Georgia Cleanup Standards for Hydrocarbon Contaminated Soil

Product Parameters Lab Test Protocol & Number Detection Level
Gasoline(1),
Aviation Gas		 BTEX and EPA Method 8021/8260 1.0µg/kg/5µg/kg
PAHs and EPA 8270/8310/8100(3) 660µg/kg
TPH(2) EPA 8015 (GRO) 10mg/kg
Diesel and Kerosene,
Jet Fuel A, #2 and
#4 Fuel Oil		 BTEX and EPA 8021B/8260 1.0µg/kg/5µg/kg
PAHs and EPA 8270/8310/8100(3) 660µg/kg
TPH(2) EPA 8015 (GRO&DRO) 10mg/kg
Hydraulic Oil(4),
#5 and #6 Fuel Oil,
Motor Oil, Used Oil		 BTEX and EPA 8021/8260 1.0µg/kg/5µg/kg
PAHs and EPA 8270/8310/8100(3) 660µg/kg
TPH(2) EPA 418.1 10mg/kg
Mineral spirits,
Jet Fuel B, or
unknown petroleum
contents		 BTEX and EPA 8021/8260 1.0µg/kg/5µg/kg
PAHs and EPA 8270/8310/8100(3) 660µg/kg
TPH(2) EPA 8015 (GRO and DRO) 10mg/kg

 

Cleanup Constituent Cleanup Level
Volatile Organic Compounds
Benzene 0.005mg/kg
Toluene 0.400mg/kg
Ethylbenzene 0.370mg/kg
Xylenes (total) 20.00mg/kg
Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Acenaphthene N/A(6)
Anthracene N/A(6)
Benzo(a)anthracene 0.660mg/kg(4)
Benzo(a)pyrene 0.660mg/kg(4)
Benzo(b)fluoranthene 0.660mg/kg(4)
Benzo(g,h,i)perylene N/A(6)
Benzo(k)fluoranthene 0.660mg/kg(4)
Chrysene 0.660mg/kg(4)
Dibenz(a,h)anthracene 0.660mg/kg(4)
Fluoranthene N/A(6)
Fluorene N/A(6)
Indeno(1,2,3-c,d)pyrene 0.660mg/kg(4)
Naphthalene N/A(6)
Phenanthrene N/A(6)
Pyrene N/A(6)

Note: Soil cleanup levels shown here are the most stringent threshold values for average or higher groundwater pollution susceptibility area and public or non-public water supplies or surface water bodies are located less than or equal to 500 feet away. For information on cleanup levels in lower susceptibility areas and/or different distances from water sources or withdrawal points, call the department. Soil Alternate Threshold Levels (ATLs) can be calculated based on site-specific data but using applicable water standard (either MCLs or Georgia In-Stream Water Quality Standard). Soil Alternate Concentration Limits (ACLs) can be calculated based on site-specific data and ACLs calculated for groundwater cleanup.

Notification levels are any detectable amount.

(1) BTEX analysis is always required, but PAHs are not required if the owner/operator, or agent thereof, can certify that only gasoline has been stored on site.

(2) Be aware that if PAHs are detected using Method 8100, you must use Method 8270 or 8310 to determine the concentrations of the individual PAHs.

(3) In some cases, hydraulic oil is exempt from UST regulations. Refer to GUST Rules for details (391-3-15-.02(2)(1)).

(4) Estimated Quantitation Limit. The health-based threshold level is less than the laboratory method limit of detection.

(5) In order to protect surface waters,stricter soil threshold levels may apply (call for information).

(6) Not applicable. The health-based threshold level exceeds the expected soil concentration under free product condition.

Contact: Shaheer Muhanna, Technical Assistance Officer, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, 404-362-2687

E-mail: shaheer_muhanna@mail.dnr.state.ga.us

Web Site: http://www.dnr.state.ga.us



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