Rice Valley Sand Dunes
The site was approximately 5,000-acres and was used for strafing and bombing training during World War II in conjunction with operations at the Rice Army Air Field. The site consists of areas extending approximately 2,000 feet on both sides of an approximately nine mile stretch of the power line and maintenance road. The subject power line and maintenance road are located in and between areas of the Rice Valley Sand Dunes and the West Riverside, Riverside, and Big Maria Mountains.
This property is known or suspected to contain military munitions and explosives of concern (e.g., unexploded ordnance) and therefore may present an explosive hazard (Source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers)
Rice Valley Sand Dunes - Source - DOD
Active Site
Sites where military cleanup actions are still ongoing. The risk level of a site refers to a relative risk assessment made by the DOD, which prioritizes the cleanup of sites that pose greatest threat to safety, human health, and the environment.
EXPLOSIVES & MUNITIONS
Medium Risk
Contaminated: Soil
Unlimited Access
Site ID: 01OEW
RICE VALLEY TRAINING AREA
Multi Use Range
Cost
$14.3M
Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup
Final Cleanup Action
SEP 2068
This site is under ongoing monitoring until Sep 2099
CONTAMINATED AREAS
Soil: Medium Risk
Contaminants: Silver 0.037 mg/kg Cadmium 0.42 mg/kg Beryllium 0.52 mg/kg Selenium 1.2 mg/kg Cobalt 8.8 mg/kg Nickel 9.2 mg/kg Copper 22.0 mg/kg Vanadium 30.0 mg/kg Zinc 46.0 mg/kg Lead 49.0 mg/kg Barium 160.0 mg/kg Manganese 720.0 mg/kg Aluminum 12000.0 mg/kg Iron 31000.0 mg/kg
Active Site
Sites where military cleanup actions are still ongoing. The risk level of a site refers to a relative risk assessment made by the DOD, which prioritizes the cleanup of sites that pose greatest threat to safety, human health, and the environment.
EXPLOSIVES & MUNITIONS
Medium Risk
Contaminated: Soil
Unlimited Access
Site ID: 01OEW
RICE VALLEY TRAINING AREA
Multi Use Range
Cost
$14.3M
Cost in 2015 plus expected future cost of cleanup
Final Cleanup Action
SEP 2068
This site is under ongoing monitoring until Sep 2099
CONTAMINATED AREAS
Soil: Medium Risk
Contaminants: Silver 0.037 mg/kg Cadmium 0.42 mg/kg Beryllium 0.52 mg/kg Selenium 1.2 mg/kg Cobalt 8.8 mg/kg Nickel 9.2 mg/kg Copper 22.0 mg/kg Vanadium 30.0 mg/kg Zinc 46.0 mg/kg Lead 49.0 mg/kg Barium 160.0 mg/kg Manganese 720.0 mg/kg Aluminum 12000.0 mg/kg Iron 31000.0 mg/kg
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