FOURTH STREET 

ABANDONED

REFINERY

OKLAHOMA COUNTY 

OKLAHOMA

EPA ID# OKD980696470 

Site ID: 0601297 

EPA REGION 6

CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 5

Contact:

Bart Cañellas 214-665-6662

Updated: December 2009

Current Status 

The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) has completed several sampling events of 

the groundwater. Results show that natural attenuation is taking place through the generation or 

transformation of daughter products from the original contaminants. Further investigations conducted by 

ODEQ and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed that soil conditions are adequate to support the 

natural attenuation process and the process is taking place. The ODEQ and the USGS have noted that 

the high levels of sodium, total dissolved solids and chlorides (saltwater or brine) in waters of the upper 

aquifer make this a Class III or non-potable aquifer.

The ODEQ and EPA continue to monitor the site by conducting Five-Year reviews to verify that the 

remedy is protective of human health and the environment. The last review was completed in May 2007. 

In 2008 the ODEQ and EPA prepared a deletion package for this site. A Notice of Intent to Delete was 

published in the Federal Register on June 13, 2008. The public comment period closed July 14, 2008.

One adverse comment was received, a withdrawal notice of the deletion was published in the Federal 

Register and EPA prepared a response to comments. The site was deleted August 21, 2008.

Benefits 

x Cleanup of the Fourth Street Site mitigated 42,000 cubic yards of contaminated sludge, soil and 

sediments that if not remediated, would have been a potential source of contamination to the 

nearby minority community. Cleanup of the source contamination prevents future migration of 

contaminants to the ground water. 

x Approximately 70,000 cubic yards of treated acidic waste material were permitted, hauled and 

disposed at the East Oak Landfill. 

x Since all contaminants above health base levels, for industrial standards, have been removed 

from the site, the property can now be developed for non-residential uses. 

National Priorities Listing (NPL) History 

Proposed Date June 24, 1988 

Final Date March 31, 1989 

Location: Northeast Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 

 Immediately southeast of the intersection of NE 4th Street and Eastern Avenue (Martin 

Luther King Blvd.), 2200 Fourth Street, bordered by the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe 

(ATSF) Railroad track to the south. 

Fourth Street Abandoned Refinery 1 EPA Publication Date: Nov 30, 2009
Population: Approximately 1,931 people live within one mile of the site. 

 Approximately 20,520 people live within two miles of the site.

Setting: About one-half mile south of Douglas High School, one-quarter mile southeast of a 

residential area.

 Located in an industrial area, directly northeast of Double Eagle Refining Superfund site.

One-half mile southwest of Douglas High School, one-quarter mile south of a residential 

area.

Photos: Site Photo 2007

Principal Pollutants: 

 Lead to 24,500 ppm (sludge) 

 Chrysene to 47 ppm (sludge) 

 Phenanthrene to 120 ppm (soil/sediments) 

 Naphthalene to 220 ppm (soil/sediments) 

 (ppm = Parts Per Million) 

Site Map and Diagram

Health Considerations

x Potential for ingestion of contaminated soils by workers on-site. 

Record of Decision

Fourth Street Abandoned Refinery 2 EPA Publication Date: Nov 30, 2009
 Fourth Street Abandoned Refinery 3 EPA Publication Date: November 30, 2009

Signed:

September 28, 1992 (Source), OU No. 1 

September 30, 1993 (Ground Water), OU No. 2 

The selected Source Control remedy includes on-site stabilization and off-site landfill disposal at a 

facility permitted for non-hazardous waste. 
 Other Remedies Considered Reason Not Chosen

1. No Action/Limited Will not address site risk 

2. On-site stabilization/Capping Not considered permanent due to possible failure of cap 

3. On-site stabilization/Onsite Disposal The State preferred lower cost off- site remedy 

4. On-site incineration High cost, would not address primary risk from metals. 

5. Off-site incineration Same as onsite incineration

The selected ground water remedy involves monitoring to ensure that contaminants don't migrate 

into the lower aquifer. 

 Other Remedies Considered Reason Not Chosen

1. No Action Will not provide for protection of lower ground water. 

2. Pump and Treat Will not reduce overall risk due to possible off-site sources and 

the ground water is not useable due to high dissolved solids. 

Contacts

EPA Remedial Project Manager : Bartolome J. Cañellas (214) 665-6662 

EPA Site Attorney: Pamela Travis (214) 665-8056 

EPA Regional Public Liaison: Donn R. Walters (214) 665-6483 

EPA Toll Free Number 1-800-533-3508 

ODEQ State Contact : Dennis Datin (405) 702-5125 

 Fourth Street Abandoned Refinery 4 EPA Publication Date: November 30, 2009