EPA Superfund Site

700 SOUTH 1600 EAST PCE PLUME

UT | EPA ID UTD981548985

About this site’s exposure pathways: As of September 2025, the 700 South 1600 East PCE Superfund Site is considered "Current Human Exposure Not Under Control" (HENC). The primary contaminants of concern are tetrachloroethylene (PCE) and trichloroethylene (TCE). The identified source of contamination is the historic dry-cleaning operation at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center.
The 700 South 1600 East PCE Site was finalized on the National Priorities List on May 24, 2013. As the lead agency, the VA completed a Remedial Investigation including Human Health Risk Assessment for Accelerated Operable Unit 1 (AOU1). This investigation focused on the vapor intrusion pathway for contaminants, which can occur in shallow groundwater and enter buildings through small cracks in the foundation. Of the residences tested, only one home required installation of a vapor mitigation system. Three additional residences were provided temporary controls. Subsequently, AOU1 was merged with groundwater OU2 to form a new site-wide OU1. To address this pathway, a comprehensive Remedial Investigation (RI) and Human Health Risk Assessment was completed for OU1 in September 2022, which evaluated the vapor intrusion pathway on a larger scale, as well as any potentially complete exposure pathways from groundwater and⁄or surface water. EPA anticipates that human exposure will be under control by early 2026 when the final remedy is implemented.
If you are potentially impacted by risks inherent at this Site, the VA is currently providing free indoor air quality testing for homeowners. If warranted, the VA will provide a vapor extraction system at no cost. EPA will continue to ensure that any unacceptable exposures are addressed. Ongoing community outreach activities are being conducted at this Site.