Department of Defense
Active Sites/Ravenna AAP
 Demolition Area #2 (RVAAP 04)

Aerial Photo of the Demolition Area No. 2

    This AOC was used since 1948 to detonate large caliber munitions and off-spec bulk explosives that could not be deactivated or demilitarized by any other means due to their condition. Detonation was performed in a backhoe-dug pit with a minimum depth of 4 feet. After detonation, metal parts were picked up and removed from the site. The CERCLA portion of the site is approximately 25 acres in size. Contaminants of concern are white phosphorus, explosives, and heavy metals.

    A Phase I RI was completed for this site in February 1998. The RI found explosives, particularly TNT, and several inorganics including cadmium, lead, and mercury in both the surface and subsurface soils. Concentrations of inorganic compounds in sediment appear to be within background values. Groundwater was not investigated at this AOC. IOC has conducted a geophysical study of suspected UXO/OE burial sites and is currently removing the buried munitions from five separate locations. Three of the areas are located within the CERCLA portion. IRP funds are being used to characterize and properly handle any contaminated soil within the eligible areas.

    There is a smaller 1.5-acre area regulated under RCRA on the north side of Sand Creek, which was regularly used until 1992 for demolition activities. A AEHA geotechnical study was conducted at this site in 1992, with minor amounts of contamination being detected in the soils. Four ground water monitoring wells werwe installed at the AOC as part of the AEHA study. The wells are currently sampled on a quarterly basis. Low levels of explosives have been periodically detected in groundwater.

For environmental queries relating to this site contact:

Eileen Mohr
OEPA/NEDO/DERR
2110 East Aurora Road
Twinsburg, Ohio 44087
(330) 963-1221

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