Known & Legacy Contamination Sites
When considering annexation and long-term development near former military and industrial lands, environmental due diligence is not optional — it is foundational.
Before approval, the public should understand:
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What contamination sites are documented in public records
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Whether Phase I findings triggered Phase II sampling
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Whether soil or groundwater testing has occurred near proposed infrastructure
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Whether land use restrictions are recorded and enforced
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Who bears responsibility for remediation and long-term monitoring
A complete environmental review typically includes:
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State and federal registry status (Superfund, PRLF, Brownfields)
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Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) findings
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Identified Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs)
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Historical land use and documented site activity
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Soil and groundwater sampling results (if conducted)
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Regulatory correspondence and enforcement history
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Remediation, monitoring, or closure status
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Contamination Sites Documented in Public Records
Camp Davis Pre-Regulatory Landfill (PRLF Site)
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NC DEQ reference
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Identified in pre-regulatory landfill records
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Consultant reports reference historical waste disposal area
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Camp Davis Site 111 (PFAS Area)
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Referenced in military/environmental documentation
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Associated with historical training and discharge areas of "Forever Chemicals" PFAS
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Naval Facilities Engineering Systems CommandÂ
Sampling and Analysis Plan
Highway 50 Site
(EPA Superfund Listing)
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Listed in EPA Superfund records
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Federal site documentation available
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Associated with historical Dinitrophenols (DNP) storage activities
Renroh Site (EPA Superfund Listing)
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Listed under EPA Superfund program
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Associated with historical DNT (Dinitrotoluene) storage activities
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Bostic Site
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Referenced in public environmental documentation
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 DNT (Dinitrotoluene) storage site designation
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Camp Davis Weapons Range
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Historical military training area
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Referenced in environmental and consultant reports
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Understanding Phase I and Phase II Environmental Assessments
Environmental site evaluations are typically conducted in two stages:
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Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA)
A records-based review that examines historical land use, regulatory databases, aerial imagery, and site inspections to identify potential Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs).
Phase I does not involve soil or groundwater sampling.
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Phase II Environmental Site Assessment
Conducted when Phase I identifies potential concerns.
Includes physical sampling of soil, groundwater, surface water, or vapor to determine whether contamination is present and at what levels. -
Phase II sampling is typically conducted when Phase I findings identify potential Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs) requiring further investigation.
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Phase I identifies potential risk.
Phase II tests for actual presence.
As of this review, no publicly filed Phase II Environmental Site Assessment sampling reports have been identified in available municipal, state, or federal records related to these locations.
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Before major long-term approvals, residents deserve clarity on whether physical sampling has occurred — and what the results show.