Sharon Cleaners, Saratoga Springs, New York

State Coalition for Remediation of Drycleaners Site Profiles

Description
Historical activity that resulted in contamination.

Dry cleaning operations were performed in a one story stand alone building. From 1960s to 2001, dry cleaning operations utilized PCE as the dry cleaning agent. Since 2001, dry cleaning operations have utilized DF2000. The site is located in an urban commercial/residential area. A soil vapor extraction system was installed in March 2001 and operation for approximately 9 months. Vapor mitigation systems were installed in November 2009.

Remediation Status: In active remediation

Contaminants
Contaminants present and the highest amount detected in both soil and groundwater.

Contaminant	Media	Concentration (ppb)	Nondetect
Tetrachloroethene (PCE)	groundwater
Tetrachloroethene (PCE)	soil

Site Hydrology

Deepest Significant Groundwater Contamination:		16ft bgs
Plume Size:
Average Depth to Groundwater:		16ft

Lithology and Subsurface Geology

fine to medium brown sand
Depth: 0-27ft bgs
27ft thick

Pathways and DNAPL Presence

Groundwater

Sediments

Soil

DNAPL Present

Vapor Intrusion Pathway

Has the potential for vapor intrusion (VI) been evaluated?
Has a vapor mitigation system been installed?

Remediation Scenario

Cleanup Goals:		Protection of human health and environment. Compliance with New York State standards, criteria, and guidance.
Remedy Level:		Full Scale Remedy

Technologies

Ex Situ Vapor Mitigation

Why the technology was selected:
Could be installed quickly, achieve desired goals in a reasonable timeframe, and was cost effective.

Date implemented:
November 2009

Final remediation design:
Install vapor mitigation systems at three structures. Upgrade of basements due to poor condition of concrete floors prior to installation of vapor mitigation systems.

Other technologies used:
Basement upgrades to seal cracks and increase effectiveness of the vapor mitigation systems.

Cost to Design and Implement:
$112,000 for DEC costs after 2005.

Costs

Cost for Assessment:		$211,000 for DEC costs after 2005.
Cost for Operation and Maintenance:		$500
Total Costs for Cleanup:

Contacts

Jim Harrington
NYSDEC
625 Broadway, 11th Floor
Albany, NY 12233-7012
518-402-9755
518-402-9722 (f)
jbharrin@gw.dec.state.ny.us

Site Specific References

Remedial Investigation Report, February 2009,
Site Characterization Report, February 2007,
Remediation Report, July 2001,
Record of Decision, March 2009

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