Chandler House Site

701 N 39th Ave Yakima, Yakima County
Facility Site ID: 37448244 Cleanup Site ID: 504

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Site Description

Front of facility - from the northwest. Photo by J Newschwander, Ecology.
Front of facility - from the northwest. Photo by J Newschwander, Ecology.
The site operates as a senior care center. When the site was being considered for construction of senior care center an environmental site assessment was conducted. It was determined that the site had operated as an orchard for approximately 40 years, and was likely to contain residual pesticide contamination. Soil sampling revealed pesticide contamination above Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA) cleanup levels. 

Cleanup Activities

It was determined that on-site management of impacted soil would be the most appropriate remedial action. In addition, material was contained under barriers such as asphalt pavement, concrete building slab, concrete sidewalk, and soil/vegetative cover. In February 2000, a restrictive covenant was recorded for the site.

Cleanup Complete

Based upon cleanup activities performed and the recording of the restrictive covenant, Ecology has determined the site is no longer a threat to human health and the environment. The site received a no further action determination in 2000.

Periodic Review

Periodic reviews are conducted every 5 years by Ecology for sites that have institutional controls. The review is intended to examine the effectiveness of cleanup activities and to assure the continued protection of human health and the environment.

Periodic review results

Based upon the site visits, no repair, maintenance, or contingency actions have been required.

The cleanup actions completed at the site are protective of human health and the environment.

Soil cleanup levels have not been met at the site; however, the cleanup action is determined to comply with cleanup standards under WAC 173-340-740(6)(f), since the long-term integrity of the containment system is ensured and the requirements for containment technologies have been met. 
 
The restrictive covenant for the property is in place and will be effective in protecting public health and the environment from exposure to hazardous substances and protecting the integrity of the cleanup action.

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.

Environmental Covenant

County Recording #: 7157916
County Recording Date: 2/28/2000

Restrictions/Requirements

  • Ongoing Maintenance of Remedy
  • Prohibit Soil Disturbance
  • Restrict Land Use

Restricted Media

  • Soil
Places to see print documents
Legal 1
Document Title Document Date Document Type
Chandler House Restrictive Covenant 2/28/2000 Environmental Covenant; Alternative Mechanism
Technical Reports 4
Document Title Document Date Document Type
Chandler House 3rd Periodic Review 9/21/2018 Periodic Review (5 Year)
Chandler House 2018 Periodic Review 6/1/2018 Periodic Review (5 Year)
Chandler House 2013 Periodic Review rpt 6/17/2013 Periodic Review (5 Year)
Chandler House 2008 Periodic Review rpt 6/30/2008 Periodic Review (5 Year)
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

  • Central Regional Office
    1250 W Alder St
    Union Gap, 98903-0009
    Please schedule an appointment to view print documents at this location.

Contaminants 3

Contaminant Type
Soil
Groundwater
Surface Water
Air
Sediment
Bedrock
Pesticides - Halogenated Pesticides RA
Metals - Arsenic RA
Metals - Lead 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.