Aladdin Plating Co Inc
Facility Site ID:
1277
Cleanup Site ID:
3257
Site Description
The Aladdin Plating cleanup site is located at 1657 Center St in Tacoma. From 1958 - 1994, the site was used for commercial electroplating. Chemicals used at the site included chromium, nickel, lead, caustic soda, sulfuric acid, and alkaline cleaners.
In the early 2000s, Pierce County took ownership of the site through a tax foreclosure. Ecology is managing and funding the cleanup.
In 2005, Ecology designated Aladdin Plating an orphaned site. We then oversaw the demolition of the former electroplating building and removal of 40 tons of contaminated soil and 47 tons of contaminated concrete.
From 2005 - 2007 and in 2014, studies found metals polluting soil and groundwater both on and off the property. Contaminants still present above state cleanup levels are the toxic metals:
In the early 2000s, Pierce County took ownership of the site through a tax foreclosure. Ecology is managing and funding the cleanup.
In 2005, Ecology designated Aladdin Plating an orphaned site. We then oversaw the demolition of the former electroplating building and removal of 40 tons of contaminated soil and 47 tons of contaminated concrete.
From 2005 - 2007 and in 2014, studies found metals polluting soil and groundwater both on and off the property. Contaminants still present above state cleanup levels are the toxic metals:
- Chromium
- Hexavalent chromium
- Lead
- Nickel
Current Status
From September 3 – October 5, 2015, Ecology held a public comment period on the Engineering Design Report.
This report describes in detail how the cleanup will be implemented and maintained. During cleanup, Ecology will:
This report describes in detail how the cleanup will be implemented and maintained. During cleanup, Ecology will:
- Remove and dispose of about 400 cubic yards of soil contaminated with toxic metals.
- Install wells to monitor groundwater. We will monitor to ensure levels of metals in groundwater decrease after the contaminated soil, which is the source of the metals, is removed. Levels should then lower over time.
We did not receive any comments. The Engineering Design Report is summarized in a fact sheet.
From May 8 - June 8, 2015, Ecology held a public comment period on these site documents:- Remedial Investigation and Feasibility Study (RI/FS)—Describes the type and extent of contamination at the site and evaluates possible cleanup actions.
- Draft Cleanup Action Plan (draft CAP)—Describes how we will clean up the site.
- State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) review—Describes the potential environmental impact of the cleanup work.
- Public Participation Plan—Describes tools we will use to inform the public about, and gather input on, the cleanup.
Site use restrictions called institutional controls are in effect
Institutional controls can be fences, signs, or restrictions on how the property is used. For instance, an institutional control may prohibit installing drinking water wells or disturbing a protective cap that isolates contamination. These restrictions keep the contamination contained and keep people from being exposed to the contamination. The controls are usually listed in environmental covenants recorded with the county.
Periodic reviews are required when institutional controls are required at a site. Ecology conducts reviews to make sure the controls remain effective and the cleanup still protects human health and the environment. We conduct periodic reviews about every five years.
Institutional Controls 1
Environmental Covenant
County Recording #:
202009290357
County Recording Date:
9/29/2020
Restrictions/Requirements
- Prohibit Soil Disturbance
- Restrict All Ground Water Extraction/Well Installation
- Restrict Land Use
Restricted Media
- Groundwater
- Soil
Documents 26
Legal 4
| Document Title | Document Date | Document Type |
| Aladdin Plating - Final PLP Determination | 8/17/2021 | Final Potentially Liable Person Status Letter |
| Aladdin Plating Co Inc -Tax Affidavit | 4/22/2021 | Affidavit |
| Environmental Covenant | 4/16/2021 | Environmental Covenant; Alternative Mechanism |
| Final Offer | 2/13/2019 | Administrative Order on Consent |
Public Information 4
| Document Title | Document Date | Document Type |
| Engineering Design Report Fact Sheet | 8/27/2015 | Fact Sheet\Public Notices |
| Aladdin Plating Public Participation Plan | 8/27/2015 | Public Participation Plan |
| Aladdin Plating RI FS draft CAP Comment Period Responsiveness Summary | 6/16/2015 | Responsiveness Summary |
| Aladdin Plating RI/FS, draft CAP, SEPA, PPP Fact Sheet | 5/1/2015 | Fact Sheet\Public Notices |
State Environmental Policy Act 1
| Document Title | Document Date | Document Type |
| Aladdin Plating SEPA Checklist and Determination | 5/4/2015 | SEPA Documents |
Technical Reports 17
| Document Title | Document Date | Document Type |
| Aladdin Plating co Inc. - Preliminary Determination of Liability for Release of Hazardous Substances at the Aladin Plating Site | 5/5/2021 | Site Specific Administrative Document - other (Administrative correspondence) |
| Construction Documentation Report | 2/6/2020 | Final Cleanup Action Report |
| Rjection of claim -02 Associated with Quanity Overages and Positive Shoring | 5/7/2019 | Site Specific Technical Document - other |
| Alladin Plating Groundwater Monitoring Event- February 2019 | 4/23/2019 | Groundwater Monitoring Report |
| Aladding Plating - ECY Response to Outstanding Items | 12/20/2018 | Site Specific Administrative Document - other (Administrative correspondence) |
| Aladdin Plating - Re: C1800176 - Pay APP 3 | 12/20/2018 | Site Specific Administrative Document - other (Administrative correspondence) |
| Aladdin Plating - Liquidated Damages | 12/12/2018 | Site Specific Administrative Document - other (Administrative correspondence) |
| Aladdin Plating - Notice to Contractor (3 Kings) Re: Site Fence | 12/5/2018 | Site Specific Administrative Document - other (Administrative correspondence) |
| Aladdin Plating - Notice of Substantial Completion - C1800176 | 11/19/2018 | Site Specific Administrative Document - other (Administrative correspondence) |
| Notice to 3 Kings - Mobilization NOT Approved | 9/18/2018 | Site Specific Administrative Document - other (Administrative correspondence) |
| Aladdin Plating - Notice of Site Cleanup | 9/7/2018 | Site Specific Administrative Document - other (Administrative correspondence) |
| Ecology Response to 3 Kings Notice of Delay - Request for Time | 9/7/2018 | Site Specific Administrative Document - other (Administrative correspondence) |
| Final Engineering Design Report | 8/26/2015 | Engineering Design Report |
| Aladdin Plating Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study Report | 12/18/2014 | Remedial Investigation / Feasibility Study |
| Aladdin Plating Draft Cleanup Action Plan | 12/18/2014 | Cleanup Action Plan |
| Final Cleanup Action Plan | 12/15/2014 | Cleanup Action Plan |
| Soil Exploration and groundwater monitoring | 6/16/2014 | Remedial Investigation Report |
There may be more documents related to this site. To obtain documents not available electronically, you will need to make a public records request.
Places to see print documents
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Southwest Regional Office300 Desmond Dr SELacey, 98503-1274Please schedule an appointment to view print documents at this location.
Contaminants 2
| Contaminant Type | Soil |
Groundwater |
Surface Water |
Air |
Sediment |
Bedrock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metals - Metals Priority Pollutants | C | C | ||||
| Metals - Metals - Other | C | C |
- S
- Suspected
- C
- Confirmed Above Cleanup Levels
- B
- Below Cleanup Levels
- RA
- Remediated-Above
- RB
- Remediated-Below
- R
- Remediated
This contaminant list was based on our best information at the time it was entered. It may not reflect current conditions at the site.