Table 708-1: Toxicity Equivalency Factors for Chlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and Chlorinated Dibenzofurans
Congeners
| |
CAS Number |
Hazardous Substance |
Toxicity Equivalency Factor
(unitless)(1) |
|
|
Dioxin Congeners |
|
|
|
1746-01-6 |
2,3,7,8-Tetrachloro dibenzo-p-dioxin |
1 |
|
|
40321-76-4 |
1,2,3,7,8-Pentachloro dibenzo-p-dioxin |
1 |
|
|
39227-28-6 |
1,2,3,4,7,8-Hexachloro dibenzo-p-dioxin |
0.1 |
|
|
57653-85-7 |
1,2,3,6,7,8-Hexachloro dibenzo-p-dioxin |
0.1 |
|
|
19408-74-3 |
1,2,3,7,8,9-Hexachloro dibenzo-p-dioxin |
0.1 |
|
|
35822-46-9 |
1,2,3,4,6,7,8-Heptachloro
dibenzo-p-dioxin |
0.01 |
|
|
3268-87-9 |
1,2,3,4,6,7,8,9-Octachloro
dibenzo-p-dioxin |
0.0003 |
|
|
|
Furan Congeners |
|
|
|
51207-31-9 |
2,3,7,8-Tetrachloro dibenzofuran |
0.1 |
|
|
57117-41-6 |
1,2,3,7,8-Pentachloro dibenzofuran |
0.03 |
|
|
57117-31-4 |
2,3,4,7,8-Pentachloro dibenzofuran |
0.3 |
|
|
70648-26-9 |
1,2,3,4,7,8-Hexachloro dibenzofuran |
0.1 |
|
|
57117-44-9 |
1,2,3,6,7,8-Hexachloro dibenzofuran |
0.1 |
|
|
72918-21-9 |
1,2,3,7,8,9-Hexachloro dibenzofuran |
0.1 |
|
|
60851-34-5 |
2,3,4,6,7,8-Hexachloro dibenzofuran |
0.1 |
|
|
67562-39-4 |
1,2,3,4,6,7,8-Heptachloro dibenzofuran |
0.01 |
|
|
55673-89-7 |
1,2,3,4,7,8,9-Heptachloro dibenzofuran |
0.01 |
|
|
39001-02-0 |
1,2,3,4,6,7,8,9-Octachloro dibenzofuran |
0.0003 |
|
(1)Source: Van den Berg et al. 2006. The 2005 World Health Organization Re-evaluation of Human and Mammalian Toxic
Equivalency Factors for Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds.
Toxicological Sciences 2006 93(2):223-241; doi:10.1093/toxsci/kfl055. |
Table 708-4: Toxicity Equivalency Factors for Dioxin-Like
Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)
| CAS
Number |
Hazardous Substance |
TEF
(unitless)(1) |
|
Dioxin-Like PCBs |
|
|
| 32598-13-3 |
3,3',4,4'-Tetrachlorobiphenyl
(PCB 77) |
0.0001 |
|
| 70362-50-4 |
3,4,4',5- Tetrachlorobiphenyl
(PCB 81) |
0.0003 |
|
| 32598-14-4 |
2,3,3',4,4'-Pentachlorobiphenyl
(PCB 105) |
0.00003 |
|
| 74472-37-0 |
2,3,4,4',5-Pentachlorobiphenyl
(PCB 114) |
0.00003 |
|
| 31508-00-6 |
2,3',4,4',5-Pentachlorobiphenyl
(PCB 118) |
0.00003 |
|
| 65510-44-3 |
2',3,4,4',5-Pentachlorobiphenyl
(PCB 123) |
0.00003 |
|
| 57465-28-8 |
3,3',4,4',5-Pentachlorobiphenyl
(PCB 126) |
0.1 |
|
| 38380-08-4 |
2,3,3',4,4',5-Hexachlorobiphenyl
(PCB 156) |
0.00003 |
|
| 69782-90-7 |
2,3,3',4,4',5'-Hexachlorobiphenyl
(PCB 157) |
0.00003 |
|
| 52663-72-6 |
2,3',4,4',5,5'-Hexachlorobiphenyl
(PCB 167) |
0.00003 |
|
| 32774-16-6 |
3,3',4,4',5,5'-Hexachlorobiphenyl
(PCB 169) |
0.03 |
|
| 39635-31-9 |
2,3,3',4,4',5,5'-Heptachlorobiphenyl (PCB 189) |
0.00003 |
|
| (1)Source: Van den Berg et al. 2006. The 2005 World Health
Organization Re-evaluation of Human and Mammalian Toxic
Equivalency Factors for Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds.
Toxicological Sciences 2006 93(2):223-241;
doi:10.1093/toxsci/kfl055. |
| a |
Caution on misusing this table. This table has been developed for specific purposes. It is intended to provide
conservative cleanup levels for drinking water beneficial uses at sites undergoing routine cleanup actions or those sites with
relatively few hazardous substances. This table may not be appropriate for defining cleanup levels at other sites. For these
reasons, the values in this table should not automatically be used to define cleanup levels that must be met for financial, real
estate, insurance coverage or placement, or similar transactions or purposes. Exceedances of the values in this table do not
necessarily mean the groundwater must be restored to those levels at all sites. The level of restoration depends on the
remedy selected under WAC 173-340-350 through 173-340-390. |
| b |
Arsenic. Cleanup level based on background concentrations for state of Washington. |
| c |
Benzene. Cleanup level based on applicable state and federal law (WAC 246-290-310 and 40 C.F.R. 141.61). |
| d |
Benzo(a)pyrene. Cleanup level based on applicable state and federal law (WAC 246-290-310 and 40 C.F.R. 141.61),
adjusted to a 1 x 10-5 risk. If other carcinogenic PAHs are suspected of being present at the site, test for them and use this
value as the total concentration that all carcinogenic PAHs must meet using the toxicity equivalency methodology in WAC 173-340-708(8). |
| e |
Cadmium. Cleanup level based on applicable state and federal law (WAC 246-290-310 and 40 C.F.R. 141.62). |
| f |
Chromium (Total). Cleanup level based on concentration derived using Equation 720-1 for hexavalent chromium. This
is a total value for chromium III and chromium VI. If just chromium III is present at the site, a cleanup level of 100 ug/l
may be used (based on WAC 246-290-310 and 40 C.F.R. 141.62). |
| g |
DDT (dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane). Cleanup levels based on concentration derived using Equation 720-2. |
| h |
1,2 Dichloroethane (ethylene dichloride or EDC). Cleanup level based on applicable state and federal law (WAC 246-290-310 and 40 C.F.R. 141.61). |
| i |
Ethylbenzene. Cleanup level based on applicable state and federal law (WAC 246-290-310 and 40 C.F.R. 141.61). |
| j |
Ethylene dibromide (1,2 dibromoethane or EDB). Cleanup level based on concentration derived using Equation 720-2,
adjusted for the practical quantitation limit. |
| k |
Gross Alpha Particle Activity, excluding uranium. Cleanup level based on applicable state and federal law (WAC 246-290-310 and 40 C.F.R. 141.15). |
| l |
Gross Beta Particle Activity, including gamma activity. Cleanup level based on applicable state and federal law (WAC 246-290-310 and 40 C.F.R. 141.15). |
| m |
Lead. Cleanup level based on applicable state and federal law (40 C.F.R. 141.80). |
| n |
Lindane. Cleanup level based on applicable state and federal law (WAC 246-290-310 and 40 C.F.R. 141.61). |
| o |
Methylene chloride (dichloromethane). Cleanup level based on applicable state and federal law (WAC 246-290-310
and 40 C.F.R. 141.61). |
| p |
Mercury. Cleanup level based on applicable state and federal law (WAC 246-290-310 and 40 C.F.R. 141.62). |
| q |
Methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE). Cleanup level based on federal drinking water advisory level (EPA-822-F-97-009,
December 1997). |
| r |
Naphthalenes. Cleanup level based on concentration derived using Equation 720-1. This is a total value for naphthalene,
1-methyl naphthalene and 2-methyl naphthalene. |
| s |
PCB mixtures. Cleanup level based on concentration derived using Equation 720-2, adjusted for the practical quantitation
limit. This cleanup level is a total value for all PCBs. |
| t |
Radium 226 and 228. Cleanup level based on applicable state and federal law (WAC 246-290-310 and 40 C.F.R. 141.15). |
| u |
Radium 226. Cleanup level based on applicable state law (WAC 246-290-310). |
| v |
Tetrachloroethylene. Cleanup level based on applicable state and federal law (WAC 246-290-310 and 40 C.F.R. 141.61). |
| w |
Toluene. Cleanup level based on applicable state and federal law (WAC 246-290-310 and 40 C.F.R. 141.61). |
| x |
Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH). TPH cleanup values have been provided for the most common petroleum
products encountered at contaminated sites. Where there is a mixture of products or the product composition is unknown,
samples must be tested using both the NWTPH-Gx and NWTPH-Dx methods and the lowest applicable TPH cleanup level
must be met. |
| • |
Gasoline range organics means organic compounds measured using method NWTPH-Gx. Examples are aviation and
automotive gasoline. The cleanup level is based on protection of groundwater for noncarcinogenic effects during drinking
water use. Two cleanup levels are provided. The higher value is based on the assumption that no benzene is present in the
groundwater sample. If any detectable amount of benzene is present in the groundwater sample, then the lower TPH
cleanup level must be used. No interpolation between these cleanup levels is allowed. The groundwater cleanup level for
any carcinogenic components of the petroleum [such as benzene, EDB and EDC] and any noncarcinogenic components
[such as ethylbenzene, toluene, xylenes and MTBE], if present at the site, must also be met. See Table 830-1 for the
minimum testing requirements for gasoline releases. |
| • |
Diesel range organics means organic compounds measured using NWTPH-Dx. Examples are diesel, kerosene, and #1 and
#2 heating oil. The cleanup level is based on protection from noncarcinogenic effects during drinking water use. The
groundwater cleanup level for any carcinogenic components of the petroleum [such as benzene and PAHs] and any
noncarcinogenic components [such as ethylbenzene, toluene, xylenes and naphthalenes], if present at the site, must also be
met. See Table 830-1 for the minimum testing requirements for diesel releases. |
| • |
Heavy oils means organic compounds measured using NWTPH-Dx. Examples are #6 fuel oil, bunker C oil, hydraulic oil
and waste oil. The cleanup level is based on protection from noncarcinogenic effects during drinking water use, assuming a
product composition similar to diesel fuel. The groundwater cleanup level for any carcinogenic components of the
petroleum [such as benzene, PAHs and PCBs] and any noncarcinogenic components [such as ethylbenzene, toluene, xylenes
and naphthalenes], if present at the site, must also be met. See Table 830-1 for the minimum testing requirements for
heavy oil releases. |
| • |
Mineral oil means non-PCB mineral oil, typically used as an insulator and coolant in electrical devices such as
transformers and capacitors measured using NWTPH-Dx. The cleanup level is based on protection from noncarcinogenic
effects during drinking water use. Sites using this cleanup level must analyze groundwater samples for PCBs and meet the
PCB cleanup level in this table unless it can be demonstrated that: (1) The release originated from an electrical device
manufactured after July 1, 1979; or (2) oil containing PCBs was never used in the equipment suspected as the source of the
release; or (3) it can be documented that the oil released was recently tested and did not contain PCBs. Method B (or
Method C, if applicable) must be used for releases of oils containing greater than 50 ppm PCBs. See Table 830-1 for the
minimum testing requirements for mineral oil releases. |
| y |
1,1,1 Trichloroethane. Cleanup level based on applicable state and federal law (WAC 246-290-310 and 40 C.F.R.
141.61). |
| z |
Trichloroethylene. Cleanup level based on applicable state and federal law (WAC 246-290-310 and 40 C.F.R. 141.61). |
| aa |
Vinyl chloride. Cleanup level based on applicable state and federal law (WAC 246-290-310 and 40 C.F.R. 141.61),
adjusted to a 1 x 10-5 risk. |
| bb |
Xylenes. Cleanup level based on xylene not exceeding the maximum allowed cleanup level in this table for total petroleum
hydrocarbons and on prevention of adverse aesthetic characteristics. This is a total value for all xylenes. |
| a |
Caution on misusing this table. This table has been developed for specific purposes. It is intended to provide
conservative cleanup levels for sites undergoing routine cleanup actions or for sites with relatively few hazardous substances,
and the site qualifies under WAC 173-340-7491 for an exclusion from conducting a simplified or site-specific terrestrial
ecological evaluation, or it can be demonstrated using a terrestrial ecological evaluation under WAC 173-340-7492 or 173-340-7493 that the values in this table are ecologically protective for the site. This table may not be appropriate for
defining cleanup levels at other sites. For these reasons, the values in this table should not automatically be used to define
cleanup levels that must be met for financial, real estate, insurance coverage or placement, or similar transactions or
purposes. Exceedances of the values in this table do not necessarily mean the soil must be restored to these levels at a site. The level of restoration depends on the remedy selected under WAC 173-340-350 through 173-340-390. |
| b |
Arsenic. Cleanup level based on direct contact using Equation 740-2 and protection of groundwater for drinking water use
using the procedures in WAC 173-340-747(4), adjusted for natural background for soil. |
| c |
Benzene. Cleanup level based on protection of groundwater for drinking water use, using the procedures in WAC 173-340-747 (4) and (6). |
| d |
Benzo(a)pyrene. Cleanup level based on direct contact using Equation 740-2. If other carcinogenic PAHs are suspected
of being present at the site, test for them and use this value as the total concentration that all carcinogenic PAHs must
meet using the toxicity equivalency methodology in WAC 173-340-708(8). |
| e |
Cadmium. Cleanup level based on protection of groundwater for drinking water use, using the procedures described in WAC 173-340-747(4), adjusted for the practical quantitation limit for soil. |
| f1 |
Chromium VI. Cleanup level based on protection of groundwater for drinking water use, using the procedures described in
WAC 173-340-747(4). |
| f2 |
Chromium III. Cleanup level based on protection of groundwater for drinking water use, using the procedures described in
WAC 173-340-747(4). Chromium VI must also be tested for and the cleanup level met when present at a site. |
| g |
DDT (dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane). Cleanup level based on direct contact using Equation 740-2. |
| h |
Ethylbenzene. Cleanup level based on protection of groundwater for drinking water use, using the procedures described in
WAC 173-340-747(4). |
| i |
Ethylene dibromide (1,2 dibromoethane or EDB). Cleanup level based on protection of groundwater for drinking water
use, using the procedures described in WAC 173-340-747(4), adjusted for the practical quantitation limit for soil. |
| j |
Lead. Cleanup level based on preventing unacceptable blood lead levels. |
| k |
Lindane. Cleanup level based on protection of groundwater for drinking water use, using the procedures described in WAC 173-340-747(4), adjusted for the practical quantitation limit. |
| l |
Methylene chloride (dichloromethane). Cleanup level based on protection of groundwater for drinking water use, using
the procedures described in WAC 173-340-747(4). |
| m |
Mercury. Cleanup level based on protection of groundwater for drinking water use, using the procedures described in WAC 173-340-747(4). |
| n |
Methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE). Cleanup level based on protection of groundwater for drinking water use, using the
procedures described in WAC 173-340-747(4). |
| o |
Naphthalenes. Cleanup level based on protection of groundwater for drinking water use, using the procedures described in
WAC 173-340-747(4). This is a total value for naphthalene, 1-methyl naphthalene and 2-methyl naphthalene. |
| p |
PCB Mixtures. Cleanup level based on applicable federal law (40 C.F.R. 761.61). This is a total value for all PCBs. |
| q |
Tetrachloroethylene. Cleanup level based on protection of groundwater for drinking water use, using the procedures
described in WAC 173-340-747(4). |
| r |
Toluene. Cleanup level based on protection of groundwater for drinking water use, using the procedures described in WAC 173-340-747(4). |
| s |
Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH). TPH cleanup values have been provided for the most common petroleum
products encountered at contaminated sites. Where there is a mixture of products or the product composition is unknown,
samples must be tested using both the NWTPH-Gx and NWTPH-Dx methods and the lowest applicable TPH cleanup level
must be met. |
| • |
Gasoline range organics means organic compounds measured using method NWTPH-Gx. Examples are aviation and
automotive gasoline. The cleanup level is based on protection of groundwater for noncarcinogenic effects during drinking
water use using the procedures described in WAC 173-340-747(6). Two cleanup levels are provided. The lower value of 30
mg/kg can be used at any site. When using this lower value, the soil must also be tested for and meet the benzene soil
cleanup level. The higher value of 100 mg/kg can only be used if the soil is tested and found to contain no benzene and the
total of ethylbenzene, toluene and xylene are less than 1% of the gasoline mixture. No interpolation between these cleanup
levels is allowed. In both cases, the soil cleanup level for any other carcinogenic components of the petroleum [such as
EDB and EDC], if present at the site, must also be met. Also, in both cases, soil cleanup levels for any noncarcinogenic
components [such as toluene, ethylbenzene, xylenes, naphthalene, and MTBE], also must be met if these substances are
found to exceed groundwater cleanup levels at the site. See Table 830-1 for the minimum testing requirements for gasoline
releases. |
| • |
Diesel range organics means organic compounds measured using method NWTPH-Dx. Examples are diesel, kerosene,
and #1 and #2 heating oil. The cleanup level is based on preventing the accumulation of free product on the groundwater,
as described in WAC 173-340-747(10). The soil cleanup level for any carcinogenic components of the petroleum [such as
benzene and PAHs], if present at the site, must also be met. Soil cleanup levels for any noncarcinogenic components [such
as toluene, ethylbenzene, xylenes and naphthalenes], also must be met if these substances are found to exceed the
groundwater cleanup levels at the site. See Table 830-1 for the minimum testing requirements for diesel releases. |
| • |
Heavy oils means organic compounds measured using NWTPH-Dx. Examples are #6 fuel oil, bunker C oil, hydraulic oil
and waste oil. The cleanup level is based on preventing the accumulation of free product on the groundwater, as described in
WAC 173-340-747(10) and assuming a product composition similar to diesel fuel. The soil cleanup level for any
carcinogenic components of the petroleum [such as benzene, PAHs and PCBs], if present at the site, must also be met. Soil
cleanup levels for any noncarcinogenic components [such as toluene, ethylbenzene, xylenes and naphthalenes], also must be
met if found to exceed the groundwater cleanup levels at the site. See Table 830-1 for the minimum testing requirements
for heavy oil releases. |
| • |
Mineral oil means non-PCB mineral oil, typically used as an insulator and coolant in electrical devices such as
transformers and capacitors, measured using NWTPH-Dx. The cleanup level is based on preventing the accumulation of
free product on the groundwater, as described in WAC 173-340-747(10). Sites using this cleanup level must also analyze
soil samples and meet the soil cleanup level for PCBs, unless it can be demonstrated that: (1) The release originated from
an electrical device that was manufactured after July 1, 1979; or (2) oil containing PCBs was never used in the equipment
suspected as the source of the release; or (3) it can be documented that the oil released was recently tested and did not
contain PCBs. Method B must be used for releases of oils containing greater than 50 ppm PCBs. See Table 830-1 for the
minimum testing requirements for mineral oil releases. |
| t |
1,1,1 Trichloroethane. Cleanup level based on protection of groundwater for drinking water use, using the procedures
described in WAC 173-340-747(4). |
| u |
Trichloroethylene. Cleanup level based on protection of groundwater for drinking water use, using the procedures
described in WAC 173-340-747(4). |
| v |
Xylenes. Cleanup level based on protection of groundwater for drinking water use, using the procedures described in WAC 173-340-747(4). This is a total value for all xylenes. |
| a |
Caution on misusing this table. This table has been developed for specific purposes. It is intended to provide
conservative cleanup levels for sites undergoing routine cleanup actions or for industrial properties with relatively few
hazardous substances, and the site qualifies under WAC 173-340-7491 for an exclusion from conducting a simplified or
site-specific terrestrial ecological evaluation, or it can be demonstrated using a terrestrial ecological evaluation under WAC 173-340-7492 or 173-340-7493 that the values in this table are ecologically protective for the site. This table may not be
appropriate for defining cleanup levels at other sites. For these reasons, the values in this table should not automatically be
used to define cleanup levels that must be met for financial, real estate, insurance coverage or placement, or similar
transactions or purposes. Exceedances of the values in this table do not necessarily mean the soil must be restored to these
levels at a site. The level of restoration depends on the remedy selected under WAC 173-340-350 through 173-340-390. |
| b |
Arsenic. Cleanup level based on protection of groundwater for drinking water use, using the procedures in WAC 173-340-747(4), adjusted for natural background for soil. |
| c |
Benzene. Cleanup level based on protection of groundwater for drinking water use, using the procedures described in WAC 173-340-747 (4) and (6). |
| d |
Benzo(a)pyrene. Cleanup level based on protection of groundwater for drinking water use, using the procedures described
in WAC 173-340-747(4). If other carcinogenic PAHs are suspected of being present at the site, test for them and use this
value as the total concentration that all carcinogenic PAHs must meet using the toxicity equivalency methodology in WAC 173-340-708(8). |
| e |
Cadmium. Cleanup level based on protection of groundwater for drinking water use, using the procedures described in
WAC 173-340-747(4), adjusted for the practical quantitation limit for soil. |
| f1 |
Chromium VI. Cleanup level based on protection of groundwater for drinking water use, using the procedures described in
WAC 173-340-747(4). |
| f2 |
Chromium III. Cleanup level based on protection of groundwater for drinking water use, using the procedures described in
WAC 173-340-747(4). Chromium VI must also be tested for and the cleanup level met when present at a site. |
| g |
DDT (dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane). Cleanup level based on protection of groundwater for drinking water use, using
the procedures described in WAC 173-340-747(4). |
| h |
Ethylbenzene. Cleanup level based on protection of groundwater for drinking water use, using the procedures described in
WAC 173-340-747(4). |
| i |
Ethylene dibromide (1,2 dibromoethane or EDB). Cleanup level based on protection of groundwater for drinking water
use, using the procedures described in WAC 173-340-747(4), adjusted for the practical quantitation limit for soil. |
| j |
Lead. Cleanup level based on direct contact. |
| k |
Lindane. Cleanup level based on protection of groundwater for drinking water use, using the procedures described in WAC 173-340-747(4), adjusted for the practical quantitation limit. |
| l |
Methylene chloride (dichloromethane). Cleanup level based on protection of groundwater for drinking water use, using
the procedures described in WAC 173-340-747(4). |
| m |
Mercury. Cleanup level based on protection of groundwater for drinking water use, using the procedures described in WAC 173-340-747(4). |
| n |
Methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE). Cleanup level based on protection of groundwater for drinking water use, using the
procedures described in WAC 173-340-747(4). |
| o |
Naphthalenes. Cleanup level based on protection of groundwater for drinking water use, using the procedures described in
WAC 173-340-747(4). This is a total value for naphthalene, 1-methyl naphthalene and 2-methyl naphthalene. |
| p |
PCB Mixtures. Cleanup level based on applicable federal law (40 C.F.R. 761.61). This is a total value for all PCBs. This
value may be used only if the PCB contaminated soils are capped and the cap maintained as required by 40 C.F.R. 761.61. If this condition cannot be met, the value in Table 740-1 must be used. |
| q |
Tetrachloroethylene. Cleanup level based on protection of groundwater for drinking water use, using the procedures
described in WAC 173-340-747(4). |
| r |
Toluene. Cleanup level based on protection of groundwater for drinking water use, using the procedure described in WAC 173-340-747(4). |
| s |
Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH). TPH cleanup values have been provided for the most common petroleum
products encountered at contaminated sites. Where there is a mixture of products or the product composition is unknown,
samples must be tested using both the NWTPH-Gx and NWTPH-Dx methods and the lowest applicable TPH cleanup level
must be met. |
| • |
Gasoline range organics means organic compounds measured using method NWTPH-Gx. Examples are aviation and
automotive gasoline. The cleanup level is based on protection of groundwater for noncarcinogenic effects during drinking
water use using the procedures described in WAC 173-340-747(6). Two cleanup levels are provided. The lower value of 30
mg/kg can be used at any site. When using this lower value, the soil must also be tested for and meet the benzene soil
cleanup level. The higher value of 100 mg/kg can only be used if the soil is tested and found to contain no benzene and the
total of ethylbenzene, toluene and xylene are less than 1% of the gasoline mixture. No interpolation between these cleanup
levels is allowed. In both cases, the soil cleanup level for any other carcinogenic components of the petroleum [such as
EDB and EDC], if present at the site, must also be met. Also, in both cases, soil cleanup levels for any noncarcinogenic
components [such as toluene, ethylbenzene, xylenes, naphthalene, and MTBE], also must be met if these substances are
found to exceed groundwater cleanup levels at the site. See Table 830-1 for the minimum testing requirements for gasoline
releases. |
| • |
Diesel range organics means organic compounds measured using method NWTPH-Dx. Examples are diesel, kerosene,
and #1 and #2 heating oil. The cleanup level is based on preventing the accumulation of free product on the groundwater,
as described in WAC 173-340-747(10). The soil cleanup level for any carcinogenic components of the petroleum [such as
benzene, and PAHs], if present at the site, must also be met. Soil cleanup levels for any noncarcinogenic components [such
as toluene, ethylbenzene, xylenes and naphthalenes], also must be met if these substances are found to exceed the
groundwater cleanup levels at the site. See Table 830-1 for the minimum testing requirements for diesel releases. |
| • |
Heavy oils means organic compounds measured using NWTPH-Dx. Examples are #6 fuel oil, bunker C oil, hydraulic oil
and waste oil. The cleanup level is based on preventing the accumulation of free product on the groundwater, as described in
WAC 173-340-747(10) and assuming a product composition similar to diesel fuel. The soil cleanup level for any
carcinogenic components of the petroleum [such as benzene, PAHs and PCBs], if present at the site, must also be met. Soil
cleanup levels for any noncarcinogenic components [such as toluene, ethylbenzene, xylenes and naphthalenes], also must be
met if found to exceed the groundwater cleanup levels at the site. See Table 830-1 for the minimum testing requirements
for heavy oil releases. |
| • |
Mineral oil means non-PCB mineral oil, typically used as an insulator and coolant in electrical devices such as
transformers and capacitors, measured using NWTPH-Dx. The cleanup level is based on preventing the accumulation of
free product on the groundwater, as described in WAC 173-340-747(10). Sites using this cleanup level must also analyze
soil samples and meet the soil cleanup level for PCBs, unless it can be demonstrated that: (1) The release originated from
an electrical device that was manufactured after July 1, 1979; or (2) oil containing PCBs was never used in the equipment
suspected as the source of the release; or (3) it can be documented that the oil released was recently tested and did not
contain PCBs. Method B or C must be used for releases of oils containing greater than 50 ppm PCBs. See Table 830-1 for
the minimum testing requirements for mineral oil releases. |
| t |
1,1,1 Trichloroethane. Cleanup level based on protection of groundwater for drinking water use, using the procedures
described in WAC 173-340-747(4). |
| u |
Trichloroethylene. Cleanup level based on protection of groundwater for drinking water use, using the procedures
described in WAC 173-340-747(4). |
| v |
Xylenes. Cleanup level based on protection of groundwater for drinking water use, using the procedure in WAC 173-340-747(4). This is a total value for all xylenes. |
| Estimate the area of contiguous (connected)
undeveloped land on the site or within 500 feet of any
area of the site to the nearest 1/2 acre (1/4 acre if the area
is less than 0.5 acre). "Undeveloped land" means land
that is not covered by existing buildings, roads, paved
areas or other barriers that will prevent wildlife from
feeding on plants, earthworms, insects or other food in or
on the soil. |
| 1) From the table below, find the number of points
corresponding to the area and enter this number
in the box to the right. |
|
|
Area (acres) |
Points |
|
| 0.25 or less |
4 |
|
| 0.5 |
5 |
|
| 1.0 |
6 |
|
| 1.5 |
7 |
|
| 2.0 |
8 |
|
| 2.5 |
9 |
|
| 3.0 |
10 |
|
| 3.5 |
11 |
|
| 4.0 or more |
12 |
|
2) Is this an industrial or commercial property?
See WAC 173-340-7490 (3)(c). If yes, enter a
score of 3 in the box to the right. If no, enter a
score of 1. |
|
| 3) Enter a score in the box to the right for the
habitat quality of the site, using the rating system
shown belowb. (High = 1, Intermediate = 2,
Low = 3) |
|
| 4) Is the undeveloped land likely to attract
wildlife? If yes, enter a score of 1 in the box to the
right. If no, enter a score of 2. See footnote c. |
|
5) Are there any of the following soil
contaminants present:
Chlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins/dibenzofurans,
PCB mixtures, DDT, DDE, DDD, aldrin, chlordane,
dieldrin, endosulfan, endrin, heptachlor, benzene
hexachloride, toxaphene, hexachlorobenzene,
pentachlorophenol, pentachlorobenzene? If yes,
enter a score of 1 in the box to the right. If no,
enter a score of 4. |
|
| 6) Add the numbers in the boxes on lines 2
through 5 and enter this number in the box to the
right. If this number is larger than the number in
the box on line 1, the simplified terrestrial
ecological evaluation may be ended under WAC 173-340-7492 (2)(a)(ii). |
|
| Priority contaminant |
Soil concentration (mg/kg) |
| |
Unrestricted
land useb |
Industrial or
commercial
site |
| METALSC |
|
| Antimony |
See note d |
See note d |
| Arsenic III |
20 mg/kg |
20 mg/kg |
| Arsenic V |
95 mg/kg |
260 mg/kg |
| Barium |
1,250 mg/kg |
1,320 mg/kg |
| Beryllium |
25 mg/kg |
See note d |
| Cadmium |
25 mg/kg |
36 mg/kg |
| Chromium (total) |
42 mg/kg |
135 mg/kg |
| Cobalt |
See note d |
See note d |
| Copper |
100 mg/kg |
550 mg/kg |
| Lead |
220 mg/kg |
220 mg/kg |
| Magnesium |
See note d |
See note d |
| Manganese |
See note d |
23,500 mg/kg |
| Mercury, inorganic |
9 mg/kg |
9 mg/kg |
| Mercury, organic |
0.7 mg/kg |
0.7 mg/kg |
| Molybdenum |
See note d |
71 mg/kg |
| Nickel |
100 mg/kg |
1,850 mg/kg |
| Selenium |
0.8 mg/kg |
0.8 mg/kg |
| Silver |
See note d |
See note d |
| Tin |
275 mg/kg |
See note d |
| Vanadium |
26 mg/kg |
See note d |
| Zinc |
270 mg/kg |
570 mg/kg |
| PESTICIDES |
|
| Aldicarb/aldicarb sulfone
(total) |
See note d |
See note d |
| Aldrin |
0.17 mg/kg |
0.17 mg/kg |
| Benzene hexachloride
(including lindane) |
10 mg/kg |
10 mg/kg |
| Carbofuran |
See note d |
See note d |
| Chlordane |
1 mg/kg |
7 mg/kg |
| Chlorpyrifos/chlorpyrifos-methyl (total) |
See note d |
See note d |
| DDT/DDD/DDE (total) |
1 mg/kg |
1 mg/kg |
| Dieldrin |
0.17 mg/kg |
0.17 mg/kg |
| Endosulfan |
See note d |
See note d |
| Endrin |
0.4 mg/kg |
0.4 mg/kg |
| Heptachlor/heptachlor
epoxide (total) |
0.6 mg/kg |
0.6 mg/kg |
| Hexachlorobenzene |
31 mg/kg |
31 mg/kg |
| Parathion/methyl parathion
(total) |
See note d |
See note d |
| Pentachlorophenol |
11 mg/kg |
11 mg/kg |
| Toxaphene |
See note d |
See note d |
| OTHER CHLORINATED
ORGANICS |
|
| Chlorinated dibenzofurans
(total) |
3E-06 mg/kg |
3E-06 mg/kg |
| Chlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins
(total) |
5E-06 mg/kg |
5E-06 mg/kg |
| Hexachlorophene |
See note d |
See note d |
| PCB mixtures (total) |
2 mg/kg |
2 mg/kg |
| Pentachlorobenzene |
168 mg/kg |
See note d |
| OTHER NONCHLORINATED ORGANICS |
| Acenaphthene |
See note d |
See note d |
| Benzo(a)pyrene |
30 mg/kg |
300 mg/kg |
| Bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate |
See note d |
See note d |
| Di-n-butyl phthalate |
200 mg/kg |
See note d |
| PETROLEUM |
|
| Gasoline Range Organics |
200 mg/kg |
12,000 mg/kg
except that the
concentration
shall not
exceed residual
saturation at
the soil surface. |
| Diesel Range Organics |
460 mg/kg |
15,000 mg/kg
except that the
concentration
shall not
exceed residual
saturation at
the soil surface. |
Ecological Indicator Soil Concentrations (mg/kg) for
Protection of Terrestrial Plants and Animalsa. For
chemicals where a value is not provided, see footnote b.
|
Note: These values represent soil concentrations that are
expected to be protective at any MTCA site and are provided for
use in eliminating hazardous substances from further consideration
under WAC 173-340-7493 (2)(a)(i). Where these values are
exceeded, various options are provided for demonstrating that the
hazardous substance does not pose a threat to ecological receptors
at a site, or for developing site-specific remedial standards for
eliminating threats to ecological receptors. See WAC 173-340-7493 (1)(b)(i), 173-340-7493 (2)(a)(ii) and
173-340-7493(3).
|
| Hazardous
Substanceb |
Plantsc |
Soil biotad |
Wildlifee |
| METALSf: |
| Aluminum (soluble
salts) |
50 |
|
|
| Antimony |
5 |
|
|
| Arsenic III |
|
|
7 |
| Arsenic V |
10 |
60 |
132 |
| Barium |
500 |
|
102 |
| Beryllium |
10 |
|
|
| Boron |
0.5 |
|
|
| Bromine |
10 |
|
|
| Cadmium |
4 |
20 |
14 |
| Chromium (total) |
42g |
42g |
67 |
| Cobalt |
20 |
|
|
| Copper |
100 |
50 |
217 |
| Fluorine |
200 |
|
|
| Iodine |
4 |
|
|
| Lead |
50 |
500 |
118 |
| Lithium |
35g |
|
|
| Manganese |
1,100g |
|
1,500 |
| Mercury, inorganic |
0.3 |
0.1 |
5.5 |
| Mercury, organic |
|
|
0.4 |
| Molybdenum |
2 |
|
7 |
| Nickel |
30 |
200 |
980 |
| Selenium |
1 |
70 |
0.3 |
| Silver |
2 |
|
|
| Technetium |
0.2 |
|
|
| Thallium |
1 |
|
|
| Tin |
50 |
|
|
| Uranium |
5 |
|
|
| Vanadium |
2 |
|
|
| Zinc |
86g |
200 |
360 |
| PESTICIDES: |
| Aldrin |
|
|
0.1 |
| Benzene
hexachloride
(including lindane) |
|
|
6 |
| Chlordane |
|
1 |
2.7 |
| DDT/DDD/DDE
(total) |
|
|
0.75 |
| Dieldrin |
|
|
0.07 |
| Endrin |
|
|
0.2 |
| Hexachlorobenzene |
|
|
17 |
| Heptachlor/heptachlor epoxide (total) |
|
|
0.4 |
| Pentachlorophenol |
3 |
6 |
4.5 |
| OTHER CHLORINATED ORGANICS: |
| 1,2,3,4-Tetrachlorobenzene |
|
10 |
|
| 1,2,3-Trichlorobenzene |
|
20 |
|
| 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene |
|
20 |
|
| 1,2-Dichloropropane |
|
700 |
|
| 1,4-Dichlorobenzene |
|
20 |
|
| 2,3,4,5-Tetrachlorophenol |
|
20 |
|
| 2,3,5,6-Tetrachloroaniline |
20 |
20 |
|
| 2,4,5-Trichloroaniline |
20 |
20 |
|
| 2,4,5-Trichlorophenol |
4 |
9 |
|
| 2,4,6-Trichlorophenol |
|
10 |
|
| 2,4-Dichloroaniline |
|
100 |
|
| 3,4-Dichloroaniline |
|
20 |
|
| 3,4-Dichlorophenol |
20 |
20 |
|
| 3-Chloroaniline |
20 |
30 |
|
| 3-Chlorophenol |
7 |
10 |
|
| Chlorinated
dibenzofurans
(total) |
|
|
2E-06 |
| Chloroacetamide |
|
2 |
|
| Chlorobenzene |
|
40 |
|
| Chlorinated
dibenzo-p-dioxins
(total) |
|
|
2E-06 |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene |
10 |
|
|
| PCB mixtures
(total) |
40 |
|
0.65 |
| Pentachloroaniline |
|
100 |
|
| Pentachlorobenzene |
|
20 |
|
| OTHER NONCHLORINATED ORGANICS: |
| 2,4-Dinitrophenol |
20 |
|
|
| 4-Nitrophenol |
|
7 |
|
| Acenaphthene |
20 |
|
|
| Benzo(a)pyrene |
|
|
12 |
| Biphenyl |
60 |
|
|
| Diethylphthalate |
100 |
|
|
| Dimethylphthalate |
|
200 |
|
| Di-n-butyl
phthalate |
200 |
|
|
| Fluorene |
|
30 |
|
| Furan |
600 |
|
|
| Nitrobenzene |
|
40 |
|
| N-nitrosodiphenylamine |
|
20 |
|
| Phenol |
70 |
30 |
|
| Styrene |
300 |
|
|
| Toluene |
200 |
|
|
| PETROLEUM: |
| Gasoline Range
Organics |
|
100 |
5,000 mg/kg
except that the
concentration
shall not
exceed residual
saturation at
the soil surface. |
| Diesel Range
Organics |
|
200 |
6,000 mg/kg
except that the
concentration
shall not
exceed residual
saturation at
the soil surface. |
| a |
Caution on misusing ecological indicator concentrations. Exceedances of the values in this table do not necessarily trigger
requirements for cleanup action under this chapter. Natural background concentrations may be substituted for ecological
indicator concentrations provided in this table. The table is not intended for purposes such as evaluating sludges or wastes. |
|
This list does not imply that sampling must be conducted for each of these chemicals at every site. Sampling should be
conducted for those chemicals that might be present based on available information, such as current and past uses of
chemicals at the site. |
| b |
For hazardous substances where a value is not provided, plant and soil biota indicator concentrations shall be based on a
literature survey conducted in accordance with WAC 173-340-7493(4) and calculated using methods described in the
publications listed below in footnotes c and d. Methods to be used for developing wildlife indicator concentrations are
described in Tables 749-4 and 749-5. |
| c |
Based on benchmarks published in Toxicological Benchmarks for Screening Potential Contaminants of Concern for Effects
on Terrestrial Plants: 1997 Revision, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, 1997. |
| d |
Based on benchmarks published in Toxicological Benchmarks for Potential Contaminants of Concern for Effects on Soil and
Litter Invertebrates and Heterotrophic Process, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, 1997. |
| e |
Calculated using the exposure model provided in Table 749-4 and chemical-specific values provided in Table 749-5. Where
both avian and mammalian values are available, the wildlife value is the lower of the two. |
| f |
For arsenic, use the valence state most likely to be appropriate for site conditions, unless laboratory information is
available. Where soil conditions alternate between saturated, anaerobic and unsaturated, aerobic states, resulting in the
alternating presence of arsenic III and arsenic V, the arsenic III concentrations shall apply. |
| g |
Benchmark replaced by Washington state natural background concentration. |
| Plant |
| KPlant |
Plant uptake coefficient (dry weight basis) |
|
Units: mg/kg plant/mg/kg soil |
| |
Value: chemical-specific (see Table 749-5) |
| Soil biota |
| Surrogate receptor: Earthworm |
| BAFWorm |
Earthworm bioaccumulation factor (dry weight basis) |
|
Units: mg/kg worm/mg/kg soil |
| |
Value: chemical-specific (see Table 749-5) |
| Mammalian predator |
| Surrogate receptor: Shrew (Sorex) |
| PSB (shrew) |
Proportion of contaminated food (earthworms) in shrew diet |
|
Units: unitless |
| |
Value: 0.50 |
| FIRShrew, DW |
Food ingestion rate (dry weight basis) |
|
Units: kg dry food/kg body weight - day |
| |
Value: 0.45 |
| SIRShrew, DW |
Soil ingestion rate (dry weight basis) |
|
Units: kg dry soil/kg body weight - day |
| |
Value: 0.0045 |
| RGAFSoil, shrew |
Gut absorption factor for a hazardous substance in soil expressed relative to the gut
absorption factor for the hazardous substance in food. |
|
Units: unitless |
| |
Value: chemical-specific (see Table 749-5) |
| TShrew |
Toxicity reference value for shrew |
|
Units: mg/kg - day |
| |
Value: chemical-specific (see Table 749-5) |
| Home range |
0.1 Acres |
| Avian predator |
| Surrogate receptor: American robin (Turdus migratorius) |
| PSB (Robin) |
Proportion of contaminated food (soil biota) in robin diet |
|
Unit: unitless |
| |
Value: 0.52 |
| FIRRobin, DW |
Food ingestion rate (dry weight basis) |
|
Units: kg dry food/kg body weight - day |
| |
Value: 0.207 |
| SIRRobin, DW |
Soil ingestion rate (dry weight basis) |
|
Units: kg dry soil/kg body weight - day |
| |
Value: 0.0215 |
| RGAFSoil, robin |
Gut absorption factor for a hazardous substance in soil expressed relative to the gut
absorption factor for the hazardous substance in food. |
|
Units: unitless |
| |
Value: chemical-specific (see Table 749-5) |
| TRobin |
Toxicity reference value for robin |
|
Units: mg/kg - day |
| |
Value: chemical-specific (see Table 749-5) |
| Home range |
0.6 Acres |
| Mammalian herbivore |
| Surrogate receptor: Vole (Microtus) |
| PPlant, vole |
Proportion of contaminated food (plants) in vole diet |
|
Units: unitless |
| |
Value: 1.0 |
| FIRVole, DW |
Food ingestion rate (dry weight basis) |
|
Units: kg dry food/kg body weight - day |
| |
Value: 0.315 |
| SIRVole, DW |
Soil ingestion rate (dry weight basis) |
|
Units: kg dry soil/kg body weight - day |
| |
Value: 0.0079 |
| RGAFSoil, vole |
Gut absorption factor for a hazardous substance in soil expressed relative to the gut
absorption factor for the hazardous substance in food. |
|
Units: unitless |
| |
Value: chemical-specific (see Table 749-5) |
| TVole |
Toxicity reference value for vole |
|
Units: mg/kg - day |
| |
Value: chemical-specific (see Table 749-5) |
| Home range |
0.08 Acres |
| Soil concentrations for wildlife protectionb |
| (1) Mammalian predator: |
| SCMP = (TShrew)/[(FIRShrew, DW x PSB (shrew) x BAFWorm) + (SIRShrew, DW x RGAFSoil, shrew)] |
| (2) Avian predator: |
| SCAP = (TRobin)/[(FIRRobin, DW x PSB (Robin) x BAFWorm) + (SIRRobin, DW x RGAFSoil, robin)] |
| (3) Mammalian herbivore: |
| SCMH = (TVole)/[(FIRVole, DW x PPlant, vole x KPlant) + (SIRVole, DW x RGAFSoil, vole)] |
| a |
For hazardous substances not shown in this table, use the following default values. Alternatively, use values established from
a literature survey conducted in accordance with WAC 173-340-7493(4) and approved by the department. |
| KPlant: |
Metals (including metalloid elements): 1.01 |
|
Organic chemicals: KPlant = 10(1.588-(0.578log Kow)), |
|
where log Kow is the logarithm of the octanol-water partition coefficient. |
| BAFWorm: |
Metals (including metalloid elements): 4.6 |
|
Nonchlorinated organic chemicals: |
|
log Kow < 5: 0.7 |
|
log Kow > 5: 0.9 |
|
Chlorinated organic chemicals: |
|
log Kow < 5: 4.7 |
|
log Kow > 5: 11.8 |
| RGAFSoil |
(all receptors): 1.0 |
|
Toxicity reference values (all receptors): Values established from a literature survey conducted in accordance with WAC 173-340-7493(4). |
|
Site-specific values may be substituted for default values, as described below: |
| KPlant |
Value from a literature survey conducted in accordance with WAC 173-340-7493(4) or from empirical studies at the site. |
| BAFWorm |
Value from a literature survey conducted in accordance with WAC 173-340-7493(4) or from empirical studies at the site. |
| RGAFSoil |
(all receptors): Value established from a literature survey conducted in accordance with WAC 173-340-7493(4). |
|
Toxicity reference values (all receptors): Default toxicity reference values provided in this table may be replaced by a value
established from a literature survey conducted in accordance with WAC 173-340-7493(4). |
| b |
Calculated from log Kow using formula in footnote a. |
Table 830-1
Required Testing for Petroleum Releases.
| |
Gasoline Range
Organics
(GRO) (1) |
Diesel Range
Organics
(DRO) (2) |
Heavy Oils
(DRO) (3) |
Mineral Oils
(4) |
Waste Oils and
Unknown Oils
(5) |
| Volatile Petroleum Compounds |
| Benzene |
X (6) |
X (7) |
|
|
X (8) |
| Toluene |
X (6) |
X (7) |
|
|
X (8) |
| Ethyl benzene |
X (6) |
X (7) |
|
|
X (8) |
| Xylenes |
X (6) |
X (7) |
|
|
X (8) |
| n-Hexane |
X (9) |
|
|
|
|
| Fuel Additives and Blending Compounds |
| Dibromoethane,
1-2 (EDB); and
Dichloroethane,
1-2 (EDC) |
X (10) |
|
|
|
X (8) |
| Methyl
tertiary-butyl
ether (MTBE) |
X (11) |
|
|
|
X (8) |
| Total lead
other
additives |
X (12) |
|
|
|
X (8) |
| Other Petroleum Components |
| Carcinogenic
PAHs |
|
X (13) |
X (13) |
|
X (8) |
| Naphthalenes |
X (14) |
X (14) |
X (14) |
|
X (14) |
| Other Compounds |
| Polychlorinated
Biphenyls
(PCBs) |
|
|
X (15) |
X (15) |
X (8) |
| Halogenated
Volatile Organic
Compounds
(VOCs) |
|
|
|
|
X (8) |
| Other |
X (16) |
X (16) |
X (16) |
X (16) |
X (16) |
| Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons Methods |
| TPH Analytical
Method for
Total TPH
(Method A
Cleanup Levels)
(17) |
NWTPH-Gx |
NWTPH-Dx |
NWTPH-Dx |
NWTPH-Dx |
NWTPH-Gx &
NWTPH-Dx |
| TPH Analytical
Methods for
TPH fractions
(Methods B or
C) (17) |
VPH |
EPH |
EPH |
EPH |
VPH and EPH |
| (1) |
The following petroleum products are common examples of GRO: automotive and aviation gasolines, mineral spirits,
stoddard solvents, and naphtha. To be in this range, 90 percent of the petroleum components need to be quantifiable using
the NWTPH-Gx; if NWTPH-HCID results are used for this determination, then 90 percent of the "area under the TPH
curve” must be quantifiable using NWTPH-Gx. Products such as jet fuel, diesel No. 1, kerosene, and heating oil may require
analysis as both GRO and DRO depending on the range of petroleum components present (range can be measured by
NWTPH-HCID). (See footnote 17 on analytical methods.) |
| (2) |
The following petroleum products are common examples of DRO: Diesel No. 2, fuel oil No. 2, light oil (including some
bunker oils). To be in this range, 90 percent of the petroleum components need to be quantifiable using the NWTPH-Dx
quantified against a diesel standard. Products such as jet fuel, diesel No. 1, kerosene, and heating oil may require analysis as
both GRO and DRO depending on the range of petroleum components present as measured in NWTPH-HCID. |
| (3) |
The following petroleum products are common examples of the heavy oil group: Motor oils, lube oils, hydraulic fluids, etc. Heavier oils may require the addition of an appropriate oil range standard for quantification. |
| (4) |
Mineral oil means non-PCB mineral oil, typically used as an insulator and coolant in electrical devices such as transformers
and capacitors. |
| (5) |
The waste oil category applies to waste oil, oily wastes, and unknown petroleum products and mixtures of petroleum and
nonpetroleum substances. Analysis of other chemical components (such as solvents) than those listed may be required based
on site-specific information. Mixtures of identifiable petroleum products (such as gasoline and diesel, or diesel and motor
oil) may be analyzed based on the presence of the individual products, and need not be treated as waste and unknown oils. |
| (6) |
When using Method A, testing soil for benzene is required. Furthermore, testing groundwater for BTEX is necessary when a
petroleum release to groundwater is known or suspected. If the groundwater is tested and toluene, ethyl benzene or xylene is
in the groundwater above its respective Method A cleanup level, the soil must also be tested for that chemical. When using
Method B or C, testing the soil for BTEX is required and testing for BTEX in groundwater is required when a release to
groundwater is known or suspected. |
| (7)(a) |
For DRO releases from other than home heating oil systems, follow the instructions for GRO releases in Footnote (6). |
| (b) |
For DRO releases from typical home heating oil systems (systems of 1,100 gallons or less storing heating oil for residential
consumptive use on the premises where stored), testing for BTEX is not usually required for either groundwater or soil. Testing of the groundwater is also not usually required for these systems; however, if the groundwater is tested and benzene
is found in the groundwater, the soil must be tested for benzene. |
| (8) |
Testing is required in a sufficient number of samples to determine whether this chemical is present at concentrations of
concern. If the chemical is found to be at levels below the applicable cleanup level, then no further analysis is required. |
| (9) |
Testing for n-hexane is required when VPH analysis is performed for Method B or C. In this case, the concentration of
n-hexane should be deleted from its respective fraction to avoid double-counting its concentration. n-Hexane's contribution
to overall toxicity is then evaluated using its own reference dose. |
| (10) |
Volatile fuel additives (such as dibromoethane, 1 - 2 (EDB) (CAS# 106-93-4) and dichloroethane, 1 - 2 (EDC) (CAS#
107-06-2)) must be part of a volatile organics analysis (VOA) of GRO contaminated groundwater. If any is found in
groundwater, then the contaminated soil must also be tested for these chemicals. |
| (11) |
Methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) (CAS# 1634-04-4) must be analyzed in GRO contaminated groundwater. If any is
found in groundwater, then the contaminated soil must also be tested for MTBE. |
| (12)(a) |
For automotive gasoline where the release occurred prior to 1996 (when "leaded gasoline" was used), testing for lead is required
unless it can be demonstrated that lead was not part of the release. If this demonstration cannot be made, testing is required in a
sufficient number of samples to determine whether lead is present at concentrations of concern. Other additives and blending
compounds of potential environmental significance may need to be considered for testing, including: tertiary-butyl alcohol
(TBA); tertiary-amyl methyl ether (TAME); ethyl tertiary-butyl ether (ETBE); ethanol; and methanol. Contact the
department for additional testing recommendations regarding these and other additives and blending compounds. |
| (b) |
For aviation gasoline, racing fuels and similar products, testing is required for likely fuel additives (especially lead) and likely
blending compounds, no matter when the release occurred. |
| (13) |
Testing for carcinogenic PAHs is required for DRO and heavy oils, except for the following products for which adequate
information exists to indicate their absence: Diesel No. 1 and 2, home heating oil, kerosene, jet fuels, and electrical
insulating mineral oils. The carcinogenic PAHs include benzo(a)pyrene, chrysene, dibenzo(a,h)anthracene,
indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene, benzo(k)fluoranthene, benzo(a)anthracene, and benzo(b)fluoranthene. |
| (14)(a) |
Except as noted in (b) and (c), testing for the noncarcinogenic PAHs, including the "naphthalenes" (naphthalene,
1-methyl-naphthalene, and 2-methyl-naphthalene) is not required when using Method A cleanup levels, because they are included
in the TPH cleanup level. |
| (b) |
Testing of soil for naphthalenes is required under Methods B and C when the inhalation exposure pathway is evaluated. |
| (c) |
If naphthalenes are found in groundwater, then the soil must also be tested for naphthalenes. |
| (15) |
Testing for PCBs is required unless it can be demonstrated that: (1) The release originated from an electrical device
manufactured for use in the United States after July 1, 1979; (2) oil containing PCBs was never used in the equipment
suspected as the source of the release (examples of equipment where PCBs are likely to be found include transformers,
electric motors, hydraulic systems, heat transfer systems, electromagnets, compressors, capacitors, switches and
miscellaneous other electrical devices); or, (3) the oil released was recently tested and did not contain PCBs. |
| (16) |
Testing for other possible chemical contaminants may be required based on site-specific information. |
| (17) |
The analytical methods NWTPH-Gx, NWTPH-Dx, NWTPH-HCID, VPH, and EPH are methods published by the
department of ecology and available on the department's internet web site:
http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/tcp/cleanup.html. |