US DA FSA Whiteaker Farm
Facility Site ID:
3313442
Cleanup Site ID:
773
The site is located in Okanogan County approximately 5 miles north on Highway 7. In 1997, the property included 20.06 acres of orchard/agriculture land and a main residence, labor cabins, a wind machine and a machine/maintenance shop. The machine shop/maintenance structure consists of the main shop, two storage sheds on the south side of the building, a lean-to structure attached to the west side of the main building. A fuel shed existed on the north side of the building adjacent to the main entrance. A 300-gallon fuel storage (gasoline) underground storage tank (UST) was located directly beneath the fuel shed. A fuel dispensing pump was located adjacent to the fuel shed directly along the orchard access road.
In June 1997, two underground storage tanks were removed from the site. Evidence from general site observations indicated that the USTs were in satisfactory condition and bore no indication of leakage or failure. Additionally, product piping removed from the two tank sites were observed to be in excellent condition. The minor concentrations of gasoline range hydrocarbons detected in the machine shop area may be attributed to overfilling of the storage vessel, or poor handling and housekeeping practices.
There were no petroleum impacted soils removed from this site. Results of the subsurface investigation did not identify levels of gasoline/petroleum hydrocarbons in excess of set regulatory action limits. No groundwater was observed in either of the tank cavities and was not addressed as an issue of concern.
All hazardous materials/wastes identified and inventoried at the Whiteaker Farm Site were characterized, packaged, transported and disposed in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local regulations and guidelines. Solid waste and debris inventoried at the site along with demolition debris from the fuel shed were disposed through the Ellisforde Transfer Station in the Upper Okanogan Valley. Hazardous wastes were transported and received by Ensco, Inc. and Ensco West, Inc. for treatment and incineration.
Based upon a review of the Environmental Site Restoration report, Ecology has determined the site is no longer a threat to human health and the environment. Ecology made a no further action determination in January 1999.
In June 1997, two underground storage tanks were removed from the site. Evidence from general site observations indicated that the USTs were in satisfactory condition and bore no indication of leakage or failure. Additionally, product piping removed from the two tank sites were observed to be in excellent condition. The minor concentrations of gasoline range hydrocarbons detected in the machine shop area may be attributed to overfilling of the storage vessel, or poor handling and housekeeping practices.
There were no petroleum impacted soils removed from this site. Results of the subsurface investigation did not identify levels of gasoline/petroleum hydrocarbons in excess of set regulatory action limits. No groundwater was observed in either of the tank cavities and was not addressed as an issue of concern.
All hazardous materials/wastes identified and inventoried at the Whiteaker Farm Site were characterized, packaged, transported and disposed in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local regulations and guidelines. Solid waste and debris inventoried at the site along with demolition debris from the fuel shed were disposed through the Ellisforde Transfer Station in the Upper Okanogan Valley. Hazardous wastes were transported and received by Ensco, Inc. and Ensco West, Inc. for treatment and incineration.
Based upon a review of the Environmental Site Restoration report, Ecology has determined the site is no longer a threat to human health and the environment. Ecology made a no further action determination in January 1999.
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.
Documents 2
Technical Reports 1
| Document Title | Document Date | Document Type |
| Whiteaker Farms Environmental Site Restoration rpt | 10/1/1997 | Remedial Action Report |
Voluntary Cleanup Program 1
| Document Title | Document Date | Document Type |
| Whiteaker Farms - VCP Opinion on Site Cleanup - No Further Action | 1/4/1999 | VCP Opinion on Site Cleanup – NFA |
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 1
| Contaminant Type | Soil |
Groundwater |
Surface Water |
Air |
Sediment |
Bedrock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Halogenated Organics - Petroleum Products-Unspecified | B |
- 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.