CSO Tank Updates
RH-034 Tank
- Drilling of micropiles below tank is ongoing and will continue through end of summer.
- Purpose is to support the weight of the tank when full during CSO events and prevent upward force on the tank when it is empty.
- Tank structure waterproofing and concrete forming / pouring expected to begin in early July and will continue through summer 2026.
- Construction of new outfall structure at end of DeGraw Street is ongoing.
OH-007 Tank
- New concrete sidewalks poured.
- Construction of the new salt shed roof and walls and compost facility roof expected to complete in late July / early August.
- Perimeter wall construction is ongoing, 98 of 138 panels completed (70+%), and will continue through September.
- Permeation grouting of the completed panels down to the bedrock layer is under way.
DEP response to question regarding odors generated as a result of installing micropiles:
The drilling of micropiles generates little to no spoils. Any spoils that are generated are contained within the footprint of the CSO Tank excavation area. There is a very low potential for odors to be generated during the drilling operation but the project team continues to implement the odor control strategies that were successful in controlling odors during the mass excavation phase, including:
- Remedial Odor Eliminator Concentrate: Applied directly at the source to neutralize odors.
- Interior Misting Systems: Equipped with odor-neutralizing agents to mitigate airborne smells.
In addition, the ongoing monitoring efforts include:
- Community and onsite odor walks: Regular inspections to assess and respond to odor conditions.
- Community Air Monitoring Program (CAMP): Continuous sampling for PM10 and BTEX compounds.
- Twice weekly SUMMA canister air sampling at 15 locations.
Five-Year Review
- The first Five-Year Review has been signed and is published on the site profile page: https://www.epa.gov/superfund/gowanus-canal