About
The remediation of the West Robinson Site, also known as the former Orlando Gasification Plant Site (Site), is designed to clean up soil and groundwater in and around a former manufactured gas plant that closed over 60 years ago.
The Site is located in the 500-600 blocks of West Robinson Street near Downtown Orlando.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is the lead agency for the Site and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is a supporting agency. The EPA organized the project into two Operable Units (OUs): OU1 includes the impacted soils and groundwater in the Surficial Aquifer (down to about 60 feet) and OU2 consists of the impacted groundwater in the Upper Floridan Aquifer (below about 200 feet). Following extensive testing of the Site, the EPA issued a plan to remedy OU1 to protect human health and the environment.
A Consent Decree for OU1 outlining the approved remediation plan was executed by the EPA, the U.S. Department of Justice and the Orlando Gasification Plant Site Group (Group) in 2015. Planning and implementation of the remedy was managed by the Group under the direction and guidance of the EPA.
The Site is located in the 500-600 blocks of West Robinson Street near Downtown Orlando.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is the lead agency for the Site and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is a supporting agency. The EPA organized the project into two Operable Units (OUs): OU1 includes the impacted soils and groundwater in the Surficial Aquifer (down to about 60 feet) and OU2 consists of the impacted groundwater in the Upper Floridan Aquifer (below about 200 feet). Following extensive testing of the Site, the EPA issued a plan to remedy OU1 to protect human health and the environment.
A Consent Decree for OU1 outlining the approved remediation plan was executed by the EPA, the U.S. Department of Justice and the Orlando Gasification Plant Site Group (Group) in 2015. Planning and implementation of the remedy was managed by the Group under the direction and guidance of the EPA.
Following approval of the detailed design by the EPA, work began on an initial cleanup phase in June 2018, concluding six months later in December 2018. The initial cleanup phase involved removal and replacement of surface soils, parking areas and sidewalks on portions of the Site.
During the second cleanup phase of the OU1 remediation, which concluded in March 2020, the Group installed an underground barrier wall within the Site to ensure that impacted groundwater cannot migrate off-site.
Construction of the OU1 remedy concluded in June 2020 with the installation of an air sparge/soil vapor extraction system and groundwater extraction/treatment/reinjection system to address groundwater outside of the underground barrier wall. This system is currently operating and groundwater quality is improving.
Work on the OU2 portion of the project continues with implementation of a Pilot Study Work Plan in mid-May 2020 (Study). Work described in the Study includes an evaluation of natural biodegradation processes for chemicals of concern and the potential effectiveness of extraction and treatment of groundwater from the Upper Floridan Aquifer.
The Study may last for several years, after which selection of a permanent remedy will occur, based on the Study’s results. Any remedy the EPA ultimately selects will be published for public comment. All remedies implemented at the Site are based on scientific and engineering best practices.
All construction projects are managed by the Group under the direction and guidance of the EPA and the DEP, and implemented to ensure the safety of workers and the surrounding community.
This website has been developed as a resource for the local community, to provide answers to frequently asked questions and contact information should local residents and business leaders have questions about the project.
During the second cleanup phase of the OU1 remediation, which concluded in March 2020, the Group installed an underground barrier wall within the Site to ensure that impacted groundwater cannot migrate off-site.
Construction of the OU1 remedy concluded in June 2020 with the installation of an air sparge/soil vapor extraction system and groundwater extraction/treatment/reinjection system to address groundwater outside of the underground barrier wall. This system is currently operating and groundwater quality is improving.
Work on the OU2 portion of the project continues with implementation of a Pilot Study Work Plan in mid-May 2020 (Study). Work described in the Study includes an evaluation of natural biodegradation processes for chemicals of concern and the potential effectiveness of extraction and treatment of groundwater from the Upper Floridan Aquifer.
The Study may last for several years, after which selection of a permanent remedy will occur, based on the Study’s results. Any remedy the EPA ultimately selects will be published for public comment. All remedies implemented at the Site are based on scientific and engineering best practices.
All construction projects are managed by the Group under the direction and guidance of the EPA and the DEP, and implemented to ensure the safety of workers and the surrounding community.
This website has been developed as a resource for the local community, to provide answers to frequently asked questions and contact information should local residents and business leaders have questions about the project.
We are committed to working with the local community and keeping the community informed of the project’s status. Our goal is to remediate the Site while minimizing the disruptions that may result from the cleanup project.
If you have any questions about the project, please visit our “Frequently Asked Questions” page, contact us here or call us at (407) 796-2033.
The results of sampling and investigation reports are located at the public document repository in the main branch of the Orlando Public Library on East Central Boulevard. To visit the EPA’s website regarding this project, click here.
If you have any questions about the project, please visit our “Frequently Asked Questions” page, contact us here or call us at (407) 796-2033.
The results of sampling and investigation reports are located at the public document repository in the main branch of the Orlando Public Library on East Central Boulevard. To visit the EPA’s website regarding this project, click here.