norfolk naval base (sewells point naval complex)

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The Naval Station - Norfolk (NSN) in Virginia's second Congressional District is located on 4,630 acres directly northwest of the City of Norfolk, Virginia. The facility is bounded by Willoughby Bay to the north, the confluence of the Elizabeth and James Rivers (forming Hampton Roads) to the west, and the City of Norfolk to the southeast. Surrounding land is used predominately for industry. NSN provides shore facilities and logistics support for Navy vessels and aircraft. Wastes generated at NSN include halogenated and non-halogenated solvents, corrosives, paint wastes, wastes from electroplating operations, petroleum products, and oils and lubricants. In addition, the facility manages used oils, construction debris, PCBs, contaminated oils, and trash. Site Responsibility This site is being addressed through federal actions.

Hazardous Ranking Score

50 / 100

A score of 28.5 or higher qualifies a site for the Superfund National Priority List.

Regional Contact

Region 3
Within the region: (800) 438-2474
Outside the region: (215) 814-5000

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Timeline

Discovery
Site Inspection
Preliminary Assessment
Final Listing On NPL
Removal

Contaminants & Health Effects

      Carcinogen
      Endocrine Disrupter
      Neurotoxic
      Sensitiser
      Reproductive Toxin
      Persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic
      VOC
      Mutagen

        Census

        White
        African American
        Asian
        American Indian and Alaska Native
        Native Hawaiian
        Other

        4,280

        People living
        within a 1 mile radius

        $88,450

        Average Income

        1,078

        Occupied homes

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