Public Health Assessment for Air Force Plant 85, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio,Region 5. CERCLIS No. OH1170090004

摘要

The U.S. Air Force Plant 85 (AFP 85) is a former aircraft production facilityoccupying approximately 420 acres in eastern Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. Environmental monitoring conducted in former spill sites and waste storage areas through the IRP indicated that elevated levels of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) exist in the subsurface soils of isolated areas of AFP 85. In addition, elevated chromium levels were detected in groundwater samples and low levels of other metals were found in surface water and sediment. As part of their investigation of the plant, the Air Force also determined that several on-site buildings contain asbestos and probably contain lead-based paint. Spills and releases in many areas were contained and the Air Force currently performs activities to prevent the continued release of contamination from the site. ATSDR has reviewed site information released since the 1995 Site Summary. Based on this review and current levels of environmental contamination associated with the site, ATSDR determined that the general public and future construction and utility workers should not be exposed to contaminated on-site subsurface soil, groundwater, surface water/sediment, air, or area grown food at levels associated with human health hazards. ATSDR concludes that AFP 85 poses no apparent public health hazard.