Former Incinerator Site
1401 Federal St. (Block 116, Lot 15)
The site is located near the Marlton neighborhood and totals approximately 1.53 acres. Historic maps from 1894 through 1995 all show a railroad spur on the northwestern portion of the property. The 1949-1984 maps show six former structures, one nearest the railroad spur, four centrally located and one nearest the Cooper River on the east side of the property. Historic aerial photographs from 1940 through 1970 show the railroad spur, a smokestack connected to the building nearest the Cooper River and several buildings scattered across the site. The structures look to be demolished in the 1986 and 1995 aerials. The site is currently vacant and unimproved.
Historic maps from 1894 through 1995 all show a railroad spur on the northwestern portion of the property, and maps between 1949 and1984 show six or seven structures scattered across the site – one near the railroad spur, four centrally located, and one near the Cooper River on the east side of the property. By 1986, aerial photographs show that the structures had been demolished.
Based on prior uses, contaminants are expected to include oil polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and possibly metals. In 1988, an NJDEP inspection revealed a discharge of oil from the site to the Cooper River. A follow-up inspection and soil and water sampling were completed along the riverbank and other areas of the site in 1989. Results showed elevated petroleum hydrocarbons. Other soil exceedances include lead, chrysene, and benzo(a) anthracene. Currently, the CRA has contracted with a Licensed Site Remediation Professional to conduct a Preliminary Assessment (PA) and a Site Investigation.
Documents:
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Data Gap Summary
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Draft Analysis of Brownfields Cleanup Alternatives
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Map