Ward Rugh Inc
Facility Site ID:
47245321
Cleanup Site ID:
7088
Site Description
The site operates as an importer/exporter of hay and alfalfa. It consisted of several underground storage tanks (USTs) ranging from 500 -10,000 gallons, an aboveground storage tank, and an old oil changing bay. The site is located in an industrial area and parallels the BNSF railroad. There is an unnamed creek nearby that, reportedly, receives all surface run-off from the site.
After a Site Hazard Assessment conducted in 2012, the site was ranked a “2” on the Hazardous Sites List. The Hazardous Sites List is a statewide list of contaminated properties. Sites can be ranked from a “1” to “5”. A rank of “1” is the highest level of environmental concern compared to other sites on the List, and a rank of “5” is the lowest.
After a Site Hazard Assessment conducted in 2012, the site was ranked a “2” on the Hazardous Sites List. The Hazardous Sites List is a statewide list of contaminated properties. Sites can be ranked from a “1” to “5”. A rank of “1” is the highest level of environmental concern compared to other sites on the List, and a rank of “5” is the lowest.
Cleanup Activities
In 1991, three steel underground storage tanks (USTs) were removed from the property. A diesel odor was noticed when the soil was disturbed. Soil sampling revealed petroleum (gasoline and diesel) contamination above state cleanup levels.
About 1500 yards of petroleum-contaminated soil were excavated, landfarmed onsite, and then left in place as a parking lot base layer. Landfarming is an above-ground
treatment for deep-contaminated soil. Usually, this involves excavating contaminated soil, spreading it in a thin layer on the ground for aeration, and sometimes adding minerals, nutrients, and moisture to help degrade the contamination over time.
In 1993, a fourth UST was removed. During the removal, gasoline-contaminated soil and groundwater was encountered. Contaminated soil was excavated, however, not all could be removed due to an existing structure onsite.
In 2018, soil and groundwater sampling was done. No soil contamination above state cleanup levels remains, except for one location next to the structure. Groundwater was also sampled in 2019 and the results revealed no contamination above state cleanup levels.
Ecology has determined the cleanup performed at the site meets state cleanup standards.
About 1500 yards of petroleum-contaminated soil were excavated, landfarmed onsite, and then left in place as a parking lot base layer. Landfarming is an above-ground
treatment for deep-contaminated soil. Usually, this involves excavating contaminated soil, spreading it in a thin layer on the ground for aeration, and sometimes adding minerals, nutrients, and moisture to help degrade the contamination over time.
In 1993, a fourth UST was removed. During the removal, gasoline-contaminated soil and groundwater was encountered. Contaminated soil was excavated, however, not all could be removed due to an existing structure onsite.
In 2018, soil and groundwater sampling was done. No soil contamination above state cleanup levels remains, except for one location next to the structure. Groundwater was also sampled in 2019 and the results revealed no contamination above state cleanup levels.
Ecology has determined the cleanup performed at the site meets state cleanup standards.
Voluntary Cleanup Program
This site was cleaned up under our Voluntary Cleanup Program, which provides technical help to owners of contaminated sites.
Voluntary Cleanup Program customers pay fees to cover our costs for technical help and reviewing cleanup reports. Sites in this program must meet the same cleanup standards as the sites Ecology manages under legal orders.
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 #:
201907300099
County Recording Date:
7/30/2019
Restrictions/Requirements
- Prohibit Soil Disturbance
Restricted Media
- Soil
Documents 10
Legal 3
| Document Title | Document Date | Document Type |
| Ward Rugh, Inc. - Environmental Covenant - 201907300099 | 7/30/2019 | Environmental Covenant; Alternative Mechanism |
| Ward Rugh, Inc. Final PLP Letter | 7/20/2017 | Final Potentially Liable Person Status Letter |
| Ward Rugh ENL | 10/29/2007 | Early Notice Letter |
Outreach Information 1
| Document Title | Document Date | Document Type |
| Ward Rugh Inc. - Delisting Fact Sheet | 1/1/2024 | Fact Sheet\Public Notices |
Technical Reports 4
| Document Title | Document Date | Document Type |
| Ward Rugh Groundwater Quality Investigation Work Plan | 11/8/2017 | Site Specific Technical Document - Other |
| Ward Rugh, Inc. 30Day Notice of Potential Liability | 6/19/2017 | Site Specific Administrative Document - Other (Administrative Correspondence) |
| Ward Rugh - Site Hazard Assessment | 1/24/2012 | Site Hazard Assessment Report |
| Ward Rugh SHA Results Notification | 1/20/2012 | Site Specific Administrative Document - Other (Administrative Correspondence) |
Voluntary Cleanup Program 2
| Document Title | Document Date | Document Type |
| Ward Rugh, Inc. - No Further Action | 9/27/2019 | VCP Opinion on Site Cleanup – NFA |
| Ward Rugh Inc VCP FA letter | 7/12/2018 | Voluntary Cleanup Program Opinion – Other |
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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Central Regional Office1250 W Alder StUnion Gap, 98903-0009Please schedule an appointment to view print documents at this location.
Contaminants 3
| Contaminant Type | Soil |
Groundwater |
Surface Water |
Air |
Sediment |
Bedrock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Halogenated Organics - Petroleum-Diesel | RA | |||||
| Non-Halogenated Organics - Petroleum-Gasoline | RA | RB | ||||
| Non-Halogenated Organics - Petroleum-Other | RA |
- 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.