE 1.3 0.005 Ref. 10, pp. 31, 175, 

199 

B16-41 41 12/2/1997 TCE 0.41 0.005 Ref. 10, pp. 31, 179, 

200 

B16-46 46 12/2/1997 TCE 0.39 0.005 Ref. 10, pp. 31. 180, 

200 

B16-51 51 12/2/1997 TCE 1.3 0.005 Ref. 10, pp. 32, 180, 

200 
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Sample ID 

Sample Depth 

(ft bgs) Sample 

Date 

Hazardous 

Substance 

Concentration

(mg/kg)1

MDL 

(mg/kg) References 

B17-36 36 12/3/1997 TCE 1.4 0.005 Ref. 10, pp. 32, 184, 

201 

B17-41 41 12/3/1997 TCE 1.2 0.005 Ref. 10, pp. 32, 184, 

201 

B17-46 46 12/3/1997 TCE 1.6 0.005 Ref. 10, pp. 32, 185, 

201 

B17-53.5 53.5 12/3/1997 TCE 1.4 0.005 Ref. 10, pp. 32, 185, 

201 

TCE 0.11 0.005 B18-11 11 12/3/1997 PCE 0.4 0.005Ref. 10, pp. 32, 186, 

202 

TCE 0.61 0.005 B18-16 16 12/3/1997 PCE 0.37 0.005Ref. 10, pp. 32, 186, 

202 

TCE 16 0.005 B18-21 21 12/3/1997 PCE 0.66 0.005Ref. 10, pp. 32, 187, 

202 

B18-27 27 12/3/1997 TCE 0.75 0.005 Ref. 10, pp. 32, 187, 

202 

TCE 2.0 0.005 B18-31 31 12/3/1997 PCE 0.14 0.005Ref. 10, pp. 32, 188, 

202 

B18-41 41 12/3/1997 TCE 2.3 0.005 Ref. 10, pp. 32, 189, 

202 

TCE 8.7 0.005 B18-46 46 12/3/1997 PCE 0.18 0.005Ref. 10, pp. 32, 189, 

202 

TCE 0.2 0.005 B19-16 16 12/3/1997 PCE 0.42 0.005Ref. 10, pp. 32, 190, 

202 

TCE 1.8 0.005 B19-21 21 12/3/1997 PCE 0.28 0.005Ref. 10, pp. 32, 190, 

202 

TCE 1.5 0.005 B19-26 26 12/3/1997 PCE 0.28 0.005Ref. 10, pp. 32, 191, 

203 

TCE 1.2 0.005 B19-31 31 12/3/1997 PCE 0.25 0.005Ref. 10, pp. 32, 191, 

203 

B19-36.5 36.5 12/3/1997 TCE 0.11 0.005 Ref. 10, pp. 32, 192, 

203 

TCE 4.0 0.005 B19-41 41 12/3/1997 PCE 0.16 0.005Ref. 10, pp. 32, 192, 

203 

TCE 4.3 0.005 B19-46 46 12/3/1997 PCE 0.18 0.005Ref. 10, pp. 32, 193, 

203 

Notes:

1

: 1.0 microgram per kilogram (ug/kg) = 0.001 milligrams per kilogram 

ft bgs: feet below ground surface 

MDL: Method Detection Limit 

mg/kg: milligrams per kilogram 

1998 Phase II Ground Water Investigation

In February 1998, a Phase II ground water investigation was conducted on the 5030 Firestone 

Boulevard portion of the Jervis B. Webb Co. property. The ground water investigation included 

the installation of onsite monitoring wells. As part of the investigation, soil was collected from 

the monitoring well boreholes prior to the construction of the wells. Nine soil samples were 

collected at various depths from three locations. All samples were analyzed for VOCs using 

EPA Method 8010 (Ref. 11, pp. 5, 9, 13, 22). 
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Soil borings were completed using a hollow-stem auger drilling rig and utilized 10.25-inch outer 

diameter augers. Soil samples were collected using a 1.5-foot long by 2-inch outer-diameter, 

split-spoon sampler. The soil sampler, containing four pre-cleaned, 6-inch brass liners, was 

driven approximately 18 inches into undisturbed soil at each sampling interval, then retrieved 

and disassembled. One of two sample liners was retained for laboratory chemical analysis at 

each sampling interval. The ends of the brass tube containing each sample were covered with 

polytetrafluoroethylene sheets and capped with plastic end caps. All samples were sealed in 

sealable plastic bags. Sample containers were closed as soon as they were filled, immediately 

labeled, and placed on ice for shipment to the laboratory (Ref. 11, pp. 9, 10). 

The table presented below contains sample descriptions of soil background samples and 

comparative contaminated soil source samples. 

Sample ID 

Sample 

Depth 

(ft bgs) 

Sample Date Sample Description References 

Background Samples 

MW-2-10.5 10.5 2/26/98 Dark grayish brown sandy silt, fine 

grained sand, micaceous, moist. 

Ref. 11, pp. 22, 34, 

52 

MW-2-20.5 20.5 2/26/98 

Gray with dark yellowish brown streaks 

clay, high plasticity, low toughness, soft 

to firm, moist. 

Ref. 11, pp. 22, 34-

35, 52 

MW-2-30.5 30.5 2/26/98 

Dark grayish brown sandy silt, fine 

grained sand, micaceous, non-plastic, 

firm, moist. 

Ref. 11, pp. 22, 34, 

36, 52 

Comparative Contaminated Samples 

MW-1-10.5 10.5 2/24/98 

Dark grayish brown sandy silt, fine 

grained sand, micaceous, non-plastic, 

firm, moist. 

Ref. 11, pp. 22, 29, 

51 

MW-1-20.5 20.5 2/24/98 Not noted Ref. 11, pp. 22, 29-

30, 51 

MW-1-30.5 30.5 2/24/98 

Dark grayish brown sandy silt, fine 

grained sand, micaceous, non-plastic, 

firm, moist. 

Ref. 11, pp. 22, 29, 

31, 51 

Summarized below is analytical evidence of contamination in source samples associated with the 

Jervis B. Webb Co. property. 

Background Concentrations

The ground water investigation included the installation of onsite monitoring wells. As part of 

the investigation, soil was collected from the monitoring well boreholes prior to the construction 

of the wells. Source samples were compared to the background samples collected during the 

respective sampling event. Samples MW-2-10.5, MW-2-20.5 and MW-2-30.5 were collected in 

the northwest portion of the facility, north of the former shipping area (Ref. 10, p. 36; Ref. 11, 

pp. 22, 26). The background sample location is not in an area believed to be influenced by site 

activities. In addition, the samples were not collected from areas where a potential alternative 

source could exist (Ref. 10, pp. 36, 47-49; Ref. 11, pp. 22, 26; Figure A-3 of the HRS 

documentation record). 
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Sample ID Sample Depth 

(ft bgs) 

Sampling 

Date 

Hazardous 

Substance 

Concentration 

(ug/kg) 

MDL 

(ug/kg) References 

TCE < 5.0 5.0 MW-2-10.5 10.5 2/26/98 PCE < 5.0 5.0Ref. 11, pp. 

22, 48, 52 

TCE < 5.0 5.0 MW-2-20.5 20.5 2/26/98 PCE < 5.0 5.0Ref. 11, pp. 

22, 48, 52 

TCE < 5.0 5.0 MW-2-30.5 30.5 2/26/98 PCE < 5.0 5.0Ref. 11, pp. 

22, 48, 52 

Notes:

ft bgs: feet below ground surface 

MDL: Method Detection Limit 

ug/kg: micrograms per kilogram 

Source Samples

In February 1998, a Phase II ground water investigation was conducted on the 5030 Firestone 

Boulevard portion of the Jervis B. Webb Co. property. A total of 9 soil samples were collected 

from 3 locations at depths ranging from 10.5 feet to 30.5 feet bgs. Soil samples collected from 

boring MW-1 detected TCE and PCE at concentrations above background concentrations (Ref. 

11, pp. 22, 26). 

Sample ID Sample Depth 

(ft bgs) 

Sampling 

Date 

Hazardous 

Substance 

Concentration 

(ug/kg) 

MDL 

(ug/kg) References 

TCE 18 5.0 MW-1-10.5 10.5 2/24/98 PCE 21 5.0 

Ref. 11, p. 22, 

47, 51 

TCE 62 5.0 MW-1-20.5 20.5 2/24/98 PCE 23 5.0 

Ref. 11, p. 22, 

47, 51 

TCE 60 5.0 MW-1-30.5 30.5 2/24/98 PCE 11 5.0 

Ref. 11, p. 22, 

47, 51 

Notes:

ft bgs: feet below ground surface 

MDL: Method Detection Limit 

ug/kg: micrograms per kilogram 
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2.4.2. Hazardous Waste Quantity 

Tier A: Hazardous Constituent Quantity - Not Evaluated (NE)

The information available is not sufficient to meaningfully evaluate Tier A, hazardous 

constituent quantity; therefore it is not possible to adequately determine a hazardous constituent 

quantity for Source 1 (Ref. 1, Section 2.4.2.1.1). Scoring proceeds to the evaluation of Tier B, 

Hazardous Wastestream Quantity, Ref. 1, Section 2.4.2.1.2 (Ref. 1, Section 2.4.2.1.1). 

Hazardous Constituent Quantity Value: NE

Tier B: Hazardous Wastestream Quantity

The information available is not sufficient to meaningfully evaluate Tier B, hazardous 

wastestream quantity; therefore it is not possible to adequately determine a hazardous 

wastestream quantity for Source 1 (Ref. 1, Section 2.4.2.1.2). Scoring proceeds to the evaluation 

of Tier C, Volume, Ref. 1, Section 2.4.2.1.3 (Ref. 1, Section 2.4.2.1.2). 

Hazardous Wastestream Quantity Value: NE

Tier C: Volume

The information available is not sufficient to meaningfully evaluate Tier C, volume; therefore it 

is not possible to adequately determine a volume for Source 1 (Ref. 1, Section 2.4.2.1.3). 

Scoring proceeds to the evaluation of Tier D, Area, Ref. 1, Section 2.4.2.1.4 (Ref. 1, Section 

2.4.2.1.3). 

Volume Assigned Value: 0

Tier D: Area

The area of contaminated soil is unknown, but greater than 0. Analytical results of the 1997 and 

1998 soil sampling efforts indicate the presence of contaminated soil on the Jervis B. Webb Co. 

property (Ref. 1, Section 2.4.2.1.4; Ref. 10, pp. 31, 32, 36; Ref. 11, pp. 22, 26; Figure A-3 of the 

HRS documentation record). 

Area Assigned Value: >0
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Source Hazardous Waste Quantity Value

According to the HRS, the highest of the values assigned to the source for Hazardous constituent 

quantity (Tier A), Hazardous wastestream quantity (Tier B), Volume (Tier C), and Area (Tier D) 

should be assigned as the source hazardous waste quantity value (Ref. 1, Section 2.4.2.1.5). 

Tier Evaluated Source 1 Values 

A NE 

B NE 

C 0 

D >0* 

Note:

* Value selected for the source hazardous waste quantity value, according to the HRS.

NE = Not Evaluated. 

Source Hazardous Waste Quantity Value: >0 
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SITE SUMMARY OF SOURCE DESCRIPTIONS

Containment Source 

No.

Source Hazardous 

Waste Quantity 

Value

Ground 

Water

Surface 

Water Gas Air Particulate

1 >0 10 NE NE NE 

TOTAL >0 

Notes: 

NE = Not Evaluated. 
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POSSIBLE SOURCES NOT SCORED 

• Clarifier. A former clarifier used during Blake Rivet Company operations was located in 

the northeast portion of the Jervis B. Webb Co. property (Ref. 10, p. 47; Figure A-2 of 

the HRS documentation record). The three stage clarifier was approximately 4-feet wide 

by 8-feet long and approximately 4-feet deep. The structure was set in a concrete pad 

that rose approximately six inches above the surrounding asphalt area. During the 1997 

Phase II investigation conducted on the Jervis B. Webb Co. property, the sample 

collection box of the clarifier was observed to be filled with concrete and the main 

chambers were filled with sand and covered with steel plates. During Jervis B. Webb Co. 

operations, the area was used for temporary storage of drums of hazardous materials 

(Ref. 10, pp. 6, 47). 

• Anodizing Area. A former anodizing area was located on the southeast side of the 

building located on the 5030 Firestone Blvd. property (Ref. 10 pp. 47-48; Figure A-2 of 

the HRS documentation record). Operations conducted by the Blake Rivet Company 

from the 1950s until approximately 1980, included manufacturing aircraft rivets, which 

generated wastewater that was discharged to the aforementioned clarifier and a sanitary 

sewer (Ref. 10, p.6). An L-shaped floor drainage trench, approximately 2-inches to 6-

inches deep and sloped toward a drain at the southwest end of the trench, was present 

along the northeasterly and southeasterly walls of the building. The trench drain lead 

underground to the clarifier (see previous bullet). During the 1997 Phase II investigation 

conducted on the Jervis B. Webb Co. property, concrete in the area of the trench and 

anodizing area was observed to be severely etched, broken, and/or cracked (Ref. 10, p. 

48). 

• Sumps. One sump was located in the central portion of the building on the 5030 

Firestone Blvd. property (Ref. 10, p. 49; Figure A-2 of the HRS documentation record). 

The recessed sump was approximately 2 feet wide by 4 feet long and 6 inches deep. Due 

to the structure being shallow, it was assumed in previous investigations that it was not 

used for liquid storage (Ref, 10, p. 49). Another sump was identified along the eastern 

portion of the building (Ref. 10, p. 49; Figure A-2 of the HRS documentation record). 

The sump was 2 feet wide and 4 feet long and was observed during the 1997 Phase II 

investigation to be filled with sand (Ref. 10, p. 49). 
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3.0 GROUND WATER MIGRATION PATHWAY

3.0.1 GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS

The Jervis B. Webb Co. facility is located in the Central Basin Pressure Area of the Central 

Basin of the Los Angeles Coastal Plain (Ref. 3; Ref. 21, p. 1 Ref. 22, pp. 130, 166, Plate 2; Ref. 

23, pp. 32, 33; Figure A-1 of the HRS documentation record). Ground water is found in the 

Recent Alluvium, Lakewood Formation, and San Pedro Formation (Ref. 22, p. 188; Ref. 23, p. 

33). Geologic materials in the unsaturated zone of the Recent Alluvium, between ground surface 

and the top of the Lakewood Formation are primarily composed of sandy silts to silty clays and 

have been described as correlating with the Bellflower Aquiclude (Ref. 16, pp. 8, 101 - 103; Ref. 

22, pp. 168, 169, Plate 6A). An aquiclude is defined as a subsurface rock, soil, or sediment unit 

that does not yield useful quantities of water (Ref. 26, p. 1). Interbedded within the Bellflower 

Aquiclude are discontinuous lenses of silty-sands that may allow for the presence of one or more 

perched aquifers. The groundwater flow direction within these perched aquifers is sensitive to 

lithologic variations, groundwater extraction, and/or surface water recharge (Ref. 16, p. 8, 10; 

Ref. 21, pp. 1-3; Ref. 22, p. 168). 

In the South Gate area, shallow ground water occurs at a depth of approximately 45 feet bgs, 

with a ground water flow direction to the south or southeast. Shallow ground water beneath the 

Jervis B. Webb Co. property is expected to be similar to the nearby Cooper Drum Company 

property, where it occurs within or is controlled by the near surface Bellflower Aquiclude, which 

incorporates the Semi-perched Aquifer (Ref. 16, p. 8; Ref. 23, pp. 18-19). In the vicinity of the 

facility, the Lakewood Formation, which immediately underlies the Recent Alluvium, consists of 

the Gaspur Aquifer, Exposition Aquifer, an unnamed aquiclude, and the Gage Aquifer. Ground 

water flow within the Gaspur Aquifer is generally to the south beneath the Jervis B. Webb Co. 

facility (Ref. 16, pp. 70 - 72). Although data are not adequate to document ground water flow 

within the Exposition and Gage aquifers, it is assumed that the flow direction would be generally 

towards the south, in the direction of the Pacific Ocean (Ref. 11, p. 6-7; Ref. 21, p. 2). The San 

Pedro Formation, which underlies the Lakewood Formation, consists of the Hollydale, Jefferson, 

Lynwood, Silverado, and Sunnyside aquifers with intervening aquitards [Ref. 22, pp. 182, 183, 

184, Plate 6A (Geologic Section B-B’); Figures A-1 and A-2 of the HRS documentation record]. 

The main hydrogeologic features identified beneath the Jervis B. Webb Co. facility include the 

Bellflower Aquiclude, the Semi-perched aquifer, and the Gaspur, Exposition, and Gage 

Aquifers. These latter units constitute a shallow aquifer and two deeper aquifers, respectively. 

(Ref. 16, p. 8; Ref. 22, p. 182; Ref. 23, p. 19; Figures A-1 and A-2 of the HRS documentation 

record). 

It appears that the Lakewood and San Pedro formations may not be in hydraulic continuity 

within 2 miles of the source at the Jervis B. Webb Co. site [Ref. 22, p. 166, Plates 3A, 6A 

(Geologic Section B-B’), 6E (Geologic Section L-L’); Ref. 28 pp. 1-2]. In the late 1950s, the 

State of California Department of Water Resources, Southern District (DWR), compiled 50 

geologic sections for the Los Angeles Coastal Plain (Ref. 22, pp. 2, 3, 20). The geologic 

sections were compiled in order to complete a geologic picture of the Coastal Plain of Los 

Angeles County. These sections are based on electric logs and drillers’ logs from approximately 

200 oil wells and 3,500 water wells (Ref. 22, p. 20). Examination of DWR geologic sections BB’ and L-L’ suggests that the lowermost aquifer in the Lakewood Formation (i.e., the Gage 

Aquifer) is separated from the uppermost aquifer in the San Pedro Formation (i.e., the Hollydale 

Aquifer) by a laterally continuous lower permeability layer in the vicinity of the property [Ref. 
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22, p. 166, Plates 3A, 6A (Geologic Section B-B’), 6E (Geologic Section L-L’); Figures A-1 and 

A-2 of the HRS documentation record]. Interconnections between the Semi-perched, Gaspur, 

Exposition, and Gage aquifers is established within 2 miles of the source at the site and therefore 

are eligible to be scored as one interconnected aquifer (Ref. 1, Section 3.0.1.2.1; Ref. 11, pp. 29 

– 38; Ref. 22, Plates 3A, 6A, and 6E; Section 3.0.1 , Figures A-1 and A-2 of the HRS 

documentation record). Since data are not adequate to establish aquifer interconnection between 

the Lakewood and San Pedro formations within 2 miles of the source at the Jervis B. Webb Co. 

site and an observed release is documented to the Semi-perched, Gaspur, Exposition, and Gage 

Aquifers [see Section 3.1.1 (Observed Release) of this HRS documentation record], the 

following hydrogeologic discussion is limited to those strata that have been identified in the 

Recent Alluvium and Lakewood Formation. 

- Stratum 1: Bellflower Aquiclude and Semi-Perched Aquifer

The Bellflower Aquiclude extends from the surface to a depth of approximately 55 to 70 feet bgs 

and consists of sandy silts, clayey silts, and lesser amounts of silty clay. The semi-perched 

aquifer is present within the Bellflower Aquiclude. Water levels are generally found in a 

laterally continuous 5-foot-thick silty/sandy unit at approximately 35 to 40 feet bgs, which is 

underlain by finer materials of the Bellflower Aquiclude (Ref. 16, p. 8; Ref. 23, pp. 34, 35). The 

Bellflower Aquiclude does not restrict ground water movement between the strata composing the 

aquifer (Ref. 11, pp. 29 – 38; Ref. 22, pp. 72, 73, 77, 168, 184, 185). 

- Stratum 2: Gaspur Aquifer 

The shallow aquifer is represented by the Gaspur Aquifer which underlies the Bellflower 

Aquiclude and extends to a depth of approximately 110 to 120 feet bgs. The Gaspur Aquifer is 

of fluvial origin and occurs within an ancestral Los Angeles River channel. The Gaspur Aquifer 

consists of sandy units varying from very fine to medium and coarse and to a lesser extent finer 

units comprising silty sand and sandy silt. Water level in the Gaspur Aquifer is generally at a 

depth that corresponds to the Lower Bellflower Aquiclude, suggesting the Gaspur Aquifer is a 

semi-confined aquifer (Ref. 16, p. 8; Ref. 23, p. 34). The horizontal flow direction in the Gaspur 

Aquifer is toward the south (Ref. 16, p. 9). 

- Stratum 3: Exposition Aquifer 

The Exposition Aquifer, which underlies the Gaspur Aquifer, begins at a depth of approximately 

110 to 120 feet bgs (Ref. 16, p. 8). The maximum thickness of the Exposition Aquifer is 100 

feet and is reportedly related to the ancestral Los Angeles River drainage system. Materials 

range in size from coarse gravels to clay, with the fine deposits separating the lenticular sandy 

and gravelly beds. The upper coarse members of the Exposition appear to have been either 

eroded and backfilled by the overlying Gaspur Aquifer deposits, or some of the upper members 

were deposited contemporaneously with the formation of the younger Gaspur Aquifer (Ref. 23, 

p. 34). 

- Stratum 4: Unnamed Aquiclude 

Based on DWR Geologic Section B-B’, a lower permeability layer underlies the Exposition 

Aquifer beneath the Jervis B. Webb Co. facility. It extends from approximately 160 feet bgs to 

200 feet bgs [Ref. 22, Plates 3A, 6A (Geologic Section B-B’); Figures A-1 and A-2 of the HRS 
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documentation record]. 

- Stratum 5: Gage Aquifer 

The Gage Aquifer generally consists of fine-grained sand and silty sand in the Central Basin 

Pressure Area (Ref. 22, pp. 183, 184). This aquifer underlies the unnamed aquiclude and 

extends from 200 feet bgs to 275 feet bgs beneath the Jervis B. Webb Co. facility [Ref. 22, Plates 

3A, 6A (Geologic Section B-B’)]. 

- Aquifer Interconnection

Interconnection between the Semi-Perched, Gaspur, Exposition, and Gage aquifers is established 

within 2 miles of Source 1 at the site as follows (Ref. 1, Section 3.0.1.2.1): 

• Contamination has been documented in monitoring well MW-1, located on the Jervis B. 

Webb Co. property (Ref. 11, pp. 15-16, 72, 74, 77, 82). Examination of DWR Geologic 

Section B-B’, indicates that the edge of the Gaspur Aquifer occurs at approximately 50 

feet bgs in the vicinity of 2S/12W-31L1 (Ref. 22, Plate 6A). Monitoring well MW-1 is 

screened within the Gaspur Aquifer (Ref.11 pp. 6, 21, 23, 29-33; Ref.16, p. 8; Ref. 22, 

Plates 3A and 6A; Ref.23, p. 34). This supports that the Bellflower Aquiclude and Semiperched Aquifer are interconnected to the underlying formations (i.e., Lakewood 

Formation) since contaminants have passed through to the lower aquifers. 

• An examination of DWR Geologic Sections B-B’ and L-L’ indicates that the Gaspur 

Aquifer is in direct contact with the Exposition Aquifer in the site vicinity (Ref. 22, 

Plates 3A, 6A, and 6E; Figures A-1 and A-2 of the documentation record). 

• An examination of DWR Geologic Section B-B’ indicates that the unnamed aquiclude 

between the Exposition and Gage aquifers is not continuous within 2 miles of the source 

at the Jervis B. Webb Co. site. This aquiclude is shown as pinching out approximately 

1,500 feet to the west of the property, resulting in a merging of the two aquifers [Ref. 1, 

Section 3.0.1.2.1; Ref. 22, Plates 3A and 6A (Geologic Section B-B’); Figures A-1 and 

A-2 of the HRS documentation record]. 

- Aquifer Discontinuities 

An examination of DWR Plate 3A indicate that the Jervis B. Webb Co. facility is located 

between Geologic Sections B-B’ and C-C’ that run generally southwest-northeast, and between 

Geologic Sections K-K’ and L-L’ that run generally northwest-southeast (Ref. 22, Plate 3A). An 

examination of Geologic Sections B-B’, C-C’, K-K’ and L-L’ show that there are no aquifer 

discontinuities between the Semi-Perched and Gage aquifers within 4 miles of Source 1 at the 

Jervis B. Webb Co. site (Ref. 1, Section 3.0.1.2.2; Ref. 22, Plate 6A, Plate 6B, Plate 6E; Ref. 28, 

pp. 1-2; Figures A-1 and A-2 of the HRS documentation record). 
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SUMMARY OF AQUIFER BEING EVALUATED

Aquifer 

No. Aquifer Name

Is Aquifer 

Interconnected with 

Upper Aquifer within 2 

miles? (Y/N/NA)

Is Aquifer 

Continuous 

within 4-mile 

TDL? (Y/N)

Is Aquifer 

Karst? 

(Y/N)

1 

SemiPerched/Gaspur/ 

Exposition/Gage 

Y Y N 

Notes:

Y: Yes 

N: No 

NA: Not applicable 
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3.1 LIKELIHOOD OF RELEASE

3.1.1 OBSERVED RELEASE

Aquifer Being Evaluated: Semi-Perched/Gaspur/Exposition/Gage 

Chemical Analysis

Jervis B. Webb Co. 1998 Phase II Ground Water Sampling 

In 1998, ground water sampling was conducted as part of the Phase II investigation on the Jervis 

B. Webb Co. property. Ground water monitoring wells were installed and sampled at three 

locations on the 5030 Firestone Boulevard portion of the Jervis B. Webb Co. property. The 

ground water monitoring wells were screened within the Gaspur Aquifer. All samples were 

analyzed for VOCs using EPA Method 8260 (Ref. 11, p. 6, 8, 15, 21, 23, 29-43; Ref. 16, p. 8; 

Ref. 23, p. 34; Section 3.1 (Attribution) of the HRS documentation record). 

Ground water sample locations are shown in Figure A-3 and Reference 11, page 26. 

- Background Concentrations: 

Background levels for site-related VOC hazardous substances are established below based on the 

analytical results from ground water collected from monitoring well MW-2. Monitoring well 

MW-2 is located in the northern portion of the Jervis B. Webb Co. property, adjacent to 

Firestone Boulevard (Ref. 11, p. 26). 

Monitoring well MW-2 is upgradient of the contaminated ground water samples listed below. 

Data from the contaminated ground water samples are compared to background samples 

collected using the same sampling methodology. Starting in February 1998, three ground water 

monitoring wells (MW-1, MW-2 and MW-3) were drilled on the Jervis B. Webb Co. property 

(Ref. 11, p. 9). Upon completion of the boreholes, threaded, pre-cut well materials were 

assembled and inserted into the boreholes within the hollow-stem augers. Installation of filter 

packs and seal materials for the wells were then completed (Ref. 11, pp. 10, 29-43). On March 

2, 1998, ground water monitoring wells were developed by bailing sediment from the bottom of 

the well, surging, and continued bailing until the sediment content of extracted well water was 

below approximately 2 mL/L of water by volume. The screened interval of each well was 

surged using a surge block and rod attached to a cable and pulley operating from the extended 

tower of the development rig. After bailing and surging, the wells were purged of approximately 

5 to 8 casing volumes using a submersible, electric pump. Purging at each well was continued 

until water quality parameters stabilized to within approximately 10 percent. All down-hole 

equipment was thoroughly steam cleaned prior to use at each well (Ref. 11, pp. 11, 12, 55-67). 

Ground water samples were collected on March 4 and May 20, 1998. Prior to sampling of 

ground water, each well was purged a minimum of three well-casing volumes using a 

submersible, electric pump (Ref. 11, pp. 11, 55-67). The March 4 ground water samples were 

collected using a bottom-emptying bailer, and the May 20 ground water samples were collected 

using a disposable polyethylene plastic bailer. All samples were collected into pre-preserved 

volatile organic analysis (VOA) vials, labeled, bagged, and placed in an iced cooler prior to 

transport to the laboratory (Ref. 11, pp. 12, 55-67). 
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Well ID Screened Interval 

(feet bgs) 

Ground Water Elevation 

(feet above msl) Date References 

62.63 2/27/1998 

62.59 3/2/1998 

62.52 3/4/1998 MW-2 40 - 70 

63.14 5/20/1998 

Ref. 11, p. 21, 23, 

57, 61, 63 

Sample ID Sampling Date Hazardous 

Substance 

Concentration 

(ug/l) 

MDL 

(ug/l) References 

TCE 2,700 0.5 MW-2-0304 3/4/1998 PCE < 0.5 0.5 

Ref. 11, p. 71, 

74 

Sample ID Sampling Date Hazardous 

Substance 

Concentration 

(ug/l) 

MDL 

(ug/l) References 

TCE 3,000 0.5 MW-2 5/20/1998 PCE < 10 0.5 

Ref. 11, p. 77, 

82 

Notes:

MDL: Method Detection Limit 

ug/l: micrograms per liter 

bgs: below ground surface 

msl: mean sea level 

- Contaminated Samples:

The well listed below is located downgradient of Source 1 at the Jervis B. Webb Co. site. For 

conservative purposes, the higher concentration background levels from the 1998 sampling 

events (e.g., 3,000 ug/l TCE) are compared to the 1998 contaminated samples in order to 

establish a release. Well locations are presented in Figure A-3 and Reference 11, page 26. 

Well ID Screened Interval 

(feet bgs)

Ground Water 

Elevation (feet above 

msl) 

Date Reference

61.3 2/27/1998 

61.27 3/2/1998 

61.51 3/4/1998 

61.52 4/8/1998 

MW-1 40 - 70 

62.1 5/20/1998 

Ref. 11, p. 21, 23, 56, 

60, 65 

Sample ID Sampling Date Hazardous 

Substance 

Concentration 

(ug/l) 

MDL 

 (ug/l) References 

TCE 24,000 0.5 MW-1-0304 3/4/1998 PCE 140 0.5 Ref. 11, p. 72, 74 

Sample ID Sampling Date Hazardous 

Substance 

Concentration 

(ug/l) 

MDL 

 (ug/l) References 

MW-1 5/20/1998 TCE 24,000 0.5 Ref. 11, p. 77, 82 

Notes:

MDL: Method Detection Limit 

ug/l: micrograms per liter 

bgs: below ground surface 

msl: mean sea level 
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Jervis B. Webb Co. 2005 Annual Ground Water Sampling 

In 2005, ground water sampling was conducted as part of the annual ground water sampling 

conducted on the 5030 Firestone Boulevard portion of the Jervis B. Webb Co. property. Existing 

ground water monitoring wells were sampled at five locations on the Jervis B. Webb Co. 

property (Ref. 30, pp. 1-2, 8). The ground water monitoring wells were screened within the 

Gaspur Aquifer. All samples were analyzed for VOCs using EPA Method 8260B (Ref. 11 pp. 6, 

21, 23, 29-43; Ref. 16, p. 8; Ref. 23, p. 34; Ref. 30, pp. 3, 12-16, 23, 24). 

Ground water sample locations are shown in Figure A-3 and Reference 30, page 8. 

- Background Concentrations: 

Background levels for site-related VOC hazardous substances are established below based on the 

analytical results from ground water collected from monitoring well MW-2. Monitoring well 

MW-2 is located in the northern portion of the Jervis B. Webb Co. property, adjacent to 

Firestone Boulevard (Ref. 30, p. 8). 

Monitoring well MW-2 is upgradient of the contaminated ground water sample listed below. 

Data from the contaminated ground water sample are compared to background samples collected 

using the same sampling methodology. In June 2005, five ground water monitoring wells (MW1 through MW-5) were sampled on the Jervis B. Webb Co. property (Ref. 30, pp. 17-19). 

Ground water samples were collected using passive diffusive bags (PDBs). The PDBs were prefilled with deionized water and suspended from weighted cables at the target depth in their 

respective wells. The PDBs remained in the monitoring wells for seven days prior to sampling. 

At the time of sampling, the PDBs were removed from the wells and ground water samples were 

collected directly from the PDBs. The ground water samples were collected and containerized in 

pre-cleaned laboratory supplied bottles. Ground water samples were labeled and placed in an 

iced cooler prior to transport to the laboratory (Ref. 30, pp. 2-3). 

Well ID Screened Interval 

(feet bgs) 

Ground Water Elevation 

(feet above msl) Date References 

MW-2 40 - 70 58.20 6/3/2005 Ref. 11, p. 21; Ref. 

30, p. 13, 16 

Sample ID Sampling Date Hazardous 

Substance 

Concentration 

(ug/l) 

RL 

(ug/l) References 

TCE 1,865.7 2.5 

MW-2 6/10/2005 1,1.DCE <2.5 2.5 

t-1,2-DCE 10.5 2.5 

Ref. 30, pp. 17, 

23, 24, 26 

Notes:

RL: Reporting Limit 

ug/l: micrograms per liter 

bgs: below ground surface 

msl: mean sea level 
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 Contaminated Samples: 

The well listed below is located beneath and downgradient of Source 1 at the Jervis B. Webb Co. 

facility. Well locations are presented in Figure A-3 and Reference 30, page 8. 

Sample ID Screened Interval 

(feet bgs)

Ground Water 

Elevation (feet above 

msl) 

Date Reference

MW-1 40 - 70 56.43 6/3/2005 Ref. 11, p. 21; Ref. 30, 

p. 12 

Sample ID Sampling Date Hazardous 

Substance 

Concentration 

(ug/l) 

RL 

 (ug/l) References 

TCE 24,979 25.0 

MW-1 6/10/2005 1,1-DCE 239.8 25.0 

t-1,2-DCE 66.8 25.0 

Ref. 30, pp. 17, 

23, 24, 26 

Notes:

RL: Reporting Limit 

ug/l: micrograms per liter 

bgs: below ground surface 

msl: mean sea level 

Attribution

The Jervis B. Webb Co. property is located at 9301 Rayo Avenue and 5030 Firestone Boulevard, 

South Gate, Los Angeles County, California (Ref. 3; Ref. 5, p. 1; Ref. 6, p. 1; Ref. 7, p. 1; Ref. 9, 

p. 2). The properties occupy approximately 3.82 acres (Ref. 6, p. 1; Ref. 7, p. 1; Ref. 8, p. 1). 

The Jervis B. Webb Co. property location is presented in Figure A-1. 

Development of the Jervis B. Webb property began in the early 1950s. Prior to that, the land 

was vacant (Ref. 10, pp. 49, 50). Starting in the 1950s, the Jervis B. Webb Co. operated a 

custom conveyor and crane manufacturing facility on the 9301 Rayo Avenue property. The 

manufacturing process consisted of cutting, drilling, assembling, welding, and painting the steel 

pieces that comprised the final product. Hazardous substances utilized in the manufacturing 

process included oil-based paints with chlorinated solvents, lacquer paint thinner and 1,1,1-

trichloroethane (1,1,1-TCA) (Ref. 9, p. 47; Ref. 20). The 5030 Firestone Boulevard property 

was occupied by the Blake Rivet Company from the 1950s until approximately 1980 (Ref. 10, p. 

6). Operations conducted by the Blake Rivet Company included manufacturing aircraft rivets. 

The manufacturing process included an above ground anodizing operation that generated 

wastewater. Wastewater was discharged to a three-stage clarifier and then to a sanitary sewer. 

Raw materials stored on the property during the Blake Rivet Company’s occupation included 

metal stock and anodizing solutions (Ref. 10, p. 6). 

In the South Gate area, shallow ground water occurs at a depth of approximately 45 feet bgs, 

with a ground water flow direction to the south or southeast. Shallow ground water beneath the 

Jervis B. Webb Co. property is expected to be similar to the nearby Cooper Drum Company 

property, where it occurs within or is controlled by the near surface Bellflower Aquiclude, which 

also incorporates the semi-perched aquifer (Ref. 16, p. 8; Ref. 23, pp. 18-19). In the vicinity of 

the Jervis B. Webb Co. facility, the Lakewood Formation, which immediately underlies the 

Recent Alluvium, consists of the Gaspur Aquifer, Exposition Aquifer, an unnamed aquiclude, 
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and the Gage Aquifer. Ground water flow within the Gaspur Aquifer is generally to the south 

beneath the Jervis B. Webb Co. facility (Ref. 16, p. 70 - 72). Although data are not adequate to 

document ground water flow within the Exposition and Gage aquifers, it is assumed that the flow 

direction would be generally towards the south, in the direction of the Pacific Ocean [Ref. 11, 

pp. 6-7; Ref. 21, p. 2; Ref. 22, pp. 182, 183, 184, Plate 6A (Geologic Section B-B’); Ref. 28; 

Figures A-1 and A-2 of the HRS documentation record]. 

The Cooper Drum Company Superfund Site (EPA ID: CAD055753370) is located at 9316 

Atlantic Avenue in South Gate, California (Ref. 12, p. 1). The 3.8 acre facility is located 

approximately 450 feet southwest, and hydraulically downgradient, of the Jervis B. Webb Co. 

property (Ref. 4; Ref. 16, pp. 7-8). The Cooper Drum facility activities included drum 

reconditioning since the 1940s. Contaminants of concern associated with the Cooper Drum 

facility include TCE and cis-1,2-dichloroethylene (DCE) (Ref. 16, pp. 7-8). The Cooper Drum 

site was proposed to NPL on January 11, 2001 and received its final listing on NPL on June 14, 

2001 (Ref. 12, p. 2). This HRS documentation record is a listing of releases from the Jervis B. 

Webb Co. site, not from Cooper Drum, that are contributing to a TCE- and PCE-contaminated 

ground water plume (see Sections 2.2 and 3.0 of this HRS documentation record). 

The Seam Master Industries site (EPA ID: CAN000905902) is located at 5211 Southern Avenue 

in South Gate, California (Ref. 29, p. 1). The facility is located approximately 750 feet south, 

and hydraulically downgradient, of the Jervis Webb property (Ref. 4; Ref. 11, p. 7; Figure A-3 of 

the HRS documentation record). Investigations of the Seam Master Industries site have been 

conducted by EPA due to TCE and cis-1,2-DCE ground water contamination (Ref. 16, p. 21). 

The 1998 Phase II soil investigation report established an onsite source at the Jervis B. Webb Co. 

facility. Analytical results indicated that elevated concentrations of TCE and PCE exist in onsite 

soils. TCE and PCE were detected at maximum concentrations of 270 mg/kg and 140 mg/kg, 

respectively, in one sample collected at approximately 20 feet bgs in the vicinity of the former 

clarifier (Ref. 10, p. 20). Sample locations are presented in Figure A-3. 

Hazardous waste manifests from the 1980s indicate that solvents existed on the Jervis B. Webb 

Co. property. In 1986, approximately 1,500 pounds of soil contaminated with oil and solvents 

was transported offsite; in 1988, 385 gallons of waste 1,1,1-TCA was transported offsite; and in 

1989, 385 gallons of oil based paints containing chlorinated solvents was transported offsite 

(Ref. 18; Ref. 19; Ref. 20). 

A site reconnaissance conducted in February 2011 showed that although the Jervis B. Webb Co. 

property is mostly paved, the pavement is in poor condition and contains multiple cracks (Ref. 

15, pp. 1, 2). In addition, during the 1997 and 1998 sampling events, there was no evidence that 

a liner or engineered cover were present at or beneath the ground surface (Ref. 10 pp. 56-91; 

Ref. 11, pp. 29-43). Precipitation could infiltrate the contaminated soil beneath the pavement 

(Ref. 15, pp. 1, 2). 

In 1998, ground water sampling was conducted as part of the Phase II investigation on the 5030 

Firestone Boulevard portion of the Jervis B. Webb Co. property. Ground water samples 

collected from monitoring well MW-1, located on the Jervis B. Webb Co. property, indicated 

that TCE was present in ground water at a maximum concentration of 24,000 ug/l and PCE was 

present in ground water at a maximum concentration of 140 ug/l (Ref. 11, pp. 5, 15, 16, 72, 74). 

The maximum contaminant level (MCL) for TCE and PCE is 5 ug/l (Ref. 2, p. 11; Ref. 13, p. 1). 
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In 2005, ground water samples from the property were collected as part of an annual ground 

water monitoring program. Ground water samples collected beneath the property, from 

monitoring well MW-1, indicated that TCE was present in ground water at a maximum of 24,979 

ug/l (Ref. 30, pp. 1, 8, 17, 24). 1,1-DCE and trans-1,2-DCE were also detected in ground water 

samples at concentrations of 239.8 ug/l and 66.8 ug/l, respectively (Ref. 30, pp. 17, 23). 

Monitoring well MW-1 is screened between 40 and 70 feet bgs (Ref. 11, pp. 21, 29-33). 

Examination of DWR Plate 3A and Figure A-1 indicated that monitoring well MW-1 is located 

nearest to transect line B-B’, approximately 0.25 miles from Well L1 and approximately 0.25 

miles from Atlantic Avenue (Ref. 11, p. 26; Ref. 22, Plate 3A; Ref. 28, p. 2; Figures A-1 and A-2 

of the HRS documentation record). Examination of DWR geological section B-B’, indicates that 

the edge of the Gaspur Aquifer occurs at approximately 50 feet bgs in the vicinity of 2S/12W31L1 (Ref. 22, Plate 6A). Monitoring well MW-1 is screened in the Gaspur Aquifer. 

Interconnection between the Semi-Perched, Gaspur, Exposition, and Gage aquifers is established 

within 2 miles of Source 1 at the property as follows (Ref. 1, Section 3.0.1.2.1): 

• Contamination has been documented in monitoring well MW-1, located on the Jervis B. 

Webb Co. property (Ref. 11, pp. 72, 74, 77, 82: Ref. 30, pp. 23, 24). Monitoring well 

MW-1 is screened within the Gaspur Aquifer (see the description in the preceding 

paragraph and in Section 3.0.1 of the HRS documentation record) (Ref. 11, pp. 21, 29-33; 

Ref. 22, Plate 3A and 6A; Ref. 28). This supports the evidence that the Bellflower 

Aquiclude and Semi-perched Aquifer are interconnected with the underlying formations 

(i.e., Lakewood Formation) since contaminants have passed through to the lower 

aquifers. 

• An examination of DWR Geologic Sections B-B’ and L-L’ indicates that the Gaspur 

Aquifer is in direct contact with the Exposition Aquifer in the site vicinity (Ref. 22, 

Plates 3A, 6A, and 6E; Figures A-1 and A-2 of the documentation record). 

• An examination of DWR Geologic Section B-B’ indicates that the unnamed aquiclude 

between the Exposition and Gage Aquifers is not continuous within two miles of the 

source at the Jervis B. Webb Co. site. This aquiclude is shown as pinching out 

approximately 1,500 feet to the west of the property, resulting in a merging of the two 

aquifers [Ref. 1, Section 3.0.1.2.1; Ref. 22, Plates 3A and 6A (Geologic Section B-B’); 

Figures A-1 and A-2 of the HRS documentation record]. 

The Jervis B. Webb Co. site is located in an urban area, in which numerous drinking water wells 

are located (Ref. 14; Ref. 24; Ref. 25; Ref. 27; Figure A-1 of the HRS documentation record). 

Eight drinking water wells screened within the Gage and Exposition Aquifers are located within 

4 miles of Source 1 (Ref. 4; Ref. 14; Ref. 22, Plate 3A; Ref. 24; Ref. 25; Ref. 27; Ref. 28, p. 2; 

Section 3.3.2.4 and Figure A-4 of the HRS documentation record). 

An observed release to the aquifer has been documented in monitoring well MW-1 at the Jervis 

B. Webb Co. site. Hazardous substances that meet the criteria for an observed release by 

chemical analysis were detected in Source 1 (see Section 2.2.2 of this documentation record). 

Background well MW-2 used to evaluate an observed release by chemical analysis is located 

upgradient of the source at the Jervis B. Webb Co. site. An observed release of 1,1-DCE, trans-
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1,2-DCE, PCE and TCE is documented in MW-1 at the Jervis B. Webb Co. site based on 

chemical analysis (see above tables in Section 3.1.1 of the HRS documentation record). 

The evidence provided in this section of the HRS documentation record for the Jervis B. Webb 

Co. site documents that an observed release has occurred by chemical analysis of ground water 

samples to the Semi-Perched/Gaspur/Exposition/Gage interconnected aquifer of the hazardous 

substances listed below (Ref. 1, Sections 2.3 and 3.1.1). 

Hazardous Substances Released

1,1-DCE, Trans-1,2-DCE, PCE and TCE. 

Ground Water Observed Release Factor Value: 550
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3.1.2 POTENTIAL TO RELEASE

Potential to Release was not scored, because an Observed Release was established. 
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3.2 WASTE CHARACTERISTICS

3.2.1 TOXICITY/MOBILITY

Hazardous 

Substance

Source 

No.

Toxicity 

Factor 

Value 

(Ref. 1, 

Section 

3.2.1.1)

Mobility 

Factor 

Value*

Does 

Hazardous 

Substance 

Meet 

Observed 

Release? 

(Y/N)

Toxicity/ 

Mobility 

Factor Values 

(Ref. 1, 

Section 

3.2.1.3, Table 

3-9)

Reference

TCE 1 10,000 1 Y 10,000 Ref. 13, p. 1 

PCE 1 100 1 Y 100 Ref. 2, p. 11 

1,1-DCE -- 100 1 Y 100 

Refs. 2, p. 6; 

31, p. 6, 9; 32, 

p. 7, 8 

Trans-1,2-DCE -- 100 1 Y 100 

Refs. 2, p. 6; 

31, p. 6, 9; 32, 

p. 7, 8 

* Hazardous substances meeting the criteria for an observed release by chemical analysis receive a mobility factor 

value of 1 (Ref. 1, Section 3.2.1.2). 

Notes:

Y: Yes 

N: No 

Toxicity/Mobility Factor Value: 10,000 

(Ref. 1, Section 3.2.1.3, Table 3-9) 
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3.2.2 HAZARDOUS WASTE QUANTITY

Source No. Source Type Source Hazardous Waste Quantity

1 Contaminated Soil >0 

sum: >0 

The hazardous waste quantity assigned from Section 2.4.2 of the HRS documentation record for 

Source 1 is unknown, but greater than 0. The hazardous waste quantity factor value assigned for 

the ground water pathway is 10 (Ref. 1, Sections 2.4.2.2 and 3.2.2, Table 2-6). 

Hazardous Waste Quantity Factor Value: 10

3.2.3 WASTE CHARACTERISTICS FACTOR CATEGORY VALUE

Toxicity/Mobility Factor Value: 10,000 

Hazardous Waste Quantity Factor Value: 10 

Toxicity/Mobility Factor Value X Hazardous Waste Quantity Factor Value: 100,000 

Waste Characteristics Factor Category Value (subject to a maximum of 100): 18

(Ref. 1, Sections 2.4.3.1 and 3.2.3, Table 2-7) 
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3.3 TARGETS

The Jervis B. Webb Co. property is located in an urban area, in which numerous drinking water 

wells are located (Ref. 14; Ref. 24; Ref. 25; Ref. 27; Figures A-1 and A-4 of the HRS 

documentation record). Ground water contamination within the Gaspur Aquifer has been 

identified beneath the Jervis B. Webb Co. property (Ref. 11, pp. 8, 15, 72, 74, 77, 82; Ref. 30, 

pp. 17, 23-24, 26; Ref. 22, Plate 3A; Sections 3.0.1 and 3.1.1 of the HRS documentation record). 

Eight drinking water wells screened within the Gage and Exposition aquifers are located within 4 

miles of the source at the site (Ref. 4; Ref. 14, p. 2; Ref. 22, Plate 3A; Ref. 24; Ref. 25; Ref. 27; 

Section 3.3.2.4 and Figure A-4 of the HRS documentation record). These wells were evaluated 

for potential contamination. Interconnections between the Semi-perched, Gaspur, Exposition, 

and Gage aquifers is established within 2 miles of the source at the site and therefore are eligible 

to be scored as one interconnected aquifer (Ref. 1, Section 3.0.1.2.1; Ref. 22, Plates 3A, 6A, and 

6E; Section 3.0.1 and Figures A-1 and A-2 of the HRS documentation record). 

3.3.1 NEAREST WELL

Well ID: City of South Gate Well 24. This well is located approximately 0.3 mile east of 

Source 1 at the Jervis B. Webb Co. site (Ref. 14, pp. 1-2; Ref. 28, p. 2; Figure A-4 of the HRS 

documentation record). Examination of DWR Plate 3A indicated that City of South Gate Well 

24 is located nearest to transect line L-L’-L”, approximately 0.15 mile from Well A5 and 0.25 

mile from Well B3 (Ref. 22, Plate 3A; Ref. 14). Examination of DWR geological section L-L’-

L” indicates that the tip of the Gage Aquifer occurs at approximately 300 feet bgs and the bottom 

occurs at approximately 350 feet bgs in the vicinity of Wells 3S/12W-6A5 and 3S/12W-6B3 

(Ref. 22, Plate 6E). The first perforation for City of South Gate Well 24 occurs at 310 feet bgs 

(Ref. 14). City of South Gate Well 24 is screened in the Gage Aquifer. 

Level of Contamination (I, II, or potential): Potential. Sampling data are not available for this 

well so Level I or II actual contamination cannot be documented. 

Nearest Well Factor Value: 18 

(Ref. 1, Section 3.3.1; Table 3-11) 

3.3.2 POPULATION

Within a 4-mile radius of the site sources, there are at least eight drinking water wells that serve 

a total population of approximately 62,256 people. The wells located within the 4-mile radius 

encompass municipal drinking water wells (Ref. 1, Sections 3.0.1.1 and 3.3.2; Ref. 14; Ref. 24; 

Ref. 25; Ref. 27; Figure A-4 of the HRS documentation record). 
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3.3.2.1 Level of Contamination

3.3.2.2 Level I Concentrations

Level I Concentrations are not assigned. 

Level I Concentrations Factor Value: 0

3.3.2.3 Level II Concentrations

Level II Concentrations are not assigned. 

Level II Concentrations Factor Value: 0
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3.3.2.4 Potential Contamination

Four municipalities that have public water systems located within 4 miles of the sources at the 

site were evaluated (Ref. 1, Section 3.3.2; Figure A-4 of the HRS documentation record). The 

four municipalities are the City of South Gate, Walnut Park Mutual Water Company, Maywood 

Mutual Water Company #3, and City of Lynwood. Each municipality’s water supply system is 

described below. 

City of South Gate

The City of South Gate operates a drinking water system that serves approximately 96,375 

people. Currently, the City of South Gate obtains all of its drinking water from ground water. 

The blended system consists of seven active drinking water wells (Wells 14, 19, 24, 25, 26, 27 

and 28), four stand-by wells (Wells 14, 19, 22B, 23), and most recently one destroyed (Well 7). 

No single well provides more than 40 percent of the total demand at any given time. Wells 14 

and 19 provide 30 percent of the demand, Wells 24 and 25 provide 20 percent of the demand, 

Well 26 provides 20 percent of the demand, Well 27 provides 10 percent of the demand, and 

Well 28 provides 20 percent of the demand. The City of South Gate does not sell or purchase 

water to other water systems and/or water users. In 2002, water quality sampling detected TCE 

in standby Well 7 at a concentration of 10.5 parts per million (Ref. 14, p. 1). 

Examination of DWR Plate 3A indicated that City of South Gate Well 24 is located nearest to 

transect line L-L’-L”, approximately 0.15 miles from Well A5 and 0.25 miles from Well B3 

(Ref. 22, Plate 3A; Ref. 14; Ref. 28, p. 2). Examination of DWR geological section L-L’-L” 

indicates that the tip of the Gage Aquifer occurs at approximately 300 feet bgs and the bottom 

occurs at approximately 350 feet bgs in the vicinity of Wells 3S/12W-6A5 and 3S/12W-6B3 

(Ref. 22, Plate 6E). The first perforation for City of South Gate Well 24 occurs at 310 feet bgs 

(Ref. 14, p. 2). City of South Gate Well 24 is screened in the Gage Aquifer. 

Calculation: 96,375 people/7 wells = 13,767.85 people per well 

Walnut Park Mutual Water Company

The Walnut Park Mutual Water Company operates a drinking water system that serves 

approximately 17,000 people. The system consists of two active drinking water wells, Well 10 

and Well 11, and one standby well, Well 12. Currently, Well 12 is non-operational and not 

contributing any water to the system. The Walnut Park Mutual Water Company does not sell or 

purchase water from any other water purveyors. All of the water distributed by Walnut Park 

Mutual Water Company is from ground water. Water from the two wells is blended evenly prior 

to distribution (Ref. 24). 

Examination of DWR Plate 3A indicated that Walnut Park Mutual Water Company Wells 10 and 

11 are located nearest to transect line K-K’-K”, approximately 0.25 mile from Wells P2 and B1 

(Ref. 3; Ref. 22, Plate 3A; Ref. 24; Ref. 28, p. 2; Figure A-1 of the HRS documentation record). 

Examination of DWR geologic section K-K’-K” indicates that the tip of the Exposition Aquifer 

occurs at approximately 150 feet bgs and the bottom occurs at approximately 250 feet bgs in the 

vicinity of Wells 2S/13W-22P2 and 2S/13W-27B11 (Ref. 22, Plate 6E). The first perforations 
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for Walnut Park Mutual Water Company Wells 10 and 11 occur at 205 feet bgs and 203 feet bgs, 

respectively (Ref. 24). Wells 10 and 11 are screened in the Exposition Aquifer. 

Calculation: 17,000 people/2 wells = 8,500 people per well 

Maywood Mutual Water Company #3

The Maywood Mutual Water Company #3 operates a drinking water supply system that contains 

three active drinking water wells (Prospect #1, District #4, and Warehouse #7) that serve 

approximately 9,500 people. The Maywood Mutual Water Company #3 obtains all of its 

drinking water from ground water. The Prospect #1 well contributes 22.7 percent to the system, 

the District #4 well contributes 34.9 percent to the system, and the Warehouse #7 well 

contributes 42.4 percent to the system. The Maywood Mutual Water Company #3 does not 

purchase or sell their water to any other water purveyors. All three wells are screened in the 

Exposition Aquifer (Ref. 25). 

Well Name Gallons Per 

Minute (gpm) 

Percentage of 

Supply Associated Population Reference 

Prospect #1 700 22.7 9,500 * 0.227 = 2,156.5 Ref. 25 

District #4 1,300 34.9 9,500 * 0.349 = 3,315.5 Ref. 25

Warehouse #7 1,000 42.4 9,500 * 0.424 = 4,028 Ref. 25

City of Lynwood

The City of Lynwood operates a drinking water supply system that contains five active drinking 

water wells (Wells 5, 8, 9, 11, and 19) that serve approximately 65,965 people. Currently, all of 

the water is obtained from ground water, however approximately one to two percent of the water 

distributed is purchased from the Municipal Water District, on an as needed basis. No one well 

supplies more than 40 percent to the entire system. Well 5 contributes 9.73 percent to the 

system, Well 8 contributes 19.47 percent to the system, Well 9 contributes 21.24 percent to the 

system, Well 11 contributes 14.16 percent to the system, and Well 19 contributes 35.4 percent to 

the system (Ref. 27). 

Examination of DWR Plate 3A indicated that City of Lynwood Well 8 is located nearest to 

transect line C-C’-C”, approximately 0.75 mile from Well Q1 (Ref. 22, Plate 3A; Ref. 27; Ref. 

28, p. 2). Examination of DWR geologic section C-C’-C” indicates that the tip of the Exposition 

Aquifer occurs at approximately 175 feet bgs and the bottom occurs at approximately 260 feet 

bgs in the vicinity of Well 3S/13W-12Q1 (Ref. 22, Plate 6B). Perforations for City of Lynwood 

Well 8 occur at 161 to 175 feet bgs, 207 to 216 feet bgs, and 241 to 247 feet bgs (Ref. 27). Well 

8 is screened in the Exposition Aquifer. 

Examination of DWR Plate 3A indicated that City of Lynwood Well 19 is located nearest to 

transect line K-K’-K”, approximately 1.0 mile from Well H1 and adjacent to the C-C’-C” 

transect line (Ref. 22, Plate 3A; Ref. 27; Ref. 28, p. 2). Examination of DWR geologic section 

K-K’-K” indicates that the tip of the Gage Aquifer occurs at approximately 250 feet bgs and the 

bottom occurs at approximately 300 feet bgs in the vicinity of Well 3S/13W-15H1 (Ref. 22, 
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Plate 6E). The City of Lynwood Well 19 is screened from 250 to 878 feet bgs (Ref. 27). Well 

19 is screened in the Gage Aquifer. 

Calculation: 65,965 people/6 = 10,994.16 people per well/water source 

Distance-Weighted Population Values 

Distance 

Category 

(miles)

Public and Private Wells Population 

Served Reference

Distance-Weighted 

Population Value 

(Ref. 1, Section 3.3.2.4, 

Table 3-12) 

0 to -1/4 Total 0 0 

> 1/4 to 1⁄2 Total 13,768 10,122 

City of South Gate Well 24 13,767.85 Ref. 14 

> 1⁄2 to 1 Total 0 0 

> 1 to 2 Total 0 0 

> 2 to 3 Total 20,494 2,122 

Maywood Mutual #3 District #4 3,315.5 Ref. 25

Maywood Mutual #3 Warehouse #7 4,028 Ref. 25

Maywood Mutual #3 Prospect #1 2,156.5 Ref. 25 

City of Lynwood Well 8 10,994.16 Ref. 27 

> 3 to 4 Total 27,994 1,306 

Walnut Park Mutual Well 10 8,500 Ref. 24 

Walnut Park Mutual Well 11 8,500 Ref. 24 

City of Lynwood Well 19 10,994.16 Ref. 27 

TOTAL: 13,550 

Sum of Distance-Weighted Population Values: 13,550 

Sum of Distance-Weighted Population Values/10 (Ref. 1, Section 3.3.2.4): 1,355 

Potential Contamination Factor Value: 1,355

3.3.3 RESOURCES

There is no information indicating that ground water drawn from any target well within 4 miles 

of the source at the site is used for commercial food/forage crop irrigation, livestock watering, 

commercial food preparation, or commercial aquaculture. It is likely that there are municipal 

and/or community swimming pools within the target distance limit that may be utilizing ground 

water from the aquifers being evaluated. However, the evaluation of resources would not affect 

the final HRS score or the listing decision. 

Resources Factor Value: 0 
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3.3.4 WELLHEAD PROTECTION AREA

The Wellhead Protection Area Factor Value was not evaluated for the Jervis B. Webb Co. HRS 

documentation record since the evaluation would not affect the final HRS site score or the listing 

decision. 

Wellhead Protection Area Factor Value: 0 
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Base Map: World Street Map: 2009 ESRI, DeLorme, NAVTEQ, TomTom, USGS, Intermap,

AND, ESRI Japan, METI, ESRI Hong Kong, ESRI Thailand, Procalculo Prosis.

Well Locations from:

Hernandez, Ron, City of South Gate, Telephone Conversation recorded on Contact Report by Anitra B. Rice

and Amanda K.C. Reilly, Weston Solutions, Inc., January 4 and June 22, 2011. 

Gonzalez, Martin, Walnut Park Mutual Water Company, Telephone Conversation recorded on Contact Report by

Anitra B. Rice and Amanda K.C. Reilly, Weston Solutions, Inc., October 29, 2010 and June 30, 2011. 

Rohlf, Bob, Maywood Mutual Water Company #3, Telephone Conversation recorded on Contact Report by

Anitra B. Rice and Amanda K.C. Reilly, Weston Solutions, Inc., December 2, 2010 and August 24, 2011. 

Molina, Jose, City of Lynwood Public Works, Telephone Conversation recorded on Contact Report by

Karen Jurist, USEPA, May 25, 2011.