Nonradiological chemical pathway analysis and identification of chemicals of concern for environmental monitoring at the Hanford Site

Blanton, M.L.; Cooper, A.T.; Castleton, Karl J.

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“…Benzo(a)pyrene, which was identified as a contaminant of concern by Blanton et al (1995), was not detected in any air samples, with a nominal detection limit of 20 pg/m3 for a 1000 m3 air sample. Overall, the 300 Area had higher average PAH concentrations compared to the 200-Area and the background location near Rattlesnake Springs.…”

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“…Organic compounds have been detected by Hanford Site subsurface chemical monitoring programs at some locations in the ground water; however, only limited data exist to demonstrate whether elevated concentrations of organic chemicals exist in surface environmental media (Riley et al 1986; Glantz and Laws 1990; Dirkes et al 1993; Patton et al 1994). A review of chemicals of concern for environmental surveillance at the Hanford Site identified Aroclor 1254 [a polychlorinated biphenyl (PPCB) technical mixture], benzo(a)pyrene [a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PA€€)], and bis(2-ethylhexy1)phthalate [a phthalate ester plasticizer (PEP)] as possible candidates for additional monitoring (Blanton et al 1995).…”

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confidence: 99%

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Measurement and estimated health risks of semivolatile organic compounds (PCBs, PAHs, pesticides, and phthalates) in ambient air at the Hanford Site

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Cooper²,

Blanton³

et al. 1997

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SummaryAir samples for polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), chlorinated pesticides, phthalate plasticizers, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) were collected at three Hanford Site locations (300-Area South Gate, southeast of ZOO-East Area, and a background location near Rattlesnake Springs). Samples were collected using high-volume air samplers equipped with a glass fiber filter and polyurethane foam plug sampling train. Target compounds were extracted from the sampling trains and analyzed using capillary gas chromatography with either electron capture detection or mass selective detection.Twenty of the 28 PCB congeners analyzed were found above the detection limits, with 8 of the congeners accounting for over 80% of the average PCB concentrations. The average sum of all individual PCB congeners ranged from 500 -740 pg/m3, with little apparent difference between the sampling locations. Twenty of the 25 pesticides analyzed were found above the detection limits, with endosulfan I, endosulfan II, and methoxychlor having the highest average concentrations. With the exception of the endosulfans, all other average pesticide concentrations were below 100 pg/m3. There was little apparent difference between the air concentrations of pesticides measured at each location.Sixteen of the 18 PAHs analyzed were found above the detection limit. Phenanthrene, fluoranthene, pyrene, fluorene, chrysene, benzo(b)fluoranthene, and naphthalene were the only PAHs with average concentrations above 100 pg/m3. Overall, the 300 Area had higher average PAH concentrations compared to the ZOO-East Area and the background location at Rattlesnake Springs; however, the air concentrations at the 300-Area also are influenced by sources on the Hanford Site and from nearby communities.Two phthalate esters (PEPS) [bis(Z-ethylhexy1)phthalate and di-n-octyl phthalate], were found for a few samples; however, both compounds had high concentrations in the sample blanks, and the data should be used with caution. Despite the high blank contribution, the PEP results provided information on the upper limit air concentrations, which was useful for evaluating potential human health effects.No ambient air quality standards exist for the semivolatile organic compounds measured in this study. Therefore, the ambient air concentrations were compared to carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic risk-based concentrations.@ Ambient air concentrations below the risk-based concentrations have associated risks that are less than 1 x lo4 for cancer risk and less than 1 .O of hazard quotient for noncancer risk. All pesticide, PAH, and phthalate ester air concentrations were below the risk-based concentrations. All individual congener PCBs and average total PCB concentrations were below the risk-based concentrations. However, the maximum concentrations for total PCBs exceeded the riskbased concentrations for all three locations. A more detailed risk evaluation may be required for PCBs using individual congener air concentrations and individual congener toxicity data; however, ...

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Section: Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbonsmentioning

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Measurement and estimated health risks of semivolatile organic compounds (PCBs, PAHs, pesticides, and phthalates) in ambient air at the Hanford Site

Patton¹,

Cooper²,

Blanton³

et al. 1997

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“…The SESP considered these results to be only semi-qualitative and semiquantitative and no additional samples were taken at that time (K. R. Price, personal communication). A review of chemicals of concern for environmental surveillance at the Hanford Site identified Aroclor 1254 as a possible candidate for additional monitoring (Blanton et al 1995).…”

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Investigation of potential polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) contamination on Hanford site arc-loop roads

Patton¹,

Cooper²,

Riley³

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Hanford Site Environmental Report for Calendar Year 2001

Poston¹,

Hanf²,

Dirkes³

et al. 2002

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This report was prepared as an account of work sponsored by an agency of the United States Government. Reference herein to any specific commercial product, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the United States Government or any agency thereof, or Battelle Memorial Institute. This report is a summary of major or significant activities occurring at the Hanford Site only, and is not a full disclosure of all details associated with Hanford-related activities, nor a substitute for legally required information subject to reporting requirements regarding releases, violations, etc.

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Nonradiological chemical pathway analysis and identification of chemicals of concern for environmental monitoring at the Hanford Site

Cited by 4 publications

References 14 publications

Measurement and estimated health risks of semivolatile organic compounds (PCBs, PAHs, pesticides, and phthalates) in ambient air at the Hanford Site

Measurement and estimated health risks of semivolatile organic compounds (PCBs, PAHs, pesticides, and phthalates) in ambient air at the Hanford Site

Investigation of potential polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) contamination on Hanford site arc-loop roads

Hanford Site Environmental Report for Calendar Year 2001

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