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Phase I

Environmental Site Assessment

King Philip Mill

386 Kilburn Street

Fall River, Massachusetts

August 5, 2015

Prepared for:

Mr. Byron Holmes, P.E.

City of Fall River

Engineering Department

One Government Center, Room 501

Fall River, Massachusetts 02722

Phase I Environmental Site Assessment 386 Kilburn Street


Table of Contents

1.0 Summary ....................................................................................................................................................................... 1

2.0 Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................. 2

2.1 General ........................................................................................................................................................................... 2

2.2 Purpose and Scope .......................................................................................................................................................... 2

2.3 Site Visit Information ..................................................................................................................................................... 2

3.0 Project Description ....................................................................................................................................................... 3

3.1 Site Description .............................................................................................................................................................. 3

3.2 Current Operations ......................................................................................................................................................... 3

3.3 Building Description ....................................................................................................................................................... 3

3.4 Building Heating and Cooling System ........................................................................................................................... 3

3.5 Plans and Specifications ................................................................................................................................................. 3

3.6 Utilities ........................................................................................................................................................................... 3

3.7 Environmental Land Use Limitations ............................................................................................................................. 3

3.8 Purchase Price................................................................................................................................................................. 4

3.9 User Provided Information ............................................................................................................................................. 4

4.0 Site Characteristics ....................................................................................................................................................... 5

4.1 Surface Waters ................................................................................................................................................................ 5

4.2 Site Drainage/Sensitive Receptors .................................................................................................................................. 5

4.3 Topography ..................................................................................................................................................................... 5

4.4 Soils and Geology ........................................................................................................................................................... 5

4.5 Groundwater ................................................................................................................................................................... 6

4.6 Wetlands ......................................................................................................................................................................... 6

4.7 Floodplain Information ................................................................................................................................................... 6

5.0 Adjacent and Surrounding Properties ........................................................................................................................ 7

6.0 Site History .................................................................................................................................................................... 8

6.1 Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps ......................................................................................................................................... 8

6.2 Aerial Photographs ......................................................................................................................................................... 8

6.3 Topographic Maps .......................................................................................................................................................... 9

6.4 City Directories............................................................................................................................................................... 9

6.5 Interviews ..................................................................................................................................................................... 10

6.6 Previous Assessments or Investigations ....................................................................................................................... 10

6.7 Ownership History ........................................................................................................................................................ 14

6.8 Adjacent Properties ....................................................................................................................................................... 14

6.9 Historical Summary ...................................................................................................................................................... 15

7.0 Site and Reconnaissance............................................................................................................................................. 16

7.1 Nature of Operations and Current Tenants ................................................................................................................... 16

7.2 Oil and Hazardous Materials (OHM) Storage and Usage ............................................................................................. 16

7.3 Petroleum and Chemical Storage Tanks ....................................................................................................................... 16



7.4 Environmental Permits ................................................................................................................................................. 16

7.5 Hazardous Waste .......................................................................................................................................................... 16

7.6 Solid Waste and Wastewater ........................................................................................................................................ 17

7.7 Site Housekeeping ........................................................................................................................................................ 17

7.8 Stained Soil, Stained Pavement, or Stressed Vegetation .............................................................................................. 17

7.12 Fill Material ................................................................................................................................................................ 18

7.13 Air Emissions ............................................................................................................................................................. 18

7.14 Indoor Air ................................................................................................................................................................... 18

7.15 Odors .......................................................................................................................................................................... 18

7.16 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) ............................................................................................................................. 18

7.17 Asbestos Containing Material (ACM) ........................................................................................................................ 19

7.18 Lead Based Paint (LBP) ............................................................................................................................................. 19

7.19 Lead in Drinking Water .............................................................................................................................................. 19

7.20 Radon .......................................................................................................................................................................... 19

7.21 Areas Not Inspected .................................................................................................................................................... 19

8.0 Regulatory Databases and Records ........................................................................................................................... 20

8.1 United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) ......................................................................................... 22

8.2 Massachusetts Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (MassDEP) ...................................................... 26

8.3 Local Regulatory Agency Interviews ........................................................................................................................... 26

9.0 Evaluation ................................................................................................................................................................... 28

9.1 Findings ........................................................................................................................................................................ 28

8.2 Massachusetts Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (MassDEP) ...................................................... 30

8.3 Local Regulatory Agency Interviews ........................................................................................................................... 31

10.0 List of Acronyms ....................................................................................................................................................... 33

Figures

1 Site Locus

2 Site Plan

Appendices

A Limitations

B User Questionnaire

C Environmental Data Resources Historical Report

D Historical Environmental Reports

E Photographic Documentation

F Environmental Data Resources Database Report

G Environmental Professional Qualifications



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1. Summary

This report documents findings from the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) that

BETA Group, Inc. (BETA) has prepared for the property located at 386 Kilburn Street in Fall

River, Massachusetts (the Site, see Figure 1). The Fall River Assessor’s Office identifies the Site

as subdivided into three parcels of land: parcel B-17-1 which consists of approximately 1.763

acres of land, parcel B-17-9 which consists of approximately 2.765 acres of land, and parcel B-

17-10 which consists of approximately 1.97 acres of land. Records indicate that the Site

buildings on Parcel B-17-1 were constructed circa 1890 and the Site buildings on Parcels B-17-9

and B-17-10 were constructed circa 1883. Ten buildings, some of which are interconnected,

currently exist at the Site.

The purpose of this Phase I ESA was to assess current Site conditions and render an opinion as to

the presence of Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs) in connection with the property,

within the scope and limitations of the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment

Process E1527-13. Recognized Environmental Conditions are defined in the American Society

for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standard E1527-13 as, “...the presence or likely presence of

any hazardous substances or petroleum products on a property under conditions that indicate an

existing release, a past release, or a material threat of a release of any hazardous substances or

petroleum products into structures on the property or into the ground, groundwater, or surface

water of the property. The term includes hazardous substances or petroleum products even under

conditions in compliance with laws. The term is not intended to include de minimus conditions

that generally do not present a material risk of harm to public health or the environment and that

generally would not be the subject of an enforcement action if brought to the attention of

appropriate governmental agencies.” Any exceptions or deletions from the ASTM practice or

Scope of Work are described in Section 2.0 of this Report. Refer to Section 10.0 for a list of

acronyms and their definitions.

Phase I ESA Summary

Based on the activities conducted for this Phase I ESA, BETA has identified the following RECs

at the Site:

Historic industrial use of the Site for auto repair, iron works, textile manufacturing,

millwork, and a laundromat and linen service

Sanborn maps indicate the presence of an oil tank in the courtyard area east of Mill #1. The presence of a closed-in-place 10,000-gallon No. 6 fuel oil UST in the courtyard east

of Mill #1, 20 feet north of the smoke stack.

The documented historic presence of petroleum hydrocarbons in soil at the Site. Although previous investigations have removed impacted soil from the Site, historic data indicates the potential for additional contaminated soil to exist at the Site.



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Previous reports indicate the former presence of two 10,000 gallon No. 6 fuel oil USTs east of the boiler house.

RTN 4-25363 associated with the EPA removal action is classified as “Tier 1D” by

MassDEP and is out of compliance.

The presence of debris from the office building that burned down in 2012 can contain

possible OHM.

City of Fall River municipal records indicate the removal of a 3,000 gasoline UST from the area of Mill #4. Sampling information from the removal was not included in the record and location aid of the UST was not given.

The presence of a 20,000-gallon aboveground storage tank (AST) in a building in the

courtyard east of the boiler house

The presence of two closed-in-place vaulted 10,000 gallon No. 6 fuel oil ASTs located

south of the smoke stack in the central portion of the Site.

The presence of vent and fill pipes on the exterior of Mill #4 leading into the building.

The pipes were located on the northwestern portion of the building, however no storage

tank was observed during the site reconnaissance.

Past uses of the Site that include the storage of hazardous material and No. 6 fuel oil.

Although the EPA conducted a removal action within the Site building, solid waste and debris remain throughout the Site buildings

Although the EPA conducted a removal action within the Site building, solid waste and debris remain throughout the Site buildings.

The observation of stressed vegetation and stained pavement in the courtyard area of the

Site adjacent to the boiler house.

The presence of several transformers throughout the Site buildings. Based on the age of

the Site buildings the transformers likely contain PCBs. The presence of a transformer

house built circa 1931 indicates the possible presence of PCBs.

Although the EPA conducted a removal action at the Site, EPA identified the presence of

asbestos containing material (ACM), corrosive and ignitable wastes, and general wastes

at the Site indicating the potential for additional ACM and waste to exist at the Site.

Although the EPA conducted a removal action at the Site, solid waste and debris were

found throughout the Site buildings.

The observation of flaking and peeling paint throughout the Site buildings. Since the buildings were constructed in the late 1800’s, it is likely that LBP is present.

Section 9.0 contains more details on these RECs and discusses recommendations for additional

investigation at the Site.



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2. Introduction

2.1 General

At the request of the City of Fall River (the Client), BETA conducted an ASTM Phase I

Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) of the property at 386 Kilburn Street in Fall River,

Massachusetts (the Site, see Figure 1). The Site is subdivided into three parcels of land

consisting of approximately 6.01 acres, these parcels are identified by the Fall River Assessor’s

Office as parcels B-17-1, B-17-9, and B-17-10. Parcel B-17-1 is located in the northeast portion

of the Site and is improved with a 109,930 square-foot two-story mill building. Parcel B-17-9 is

located in the southern portion of the Site and is improved with an approximately 164,878 square

foot five-story mill building, an attached boiler house, an attached three-story mill building, an

attached two-story mill building, an auto house, a 20,000 gallon AST structure, and a vaulted oil

storage structure. Parcel B-17-10 is located west of Parcel B-17-1 and is improved with an

approximately 142,416 square foot five-story mill-warehouse style building, an attached five-

story mill building, and a transformer house. The Site buildings are vacant and the property was

acquired by the City of Fall River through a tax foreclosure on June 13, 2014.

2.2 Purpose and Scope

This report was prepared for the sole and exclusive use of the Client and is subject to and issued

in connection with the Agreement and the provisions thereof. The ESA was conducted to

identify Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs) based on a review of available

environmental information and observations of the Site and adjacent properties for overt

evidence of a release or threat of release of oil or hazardous materials (OHM). The scope of

services for this ESA included a federal and state environmental database search, local research,

Site reconnaissance, and interviews with people knowledgeable about the Site. This ESA is

subject to the terms of the Agreement between the Client and BETA and the Limitations

included in Appendix A.

The scope of services for this report did not include the assessment of the following “additional

issues” that are outside the scope of the ASTM Phase I ESA: asbestos-containing building

materials, radon, lead-based paint, lead in drinking water, wetlands, regulatory compliance,

cultural and historical resources, industrial hygiene, health and safety, ecological resources,

endangered species, indoor air quality, biological agents, and mold.



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2.3 Site Visit Information

Site Visits Conducted By: Adria Fichter, Engineer

Michael Davis, Engineer

Date of Site Visits: March 11, 2015 and April 15, 2015

Site Representative: Mr. Chris Gallagher, a representative of the City of Fall

River

Weather: 40° F, sunny, and snow on the ground on 3/11/15

70° F and sunny on 4/15



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3. Project Description

3.1 Site Description

The Site is subdivided into three parcels: B-17-1 consists of approximately 1.763 acres of land,

parcel B-17-9 consists of approximately 2.275 acres of land, and parcel B-17-10 consists of

approximately 1.97 acres of land. The Site is improved by three industrial-style mill buildings

and seven smaller buildings. According to the City of Fall River Assessor’s cards, the buildings

located on parcels B-17-9 and B-17-10 were constructed circa 1883. The building located on

parcel B-17-1 was constructed circa 1890. The Site buildings have been vacant since 2012. The

approximate geographic coordinates of the property are N 41º 40′ 57″ latitude and W 71º 10′ 18″

longitude.

3.2 Current Operations

Other than abandoned equipment, the Site buildings are vacant and are configured for

industrial/warehouse use.

3.3 Building Descriptions

The following summarizes the structures (ten buildings, vaulted ASTs, and a smoke stack)

located at the Site based on the City of Fall River Assessor’s field cards, Sanborn Maps, and

visual observations made by BETA:

Mill #1: A 164,878-square foot five-story mill building, constructed with a granite block

exterior, a wood frame, concrete foundation, and a slightly pitched tar and gravel roof.

Refer to Photo 5 in Appendix E

Mill #2: A 142,416-square foot five-story mill building constructed of a granite block



Mill #4: A 109,930-square foot three-story mill building constructed of a granite block



Transformer House: Located east of Mill #2, the transformer house is a single-story

building constructed with a brick exterior. BETA was unable to access the interior of this

building. Refer to Photo 8 in Appendix E

Boiler House: Attached to Mill #1, north of the smoke stack, the boiler house is

constructed with a brick exterior, concrete slab-on-grade foundation, a slightly pitched tar

and gravel roof, and has a 40’ ceiling. Refer to Photo 19 in Appendix E



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Cloth Room: Located on the southern portion of the Site and attached to Mill #1, the

cloth room is a two-story building constructed with a granite block exterior and a

concrete foundation. Refer to Photo 22 in Appendix E

Picker Room #1: Located on the southern portion of the Site and attached to Mill #1,

Picker Room #1 is a three-story building, constructed with a granite block exterior,

concrete foundation, and a slightly pitched tar and gravel roof. Refer to Photo 2 in

Appendix E

Picker Room #2: Located in the central portion of the Site and connecting Mill #1 and

Mill #2, Picker Room #2 is a four-story, constructed with a granite block exterior, a wood

frame, concrete foundation, and a slightly pitched tar and gravel roof. Refer to Photo 9 in

Appendix E

Auto House: Located on the southern portion of the Site, east of Picker Room #1, the

auto house is a small single-story building with a granite block exterior and an overhead

door. BETA was unable to access the auto house. Refer to Photo 1 in Appendix E

Oil Storage Vault: Located east of Mill #1, adjacent to the smoke stack, the oil storage

building is vaulted and constructed of a brick exterior. BETA was unable to access the

interior of the building. Refer to Photo 21 in Appendix E

AST Structure: Located east of the boiler house, the AST structure contains a 20,000

gallon No. 6 fuel oil AST. BETA was able to view the interior of the structure, however

could not access the entire structure. Refer to Photo 16 in Appendix E

Smoke Stack: Located east of Mill #1, north of the oil storage vault. Refer to Photo 18 in

Appendix E.

3.4 Building Heating and Cooling System

The buildings were most recently heated by unit heaters fired by natural gas. BETA encountered

records pertaining to the historic use of fuel oil to heat the Site buildings. BETA did not observe

any cooling systems at the Site.

3.5 Plans and Specifications

A copy of the City of Fall River Assessor’s Map is provided as Figure 2.

3.6 Utilities

The City of Fall River provides municipal water and sewer services to the Site and Liberty

Utilities supplies natural gas and electric to the Site.



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3.7 Environmental Land Use Restrictions

BETA did not encounter any evidence of an Activity and Use Limitation (AUL) or other

restriction on the deed for the Site. Additionally, the City is not aware of any AULs or other

institutional controls on the property.

3.8 Purchase Price

The City of Fall River involuntarily acquired the property through a Decree of Foreclosure on

June 13, 2014; therefore there was no purchase price in the most recent property transfer. The

property was previously purchased by Five Kings Associates LLC for $2,025,000 in 2004.

3.9 User Provided Information

Mr. Chris Gallagher, Projects Manager for the City of Fall River, and Mr. Matthew Thomas,

legal counsel for the City of Fall River, provided BETA with information summarized in this

report based on actual knowledge of the Site. The City informed BETA that this Phase I ESA

was being conducted under the City’s U.S. EPA Brownfields Assessment grant. Additional

information provided by Mr. Gallagher and Mr. Thomas is included in various sections of this

report. Appendix B contains a copy of the questionnaire completed by the City.



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4. Site Characteristics

4.1 Surface Water

Cook Pond is located immediately east of the Site.

4.2 Site Drainage/Sensitive Receptors

BETA observed a drainage culvert on the eastern portion of the Site. The culvert discharges into

the northwest portion of Cook Pond.

4.3 Topography

The Site is located at an elevation of approximately 190 feet above the 1929 National Geodetic

Vertical Datum. The Site is relatively flat but the vicinity slopes downward to the east and south.

4.4 Soils and Geology

Soils

According to the United States Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service (SCS) Soil

Map, soils at the Site consist of Urban land. Soils in this complex consist of excavated and filled

land.

Geology

Bedrock outcrops were not observed at or in the vicinity of the Site. According to the Bedrock

Geologic Map of Massachusetts (1985), bedrock beneath the Site consists of the Fall River

Granite. Soil borings previously advanced at the Site identified silty, fine to medium sand with

gravel throughout the property. Bedrock was not encountered to a depth of twelve feet below

grade.

4.5 Groundwater

According to the MassGIS on-line Priority Resource Map, the Site is not located within a

Surface Water Supply Protection Zone. The Site is not located within a Public Water Supply

Watershed, a Zone II, or an Interim Water Protection Area (IWPA). Therefore, groundwater at

the Site is classified as RCGW-2. Based on local topography, surface water bodies and previous

investigations, groundwater at the Site flows in an easterly and southeasterly direction toward

Cook Pond. Additionally, based on previous subsurface investigations at the Site, groundwater

has been encountered at depths from three to five feet below grade. A groundwater monitoring

well was observed south of the boiler house. Two groundwater monitoring wells were observed

adjacent to the vaulted oil structure, but are damaged and unusable. A monitoring well was



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observed east of Mill #4 on the loading dock ramp, however BETA could not find a report with

information regarding the well. Figure 2 depicts these wells and former wells at the Site.

4.6 Wetlands

BETA did not observe any wetlands type vegetation at the Site. BETA observed vegetated areas

on the edge of Cook Pond. According to MassGIS Priority Resource Map, wetlands are depicted

southeast of the Site along Cook Pond.

4.7 Floodplain Information

According to the Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate

Map (FIRM) Number 25005CO341G dated July 16, 2014, the Site is located in Zone X, which

has been determined to be an area outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain.



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5. Adjacent and Surrounding Properties

The property is located at 386 Kilburn Street, a mixed use area of Fall River. Information

concerning surrounding properties was compiled from the Site reconnaissance, as summarized

below:

Direction Adjacent Properties Surrounding Properties

North Dwelly Street Residential properties

Northeast Dwelly Street Residential properties

South Berkshire Mills LLC (394 Kilburn Street) Unimproved Land

Southeast Cook Pond Commercial properties

East Cook Pond National Guard (1089 Dwelly Street)

West Kilburn Street Residential properties



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6. Site History

6.1 Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps

Sanborn maps identify prior Site uses of real property for many cities and towns in the United

States. The maps were originally created to assist insurance underwriters in understanding the

potential fire risk of structures requiring insurance; however, they are also useful for determining

the previous uses of a property. Sanborn maps often contain information relating to uses of

individual structures, location of certain fuel storage tanks, chemical storage tanks, or both, and

storage of other potentially toxic substances. Sanborn maps begin their coverage in 1867 and

continue through the present. BETA requested copies of Sanborn maps for the Site from

Environmental Data Resources, Inc. (EDR). EDR provided copies of 1893, 1905, 1933, 1950,

and 1976 Sanborn maps. A copy of the Sanborn maps are included in Appendix C. The

following summarizes our review of these maps:

1893: This map depicts the Site as occupied by “King Phillipp’s Mill.” The map depicts a

smaller footprint than the current Site buildings. The map depicts a portion of Mill #2 on the

northern portion of the property, the map does not depict the rest of the property. According

to the Fall River Assessor’s records, all Site buildings were constructed prior to 1893.

1905: This map depicts the Site as occupied by “King Phillip Mills.” The Site consists of

buildings Mill No. 2, Mill No. 4, and the Picker House. Additional notes indicate that the Site

is heated by steam and hot air, the lights operate off electric and gas, and automatic sprinklers

are located throughout the building. A boiler room is depicted in the center of the Site and

labeled “boiler ho. No. 2.”

1933: This map depicts the Site as occupied by “Berkshire Fine Spinning Associates Inc.

King Philip Mills, Plant A.” The building footprints appear to be similar to the current

building footprints. The Site consists of buildings Mill “1,” Mill “2,” and Mill “4,” a

transformer house, Picker Rm “1,” Picker Room “2,” a cloth Room, an auto house, a boiler

house, an oil storage building, and an office building. The boiler room is still present and

south of the boiler room is a building listed as “oil storage”. An “oil tank” is depicted

between the oil storage building and the boiler house. The map also depicts a transformer

house between Mill “1” and Mill “4.”

1950: This map depicts the Site as occupied by “Berkshire Fine Spinning Associates Inc.

King Philip Mills, Plant E.” The map depicts the Site as similar to the 1933 map. Additional

notes indicate the facility is powered by electricity fueled by coal.

1976: This map depicts the Site as similar to the 1950 map; however, the Site is occupied by

Tilly Realty Corp.



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6.2 Aerial Photographs

BETA requested copies of historical aerial photographs for the Site from EDR. EDR provided

copies of 1939, 1952, 1962, 1966, 1970, 1977, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1995, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2010,

and 2012 aerial photographs. A copy of the EDR aerial photograph report is included in

Appendix C. The following summarizes our review of these aerial photographs:

1939, 1952. 1962, 1966, 1970, 1977, and 1981: These photographs depict the Site as

improved with buildings similar in footprint to the current Site buildings. Buildings to the

south improve the surrounding area and appear similar in footprint to the present day

buildings. Buildings to the north and west improve the surrounding area and appear similar in

footprint to the present day buildings. Cook Pond appears east of the Site.

1986, 1991, and 1995: These photographs depict the Site and vicinity as similar to the 1981

photograph. Buildings appear east of the Site next to Cook Pond.

2005 and 2006: These photographs depict the Site as similar to the 1995 photograph.

Buildings appear southeast of the Site and appear similar in footprint to the present day

buildings.

2008 and 2010: These photographs depict the Site and vicinity as similar to the 2006

photograph.

2012: This photograph depicts the Site as similar to the 2010 photograph, however the

building located west of Mill #1 on the southern portion of the Site is no longer there.

6.3 Topographic Maps

BETA requested copies of historical United States Geologic Survey (USGS) topographic maps

for the Site from EDR. EDR provided 1888, 1893, 1944, 1950, 1967, 1979, and 1985 USGS

Topographic Maps. A copy of the topographic map report is included in Appendix C. The

following summarizes our review of these maps.

1888 and 1893 – These maps depict the Site as improved with buildings similar in footprint

to the current Site building. Based on the scale of these maps, the surrounding vicinity are too

small to depict structures.

1944, 1950, 1967, and 1979 – Based on the shading of these maps, the Site is located in a

developed area. No structures are shown on these maps at the Site or surrounding vicinity.

1985: This map depicts the Site with a building similar in footprint to the current Site

building. An industrial-type building appears south of the Site.

6.4 City Directories

Historical City directories and Cross Reference directories are often useful for obtaining

historical tenants for a property. City directories provide tenant listings, by address, for every

year covered by the directory service. BETA requested City directories for the Site from EDR.



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EDR searched copies of 1940, 1947, 1949, 1963, 1969, 1974, 1979, 1983, 1987, 1992, 1995,

1999, 2003, 2008, and 2013 City directories. A copy of the EDR City Directory Abstract is

included in Appendix C. The following summarizes these directories.

Year 365 Kilburn Street 372 Kilburn Street 386 Kilburn Street

1940

Shellmound Warehouse Co

Cotton Storage

Berkshire Fine Spinning

Associates Inc Plant E cotton

goods mfrs

No listing

1947

Shellmound Warehouse Co

Cotton Storage

Berkshire Fine Spinning

Associates Inc Plant E cotton

goods mfrs

No listing

1949 Shellmound Warehouse Co

Cotton Storage

Berkshire Fine Spinning Plant E

cotton goods mfrs No listing

1963 No Listing Berkshire Hathaway Inc King

Philip E Div cotton good mfrs No listing

1969

Gemco Electric Co Inc.

Sage Makers Inc. Women’s Clo

MFRS

Harbro Manufacturing Corp

Mens Outerwear MFRS

No listing

1974 Gemco Electric Co Inc. Badger Mills

Bell’s Salvage Corp No listing

1979 Vacant Needlecraft Corp of America

American Products Corp Jewelry No listing

1983 American Dryer Corp Sporting Debs Inc

American Products Corp Jewelry Tilly Realty

1987

No return

D B’s Distributors Linen sup

Sporting Debs Inc clo

River Finishing Ceramics

Globe Assembly

Tilly Realty

North Light Studio Photography

1992

No listing

Anzac

Moonlite Graphics

Newton Creations Inc

Braided Products Inc.

Deborah Chouinard

Stephen Holbrook Cabnt mkr

K P Realty Trust

L P Auto

Ornamental Iron Works

Rope Manufacturing

Ross Matthews Mills

Tilly Realty Corp



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Year 365 Kilburn Street 372 Kilburn Street 386 Kilburn Street

1995

No Listing

Artwork by DZWILL

Associated Pallet CO

Delisle Pipe Organ Company

Fisherman’s Alliance & Trust

Flite Snowboards Inc

Millview Studio East

Alexander Nesbitt


P C Novelties Manufacturing

Ross Matthews Mills

USA Apparel Enterprises

Arco Insulation

Joan and Galry Briand

Deborah Chouinard

Facets

Groota-Fracki

Stephen Holbrook

J & B Ceramic Tile

Jay’s Auto

K P Realty Trust

L P Auto

Munafo, J

Ornamental Iron Works

Pump Systems

Raposa, Marquelynn, Galry

Todd Russell

Specialty Millwork

Tilly Realty Group

1999

No Listing

A TNT Window Air Condition

Specialists

Associated Pallet Company

Bremdele Incorporated

Delisle Pipe Organ Company

Highly Visible Promotions

Arco Insulation

Joan Briand

Facets

J & B Tile Fax

K P Realty Trust

Metgraph

Raposa Marquelynn

RB Woodworking

Tilly Realty Corporation

2003

No Listing

AOKS Floorcovering

Atlantic Office Frntr Insltn

Deslisle Pipe Organ Co

S & S Accessories MFG

Spectrum Tile & Carpet

X Static Signs

BA Tech US Limited

Cook Pond Millwork LLC

KP Realty Trust

2008

No Listing

Ideal Bias Binding Corp

Kerico Inc

Spectrum Tile & Carpet

Turley Barry Pipe Organs

Unlimited Employment Agency

USA Apparel Enterprises

Cook Pond Millwork Inc.

King Phillip Mills

Munafo

Silva Woodworking

2013

No Listing


Ross Matthews Mills

Cook Pond Environmental

Learning Center

Cook Pond Millwork Inc

King Phillip Mills

Metgraph



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6.5 Interviews

BETA interviewed Mr. Chris Gallagher, a representative of the City of Fall River. Mr. Gallagher

stated than an EPA removal action took place in October 2014 and that 100 barrels of

miscellaneous containers were removed from Mill #1. He further stated that the EPA removal

action occurred along the western portion of Mill #1, but drums remained in various locations

throughout the basement of Mill #1. Mr. Gallagher stated that the concrete floor was on soil, but

might have an underdrain system. He stated that Mill #4 has a dirt basement that might be

connected to the other buildings. He further stated that two transformers were located on the roof

of Mill #1 and are still connected.

6.6 Previous Reports

BETA identified previous assessments covering the Site during the research for this Phase I

ESA. The following is a summary, listed by MassDEP Release Tracking Number (RTN), of

reports BETA encountered from the MassDEP and US EPA websites. Appendix D contains

copies of pertinent sections of these reports.

BETA Records

April 3, 2000, UST Closure-in-Place Letter, BETA Group, Inc.

BETA issued a letter to the Fall River Fire Department requesting permission to fill a 10,000-

gallon No.6 fuel oil UST with “tank slurry.” The letter indicated structural integrity concerns

associated with its removal because it was located 20 feet north of the smoke stack. BETA

also stated the removal of the tank would jeopardize two fuel oil lines located above the

UST, running from two 20,000-gallon No. 6 fuel oil tanks to the boiler room. BETA also

stated that the removal of the UST would jeopardize the structural integrity of the smoke

stack, boiler room, and pump house.

May 14, 2000, #6 Fuel Oil Release, BETA Group, Inc.

BETA issued a letter to Mr. Andrew Strasmich of Tilly Realty Associates regarding a release

of No. 6 fuel oil in the boiler room at the Site. The quantity of fuel oil released was not

provided. The release occurred on May 14, 2000 due to a failed valve fitting. BETA

conducted an inspection of the release on May 17, 2000 and observed that all released oil

was contained within concrete utility trenches and the concrete floor of the boiler room.

Based on observations by BETA, it was determined that the release wasn’t reportable to the

MassDEP. The letter states that clean-up was underway at the time and BETA would conduct

a re-inspection after clean-up. No further documentation was found.

May 16, 2000, Underground Storage Tank Closure, BETA Group, Inc.

BETA issued a Closure Assessment Report to Tilly Realty Associates regarding the in-place

closure of the 10,000 gallon No. 6 fuel oil UST. The letter states the City Fire Marshall



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approved the abandonment of the UST on April 5, 2000. On April 21, 2000, the UST was

inspected and cleaned. No holes or release pathways were noted. The letter indicates that no

holes were bored into the UST to retrieve soil samples because the UST was mostly below

the water table. After the tank inspection, AAV Services, Inc. filled the UST with tank slurry.

RTN 4-15725

September 20, 2000, Notice of Responsibility, MassDEP

MassDEP issued a notice of responsibility to Tilly Realty Associates (Tilly) on September

20, 2000 and assigned RTN 4-15725 to the release. On September 5, 2000, MassDEP

conducted an inspection of the Site after receiving notification of a possible release at the

Site. During the inspection, MassDEP estimated 200 steel and fiber drums were stacked

improperly and fell over. MassDEP noted that several containers were ruptured, releasing

paint and wax to the surrounding soil. At the time of notification, removal of contaminated

media, deployment of absorbent material, removal of drums/containers, and installation of a

temporary cap/cover was approved by MassDEP.

January 2001, Immediate Response Action (IRA) Plan & Completion

Statement/Response Action Outcome (RAO), BETA Group, Inc.

The courtyard area east of Mill #1 adjacent to the smoke stack was impacted by a release of

paint and wax compounds from ruptured drums. The paint compounds released were non-

hazardous and wax compounds released were limited to less than one gallon. As part of the

IRA the following actions were conducted:

Deployment of absorbent/containment materials

Removal and disposal of all damaged drums and their contents

Transfer of all drums in good condition into the building

The proper storage of reusable commodity and;

Disposal of remediation wastes (non-hazardous waste to municipal solid waste

(MSW) dumpster on-site).

The report concluded that the release was limited to the asphalt surface and did not affect soil

or groundwater at the Site. BETA concluded that a condition of No Significant Risk was

achieved for the release area. A copy of the IRA Plan & Completion Statement/Response

Action Outcome is included in Appendix D.

RTNs 4-15730 and 15731

September 20, 2000, Notice of Responsibility, Massachusetts Department of

Environmental Protection (MassDEP), RTN 4-15730

MassDEP issued a notice of responsibility to Tilly on September 20, 2000 and assigned RTN

4-15730 to the release. On September 6, 2000, MassDEP conducted an inspection of the Site

after receiving notification of a possible release at the Site. During the inspection activities,



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MassDEP found No. 6 fuel oil in an exploratory excavation. MassDEP approved the

following response actions as part of an Immediate Response Action (IRA):

Excavation and disposal of up to 100 cubic yards of petroleum impacted soil

Vacuum removal of 1,500 gallons of contaminated water

September 26, 2000, Notice of Responsibility, Massachusetts Department of

Environmental Protection (MassDEP), RTN 4-15731

MassDEP issued a notice of responsibility to Tilly on September 26, 2000 and assigned RTN

4-15731 to the release. On September 6, 2000, MassDEP conducted an investigation of the

AST vault adjacent to the smoke stack east of Mill #1. The AST vault contains two 10,000

gallon tanks containing No. 6 fuel oil. MassDEP observed fuel oil in the AST vault and

staining from overfilling. Groundwater was noted in the vault. At the time of notification, no

response actions were approved as part of an IRA.

IRA Completion Report, BETA Group, Inc., February 2001, RTN: 4-15730

On September 6, 2000, BETA oversaw the excavation of approximately 52.5 yd3 of soil.

BETA also oversaw the removal of 1,050 gallons of contaminated water from the excavation

area. BETA concluded that the reportable condition had not been controlled and eliminated

and future response actions would be necessary.

September 2001, Phase I-Initial Site Investigation and Tier Classification, Coneco

Engineers and Scientists (Coneco), RTN 4-15730 and RTN 4-15731

Coneco conducted an initial site investigation in July 2001. The site investigation was

conducted in the courtyard area east of Mill #1 to the southern end of Mill #4. Coneco

oversaw the advancement of fourteen soil borings, twelve of which were completed as

monitoring wells. Soil and groundwater samples were collected for analysis of extractable

petroleum hydrocarbons (EPH) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). Non-aqueous

phase liquid (NAPL) was detected in monitoring well CMW-7. The remaining eleven

groundwater samples were below the applicable Method 1 Risk Characterization standard.

Field screening of soil samples detected total volatile organic compounds (TVOCs) from

below the instrument detection limit to 89 parts per million (ppm). Soil samples from borings

GP-1, GP-8, GP-10, and GP-12 exceeded the applicable Method 1 S-2 and S-3 standards.

Due to the NAPL in the groundwater at the Site, Coneco recommended a Phase II

Comprehensive Site Assessment and Phase III Remedial Action Plan within two years.

Coneco also recommended a Release Abatement Measure (RAM) be completed for the

removal of the two 10,000 gallon No. 6 fuel oil tanks, removal of petroleum-impacted soil,

and the removal of groundwater and NAPL in the vicinity of monitoring well CMW-7.



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February 2007, Class A-2 Response Action Outcome and Release Abatement Measure,

Lightship Engineering (Lightship), RTN 4-15730 and RTN 4-15731

Lightship conducted RAM activities in the courtyard area south of the boiler house in

October 2006 including removal of impacted soil in the vicinity of monitoring well CMW-7.

After removing the impacted soil, monitoring well CMW-7 was replaced with monitoring

well CMW-7R. Impacted soil was excavated and removed to a depth of six feet below grade

due to shallow groundwater. Six confirmatory samples (W-1, W-2, W-3, W-4, and W-5 and

B-1) were taken from the sidewalls and depth of the excavation and submitted for analysis of

EPH and PAHs. The concentration of C11-C22 aromatics in the samples from W-3 and W-4

were above Method 1 S-1 GW-2/3 standards. Concentrations of C9-C18 aliphatics, C11-C22

aliphatics, and C11-C22 aromatics in the sample from B-1 exceeded the Method 1 S-1 GW-2/3

standards. Three test pits were excavated in the area south and east of monitoring well

CMW-7 to determine the extent of impacted soil at the Site. Test pits were excavated to a

depth of three feet below grade and no visual or olfactory evidence of contamination was

encountered.

In December 2006, Lightship advanced five borings in the area of the excavation and one

boring east of the excavation. Soil samples were submitted for analysis of EPH and PAHs,

concentrations of C11-C22 aromatics were above Method 1 S-1 GW-2/GW-3 standards and

Method 1 S-2 GW-2/GW-3 standards in one sample. Analytical results for all other samples

were below Method 1 standards. Contaminated soil was stockpiled and a sample was taken

for waste characterization and TCLP lead analysis. Stockpiled soil was approved for disposal

at Aggregate Industries (Aggregate) in Stoughton, Massachusetts. Approximately 33.39 tons

of excavated material was transported under a Bill of Lading (BOL) to Aggregate for asphalt

batch recycling on December 20, 2006.

Lightship advanced a soil gas sample probe in the vicinity of well CMW-7R to assess

potential for indoor air impacts. The sample concentration was below the soil gas screening

threshold. After removal of impacted soil, a groundwater sample was taken from well CMW-

7R and submitted for analysis of EPH. The concentration of C9-C18 aliphatics in the sample

from CMW-7R exceeded the Method 1 GW-2 standard. Lightship concluded that no

remedial waste was left on-site and considered the RAM complete. Lightship determined that

Cooks Pond, located 65 feet from the Site had not been impacted by the release of No. 6 fuel

oil. Lightship did not observe NAPL in monitoring well CMW-7R after completion of RAM

activities. Lightship concluded that a level of No Significant Risk was achieved for the

release area following RAM activities.

RTN 4-25563

EPA “Action Memorandum,” July 8, 2014

According to the EPA memorandum, on March 5, 2003, the Fall River Fire Department,

Massachusetts State Fire Marshall’s office, EPA, and MassDEP conducted an inspection of

the Site. The inspection was conducted due to a report of improper OHM storage. The memo



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states that approximately 200 drums containing paint and wax compounds were stacked on

pallets. Small containers contained alcohol-based cleaning products, pesticides, and wood

treatment oil. This memorandum states “an environmental consultant characterized and

disposed of the material.” Some non-hazardous materials were left at the Site. Site

investigations conducted in 2013 and 2014 identified that the materials left in 2003 were

improperly stored. The memo states that MassDEP intends to address the 10,000 gallon AST

with bunker C oil located at the Site.

On December 12, 2013, MassDEP, EPA, and the Fall River Fire Department conducted a site

walk noting numerous 55-gallon containers throughout the Site.

On March 13, 2014, EPA and the START contractors collected drum samples, soil samples,

and tank and small container samples. Results from the laboratory analysis indicated

hazardous substances with a pH of 13 and flashpoint of 26 °C. A small amount of friable

asbestos was noted on the floor of the mill.

Proposed removal actions are listed as part of the memorandum and include but are not

limited to:

Conducting sampling as needed to identify potential hazards Conduct air monitoring to determine levels of respiratory protection and to determine

exclusion zone Removing drums, containers, product, pollutants, or contaminants, and hazardous

substances from within or outside the buildings Disposing of hazardous substances at EPA-approved facility

EPA Removal Action

On December 12, 2013, a site walk conducted by EPA and MassDEP representatives noted

the presence of 55 gallon drums containing potentially hazardous material on site. On March

12, 2014 samples were collected and sent to Alpha Analytical (Alpha) and New England

Regional Laboratory. Laboratory results indicated the 55 gallon drums contained potentially

hazardous material, including concentrations of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) 1,2,4-

trimethylbenzene (7,100 µg/kg) and para-isopropyltoluene (13,000 µg/kg) in the sample from

DR-03. Chrysotile asbestos was also detected in one of the drum samples at a maximum

concentration of 20%.

The following summarizes the EPA Removal at the Site:

September 17, 2014: Fall River Department of Community Maintenance (DCM)

removed 10 cubic yards of boxes containing paint cans, sprays, cleaning products,

adhesives, sealants, and paint thinners. Seven propane tanks, 22 fire extinguishers, and

five garbage bags of empty paint cans and various containers were also removed from the

Site.



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November 12, 2014: Tradebe Environmental Services, LLC began HazCat operations and

removed 19 small containers of corrosives and other wastes from the Site.

November 12, 2014: ENPRO removed 11 drums of sludge and 63 drums of corrosives

and general waste

November 13, 2014: ENPRO packed and removed 16 cubic yard boxes of various

containers and 5 drums of asbestos containing material (ACM).

November 14, 2014: Activities were completed, and all equipment and personnel were

demobilized.

MassDEP Release Amendment Forms

The following summarizes MassDEP release amendment forms regarding the Site:

December 12, 2013: During an initial site walk conducted by the City, MassDEP, and US

EPA, the threat of a sudden release was noted at the Site and RTN 4-25363 was assigned

to the release. During the site walk the presence of 55 gallon drums were noted at the

Site. The initial site walk was done to establish the responsibility of the EPA to conduct a

removal action.

March 24, 2014: City of Fall River, U.S. EPA, and MassDEP representatives met at the

mayor’s office. The concern of the neighborhood and the fire risk of the Site were

discussed. EPA was distributing flyers associated with the sampling event for March 16,

2014. Sampling is summarized in the EPA “Action Memorandum” listed above.

August 12, 2014: MassDEP conducted a site walk with the EPA, the START contractor,

and a structural engineer at the Site. During the site walk, it was determined that the EPA

timeline for the removal action was not feasible. This was determined due to the number

of containers and layout of the building. Concern over the failing integrity of the smoke

stack was discussed. Product removal from an AST was discussed during the site walk

and would not be completed at the time. A new timeline would be proposed by START

to the EPA.

September 11, 2014: MassDEP conducted a site inspection to determine the progress the

EPA had made removing drums and containers from the Site. The form states that

sampling will be completed to determine whether the waste would be handled by EPA or

MassDEP.

October 2, 2014: MassDEP and U.S. EPA attended the southend neighborhood monthly

meeting. EPA and MassDEP reported the status of the Removal Action and what had

been removed to date. The fire risk associated with the mill building was discussed. The

City of Fall River Building Department discussed the need to demolish the smoke stack

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October 21, 2014: MassDEP sent a request for access letter to the City of Fall River

mayor’s office. MassDEP summarized the scope of work to be conducted by the EPA as

well as a timeline. A list of frequently asked question regarding access was attached to

the letter.

November 3, 2014: MassDEP requested access to the Site.

November 13. 2014: MassDEP was on site to observe materials being loaded onto tractor

trailer. Stated that EPA Removal Action was to be completed by end of the day and the

loading dock area was empty. Julie Hutcheson of MassDEP would be in touch with the

City about demolishing the smoke stack. The EPA/contractor removed the following:

Two tractor trailer loads of drums, containers and 16-1 yd3 boxes with smaller

items

One box truck of lab packed drums, a total of seven drums were removed

One box truck containing eleven drums of sludge waste

BETA did not encounter any filings or reports for RTN 4-25363. MassDEP’s website

lists this RTN as “Tier 1D” indicating that this RTN is not in compliance with MassDEP

regulations.

6.7 Ownership History

According to the City of Fall River Assessor’s records, the Site was acquired by the City of Fall

River on June 14, 2014 due to a Decree of Foreclosure. The following table summarizes a chain

of title card for Site ownership back to 1927.

Owner Date of Purchase Document No.

City of Fall River June 14, 2014 -

Five Kings Associates LLC July 28, 2004 5514-24

King Phillip Mills Inc. April 12, 2004 5363-326

King Phillip Mills Inc. December 20, 1999 30-83

Tilly Realty Associates December 29, 1986 1763-178

Erwin Strasmich/RI Hosp Trust Unknown Unknown

6.8 Adjacent Properties

The Site is located at 386 Kilburn Street in Fall River. According to the Fall River Tax

Assessor’s card, the Site is zoned industrial. However, buildings to the north, south, and west are

zoned residential and commercial. BETA did not observe any evidence of past spills or releases

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6.9 Historical Summary

According to the historical resources reviewed for this Phase I ESA, the Site was developed from

as early as 1888. King Philip Mills occupied the Site buildings from construction circa 1883 until

circa 1986 for use as a cotton textile mill. In 1986, the Site was purchased by Tilly Realty

Associates and was leased to several businesses. King Philip Mills purchased the Site in 1999

from Tilly Realty Associates. Five King Associates LLC purchased the Site in 2004 from King

Philip Mills and occupied the Site from 2004 until June 2014, when the City of Fall River

acquired the property due to tax foreclosure. Former operations at the Site include use as a cotton

mill, a laundromat and linen service, a woodworking shop, a learning center, and small engine

repair shop.

An AST is located in the central portion of the Site, east of the boiler house. Records

indicate that a 20,000 gallon No. 6 fuel oil tank was installed at the Site in October 2000.

BETA observed a vaulted oil storage structure south of the smoke stack. Records indicate that the oil storage structure contains two 10,000 gallon ASTs containing No.6 fuel oil.

Previous reports indicate two 10,000 gallon No. 6 fuel oil USTs were removed from the

area east of the boiler house.

Fall River records indicate that a 3,000 gallon gasoline UST was removed in the area of Mill #4 in February 1996, no location aid was given.

BETA records indicate the closure-in-place of a 10,000 gallon No. 6 fuel oil UST in April 2000, the UST was located east of Mill #1, 20 feet north of the smoke stack.

Sanborn maps indicate the presence of an oil tank south of the boiler house in the courtyard area.

BETA observed vent and fill pipes on the northwest exterior of Mill #4, however BETA

could not access the interior portion of the building to identify the existence of a tank in that area.

Report Discrepancies

According to BETA records and the initial site investigation by Coneco, the vaulted oil storage

structure contains two 20,000 gallon No. 6 fuel oil ASTs. The Lightship report from 2007

indicates two 10,000 gallon No. 6 fuel oil ASTs are located in the structure and are closed-in-

place. No records indicate the closure-in-place of the vaulted oil storage tanks. Based on the site

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7. Site Reconnaissance

7.1 Nature of Operations & Current Tenants

At the time of our inspection, the Site was improved with ten vacant industrial-type buildings, a

vaulted oil storage structure, and a smoke stack. BETA observed building debris west of Mill #1,

an office building formerly occupied the area. Appendix E contains photographic documentation

of our Site inspection. BETA observed unauthorized residential use of the property throughout

Mill #1 and Mill #2. Additionally, several areas of trash (empty containers, furniture, and

miscellaneous debris) are located throughout the Site buildings.

7.2 Oil and Hazardous Materials (OHM) Storage and Usage

BETA observed an aboveground storage tank in an enclosure adjacent to the smoke stack in the

central portion of the Site. A vaulted oil storage structure is located south of the smoke stack.

Records indicate a permit was issued for No. 6 fuel oil storage in 2000. Records indicate a 3,000

gallon gasoline UST was removed near Mill #4.

7.3 Petroleum and Chemical Storage Tanks

BETA observed evidence of several aboveground storage tanks at the Site. The following

summarizes petroleum storage observed at the Site:

A 20,000 gallon No. 6 fuel oil AST is located in the central portion of the Site, east of the

boiler house. A vaulted oil storage structure containing two 10,000 gallon No. 6 fuel oil ASTs south of

the smoke stack.

Several unit heaters were observed throughout the Site buildings

The boiler house located in the central portion of the Site contains four inactive boilers of varying size that were formerly used to heat the Site buildings. Boilers are also located on the first floor of Mill #4



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7.5 Hazardous Waste

BETA observed the active storage of hazardous waste at the Site and was not able to inspect the

entire Site due to safety concerns. During the EPA Removal Action, drums of sludge and

corrosive materials were removed from Mill #1. Small containers containing corrosive waste

were also removed from Mill #1. Although the EPA conducted a removal action in Mill #1,

drums, drum covers, and small containers were observed throughout the Site buildings.

7.6 Solid Waste and Wastewater

Solid Waste

Solid waste is not currently generated at the Site. However, BETA observed trash and debris

throughout the Site buildings. Additionally, we observed computer monitors, furniture,

televisions, and miscellaneous waste throughout the Site buildings.

Sanitary Sewage

Sanitary sewage is not currently generated at the Site; however, the building is connected to the

municipal sewer system

Liquid Discharges

BETA did not observe liquid discharges at the Site.

7.7 Site Housekeeping

The Site buildings are currently vacant. Interior observations of Site buildings revealed piles of

miscellaneous debris and solid waste. Drums and drum covers were observed throughout the Site

buildings.

7.8 Stained Soil, Stained Pavement or Stressed Vegetation

BETA observed stained pavement in the asphalt parking area east of Mill #1, refer to Photo 42 in

Appendix E. Staining appeared to be from a paint substance. BETA noted apparently stressed

vegetation along the central portion of the Site in the area south of the boiler house, refer to

Photo 41 in Appendix E. Based on previous reports, this area is where fuel oil contaminated soil

was removed.

7.9 Interior and Exterior Drainage Structures

BETA did not observe any evidence of interior drainage structures at the Site. Mr. Gallagher

stated there could be an interior undrain system in the buildings, but was unsure. We observed a



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drainage channel along the eastern exterior portion of the Site flowing in a southeast direction

toward Cook Pond. BETA observed one catch basin in the paved area northeast of Mill #2.

7.10 Pools, Ponds, Pits or Lagoons

BETA did not observe any man-made pools, ponds, pits or lagoons at the Site.

7.11 On-Site Water Supply and Observation Wells

Fall River municipal water serves the Site and vicinity. BETA observed four monitoring wells at

the Site. Based on previous reports, it is believed that monitoring wells CMW-1 and CMW-2

were observed adjacent to the vaulted oil storage structure. Based on previous reports, it is

believed these wells were installed by Coneco Engineers and Scientists. The monitoring well

south of the boiler house is believed to be CMW-7R installed by Lightship Engineering. A fourth

well was observed east of Mill #4 on the loading dock ramp and could not be identified.

Additionally, based on the condition of these wells, two appear to be serviceable. Please refer to

Figure 2 for the location of these wells.

7.12 Fill Material

BETA observed evidence of urban fill at the Site such as brick fragments and glass on the

ground surface in the courtyard area east of Mill #1.

7.13 Air Emissions

BETA did not observe indications of significant air emissions at the Site.

7.14 Indoor Air

BETA did not observe any potential impacts to indoor air.

7.15 Odors

BETA did not notice any odors during the Site reconnaissance. BETA detected a wood burning

odor in the basement of Mill #1. The odor appeared to be from unauthorized residential use of

the property.

7.16 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)

BETA observed transformers on the first floor of Mill #1 near the connection to Mill #2.

Transformers were noted in Mill #2 on the first and second floors. BETA observed eleven

transformers throughout Mill #1 and Mill #2, refer to Photo 26 and Photo 30 in Appendix E.

Sanborn maps indicate a transformer building between Mill #2 and Mill #4, however BETA

could not access this building. Transformers are located behind the transformer house in a fenced



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area and could not be accessed, refer to Photo 43 in Appendix E. Fluorescent light fixtures were

found throughout the Site buildings. Based on the age of the Site buildings, these transformers

and light fixtures likely contain PCBs.

7.17 Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM)

Since the Site buildings were constructed circa 1883, it is likely that building materials would be

classified as ACM. During the EPA removal action, ACM was removed from the Site. A

comprehensive ACM inspection was beyond the scope of this ESA. Mr. Chris Gallagher voiced

concern of ACM on boiler equipment located on the first floor of Mill #4, formerly occupied by

Crown Linen.

7.18 Lead Based Paint (LBP)

Since the Site buildings were built in the late 1800’s, it is likely that LBP is present. A

comprehensive LBP inspection was beyond the scope of this ESA. BETA observed

flaking/peeling paint inside the Site buildings.

7.19 Lead in Drinking Water

Testing for lead in drinking water was beyond the scope of this ESA.

7.20 Radon

Measurement of potential radon contamination was beyond the scope of this ESA. The U.S. EPA

publishes a map of the United States on which each of the 3,141 counties in the U.S. is assigned

to one of three zones based on radon potential. Each zone designation reflects the average short-

term radon measurement that can be expected to be measured in a building without the

implementation of radon control methods. According to the EPA map, the Radon Zone for

Bristol County is 2. Zone 2 is defined as having indoor average radon levels of 2 to 4 picocuries

per liter (pCi/L). EPA recommends action at concentrations of 4 pCi/L or higher in indoor air.

Additional information on radon in indoor air can be found on the US EPA website at

http://www.epa.gov/radon/states/massachusetts.html.

7.21 Areas Not Inspected

BETA inspected accessible interior and exterior portions of the Site buildings. BETA inspected

accessible interior areas of the Site; however, our inspection was limited by the poor condition of

the buildings and the presence of debris throughout the interior of the Site buildings. Due to a

water main break and flooding in the basement of Mill #4, only the first floor of Mill #4 could be

entered during our Site inspection due to safety concerns. Figure 3 shows areas not inspected

during the Site reconnaissance.

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8.0 Records Review

The EDR report gives a listing of sites identified on select federal and state standard source

environmental databases within the approximate search radii specified by ASTM Standard

Practice for Environmental Site Assessments E1527-13. BETA reviewed each environmental

database on a record-by-record basis to determine if certain sites identified in the EDR report

represent environmental liability to the Site. A copy of EDR regulatory database report is

included in Appendix E. The following table lists the number of sites identified by the EDR

report.

FEDERAL, STATE, AND TRIBAL AGENCY DATABASE FINDINGS

REGULATORY DATABASE SEARCH

DISTANCE

TARGET

SITE

OFF-SITE

LISTINGS

Federal National Priority List (NPL) Facilities 1 Mile No 0

Federal Delisted NPL Facilities 1-Mile No 0

Federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation,

and Liability Information System (CERCLIS) Facilities

½-Mile No 0

Federal CERCLIS No Further Remedial Action Planned

(NFRAP) Facilities

½-Mile Yes 0

Federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

Corrective Action (CORRACTS) Facilities

1 Mile No 0

Federal RCRA Treatment, Storage, and Disposal (TSD) Facilities ½-Mile No 0

Federal RCRA Generator Facilities Site and Adjoining No 7

Federal Brownfield Facilities ½-Mile No 0

Federal Institutional Controls/Engineering Controls (IC/EC)

Registries

½-Mile No 0

Federal Emergency Response Notification System (ERNS)

Facility

Site Only No -

Federal Facility Index System (FINDS) Facility Site Only Yes -

Federal FIFRA/TSCA Tracking System (FTTS) Site Only Yes -

State Hazardous Waste Sites (SHWS)/Tribal Equivalent

CERCLIS Facilities

1 Mile Yes 71

State Release Facilities Site Only Yes -

State and Tribal Solid Waste Landfill (SWL) Facilities ½-Mile No 0

State and Tribal Registered Underground Storage Tank (UST)

Facilities

Site and Adjoining No 10

State and Tribal Registered Aboveground Storage Tank (AST)

Facilities

Site and Adjoining No 1

State and Tribal IC Registries ½-Mile No 6

State and Tribal Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP) Facilities ½-Mile No 0

State and Tribal Brownfield Facilities ½-Mile No 0

State Spill Facilities Site Only Yes -



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The EDR report also identified 8 non-geocoded sites. These are sites that could not be mapped or

“geocoded” due inadequate address information. Refer to the EDR report for a list of these sites.

BETA attempted to locate these sites via vehicular reconnaissance and interviews with personnel

familiar with the area. Based on this research, BETA did not identify any sites within the

specified radii.

The search of Federal and State databases identified the Site as a:

Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Information

System (CERCLIS) No Further Remediation Action Planned (NFRAP) facility;

State Hazardous Waste Site (SHWS)/Release Site;

Federal Historic Auto Station Site; and,

Historic Federal FIFRA/TSCA Tracking System (FTTS) Site.

The database search identified the Site as King Phillip Mill, at 386 Kilburn Street, Tilly Realty

Bldg 2, at 358 Kilburn Street, and Crown Service Systems, at 909 Dwelly Street. The following

is a summary of the Site’s Federal and State database listings.

King Phillip Mill is identified as a CERCLIS NFRAP facility and potentially responsible

party. The status is identified as Removal Only Site (No Site Assessment Work Needed).

The Removal Assessment was completed on March 5, 2003. On-line records include an

action memorandum that is summarized in Section 6.6 of this report.

King Philip Mill is identified as a state recovered government archives hazardous waste site

(MA RGA HWS) as of 2003.

King Phillip Mill is identified as a FINDS site based on its listing on the CERCLIS listing,

National Compliance Database (NCDB), state Environmental Protection Integrated

Computer System (MA EPICS), and Aerometric Information Retrieval System (AIRS)

listing.

King Philip Mill is identified as a SHWS/Release site. According to the search, the Site was

listed as a known release site on December 12, 2013. The release was reported to MassDEP

and triggered a two hour reporting limit. MassDEP issued Release Tracking Number (RTN)

4-25363. On-line records include several reports that are summarized in section 6.6 of this

report.

King Philip Mill is listed as a US AIRS facility. According to the search, the tenant was a

nonresidential building operator. Air pollutants were not identified in the search.

King Phillip Mill is identified as a state SPILLS site. According to the search, 200 gallons of

an unknown chemical was released in March 2003. According to the search the current

status of the spill is listed as “retracted.”

386 Kilburn Street is identified as a Historical Auto Station facility. According to the search,

Arco Enterprises and Industries Inc. operated at the Site in 2002 and 2003.



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King Philip Mill Complex is identified as a federal insecticide, fungicide, and rodenticide

act/toxic substance control act (FIFRA/TSCA) Tracking System (FTTS) facility. According

to the search, a Section 6 PCB investigation was conducted in April 1997 under TSCA. A

historic inspection was also identified in the search, no violations were reported. BETA

could not find a report associated with the investigation.

Tilly Realty Bldg 2 is identified as a SHWS/Release Site. According to the search, the Site

was listed as a known release facility on September 5, 2000. The release was reported to

MassDEP and triggered a two hour reporting limit. MassDEP assigned RTN 4-15725 to the

release. On-line records include several reports that are summarized in Section 6.6 of this

report. A second release was reported on September 6, 2000. The release was reported to

MassDEP and triggered a two hour reporting limit. MassDEP assigned RTN 4-15730 to the

release. On-line records include several reports that are summarized in Section 6.6 of this

report. A release was also reported on September 7, 2000 to MassDEP and triggered a two

hour reporting limit. MassDEP assigned RTN 4-15731 to the release. Previous reports are

summarized in Section 6.6 of this report.

Crown Service Systems is identified as a UST facility. According to the search, a 2500

gallon gasoline UST was removed from the facility in February 1996.

A description of the databases reviewed by BETA and an analysis of sites identified within the

prescribed search distances are presented in the following sections.

8.1 United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Databases

NPL Facilities

This is a list of the most serious uncontrolled or abandoned hazardous waste sites identified for

possible long-term remedial action under the Comprehensive Environmental Response,

Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA or “Superfund”). A site must be on the NPL to

receive money from the Trust Fund for Remedial Action. The database search did not identify

NPL facilities within one mile of the Site.

Delisted NPL Facilities

Facilities that the EPA determined may be deleted from the NPL because no further response is

appropriate. The database search did not identify Delisted NPL facilities within ½-mile of the

Site.

CERCLIS Facilities

CERCLIS is the USEPA system for tracking potential hazardous waste sites within the

Superfund program. A site's presence in CERCLIS does not imply a level of federal activity or

progress at a site, nor does it indicate that hazardous conditions necessarily exist at the location.

Within one year of being entered into CERCLIS, the USEPA performs a preliminary assessment



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of a site. Based upon the results of the preliminary assessment, the USEPA may conduct

additional investigations which could lead to a site being listed on the NPL. The search did not

identify CERCLIS facilities within ½-mile of the Site.

CERCLIS NFRAP Facilities

CERCLIS sites identified as NFRAP facilities have been removed from the CERCLIS because

these sites may be identified as where no contamination was found, contamination was removed

without the need for the site to be placed on the NPL, or the contamination was not considered

significant enough to be placed on the NPL. The database search identified the Site as a

CERCLIS NFRAP facility. According to the search, the Site was identified as a Removal Only

Site (no assessment work needed). The removal assessment was completed in March 2003.

RCRA CORRACTS Facilities

RCRA CORRACTS is a list of facilities that are found to have had hazardous waste releases and

require RCRA corrective action activity, which can range from site investigations to remediation.

The database search did not identify RCRA CORRACTS facilities within one mile of the Site.

RCRA TSD Facilities

The RCRA TSD Facilities List contains information pertaining to those facilities that either treat,

store, or dispose of hazardous waste. While these facilities represent some form of hazardous

waste activity, they are most significant if determined to be out of compliance or to have

violations. The database search did not identify RCRA TSD facilities within ½-mile of the Site.

RCRA Generator Facilities

BETA reviewed the list of sites which have filed notification with the USEPA in accordance

with RCRA requirements. These sites include generators of hazardous waste regulated under

RCRA. Under RCRA, hazardous waste generators are classified by the mass of hazardous waste

generated in a calendar month into the following categories: Large Quantity Generator, greater

than 1,000 kilograms/month (Kg/month); Small Quantity Generator, 100 to 1,000 Kg/month; and

Conditionally-Exempt Small Quantity Generator, less than 100 Kg/month. RCRA Generators,

while they represent some form of hazardous waste activity, are most significant if they are

determined to have Class I Violations or to be non-compliant. The database search identified

seven RCRA generators within a ¼-mile radius of the Site.

According to the search, American Dryer Corp. at 394 Kilburn Street is located approximately

22 feet southwest of the Site. The search indicates that the facility is a Conditionally-Exempt

Small Quantity Generator (CESQG). The search indicates that the facility received three

violations in October 1990. The search indicates that the facility achieved compliance in January

and February 1991. Based on its distance, this facility could pose a threat of release of OHM to

the Site.

According to the search, the Massachusetts National Guard Armory is located at 1089 Dwelly

Street, approximately 692 feet northeast of the Site. The search indicates that the National Guard



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has been a Small Quantity Generator (SQG) since January 1959 and no violations have been

reported. The search indicates that the facility generates spent halogenated solvents and non-

halogenated solvents, waste oil, polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) waste, and reactive, corrosive,

and ignitable wastes. Based on its distance, this facility could pose a threat of release of OHM to

the Site.

According to the search, Rite Aid at 1533 South Main Street is located approximately 875 feet

northwest of the Site. The search indicates that the facility has been a SQG since August 2007.

The search indicates that hazardous wastes generated at the facility include chromium, mercury,

salts, m-cresol, and selenium. Based on its distance, this facility does not likely pose a threat of

release of OHM to the Site.

According to the search, Ken’s Auto Repair at 1144R Dwelly Street is located approximately

963 feet east of the Site. The search indicates that the facility is a CESQG and no violations have

been reported since August 1988. Based on its distance, this facility does not likely pose a threat

of release of OHM to the Site.

According to the search, Nu Way Auto Body at 67 Kay Street is located approximately 1,172

feet southwest of the Site. The search indicates that the facility is a CESQG and no violations

have been reported. According to the search, Skyward Automotive is listed as a historical

generator at this address. The search indicates the facility was a CESQG and no violations were

reported. Based on its distance, this facility does not pose a threat of release of OHM to the Site.

RCRA NonGen/NLR Facilities

The RCRA NonGen/NLR is a list of facilities that do not presently generate hazardous waste

under RCRA. According to the search, Fall River Fireplace Co Inc. at 915 Dwelly Street is

located approximately 30 feet north-northeast of the Site. The search indicates that the facility

does not presently generate hazardous waste. Former hazardous waste generated at the facility

included spent halogenated solvents used in degreasing and non-halogenated solvents. The

facility received a written informal violation in 1985 and a follow up inspection was conducted

in 1986, no further information was provided. Based on its distance and regulatory status, this

facility could pose a threat of release of OHM to the Site.

IC/EC Registries

The database search did not identify the Site or surrounding properties on the IC/EC registries.

Brownfield Facilities

The database search did not identify Brownfields facilities within ½-mile of the Site.

ERNS Facility

The ERNS is a database of notifications of oil discharges and hazardous substance releases. The

primary purpose of ERNS is to standardize and collect notifications made to the Federal

government of releases of oil and hazardous substances. These notifications are used by “On-



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Scene Coordinators” to determine an emergency response and release prevention. When a call is

made to the National Response Center or one (1) of the ten USEPA Regions, a report is created

containing all of the release information that the caller provided. This report is transferred to an

appropriate agency to evaluate the need for a response and the records are electronically

transferred to the ERNS database. As such, if a reported release of oil or a hazardous substance is

deemed to require a response, it should also be listed in the appropriate federal or state level

environmental database such as CERCLIS, state equivalent CERCLIS, or state leaking

underground storage tank or spills. The database search did not identify the Site on the ERNS

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8.2 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) Databases

State SHWS Facilities

The SHWS list is an inventory of hazardous waste release sites maintained by the MassDEP. The

search identified the Site as a SHWS facility. Information on the site listing has been

summarized in Section 6.6 of this report. Other than the Site, the database search identified three

SHWS facilities within a ¼-mile of the Site. Based on their distances and regulatory status, these

facilities do not likely pose a threat of release of OHM to the Site.

SWL Facilities

The database search did not identify SWL facilities within ½-mile of the Site.

Registered UST Facilities

The database search identified ten UST facilities within ¼-mile of the Site. According to the

search, Roger Lauzon Contractor at 969 Charles Street is located approximately 293 feet

southwest of the Site. The search indicates that two UST’s have been removed from the facility.

According to the search, Swansea Concrete Corp. at 245 Tripp Street is located approximately

355 feet southwest of the Site. The search indicates that the facility has removed four USTs.

According to the search, Field Maintenance Shop at 1089 Dwelly Street is located approximately

692 feet northeast of the Site. The search indicates that the facility has removed two USTs.

Registered AST Facilities

The database search identified one AST facility within ¼-mile of the Site. According to the

search, Field Maintenance Shop at 1089 Dwelly Street is located approximately 692 feet

northeast of the Site. The search indicates that a 5,000 gallon JP-8 jet fuel AST and 396 gallon

waste oil AST are currently in use at the facility.

Registered Hazardous Waste Generator Facilities

The database search identified 14 hazardous waste generator facilities within ¼-mile of the Site.

Based on the distances and regulatory status of these facilities, three facilities pose a threat of

release of OHM to the Site. According to the search, Korber Hats at 394 Kilburn Street is located

approximately 22 feet southwest of the Site. The search indicates that the facility is a small

quantity generator and no further information is provided. Based on its distance and regulatory

status, this facility could pose a threat of release of OHM to the Site.



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According to the search, Swansea Concrete Corp at 245 Tripp Street is located approximately

355 feet southwest of the Site. The search indicates that the facility is a small quantity generator.

Based on its distance and regulatory status, this facility could pose a threat of release of OHM to

the Site.

According to the search, Field Maintenance Shop at 1089 Dwelly Street is located approximately

692 feet northeast of the Site. The search indicates that the facility is a small quantity generator.

Based on its distance and regulatory status, this facility could pose a threat of release of OHM to

the Site.

IC Facilities

The database search identified six Industrial Control (IC) facilities within ½-mile of the Site.

Based on the distances to the Site and regulatory status, these facilities do not likely pose a threat

of release of OHM to the Site.

VCP Facilities

The database search did not identify VCP facilities within ½-mile of the Site.

Brownfields Facilities

The database search did not identify Brownfield facilities within ½-mile of the Site.

8.3 Local Regulatory Agency Interviews

Fire Department - Fire Prevention Office BETA submitted a written request to the Fall River Fire Department to inquire about current and

historical Site conditions, including current or former USTs, ASTs, hazardous materials spills or

hazardous materials or wastes used or stored on a property. The following summarizes the

provided information:

February 15, 1996, a 3,000 gallon gasoline UST was removed from the Site by Frank

Corporation. The tank was disposed at MID-CITY Scrap Iron and Salvage Co. The tank

was located at Mill #4. Records did not provide location aid for the tank and did not

indicate whether sampling occurred.

September 26, 2000, an application to install and construct a 20,000 gallon AST for No. 6

fuel oil storage was accepted by the State Fire Marshal’s office.

October 27, 2000, the City Council granted a license to store 20,000 gallons of No. 6 fuel

oil to Tilly Realty Associates.



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Building Department

BETA visited the Fall River Building Department to inquire about permits or licenses for the

Site. The Fall River Building Department did not have environmental records for the Site.

However, records indicate the building of an electrical substation in 1931.

Board of Health Department

Persons at the Board of Health stated they did not have records pertaining to the Site and did not

maintain UST or OHM permits. Additionally, persons at the Board of Health told BETA to

contact the Fall River Fire Department regarding UST and OHM permits.

Assessor’s Office

A review of the Assessor’s field card did not identify any environmental liens with respect to the

Site.

City Clerk’s Office

The Fall River City Clerk’s office stated that they maintain current OHM permits. A permit for

the storage of 20,000 gallons of No.6 fuel oil was issued to the City of Fall River (custodian of

the Site) and dated October 27, 2000.

Conservation Commission

BETA visited the Fall River Conservation Commission to inquire about regulated wetlands at the

Site. Persons at the Conservation Commission stated they did not have records pertaining to

regulated wetlands at the Site.

Engineering Department

Mr. Byron Holmes of the Fall River Engineering Department was the Site contact and provided

BETA access to the Site.



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9. Evaluation

BETA performed a Phase I ESA in conformance with the scope and limitations of ASTM

Practice E1527-13 for the property at 386 Kilburn Street in Fall River, Massachusetts. Any

exceptions to, or deletions from, this practice are described in Section 2.2 of this report and

Appendix A.

9.1 Findings

The following summarizes the findings of this Phase I ESA:

Site History

According to the historical resources reviewed for this Phase I ESA, the Site was developed from

as early as 1883. The Site buildings were constructed circa 1883 and 1890. King Philip Mills

occupied the Site buildings from construction in 1883 until circa 1974. Former operations at

King Philip Mills include use as a cotton textile mill. Various tenants occupied the Site circa

1974 until circa 2012, the Site was leased to several businesses during this period. Uses of the

Site included operation as a textile mill, woodworking shop, a learning center, and a small body

engine repair shop. The Site was acquired by the City of Fall River in June 2014 due to a decree

of foreclosure.

Site Reconnaissance

Ten buildings, an oil storage vault, and a smoke stack improve the Site. The buildings are

constructed of concrete slab foundations, wooden frames with granite block exterior walls, and

slightly pitched tar and gravel roof. The remainder of the Site includes paved areas surrounding

the buildings and minimal grassed areas in the central portion of the Site. The perimeter of the

Site is fenced off and padlocked at the access points.

BETA observed eleven transformers throughout the Site buildings and numerous light fixtures.

Transformers were located south of the transformer house in a fenced area and could not be

accessed. Mr. Gallagher stated that two transformers were located on the Mill #1 roof and

connected. Interior observations of the Site buildings revealed solid waste and debris throughout

the buildings. Computer monitors, printers, televisions, and furniture were noticed throughout

the Site buildings. Evidence of the EPA removal action was observed in the basement of Mill #1.

BETA also observed empty drums and drum covers throughout the interior of Mill #1.

Stained pavement was observed at the Site, east of Mill #1. Staining appeared to be from a paint

spill. BETA did not observe any significant cracks in the paved areas of the Site. Building debris

from a former office building that burned down in 2012 is located west of Mill #1.

Apparent stressed vegetation was observed in the central portion of the Site west of Mill #1 and

south of the boiler house. These areas are close to the building foundations. According to

previous reports, this area is where contaminated soil was removed from the Site.



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During the site reconnaissance, Mr. Gallagher stated there could be an interior underdrain system

in the buildings, but was unsure. A drainage channel was observed along the eastern exterior

portion of the Site flowing in a southeast direction toward Cook Pond.

BETA observed flaking and peeling paint throughout the Site buildings. Since the buildings were

constructed in the late 1800’s, it is likely that LBP is present.

During the site reconnaissance, Mr. Gallagher voiced concern of ACM on tanks located on the

first floor of Mill #4, formerly occupied by Crown Linen. Since the Site buildings were

constructed circa 1883, it is likely that building materials would be classified as ACM.

Interviews

Mr. Chris Gallagher, the Site contact, stated that 100 barrels were removed from the Site

buildings during the EPA removal action. Mr. Gallagher stated that two transformers were

located on the roof of the Site building and were still connected with telephone capabilities. He

stated that floors one and two of the Site buildings were safe, but to proceed with caution. He

stated that floors three and four of the Site buildings were unsafe. Mr. Gallagher also stated that

the loading dock on the third floor between Mill #1 and Mill #2 contained a lot of miscellaneous

items, but was unsafe.

Adjacent and Surrounding Properties

The Site is located at 386 Kilburn Street, a mixed use area of Fall River. From as early as 1939,

surrounding properties appear to be similar in footprint to the current surrounding properties.

Properties to the south are zoned commercial. Dwelly Street and residential properties are

located to the north. Cook Pond is located immediately east of the Site. Properties west of the

Site are zoned commercial/residential.

Previous Site Investigations

BETA reviewed the following reports for the Site:

April 3, 2000 “UST Closure in Place” by BETA.

May 2000 “#6 Fuel Oil Release” by BETA.

May 16, 2000 “Underground Storage Tank Closure” by BETA

January 2001 “Immediate Response Action Plan & Completion Statement/Response

Action” by BETA.

February 2001 “Immediate Response Action Completion Report” by BETA.

September 2001 “Phase I-Initial Site Investigation and Tier Classification” by Coneco

Engineers & Scientists (Coneco).

February 2007 “Class A-2 Response Action Outcome Statement and Release Abatement

Measure Completion Report” by Lightship Engineering (Lightship).

Section 6.6 contains a detailed review of these reports. The following summarizes the pertinent

conditions found at the Site during these investigations:



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In 2000, a release of paint and wax compounds impacted the Site. The release was

limited to the asphalt surface and the paint and wax compounds were non-hazardous.

In April 2000, the closure-in-place of a 10,000 gallon No. 6 fuel oil UST occurred at the

Site. The UST was located in the courtyard east of Mill #1, 20 feet north of the smoke

stack.

In May 2000, a release of No. 6 fuel oil occurred in the boiler room. The release was

limited to the utility trenches and concrete floor of the building, therefore a reportable

condition was not present.

In November 2000, a release of oil and/or other hazardous material was released at the

Site. During the excavation of an exploratory test pit No. 6 fuel oil was found. BETA

oversaw the excavation of approximately 52.5 yd3 of soil and 1,050 gallons of

contaminated water from the excavation.

In September 2001, a subsurface investigation at the Site identified NAPL in a

groundwater monitoring well. Soil samples from four borings exceeded the Method 1

Risk Characterization standard.

In 2006, impacted soil was excavated in the vicinity of the well where the NAPL was

encountered. Approximately 33.39 tons of impacted soil was removed from the Site.

In April 2000, BETA oversaw the closure-in-place of the 10,000 gallon No. 6 fuel oil

UST east of Mill #1, 20 feet north of the smoke stack.

In May 2000, a release of No. 6 fuel oil was released in the boiler room. The release was

not reportable and contained within concrete utility trenches and the concrete floor.

BETA records indicated the closure-in–place of a 10,000 gallon No. 6 fuel oil UST east

of Mill #1, 20 feet north of the smoke stack.

EPA Removal Action

BETA reviewed the following documents related to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s

(EPA’s) removal action taken at the Site in 2014.

December 14, 2014 “Pollution/Situation Report” by EPA

Online summary by EPA

EPA initiated the removal action due to the presence of potentially hazardous substances and

several 55 gallon drums in the buildings. Samples submitted to Alpha and New England

Regional Laboratory indicated ignitable and corrosive substances in the 55 gallon drums.

Sampling for asbestos containing material indicated chrysotile asbestos in one of the samples at

the maximum concentration. EPA on-line information indicates that from August 2014 to

November 2014, remedial actions included removal of drums and household hazardous waste

from the Site. In November 2014 Tradebe Environmental Services removed small containers of

corrosive wastes from the Site. The removal action was completed on November 14, 2014.

MassDEP assigned RTN 4-25363 to the release. MassDEP’s website lists this RTN as “Tier 1D”

indicating that this RTN is not incompliance with MassDEP regulations.



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Petroleum Storage Tanks

The following summarizes petroleum storage at the Site based on the site reconnaissance,

database search, municipal records, and previous reports:

An AST is located in the central portion of the Site, east of the boiler house. Records indicate that a 20,000 gallon No. 6 fuel oil tank was installed at the Site in October 2000.

BETA observed a vaulted oil storage structure south of the smoke stack. Records indicate

that the oil storage structure contains two 10,000 gallon ASTs containing No.6 fuel oil.

Previous reports indicate two 10,000 gallon No. 6 fuel oil USTs were removed from the area east of the boiler house.

Fall River records indicate that a 3,000 gallon gasoline UST was removed in the area of Mill #4 in February 1996, no location aid was given

BETA records indicate the closure-in-place of a 10,000 gallon No. 6 fuel oil UST in April 2000, the UST was located east of Mill #1, 20 feet north of the smoke stack.

Sanborn maps indicate the presence of an oil tank south of the boiler house in the courtyard area



Database Search

The search of environmental databases identified the Site as a Comprehensive Environmental

Response, Compensation, and Liability Information System (CERCLIS) No Further

Remediation Action Planned (NFRAP) facility, State Hazardous Waste Site (SHWS)/Release

Site, a Historic Federal FIFRA/TSCA Tracking System (FTTS) Site, US AIRS site, state SPILLS

site, federal insecticide, fungicide, and rodenticide act/toxic substance control act

(FIFRA/TSCA) Tracking System (FTTS) facility, and a Federal Historic Auto Station Site. The

search identified the Site in different listings: King Philip Mills, King Philip Mills Complex, and

386 Kilburn Street. All were located at 386 Kilburn Street. Section 8.0 contains detailed

information on these listings which include the EPA removal actions and MassDEP release.

The database search did not identify any properties in the Site vicinity that pose a threat of

release to the Site.

Municipal Information

The City of Fall River Fire Department provided UST records for the Site.

9.2 Data Gaps

The following summarizes data gaps pursuant to ASTM E1527-13 in this Phase I ESA:



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The inability to interview a former Site owner or representative of the former Site tenant

(Five Kings Associates) with respect to the past operations of the Site;

Although BETA was able to access the first floor of Mill #4, the basement was flooded due

to a water main break, and Mr. Gallagher informed us that the second and third floors were

structurally unsafe and were not accessed;

The fourth and fifth floors of Mill #1 and Mill #2 were accessible and photographs were

taken, however, Mr. Gallagher informed us that they were structurally unstable, therefore

the entire area could not be observed;

The inability to access the vaulted oil storage building south of the smoke stack;

The inability to access the auto house on the southern portion of the Site, east of Mill #1;

The inability to access the 20,000 gallon No. 6 fuel oil storage east of the boiler house;

The inability to access the transformer house located between Mill #2 and Mill #4;

The inability to access the fenced area south of the transformer house;

The inability to find a report related to the Section 6 PCB investigation under TSCA in

1996. The Section 6 PCB investigation was listed in the database search;

A monitoring well was observed on the loading dock ramp east of Mill #4. BETA was

unable to find a report related to the monitoring well; and,

BETA observed vent and fill pipes for a possible petroleum storage tank at Mill #4. The

pipes were located on the northwest part of the building and located on the exterior of the

building, however, BETA could not access the interior of the building where the pipes were

located;

These data gaps have affected our ability to assess the Site; however, the assessment has identified

RECs that may include some of these gaps. BETA did not identify other data gaps that would affect

our ability to identify RECs at the Site.



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9.3 Conclusions

BETA performed a Phase I ESA in conformance with the scope and limitations of ASTM

Practice E1527-13 for the property at 386 Kilburn Street in Fall River, Massachusetts. Any

exceptions to, or deletions from, this practice are described in Section 2.2 of this report and

Appendix A. This assessment has identified the following recognized environmental conditions

in connection to the property:

Historic industrial use of the Site by tenants that conducted auto repair, iron works,

textiles, millwork, and laundry and linen services.

Sanborn maps indicate the presence of an oil tank in the courtyard area east of Mill #1.

The closure-in-place of a 10,000 gallon No. 6 fuel oil UST east of Mill #1, 20 feet north

of the smoke stack.

The documented historic presence of petroleum hydrocarbons in soil at the Site.

Although previous investigations have removed impacted soil from the Site, historic data

indicates the potential for additional contaminated soil to exist at the Site.

Previous reports indicate the former presence of two 10,000 gallon No. 6 fuel oil USTs

east of the boiler house.

RTN 4-25363 associated with the EPA removal action is classified as “Tier 1D” by

MassDEP and is out of compliance.

Debris from the office building that burned down in 2012 can contain possible OHM.

City of Fall River municipal records indicate the removal of a 3,000 gasoline UST from

the area of Mill #4. Sampling information from the removal was not included in the

record and location aid of the UST was not given.

The presence of a 20,000 gallon AST located east of the boiler house.

The two vaulted 10,000 gallon No. 6 fuel oil ASTs located south of the smoke stack in

the central portion of the Site.

The presence of vent and fill pipes on the exterior of Mill #4 leading into the building.

The pipes were located on the northwestern portion of the building, however no storage

tank was observed during the site reconnaissance.

Past uses of the Site that include the storage of hazardous material and No. 6 fuel oil.

Although the EPA conducted a removal action within the Site building, solid waste and

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The observation of stressed vegetation and stained asphalt at the Site.

The presence of several transformers throughout the Site buildings. Based on the age of

the Site buildings the transformers likely contain PCBs. The presence of a transformer

house built circa 1931 indicates the possible presence of PCBs.

Although the EPA conducted a removal action at the Site, EPA identified the presence of

asbestos containing material (ACM), corrosive and ignitable wastes, and general wastes

at the Site indicating the potential for additional ACM and waste to exist at the Site.

The observation of flaking and peeling paint throughout the Site buildings. Since the

buildings were constructed in the late 1800’s, it is likely that LBP is present.



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9.4 Recommendations

The RTN associated with the EPA Removal Action is still open. Actions should be taken to

bring the Site back into compliance with MassDEP regulations.

Based on the identified RECs, BETA recommends conducting a subsurface investigation at the

Site. This investigation should include:

Advancement of soil borings. The borings should be advanced at areas of concern based

on the RECs

Installation of monitoring wells in similar locations as the former monitoring wells and in

other suspect areas

Soil and groundwater samples should be submitted for laboratory analysis of volatile

organic compounds (VOCs), semi-volatile organic compounds, extractable petroleum

hydrocarbons (EPH), volatile petroleum hydrocarbons (VPH), polychlorinated biphenyls,

and metals.

BETA also recommends a hazardous building material investigation (HBMI) to identify building

materials (equipment, building components, residue, dust, etc.) that may contain hazardous

materials. The HBMI should include an assessment of building surfaces and the existing concrete

floor to determine if hazardous materials and/or wastes are remaining on the building surfaces.

BETA recommends further site inspection, if possible, to reduce data gaps due to access

restrictions to the Site.

9.5 Environmental Professional Certification

The following provides the certifications required by the ASTM 1527-13 standard. “I declare

that, to the best of my professional knowledge and belief, I meet the definition of Environmental

professional as defined in §312.10 of 40 CFR 312”. “I have the specific qualifications based on

educations, training, and experience to assess a property of the nature, history, and setting of the

subject property. I have developed and performed all appropriate inquiries in conformance with

the standards and practices set forth in 40 CFR Part 312”. Appendix F contains a resume of my

qualifications.

__________________________________________

Joseph R. McLoughlin II, LEP, LSP



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10. List of Acronyms

ACM Asbestos Containing Materials

AST Aboveground Storage Tank

ASTM American Society of Testing and Materials

CERCLIS Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability

Information System

CESQG Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator

CORRACTS Corrective Action Tracking System

MassDEP Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection

DPW Department of Public Works

EDR Environmental First Search Report

ETPH Extractable Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons

ERNS Emergency Response Notification System

ESA Phase I Environmental Site Assessment

FINDS Facility Index System

GEN Generators

HWS Hazardous Waste Sites

IRA Immediate Response Action

Kg Kilogram

LBP Lead Based Paint

Lbs Pounds

LPG Liquid Petroleum Gas

LTBI Locations To Be Investigated

LUST Leaking Underground Storage Tank

MSL Mean Sea Level

NLR No Longer Regulated

NPDES National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System

NPL National Priorities List

OHM Oil and/or Hazardous Material

PBS Petroleum Bulk Storage

PCB Polychlorinated Biphenyls

pCi/L PicoCuries per liter

Ppb Parts per billion

RAATS RCRA Administrative Action Tracking System

RCRA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act



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RCRIS Resource Conservation and Recovery Information System

REC Recognized Environmental Conditions

SF Square feet

SQG Small Quantity Generator

SPILLS State Spills List

STATE State Sites

SVOC Semi-volatile Organic Compound

SWL Solid Waste Landfills

TPH Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons

TPH-DRO Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons – Diesel Range Organics

TRIS Toxic Release Inventory System

TSD Transportation, Storage, Disposal Facility

US

EPA/EPA

United States Environmental Protection Agency

USGS United States Geological Survey

UST Underground Storage Tank

VOC Volatile Organic Compounds



The Site: 386 Kilburn Street, Fall River, Massachusetts (Assessor’s Parcel IDs B-17-1,

B-17-9, and B-17-10)

This report has been prepared for the sole and exclusive use of the Client and is subject to and issued in connection with the Agreement and the provisions thereof. Any use or reliance upon information provided in this report, without the specific written authorization of Client and BETA, shall be at the User’s sole risk.

In conducting this assessment and investigation, BETA has obtained and relied upon information from multiple sources to form certain conclusions regarding potential environmental issues at and in the vicinity of the subject property. Except as otherwise noted, no attempt has been made to verify the accuracy or completeness of such information.

The objectives of the assessment and investigation described in this report were to assess the physical characteristics of the subject property with respect to overt evidence of past or present use, storage, and/or disposal of oil or hazardous materials, as defined in applicable state and federal environmental laws and regulations, and to gather information regarding current and past operations and environmental conditions at and in the vicinity of the subject property.

The scope of this report does not include an assessment of the suitability of Site soil for development/construction. Please note that certain soils, particularly in urban areas, may include low levels of contaminants such as lead, metals, or ash constituents. The presence of such contaminants in soil, while not representing a “release,” may result in the need for special handling at increased costs to allow for off Site soil reuse during Site development.

No attempt has been made to assess the compliance status of any past or present Owner or Operator of the Site with any federal, state, or local laws or regulations.

The findings, observations, and conclusions presented in this report are limited by the scope of services outlined in our Agreement, which reflects schedule and budgetary constraints imposed by Client for the current phase of environmental assessment. Furthermore, the assessment has been performed in accordance with generally accepted engineering practices and standards set forth in ASTM E 1527-13. No other warranty, expressed or implied, is made.

The assessment presented in this report is based solely upon: readily-available data, visible portions of the Site, and information gathered to date. Should further environmental or other relevant information be developed at a later date, Client should bring the information to the attention of BETA as soon as possible. Based upon an evaluation, BETA may modify the report and its conclusions.

It should be noted that the Executive Summary does not contain all the information that is found in the full report. The report should be read in its entirety to obtain a more complete understanding of the information provided and to aid in any decisions made or actions taken based on this information. This report documents the recognized environmental conditions as defined in ASTM and where appropriate other suspect environmental conditions noted on the Site and associated risks to the environment. Although the survey may not disclose all potential liabilities, a reasonable attempt has been made to do so within the scope of work.

BETA cannot and does not warrant or guarantee that the information provided by these sources is accurate or complete. The methodologies of this assessment are not intended to produce all inclusive or comprehensive results, but rather to provide the client with information regarding overt evidence of past use storage, and/or release or threat of release of OHM the Site.

The environmental database search was conducted under the Notice of Disclaimer/Waiver of Liability included in the EDR report.

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