Superfund Proposed Plan
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower
Passaic River Part of the Diamond
Alkali Superfund Site
Supplemental Figures
Remedial Investigation Report for the
Focused Feasibility Study of the Lower
Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
2014
Legend
100,000
Lower Passaic River
Upper
Passic
River
2012 CPG
2010 CPG
2009 CPG
2008 CPG
2008 CPG Tributary
Below HoT
2008 EPA
2005&2007 Newark
Bay
2005&2007 Shooters
Island & Arthur Kill
2005&2007 Kill Van
Kull
2005&2007 Port
Elizabeth & Newark
1995 TSI
Newark Bay
2,3,7,8-TCDD Concentration (ng/kg)
10,000
1,000
100
10
1
0.1
0.01
20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
-2
-4
-6
-8
-10
River Mile
Note: 2,3,7,8-TCDD concentrations generated during the 2008 CPG coring program were biased low and have been corrected
by applying a factor of 1.89. The factor was provided by CSC and Interface, Inc., 2010.
2,3,7,8-TCDD Concentration (0-6 inches) vs. River Mile
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
Figure 4-2
2014
Log (2,3,7,8-TCDD
Concentration) (pg/g)
RM0 to RM2
Notes:
1) Horizontal line represents the mean log concentration across all data points,
equivalent to the untransformed median concentration.
See text for explanation of Tukey-Kramer circles.
2) Data included 1995, 2008 EPA, 2008 CPG, 2009 CPG and 2010 and 2012
CPG.
3) 2008 CPG data was corrected by applying a factor of 1.89 (CSC and Interface,
Inc., 2010)
Legend
95th Percentile
75th Percentile
Data Points
50th Percentile
25th Percentile
5th Percentile
Log (2,3,7,8-TCDD
Concentration) (pg/g)
RM2 to RM8
2,3,7,8-TCDD (0-6 inches) by Channel and Shoal
at RM0 to RM2 and RM2 to RM8
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
Figure 4-7a
2014
Log (2,3,7,8-TCDD/TOC)
(pg/g-OC)
RM0 to RM2
Notes:
1) Horizontal line represents the mean log concentration across all data points,
equivalent to the untransformed median concentration.
See text for explanation of Tukey-Kramer circles.
2) Data included 1995, 2008 EPA, 2008 CPG, 2009 CPG and 2010 and 2012
CPG.
3) 2008 CPG data was corrected by applying a factor of 1.89 (CSC and Interface,
Inc., 2010)
Legend
95th Percentile
75th Percentile
Data Points
50th Percentile
25th Percentile
5th Percentile
Log (2,3,7,8-TCDD/TOC)
(pg/g-OC)
RM2 to RM8
TOC Normalized 2,3,7,8-TCDD (0-6 inches) by Channel
and Shoal at RM0 to RM2 and RM2 to RM8
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
Figure 4-7b
2014
RM0 to RM2
2
1
0
CPG 2012
CPG 2010
CPG 2009
EPA 2008
CPG 2008
-1
1995 RI
Program
Log (2,3,7,8-TCDD
Concentration) (pg/g)
3
Sampling Program
Notes: 1) Horizontal line represents the mean log concentration across all data
points,
equivalent to the untransformed median concentration.
See text for explanation of Tukey-Kramer circles.
2) 2008 CPG data was corrected by applying a factor of 1.89 (CSC and Interface,
Inc., 2010)
Legend
95th Percentile
75th Percentile
Data Points
50th Percentile
25th Percentile
5th Percentile
RM2 TO RM8
4
3
2
1
CPG 2012
CPG 2010
CPG 2009
CPG 2008
0
1995 RI
Program
Log (2,3,7,8-TCDD
Concentration) (pg/g)
5
Sampling Program
2,3,7,8-TCDD (0-6 inches) by Sampling Program
at RM0 to RM2 and RM2 to RM8
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
Figure 4-8
2014
Legend
100,000
Upper
Passic
River
2012 CPG
2010 CPG
2009 CPG
2008 CPG
2008 CPG Tributary
Below HoT
2008 EPA
2005&2007 Newark
Bay
2005&2007 Shooters
Island & Arthur Kill
2005&2007 Kill Van
Kull
2005&2007 Port
Elizabeth & Newark
1995 TSI
Newark Bay
Lower Passaic River
Total PCBs Concentrations (µg/kg)
10,000
1,000
100
10
1
20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
-2
-4
-6
-8
-10
River Mile
Total PCBs Concentration (0-6 inches) vs. River Mile
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
Figure 4-11
2014
Log
Log(Total
(TotalPCB
PCBCongeners
Congeners–
Adjusted
to High Res.
(ug/kg))
(ug/kg))
RM0 to RM2
Notes:
1) Horizontal line represents the mean log concentration across all data points,
equivalent to the untransformed median concentration.
See text for explanation of Tukey-Kramer circles.
2) Data included 1995, 2008 EPA, 2008 CPG, 2009 CPG, 2010 CPG and 2012 CPG.
3) A factor 1.25 was applied to the1995 TPCB concentrations based on matched pairs
of congener and Aroclor analysis (see Data Evaluation No. 4 for further discussion).
95th Percentile
75th Percentile
Data Points
50th Percentile
25th Percentile
5th Percentile
Log (Total PCB Congeners
(ug/kg)
(ug/kg))
RM2 to RM8
Legend
Total PCBs (0-6 inches) by Channel and Shoal
at RM0 to RM2 and RM2 to RM8
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
Figure 4-14a
2014
Log (Total PCB Congeners /TOC
Log Total(ug/kg-CO))
PCB Congeners - 1995
adjusted to high res. (ug/kg-OC)
RM0 to RM2
Notes:
1) Horizontal line represents the mean log concentration across all data points,
equivalent to the untransformed median concentration.
See text for explanation of Tukey-Kramer circles.
2) Data included 1995, 2008 EPA, 2008 CPG, 2009 CPG, 2010 CPG and 2012 CPG.
3) A factor 1.25 was applied to the1995 TPCB concentrations based on matched pairs
of congener and Aroclor analysis (see Data Evaluation No. 4 for further discussion).
95th Percentile
75th Percentile
Data Points
50th Percentile
25th Percentile
5th Percentile
Log (Total PCB Congeners/TOC
(ug/kg)
Log Total (ug/kg-OC))
PCB Congeners
- 1995
adjusted to high res. (ug/kg-OC)
RM2 to RM8
Legend
TOC Normalized Total PCBs (0-6 inches) by Channel
and Shoal at RM0 to RM2 and RM2 to RM8
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
Figure 4-14b
2014
RM0 to RM2
3.5
3
2.5
2
CPG 2012
CPG 2009
EPA 2008
1995 RI
Program
1
CPG 2010
1.5
CPG 2008
Log (Total PCB Congeners
(ug/kg))
4
Sampling Program
Notes:
1) Horizontal line represents the mean log concentration across all data points,
equivalent to the untransformed median concentration.
See text for explanation of Tukey-Kramer circles.
2) A factor 1.25 was applied to the1995 TPCB concentrations based on matched pairs
of congener and Aroclor analysis (see Data Evaluation No. 4 for further discussion).
RM2 to RM8
Legend
95th Percentile
75th Percentile
Data Points
50th Percentile
25th Percentile
5th Percentile
4
3.5
3
2.5
2
1.5
CPG 2012
CPG 2010
CPG 2009
0.5
CPG 2008
1
1995 RI
Program
Log (Total PCB Congeners
(ug/kg))
4.5
Sampling Program
Total PCBs (0-6 inches) by Sampling Program
at RM0 to RM2 and RM2 to RM8
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
Figure 4-15
2014
Legend
2012 CPG
2010 CPG
2009 CPG
2008 CPG
2008 CPG Tributary
Below HoT
2008 EPA
2005&2007 Newark
Bay
2005&2007 Shooters
Island & Arthur Kill
2005&2007 Kill Van
Kull
2005&2007 Port
Elizabeth & Newark
1995 TSI
1,000
Upper
Passic
River
Lower Passaic River
Newark Bay
4,4'-DDE (ug/kg)
100
10
1
0.1
20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
-2
-4
-6
-8
-10
River Mile
4,4’-DDE Concentration (0-6 inches) vs. River Mile
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
Figure 4-17a
2014
Log (Total DDx Concentration)
(ug/kg)
RM0 to RM2
Notes:
1) Horizontal line represents the mean log concentration across all data points,
equivalent to the untransformed median concentration.
See text for explanation of Tukey-Kramer circles.
2) Data included 2008 EPA, 2008 CPG, 2009 CPG, 2010 CPG and 2012 CPG.
Legend
95th Percentile
75th Percentile
Data Points
50th Percentile
25th Percentile
5th Percentile
(ug/kg)
Log (Total DDx Concentration)
(ug/kg)
RM2 to RM8
Total DDx (0-6 inches) by Channel and Shoal
at RM0 to RM2 and RM2 to RM8
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
Figure 4-23a
2014
LogTotal
(TotalDDT
DDx/TOC)
Log
- 1995
Adjusted (ug/kg-OC)
to HRMS(ug/kg-OC)
RM0 to RM2
Notes:
1) Horizontal line represents the mean log concentration across all data points,
equivalent to the untransformed median concentration.
See text for explanation of Tukey-Kramer circles.
2) Data included 2008 EPA, 2008 CPG, 2009 CPG, 2010 CPG and 2012 CPG.
Legend
95th Percentile
75th Percentile
Data Points
50th Percentile
25th Percentile
5th Percentile
LogLog
Total
DDT
- 1995
(Total
DDx/TOC)
(ug/kg)
Adjusted to(ug/kg-OC)
HRMS(ug/kg-OC)
RM2 to RM8
TOC Normalized Total DDx (0-6 inches) by Channel
and Shoal at RM0 to RM2 and RM2 to RM8
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
Figure 4-23b
2014
2
1.5
1
0.5
0
CPG 2012
CPG 2010
CPG 2009
EPA 2008
-1
CPG 2008
-0.5
1995 RI
Program
Log (4,4’-DDE Concentration)
(ug/kg)
(ug/kg)
RM0 to RM2
Sampling Program
Legend
Note: Horizontal line represents the mean log concentration across all data points,
equivalent to the untransformed median concentration.
See text for explanation of Tukey-Kramer circles.
RM2 to RM8
2.5
2
1.5
1
0.5
0
CPG 2012
CPG 2010
CPG 2009
-1
CPG 2008
-0.5
1995 RI
Program
Log (4,4’-DDE Concentration)
(ug/kg)
3
95th Percentile
75th Percentile
Data Points
50th Percentile
25th Percentile
5th Percentile
Sampling Program
4,4’-DDE (0-6 inches) by Sampling Program
at RM0 to RM2 and RM2 to RM8
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
Figure 4-26
2014
Legend
2012 CPG
2010 CPG
2009 CPG
2008 CPG
2008 CPG Tributary
Below HoT
2008 EPA
2005&2007 Newark
Bay
2005&2007 Shooters
Island & Arthur Kill
2005&2007 Kill Van
Kull
2005&2007 Port
Elizabeth & Newark
1995 TSI
10,000,000
Upper
Passic
River
Lower Passaic River
Newark Bay
Total PAHs (ug/kg)
1,000,000
100,000
10,000
1,000
2008 CPG at RM11.23,
6.2 ug/kg
100
20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
-2
-4
-6
-8
-10
River Mile
Total PAHs Concentrations (0-6 inches) vs. River Mile
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
Figure 4-32a
2014
Log (Total PAH
(ug/kg)
Concentration) (ug/kg)
RM0 to RM2
Notes:
Legend
1) Horizontal line represents the mean log concentration across all data points,
95th Percentile
equivalent to the untransformed median concentration.
75th Percentile
Data Points
See text for explanation of Tukey-Kramer circles.
50th Percentile
2) Data included 1995, 2008 EPA, 2008 CPG, 2009 CPG, 2010 CPG and 2012 CPG.
25th Percentile
5th Percentile
Log (Total PAH
Concentration) (ug/kg)
(ug/kg)
RM2 to RM8
Total PAHs (0-6 inches) by Channel and Shoal
at RM0 to RM2 and RM2 to RM8
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
Figure 4-38a
2014
Total
PAH
LogLog
(Total
PAH/TOC
(ug/kg)
(ug/kg-OC)
Concentration) (ug/kg-OC)
RM0 to RM2
Notes:
Legend
1) Horizontal line represents the mean log concentration across all data points,
95th Percentile
equivalent to the untransformed median concentration.
75th Percentile
See text for explanation of Tukey-Kramer circles.
Data Points
50th Percentile
2) Data included 1995, 2008 EPA, 2008 CPG, 2009 CPG, 2010 CPG and 2012 CPG.
th
25 Percentile
5th Percentile
TotalPAH/TOC
PAH
LogLog
(Total
(ug/kg-OC)
Concentration)
(ug/kg-OC)
RM2 to RM8
TOC Normalized Total PAHs (0-6 inches) by Channel
and Shoal at RM0 to RM2 and RM2 to RM8
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
Figure 4-38b
2014
5.5
5
4.5
4
CPG 2012
CPG 2010
CPG 2009
EPA 2008
CPG 2008
3.5
1995 RI
Program
Log (Total PAH Concentration)
(ug/kg)
RM0 to RM2
Sampling Program
Legend
Note: Horizontal line represents the mean log concentration across all data points,
equivalent to the untransformed median concentration.
See text for explanation of Tukey-Kramer circles.
RM2 to RM8
95th Percentile
75th Percentile
Data Points
50th Percentile
25th Percentile
5th Percentile
6
5.5
5
4.5
4
3.5
3
CPG 2012
CPG 2010
CPG 2009
2
CPG 2008
2.5
1995 RI
Program
Log (Total PAH Concentration)
(ug/kg)
6.5
Sampling Program
Total PAHs (0-6 inches) by Sampling Program
at RM0 to RM2 and RM2 to RM8
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
Figure 4-41
2014
Legend
2012 CPG
2010 CPG
2009 CPG
2008 CPG
2008 CPG Tributary
Below HoT
2008 EPA
2005&2007 Newark
Bay
2005&2007 Shooters
Island & Arthur Kill
2005&2007 Kill Van
Kull
2005&2007 Port
Elizabeth & Newark
1995 TSI
100
Mercury Concentration (mg/kg)
Upper
Passic
River
Lower Passaic River
Newark Bay
10
1
0.1
0.01
20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
-2
-4
-6
-8
-10
River Mile
Mercury Concentration (0-6 inches) vs. River Mile
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
Figure 4-47a
2014
Log (Mercury Concentration)
(mg/kg)
RM0 to RM2
Notes:
Legend
1) Horizontal line represents the mean log concentration across all data points,
95th Percentile
equivalent to the untransformed median concentration.
75th Percentile
See text for explanation of Tukey-Kramer circles.
Data Points
50th Percentile
2) Data included 1995, 2008 EPA, 2008 CPG, 2009 CPG, 2010 CPG and 2012 CPG.
25th Percentile
5th Percentile
Log (Mercury Concentration)
(mg/kg)
RM2 to RM8
Mercury (0-6 inches) by Channel and Shoal
at RM0 to RM2 and RM2 to RM8
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
Figure 4-57a
2014
Log
(Mercury/Iron)
Mercury
(mg/
(mg/kg-Fe)
kg iron)
RM0 to RM2
Notes:
Legend
1) Horizontal line represents the mean log concentration across all data points,
95th Percentile
equivalent to the untransformed median concentration.
75th Percentile
See text for explanation of Tukey-Kramer circles.
Data Points
50th Percentile
2) Data included 1995, 2008 EPA, 2008 CPG, 2009 CPG, 2010 CPG and 2012 CPG.
25th Percentile
5th Percentile
LogMercury
(Mercury/Iron)
(mg/
(mg/kg-Fe)
kg iron)
RM2 to RM8
Iron Normalized Mercury (0-6 inches) by Channel
and Shoal at RM0 to RM2 and RM2 to RM8
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
Figure 4-57b
2014
CPG 2012
CPG 2010
CPG 2009
EPA 2008
CPG 2008
Program
1995 RI
Log (Mercury Concentration)
(mg/kg)
RM0 to RM2
Sampling Program
Legend
Note: Horizontal line represents the mean log concentration across all data points,
equivalent to the untransformed median concentration.
See text for explanation of Tukey-Kramer circles..
CPG 2012
CPG 2010
CPG 2009
CPG 2008
1995 RI
Program
Log (Mercury Concentration)
(mg/kg)
RM2 to RM8
95th Percentile
75th Percentile
Data Points
50th Percentile
25th Percentile
5th Percentile
Sampling Program
Mercury (0-6 inches) by Sampling Program
at RM0 to RM2 and RM2 to RM8
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
Figure 4-62
2014
2,3,7,8-TCDD to Total TCDD Ratio
2,3,7,8 - TCDD (ug/kg)
0.01
0.1
1
0.0
10
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
Total PCBs (ug/kg)
1.0
2000
2000
2000
1995
1995
1995
1990
1990
1990
1985
1980
1975
1970
Approximate Year of Deposition
2005
100
2005
Approximate Year of Deposition
Approximate Year of Deposition
0.001
2005
1985
1980
1975
1970
1980
1975
1970
1965
1965
1960
1960
1960
1955
1955
1955
1950
1950
1950
RM 11
RM 2.2
RM 12.6
RM 7.8
Non-contiguous
core segment
10,000
1985
1965
RM 1.4
1,000
Sediment Contamination vs Year for 2005 High Resolution Cores
Figure 4-75a
2014
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
100,000
BZ52 Concentration (ug/kg)
1
10
100
1,000
BZ61+70+74+76 Concentration (ug/kg)
10,000
0.1
1
10
100
1,000
BZ110+115 Concentration (ug/kg)
10,000
0.1
2005
2005
2000
2000
2000
1995
1995
1995
1990
1990
1990
1985
1980
1975
1970
Depth (Represented by Year)
2005
Depth (Represented by Year)
Depth (Represented by Year)
0.1
1985
1980
1975
1970
1975
1970
1965
1960
1960
1960
1955
1955
1955
1950
1950
1950
RM 2.2
RM 12.6
RM 7.8
Non-contiguous
core segment
100
1980
1965
RM 11
10
1985
1965
RM 1.4
1
Sediment Contamination vs Year for 2005 High Resolution Cores
Figure 4-75b
2014
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
1,000
Total PAH Concentration (ug/kg)
BZ180+193 Concentration (ug/kg)
0.1
1
10
100
1,000
100
2005
1,000
10,000
HMW PAH Concentration (ug/kg)
100,000
100
2005
2000
2000
1995
1995
1995
1990
1990
1990
1985
1980
1975
1970
1965
1960
1955
1950
Approximate Year of Deposition
2000
Approximate Year of Deposition
Depth (Represented by Year)
0.01
2005
1985
1980
1975
1970
1970
1960
1955
1955
1950
1950
RM 12.6
RM 7.8
Non-contiguous
core segment
Sediment Contamination vs Year for 2005 High Resolution Cores
Figure 4-75c
2014
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
1,000,000
1975
1960
RM 2.2
100,000
1980
1965
RM 11
10,000
1985
1965
RM 1.4
1,000
1,000
10,000
100,000
1
10
100
1,000
10,000
1
2005
2005
2000
2000
2000
1995
1995
1995
1990
1990
1990
1985
1985
1980
1975
1970
Depth (Represented by Year)
2005
Depth (Represented by Year)
Approximate Year of Deposition
100
Benzo[a]pyrene Concentration (ug/kg)
Phenanthrene (ug/kg)
LMW PAH Concentration (ug/kg)
10
1980
1975
1970
1970
1960
1960
1960
1955
1955
1955
1950
1950
1950
RM 12.6
RM 7.8
Non-contiguous
core segment
Sediment Contamination vs Year for 2005 High Resolution Cores
Figure 4-75d
2014
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
10,000
1975
1965
RM 2.2
1,000
1980
1965
RM 11
100
1985
1965
RM 1.4
10
4-4' - DDE (ug/kg)
Fluoranthene (ug/kg)
10
1,000
10,000
1
100,000
10
100
Dieldrin (ug/kg)
0.1
1000
2000
2000
2000
1995
1995
1995
1990
1990
1985
1980
1975
Approximate Year of Deposition
2005
Approximate Year of Deposition
2005
2005
1990
Depth (Represented by Year)
100
1985
1980
1975
1
10
100
1985
1980
1975
1970
1970
1965
1965
1965
1960
1960
1960
1955
1955
1955
1950
1950
1970
1950
RM 1.4
RM 11
RM 2.2
RM 12.6
RM 7.8
Non-contiguous
core segment
Sediment Contamination vs Year for 2005 High Resolution Cores
Figure 4-75e
2014
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
1000
Gamma-(Trans)-Chlordane (ug/kg)
1
10
100
Chromium Concentration (mg/kg)
Cadmium Concentration (mg/kg)
0
1000
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
0
45
2005
2005
2000
2000
2000
1995
1995
1995
1990
1990
1990
1985
1980
1975
1970
Depth (Represented by Year)
2005
Depth (Represented by Year)
Depth (Represented by Year)
0.1
1985
1980
1975
1970
1975
1970
1965
1960
1960
1960
1955
1955
1955
1950
1950
1950
RM 2.2
RM 12.6
RM 7.8
Non-contiguous
core segment
1200
1980
1965
RM 11
800
1985
1965
RM 1.4
400
Sediment Contamination vs Year for 2005 High Resolution Cores
Figure 4-75f
2014
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
1600
Copper Concentration (mg/kg)
200
400
600
800
Mercury Concentration (mg/kg)
Lead Concentration (mg/kg)
1000
0
400
800
1200
0
2005
2005
2000
2000
2000
1995
1995
1995
1990
1990
1990
1985
1985
1980
1975
1970
Approximate Year of Deposition
2005
Depth (Represented by Year)
Depth (Represented by Year)
0
1980
1975
1975
1965
1965
1965
1960
1960
1960
1955
1955
1955
1950
1950
1950
RM 2.2
RM 12.6
RM 7.8
Non-contiguous
core segment
15
1980
1970
RM 11
10
1985
1970
RM 1.4
5
Sediment Contamination vs Year for 2005 High Resolution Cores
Figure 4-75g
2014
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
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Figure 1-6a
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2014
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Figure 1-6b
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2014
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Legend
Project Centerline
Shoreline as Defined by the New Jersey
Department of Environmental Protection
County Boundaries
City Boundaries
Sediment Type
Gravel and Sand
Sand
Silt and Sand
Silt
13
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Rock and Coarse Gravel
0
0.15
0.3
Miles
0.6
Sediment Texture Type – RM13 to RM17
Figure 1-6c
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
2014
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Alternative 2
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Entrance Channel:
Depth = 25 feet MLW
Width = 150 feet
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Alternative 3
Entrance Channel:
Depth = 25 feet MLW
Width = 150 feet
Entrance Channel:
Depth = 25 feet MLW
Width = 150 feet
CAD Cell:
Area = 17 acres
Dimensions = 1000 x 750 feet
CAD Cell:
Area = 38 acres
Dimensions = 1500 x 1100 feet
CAD Cell:
Area = 55 acres
Dimensions = 1500 x 1600 feet
Alternative 4
Legend
CAD Cell Entrance Channel
CAD Cell
Federally Authorized Navigation Channel
Copyright:© 2013 ESRI, i-cubed,
Channel Top of Slope
(Approximate)
GeoEye
Copyright:© 2013 ESRI, i-cubed,
GeoEye
0 0.252013
0.5ESRI, i-cubed,
1
Copyright:©
Miles
GeoEye
Proposed Confined Aquatic Disposal Cells in Newark Bay
Figure 4-1
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
2014
Fish Consumption
2,3,7,8-TCDD Concentration (µg/kg)
1
Legend
0.8
0.8
0.6
0.6
0.4
0.4
0.2
0.2
Human Health PRGs
0
56 Fish Meals per year:
Risk = 10-6
0
1995
2,3,7,8-TCDD Concentration (µg/kg)
1
2005
2015
2025
2035
2045
2055
Crab Consumption
1
Risk = 10-4
1
0.8
0.8
0.6
0.6
0.4
0.4
0.2
0.2
0
1995
HQ = 1 (Proposed
Remediation Goal)
34 Crab Meals per year:
Risk = 10-6
Risk = 10-4
HQ = 1
0
2005
2015
2025
2035
2045
2055
Time (Years)
Average Concentrations of 2,3,7,8-TCDD in Surface Sediment in the FFS Study Area versus PRGs
(Linear Scale)
Figure 4-3a
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
2014
Fish Consumption
2,3,7,8-TCDD Concentration (µg/kg)
10
1
0.1
0.01
0.01
0.001
0.001
0.0001
0.0001
0.00001
2005
2015
2025
2035
2045
2055
Crab Consumption
10
Human Health PRGs
56 Fish Meals per year:
Risk = 10-6
Risk = 10-4
10
1
1
0.1
0.1
0.01
0.01
0.001
0.001
0.0001
0.0001
0.00001
1995
Legend
1
0.1
0.00001
1995
2,3,7,8-TCDD Concentration (µg/kg)
10
HQ = 1 (Proposed
Remediation Goal)
34 Crab Meals per year:
Risk = 10-6
Risk = 10-4
HQ = 1
0.00001
2005
2015
2025
2035
2045
2055
Time (Years)
Average Concentrations of 2,3,7,8-TCDD in Surface Sediment in the FFS Study Area versus PRGs
(Log Scale)
Figure 4-3b
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
2014
10
10
Alternative 1 and Alternative 2
2,3,7,8-TCDD Concentration (µg/kg)
1
1
0.1
0.1
0.01
0.01
0.001
1995
10
2000
2005
2010
2015
2020
2025
2030
2035
2040
2045
2050
2055
Alternative 1 and Alternative 3
0.001
2060
10
1
1
0.1
0.1
0.01
0.01
0.001
1995
10
2000
2005
2010
2015
2020
2025
2030
2035
2040
2045
2050
2055
0.001
2060
10
Legend
Alternative 1 Uncertainty
Bounds
Alternative 2 Uncertainty
Bounds
Alternative 3 Uncertainty
Bounds
Alternative 4 Uncertainty
Bounds
Alternative 1
Best Estimate
Alternative 2
Best Estimate
Alternative 3
Best Estimate
Alternative 4
Best Estimate
Proposed Remediation
Goal
Alternative 1 and Alternative 4
1
1
0.1
0.1
0.01
0.01
0.001
1995
2000
2005
2010
2015
2020
2025
2030
2035
2040
2045
2050
2055
0.001
2060
Time (Years)
Average Concentration of 2,3,7,8-TCDD in Surface Sediment in the FFS Study Area: Best Estimate
and Uncertainty Bounds
Figure 4-3c
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
2014
Fish Consumption
Total PCB Concentration (µg/kg)
2500
2000
2000
1500
1500
1000
1000
500
500
0
1995
0
2005
2015
2025
2035
2045
2055
Crab Consumption
2500
Total PCB Concentration (µg/kg)
2500
2500
2000
2000
1500
1500
1000
1000
500
500
0
1995
Legend
Human Health PRGs
56 Fish Meals per year:
Risk = 10-6
Risk = 10-4
HQ = 1 (Proposed
Remediation Goal)
34 Crab Meals per year:
Risk = 10-6
Risk = 10-4
HQ = 1
0
2005
2015
2025
2035
2045
2055
Time (Years)
Average Concentrations of Total PCB in Surface Sediment in the FFS Study Area versus PRGs
(Linear Scale)
Figure 4-3d
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
2014
Fish Consumption
Total PCB Concentration (µg/kg)
10000
1000
1000
100
100
10
10
1
1995
1
2005
2015
2025
2035
2045
2055
Crab Consumption
10000
Total PCB Concentration (µg/kg)
10000
10000
1000
1000
Legend
Human Health PRGs
56 Fish Meals per year:
Risk = 10-6
Risk = 10-4
HQ = 1 (Proposed
Remediation Goal)
34 Crab Meals per year:
Risk = 10-6
Risk = 10-4
100
100
10
10
1
1995
HQ = 1
1
2005
2015
2025
2035
2045
2055
Time (Years)
Average Concentrations of Total PCB in Surface Sediment in the FFS Study Area versus PRGs
(Log Scale)
Figure 4-3e
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
2014
10000
Alternative 1 and Alternative 2
1000
10000
1000
100
100
Legend
Alternative 1 Uncertainty
Bounds
Alternative 2 Uncertainty
Bounds
Total PCB Concentration (µg/kg)
Alternative 3 Uncertainty
Bounds
10
1995
10000
2000
2005
2010
2015
2020
2025
2030
2035
2040
2045
2050
2055
Alternative 1 and Alternative 3
10
2060
10000
Alternative 4 Uncertainty
Bounds
Alternative 1
Best Estimate
1000
1000
100
100
Alternative 2
Best Estimate
Alternative 3
Best Estimate
Alternative 4
Best Estimate
10
1995
10000
2000
2005
2010
2015
2020
2025
2030
2035
2040
2045
2050
2055
10
2060
10000
Proposed Remediation
Goal
Alternative 1 and Alternative 4
1000
1000
100
100
10
1995
2000
2005
2010
2015
2020
2025
2030
2035
2040
2045
2050
2055
10
2060
Time (Years)
Average Concentration of Total PCB in Surface Sediment in the FFS Study Area: Best Estimate and
Uncertainty Bounds
Figure 4-3f
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
2014
Total DDx Concentration (µg/kg)
250
250
200
200
150
150
100
100
0
1995
Total DDx Concentration (µg/kg)
50
50
0
2005
2015
2025
2035
2045
2055
1000
1000
100
100
10
10
1
1
0.1
1995
Legend
(Proposed
Remediation Goal)
Note: Human Health PRGs
were not calculated for
Total DDX because it does
not contribute significantly
to human health risk.
0.1
2005
2015
2025
2035
2045
2055
Time (Years)
Average Concentrations of Total DDx in Surface Sediment in the FFS Study Area versus PRGs
(Linear and Log Scale)
Figure 4-3g
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
2014
Total DDx Concentration (µg/kg)
1000
Alternative 1 and Alternative 2
1000
100
100
10
10
1
1
0.1
1995
1000
2000
2005
2010
2015
2020
2025
2030
2035
2040
2045
2050
2055
0.1
2060
1000
Alternative 1 and Alternative 3
100
100
10
10
1
1
0.1
1995
1000
2000
2005
2010
2015
2020
2025
2030
2035
2040
2045
2050
2055
0.1
2060
1000
Legend
Alternative 1 Uncertainty
Bounds
Alternative 2 Uncertainty
Bounds
Alternative 3 Uncertainty
Bounds
Alternative 4 Uncertainty
Bounds
Alternative 1
Best Estimate
Alternative 2
Best Estimate
Alternative 3
Best Estimate
Alternative 4
Best Estimate
Proposed Remediation
Goal
Alternative 1 and Alternative 4
100
100
10
10
1
1
0.1
1995
2000
2005
2010
2015
2020
2025
2030
2035
2040
2045
2050
2055
0.1
2060
Time (Years)
Average Concentration of Total DDx in Surface Sediment in the FFS Study Area: Best Estimate and
Uncertainty Bounds
Figure 4-3h
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
2014
Fish Consumption
Mercury Concentration (µg/kg)
4000
3500
3500
3000
3000
2500
2500
2000
2000
1500
1500
1000
1000
500
500
0
1995
0
2005
2015
2025
2035
2045
2055
Crab Consumption
4000
Mercury Concentration (µg/kg)
4000
4000
3500
3500
3000
3000
2500
2500
2000
2000
1500
1500
1000
1000
500
500
0
1995
Legend
(Proposed
Remediation Goal)
Human Health PRGs
56 Fish Meals per year:
HQ = 1
34 Crab Meals per year:
HQ = 1
Note: 34 Crab Meals per year
PRG at the HQ = 1 threshold is
not shown in the figure
because the concentration is
45000 µg/kg.
0
2005
2015
2025
2035
2045
2055
Time (Years)
Average Concentrations of Mercury in Surface Sediments in the FFS Study Area versus PRGs
(Linear Scale)
Figure 4-3i
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
2014
Fish Consumption
Mercury Concentration (µg/kg)
100000
10000
10000
1000
1000
100
100
10
1995
2005
2015
2025
2035
2045
2055
Crab Consumption
100000
Mercury Concentration (µg/kg)
100000
10
100000
10000
10000
1000
1000
100
100
10
1995
2005
2015
2025
2035
2045
2055
Legend
(Proposed
Remediation Goal)
Human Health PRGs
56 Fish Meals per year:
HQ = 1
34 Crab Meals per year:
HQ = 1
10
Time (Years)
Average Concentrations of Mercury in Surface Sediments in the FFS Study Area versus PRGs (Log
Scale)
Figure 4-3j
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
2014
10000
Alternative 1 and Alternative 2
1000
10000
1000
100
100
Legend
Alternative 1 Uncertainty
Bounds
Alternative 2 Uncertainty
Bounds
Mercury Concentration (µg/kg)
Alternative 3 Uncertainty
Bounds
10
1995
10000
2000
2005
2010
2015
2020
2025
2030
2035
2040
2045
2050
2055
10
2060
10000
Alternative 1 and Alternative 3
Alternative 4 Uncertainty
Bounds
Alternative 1
Best Estimate
1000
1000
100
100
Alternative 2
Best Estimate
Alternative 3
Best Estimate
Alternative 4
Best Estimate
10
1995
10000
2000
2005
2010
2015
2020
2025
2030
2035
2040
2045
2050
2055
10
2060
10000
Proposed Remediation
Goal
Alternative 1 and Alternative 4
1000
1000
100
100
10
1995
2000
2005
2010
2015
2020
2025
2030
2035
2040
2045
2050
2055
10
2060
Time (Years)
Average Concentration of Mercury in Surface Sediment in the FFS Study Area: Best Estimate and
Uncertainty Bounds
Figure 4-3k
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
2014
Final Feasibility Study Appendix A Data Evaluation Reports
2014
1000
2,3,7,8-TCDD Concentration (pg/g)
Hepatopancreas
Muscle/Hepatopancreas
100
10
Muscle
Carcass
1
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
4
5
6
7
8
Lipid Normalized 2,3,7,8-TCDD Concentration (pg/g)
100000
Hepatopancreas
10000
Carcass
Muscle
1000
Muscle/Hepatopancreas
100
0
1
2
3
River Mile
Legend
Tissue
Sampling
Year
1995
1999
Tissue
Type
Hepatopancreas
Notes
Muscle
1.
2000
Muscle/
Hepatopancreas
2009
Carcass
2.
3.
Fit Lines are weighted curves for illustration purpose only.
These curves are based on all available data for given tissue
types.
Muscle/Hepatopancreas tissue type includes
muscle/hepatopancreas, all edible tissue and whole body – soft
tissue.
Muscle tissue includes muscle, edible muscle and muscle tissue.
Blue Crab 2,3,7,8-TCDD Concentration vs. River Mile
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
Figure 2-1a
2014
100000
Total PCB Concentration (ug/kg)
Hepatopancreas
10000
Muscle/Hepatopancreas
1000
100
Muscle
Carcass
10
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Lipid Normalized Total PCB Concentration (ug/kg)
1000000
Hepatopancreas
Carcass
100000
Muscle
10000
Muscle/
Hepatopancreas
1000
100
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
River Mile
Legend
Tissue
Sampling
Year
1995
1999
Tissue
Type
Hepatopancreas
Notes
Muscle
1.
2000
Muscle/
Hepatopancreas
2009
Carcass
2.
3.
Fit Lines are weighted curves for illustration purpose only.
These curves are based on all available data for given tissue
types.
Muscle/Hepatopancreas tissue type includes
muscle/hepatopancreas, all edible tissue and whole body – soft
tissue.
Muscle tissue includes muscle, edible muscle and muscle tissue.
Blue Crab Total PCB Concentration vs. River Mile
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
Figure 2-1b
2014
100
Hepatopancreas
Dieldrin Concentration (ug/kg)
Muscle/Hepatopancreas
10
1
Muscle
Carcass
0.1
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Lipid Normalized Dieldrin Concentration (ug/kg)
10000
Hepatopancreas
1000
Carcass
Muscle
100
Muscle/Hepatopancreas
10
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
River Mile
Legend
Tissue
Sampling
Year
1995
1999
Tissue
Type
Hepatopancreas
Notes
Muscle
1.
2000
Muscle/
Hepatopancreas
2009
Carcass
2.
3.
Fit Lines are weighted curves for illustration purpose only.
These curves are based on all available data for given tissue
types.
Muscle/Hepatopancreas tissue type includes
muscle/hepatopancreas, all edible tissue and whole body – soft
tissue.
Muscle tissue includes muscle, edible muscle and muscle tissue.
Blue Crab Dieldrin Concentration vs. River Mile
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
Figure 2-1c
2014
1000
Total Chlordane Concentration (ug/kg)
Hepatopancreas
100
Muscle/Hepatopancreas
10
1
Muscle
Carcass
0.1
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
7
8
Lipid Normalized Total Chlordane Concentration (ug/kg)
10000
Hepatopancreas
Muscle
1000
100
Muscle/Hepatopancreas
Carcass
10
1
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
River Mile
Legend
Tissue
Sampling
Year
1995
1999
Tissue
Type
Hepatopancreas
Notes
Muscle
1.
2000
Muscle/
Hepatopancreas
2009
Carcass
2.
3.
Fit Lines are weighted curves for illustration purpose only.
These curves are based on all available data for given tissue
types.
Muscle/Hepatopancreas tissue type includes
muscle/hepatopancreas, all edible tissue and whole body – soft
tissue.
Muscle tissue includes muscle, edible muscle and muscle tissue.
Blue Crab Total Chlordane Concentration vs. River Mile
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
Figure 2-1d
2014
10000
Total DDx Concentration (ug/kg)
Hepatopancreas
1000
Muscle/Hepatopancreas
100
10
Muscle
Carcass
1
0
2
1
3
5
4
6
7
8
7
8
Lipid Normalized Total DDx Concentration (ug/kg)
100000
Hepatopancreas
Carcass
10000
1000
Muscle
Muscle/Hepatopancreas
100
10
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
River Mile
Legend
Tissue
Sampling
Year
1995
1999
Tissue
Type
Hepatopancreas
Notes
Muscle
1.
2000
Muscle/
Hepatopancreas
2009
Carcass
2.
3.
Fit Lines are weighted curves for illustration purpose only.
These curves are based on all available data for given tissue
types.
Muscle/Hepatopancreas tissue type includes
muscle/hepatopancreas, all edible tissue and whole body – soft
tissue.
Muscle tissue includes muscle, edible muscle and muscle tissue.
Blue Crab Total DDx Concentration vs. River Mile
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
Figure 2-1e
2014
Low Molecular Weight PAH Concentration (ug/kg)
1000
Hepatopancreas
100
Muscle/Hepatopancreas
10
Carcass
Muscle
Lipid Normalized Low Molecular Weight PAH Concentration (ug/kg)
1
0
2
1
4
3
6
5
7
8
7
8
100000
Carcass
10000
1000
Muscle/Hepatopancreas
Muscle
Hepatopancreas
100
0
1
2
3
5
4
6
River Mile
Legend
Tissue
Sampling
Year
1995
1999
Tissue
Type
Hepatopancreas
Notes
Muscle
1.
2000
Muscle/
Hepatopancreas
2009
Carcass
2.
3.
Fit Lines are weighted curves for illustration purpose only.
These curves are based on all available data for given tissue
types.
Muscle/Hepatopancreas tissue type includes
muscle/hepatopancreas, all edible tissue and whole body – soft
tissue.
Muscle tissue includes muscle, edible muscle and muscle tissue.
Blue Crab LMW PAH Concentration vs. River Mile
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
Figure 2-1f
2014
High Molecular Weight PAH Concentration (ug/kg)
1000
Carcass
Hepatopancreas
100
10
Muscle
Muscle/Hepatopancreas
Lipid Normalized High Molecular Weight PAH Concentration (ug/kg)
1
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
7
8
100000
Carcass
Hepatopancreas
10000
1000
Muscle
Muscle/Hepatopancreas
100
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
River Mile
Legend
Tissue
Sampling
Year
1995
1999
Tissue
Type
Hepatopancreas
Notes
Muscle
1.
2000
Muscle/
Hepatopancreas
2009
Carcass
2.
3.
Fit Lines are weighted curves for illustration purpose only.
These curves are based on all available data for given tissue
types.
Muscle/Hepatopancreas tissue type includes
muscle/hepatopancreas, all edible tissue and whole body – soft
tissue.
Muscle tissue includes muscle, edible muscle and muscle tissue.
Blue Crab HMW PAH Concentration vs. River Mile
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
Figure 2-1g
2014
10000
Total PAH Concentration (ug/kg)
Hepatopancreas
Carcass
1000
100
10
Muscle
Muscle/Hepatopancreas
1
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
7
8
Lipid Normalized Total PAH Concentration (ug/kg)
1000000
Carcass
100000
Hepatopancreas
10000
Muscle
1000
Muscle/Hepatopancreas
100
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
River Mile
Legend
Tissue
Sampling
Year
1995
1999
Tissue
Type
Hepatopancreas
Notes
Muscle
1.
2000
Muscle/
Hepatopancreas
2009
Carcass
2.
3.
Fit Lines are weighted curves for illustration purpose only.
These curves are based on all available data for given tissue
types.
Muscle/Hepatopancreas tissue type includes
muscle/hepatopancreas, all edible tissue and whole body – soft
tissue.
Muscle tissue includes muscle, edible muscle and muscle tissue.
Blue Crab Total PAH Concentration vs. River Mile
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
Figure 2-1h
2014
100
Legend
Hepatopancreas
Tissue Sampling
Year
1995
1999
2000
Copper Concentration (mg/kg)
2009
Tissue Type
Hepatopancreas
Muscle
Muscle/
Hepatopancreas
10
Muscle/Hepatopancreas
Muscle
Carcass
Carcass
1
0
1
2
3
4
River Mile
5
6
7
8
Notes:
1) Mucle/Hepatopancreas tissue type includes muscle/hepatopancreas, all edible tissue and whole body - soft tissue.
2) Muscle tissue type includes edible muscle, muscle and muscle tissue.
Blue Crab Copper Concentration vs. River Mile
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
Figure 2-1i
2014
10
Legend
Tissue Sampling
Year
1995
1999
Hepatopancreas
Carcass
2000
2009
Lead Concentration (mg/kg)
Tissue Type
1
Hepatopancreas
Muscle
Muscle/
Hepatopancreas
Carcass
0.1
Muscle
Muscle/Hepatopancreas
0.01
0
1
2
3
4
River Mile
5
6
7
8
Notes:
1) Mucle/Hepatopancreas tissue type includes muscle/hepatopancreas, all edible tissue and whole body - soft tissue.
2) Muscle tissue type includes edible muscle, muscle and muscle tissue.
Blue Crab Lead Concentration vs. River Mile
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
Figure 2-1j
2014
1000
Legend
Tissue Sampling
Year
1995
1999
2000
Muscle
Mercury Concentration (ug/kg)
2009
Tissue Type
Hepatopancreas
Muscle
Muscle/
Hepatopancreas
100
Carcass
Hepatopancreas
Carcass
Muscle/Hepatopancreas
10
0
1
2
3
4
River Mile
5
6
7
8
Notes:
1) Mucle/Hepatopancreas tissue type includes muscle/hepatopancreas, all edible tissue and whole body - soft tissue.
2) Muscle tissue type includes edible muscle, muscle and muscle tissue.
Blue Crab Mercury Concentration vs. River Mile
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
Figure 2-1k
2014
2,3,7,8-TCDD Concentration (pg/g)
1000
100
10
Lipid Normalized 2,3,7,8-TCDD Concentration (pg/g)
1
0
1
2
3
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
4
5
6
7
8
100000
10000
1000
100
River Mile
Legend
Tissue
Sampling
Year
1995
1999
2000
2010
Tissue
Type
Whole Body
Note
Fit Lines are weighted curves for illustration purpose only.
Mummichog 2,3,7,8-TCDD Concentration vs. River Mile
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
Figure 2-2a
2014
Total PCB Concentration (ug/kg)
10000
1000
100
0
1
2
3
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
4
5
6
7
8
Lipid Normalized Total PCB Concentration (ug/kg)
100000
10000
1000
River Mile
Legend
Tissue
Sampling
Year
1995
1999
2000
2010
Tissue
Type
Whole Body
Note
Fit Lines are weighted curves for illustration purpose only.
Mummichog Total PCB Concentration vs. River Mile
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
Figure 2-2b
2014
Dieldrin Concentration (ug/kg)
100
10
1
0
1
2
3
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
4
5
6
7
8
Lipid Normalized Dieldrin Concentration (ug/kg)
1000
100
10
River Mile
Legend
Tissue
Sampling
Year
1995
1999
2000
2010
Tissue
Type
Whole Body
Notes
1.
2.
Fit Lines are weighted curves for illustration purpose only.
1999 and 2000 data was excluded from the fit line because the large
number of nondetects presented in the data.
Mummichog Dieldrin Concentration vs. River Mile
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
Figure 2-2c
2014
Total Chlordane Concentration (ug/kg)
1000
100
10
Lipid Normalized Total Chlordane Concentration (ug/kg)
1
0
1
2
3
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
4
5
6
7
8
10000
1000
100
10
River Mile
Legend
Tissue
Sampling
Year
1995
1999
2000
2010
Tissue
Type
Whole Body
Notes
1.
2.
Fit Lines are weighted curves for illustration purpose only.
1999 and 2000 data was excluded from the fit line because the large
number of nondetects presented in the data.
Mummichog Total Chlordane Concentration vs. River Mile
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
Figure 2-2d
2014
Total DDx Concentration (ug/kg)
1000
100
10
1
0
1
2
3
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
4
5
6
7
8
Lipid Normalized Total DDx Concentration (ug/kg)
100000
10000
1000
100
River Mile
Legend
Tissue
Sampling
Year
1995
1999
2000
2010
Tissue
Type
Whole Body
Note
Fit Lines are weighted curves for illustration purpose only.
Mummichog Total DDx Concentration vs. River Mile
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
Figure 2-2e
2014
Lipid Normalized Low Molecular Weight PAH Concentration (ug/kg)
Low Molecular Weight PAH Concentration (ug/kg)
1000
100
10
1
0
1
2
3
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
4
5
6
7
8
100000
10000
1000
100
River Mile
Legend
Tissue
Sampling
Year
1995
1999
2000
2010
Tissue
Type
Whole Body
Note
Fit Lines are weighted curves for illustration purpose only.
Mummichog LMW PAH Concentration vs. River Mile
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
Figure 2-2f
2014
Lipid Normalized High Molecular Weight PAH Concentration (ug/kg)
High Molecular Weight PAH Concentration (ug/kg)
1000
100
10
1
0
1
2
3
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
4
5
6
7
8
100000
10000
1000
100
River Mile
Legend
Tissue
Sampling
Year
1995
1999
2000
2010
Tissue
Type
Whole Body
Note
Fit Lines are weighted curves for illustration purpose only.
Mummichog HMW PAH Concentration vs. River Mile
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
Figure 2-2g
2014
Total PAH Concentration (ug/kg)
1000
100
10
1
0
1
2
3
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
4
5
6
7
8
Lipid Normalized Total PAH Concentration (ug/kg)
100000
10000
1000
100
River Mile
Legend
Tissue
Sampling
Year
1995
1999
2000
2010
Tissue
Type
Whole Body
Note
Fit Lines are weighted curves for illustration purpose only.
Mummichog Total PAH Concentration vs. River Mile
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
Figure 2-2h
2014
Legend
10
Tissue Sampling
Year
1995
1999
2000
2010
Copper Concentration (mg/kg)
Tissue Type
Whole Body
1
0
1
2
3
4
River Mile
5
6
7
Mummichog Copper Concentration vs. River Mile
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
8
Figure 2-2i
2014
Legend
Tissue Sampling
Year
10
1995
1999
2000
2010
Lead Concentration (mg/kg)
Tissue Type
Whole Body
1
Note: 1999 non detects were
excluded from the fit line.
0.1
0
1
2
3
4
River Mile
5
6
7
Mummichog Lead Concentration vs. River Mile
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
8
Figure 2-2j
2014
Legend
1000
Tissue Sampling
Year
1995
1999
2000
2010
Mercury Concentration (ug/kg)
Tissue Type
Whole Body
100
10
0
1
2
3
4
River Mile
5
6
7
Mummichog Mercury Concentration vs. River Mile
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
8
Figure 2-2k
2014
2,3,7,8-TCDD Concentration (pg/g)
1000
Whole Body
Fillet Skinless
100
Fillet with skin
10
Lipid Normalized 2,3,7,8-TCDD Concentration (pg/g)
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
5
6
7
8
10000
Whole Body
Fillet Skinless
1000
Fillet with Skin
100
0
1
2
3
4
River Mile
Legend
Tissue
Sampling
Year
1999
2000
Tissue
Type
Whole Body Head&Viscera
Whole Body
2009
Fillet Skinless
2010
Carcass
Note
Fit Lines are weighted curves for illustration purpose only. These
curves are based on all available data for given tissue types.
Fillet with Skin
White Perch 2,3,7,8-TCDD Concentration vs. River Mile
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
Figure 2-3a
2014
Total PCB Concentration (ug/kg)
100000
Whole Body
10000
Fillet Skinless
1000
Fillet with Skin
100
Lipid Normalized Total PCB Concentration (ug/kg)
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
5
6
7
8
1000000
Whole Body
100000
Fillet with Skin
10000
Fillet Skinless
1000
0
1
2
3
4
River Mile
Legend
Tissue
Sampling
Year
1999
2000
Tissue
Type
Whole Body Head&Viscera
Whole Body
2009
Fillet Skinless
2010
Carcass
Note
Fit Lines are weighted curves for illustration purpose only. These
curves are based on all available data for given tissue types.
Fillet with Skin
White Perch Total PCB Concentration vs. River Mile
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
Figure 2-3b
2014
Dieldrin Concentration (ug/kg)
1000
100
Whole Body
10
Fillet with skin
1
Fillet Skinless
0.1
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
7
8
Lipid Normalized Dieldrin Concentration (ug/kg)
10000
Fillet with Skin
1000
Whole Body
100
Fillet Skinless
10
1
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
River Mile
Legend
Tissue
Sampling
Year
1999
2000
Tissue
Type
Whole Body Head&Viscera
Whole Body
2009
Fillet Skinless
2010
Carcass
Note
Fit Lines are weighted curves for illustration purpose only. These
curves are based on all available data for given tissue types.
Fillet with Skin
White Perch Dieldrin Concentration vs. River Mile
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
Figure 2-3c
2014
Total Chlordane Concentration (ug/kg)
1000
Whole Body
100
Fillet with skin
10
Fillet Skinless
1
Lipid Normalized Total Chlordane Concentration (ug/kg)
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
6
7
8
10000
Whole Body
1000
Fillet with Skin
Fillet Skinless
100
10
0
1
2
3
4
5
River Mile
Legend
Tissue
Sampling
Year
1999
2000
Tissue
Type
Whole Body Head&Viscera
Whole Body
2009
Fillet Skinless
2010
Carcass
Note
Fit Lines are weighted curves for illustration purpose only. These
curves are based on all available data for given tissue types.
Fillet with Skin
White Perch Total Chlordane Concentration vs. River Mile
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
Figure 2-3d
2014
Total DDx Concentration (ug/kg)
1000
Whole Body
Fillet Skinless
100
Fillet with skin
10
Lipid Normalized Total DDx Concentration (ug/kg)
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
7
8
100000
Whole Body
10000
Fillet Skinless
Fillet with Skin
1000
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
River Mile
Legend
Tissue
Sampling
Year
1999
2000
Tissue
Type
Whole Body Head&Viscera
Whole Body
2009
Fillet Skinless
2010
Carcass
Note
Fit Lines are weighted curves for illustration purpose only. These
curves are based on all available data for given tissue types.
Fillet with Skin
White Perch Total DDx Concentration vs. River Mile
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
Figure 2-3e
2014
Low Molecular Weight PAH Concentration (ug/kg)
1000
Whole Body
100
Fillet Skinless
Fillet with Skin
10
1
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
7
8
Lipid Normalized Low Molecular Weight PAH
Concentration (ug/kg)
100000
Fillet with Skin
10000
Whole Body
1000
Fillet Skinless
100
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
River Mile
Legend
Tissue
Sampling
Year
1999
2000
Tissue
Type
Whole Body Head&Viscera
Whole Body
2009
Fillet Skinless
2010
Carcass
Note
Fit Lines are weighted curves for illustration purpose only. These
curves are based on all available data for given tissue types.
Fillet with Skin
White Perch LMW PAH Concentration vs. River Mile
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
Figure 2-3f
2014
High Molecular Weight PAH Concentration (ug/kg)
1000
Whole Body
100
Fillet Skinless
Fillet with Skin
10
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
5
6
7
8
Lipid Normalized High Molecular Weight PAH
Concentration (ug/kg)
10000
Fillet Skinless
Fillet with Skin
1000
Whole Body
100
0
1
2
3
4
River Mile
Legend
Tissue
Sampling
Year
1999
2000
Tissue
Type
Whole Body Head&Viscera
Whole Body
2009
Fillet Skinless
2010
Carcass
Note
Fit Lines are weighted curves for illustration purpose only. These
curves are based on all available data for given tissue types.
Fillet with Skin
White Perch HMW PAH Concentration vs. River Mile
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
Figure 2-3g
2014
1000
Total PAH Concentration (ug/kg)
Whole Body
Fillet with Skin
100
Fillet Skinless
10
Lipid Normalized Total PAH Concentration (ug/kg)
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
5
6
7
8
100000
Fillet with Skin
10000
Whole Body
Fillet Skinless
1000
100
0
1
2
3
4
River Mile
Legend
Tissue
Sampling
Year
1999
2000
Tissue
Type
Whole Body Head&Viscera
Whole Body
2009
Fillet Skinless
2010
Carcass
Note
Fit Lines are weighted curves for illustration purpose only. These
curves are based on all available data for given tissue types.
Fillet with Skin
White Perch Total PAH Concentration vs. River Mile
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
Figure 2-3h
2014
Legend
100
Tissue Sampling
Year
1999
2000
Whole Body
2009
Copper Concentration (mg/kg)
2010
Tissue Type
10
Whole Body Head&Viscera
Whole Body
Fillet Skinless
Carcass
Fillet Skinless
Fillet with Skin
1
Fillet with Skin
0.1
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
River Mile
White Perch Copper Concentration vs. River Mile
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
Figure 2-3i
2014
Legend
1
Tissue Sampling
Year
1999
2000
2009
Lead Concentration (mg/kg)
Whole Body
2010
Tissue Type
0.1
Whole Body Head&Viscera
Whole Body
Fillet Skinless
Fillet Skinless
Carcass
Fillet with Skin
0.01
Fillet with Skin
0.001
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
River Mile
White Perch Lead Concentration vs. River Mile
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
Figure 2-3j
2014
Legend
Tissue Sampling
Year
1000
1999
Fillet Skinless
2000
2009
Fillet with Skin
Mercury Concentration (ug/kg)
2010
Tissue Type
Whole Body Head&Viscera
Whole Body
Fillet Skinless
100
Carcass
Fillet with Skin
Whole Body
10
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
River Mile
White Perch Mercury Concentration vs. River Mile
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
Figure 2-3k
2014
2,3,7,8-TCDD Concentration (pg/g)
100
Whole Body
10
Fillet Skinless
1
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
4
5
6
7
8
Lipid Normalized 2,3,7,8-TCDD Concentration (pg/g)
1000
Fillet Skinless
Whole Body
100
10
0
1
2
3
River Mile
Legend
Tissue
Sampling
Year
1999
2000
2001
2009
Tissue
Type
Whole Body Head&Viscera
Whole Body
Note
Fit Lines are weighted curves for illustration purpose only. These
curves are based on all available data for given tissue types.
Fillet Skinless
Carcass
Fillet with Skin
American Eel 2,3,7,8-TCDD Concentration vs. River Mile
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
Figure 2-4a
2014
Total PCB Concentration (ug/kg)
100000
10000
Whole Body
1000
100
Fillet Skinless
10
Lipid Normalized Total PCB Concentration (ug/kg)
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
4
5
6
7
8
1000000
100000
Fillet Skinless
10000
Whole Body
1000
100
0
1
2
3
River Mile
Legend
Tissue
Sampling
Year
1999
2000
2001
2009
Tissue
Type
Whole Body Head&Viscera
Whole Body
Note
Fit Lines are weighted curves for illustration purpose only. These
curves are based on all available data for given tissue types.
Fillet Skinless
Carcass
Fillet with Skin
American Eel Total PCB Concentration vs. River Mile
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
Figure 2-4b
2014
Dieldrin Concentration (ug/kg)
1000
100
Whole Body
10
Fillet Skinless
1
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
6
7
8
Lipid Normalized Dieldrin Concentration (ug/kg)
10000
Fillet Skinless
1000
Whole Body
100
10
0
1
2
3
4
5
River Mile
Legend
Tissue
Sampling
Year
1999
2000
2001
2009
Tissue
Type
Whole Body Head&Viscera
Note
1.
Whole Body
Fillet Skinless
Carcass
2.
Fit Lines are weighted curves for illustration purpose only.
These curves are based on all available data for given tissue
types.
Year 2000 whole body data was excluded from the fit line
because all data was nondetects.
Fillet with Skin
American Eel Dieldrin Concentration vs. River Mile
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
Figure 2-4c
2014
Total Chlordane Concentration (ug/kg)
1000
Whole Body
100
Fillet Skinless
10
1
Lipid Normalized Total Chlordane Concentration (ug/kg)
0
2
1
3
4
5
6
7
8
4
5
6
7
8
10000
Whole Body
1000
Fillet Skinless
100
10
0
2
1
3
River Mile
Legend
Tissue
Sampling
Year
1999
2000
2001
2009
Tissue
Type
Whole Body Head&Viscera
Note
1.
Whole Body
Fillet Skinless
Carcass
2.
Fit Lines are weighted curves for illustration purpose only.
These curves are based on all available data for given tissue
types.
Year 2000 whole body data was excluded from the fit line
because all data was nondetects.
Fillet with Skin
American Eel Total Chlordane Concentration vs. River
Mile
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
Figure 2-4d
2014
Total DDx Concentration (ug/kg)
10000
1000
Whole Body
100
Fillet Skinless
10
Lipid Normalized Total DDx Concentration (ug/kg)
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
5
6
7
8
100000
Whole Body
10000
Fillet Skinless
1000
100
0
1
2
3
4
River Mile
Legend
Tissue
Sampling
Year
1999
2000
2001
2009
Tissue
Type
Whole Body Head&Viscera
Note
1.
Whole Body
Fillet Skinless
Carcass
2.
Fit Lines are weighted curves for illustration purpose only.
These curves are based on all available data for given tissue
types.
Year 2000 whole body data was excluded from the fit line
because all data was nondetects.
Fillet with Skin
American Eel Total DDx Concentration vs. River Mile
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
Figure 2-4e
2014
Low Molecular Weight PAH Concentration (ug/kg)
1000
Whole Body
100
Fillet Skinless
10
1
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
4
5
6
7
8
Lipid Normalized Low Molecular Weight PAH
Concentration (ug/kg)
10000
Fillet Skinless
1000
Whole Body
100
10
0
1
2
3
River Mile
Legend
Tissue
Sampling
Year
1999
2000
2001
2009
Tissue
Type
Whole Body Head&Viscera
Note
1.
Whole Body
Fillet Skinless
Carcass
2.
Fit Lines are weighted curves for illustration purpose only.
These curves are based on all available data for given tissue
types.
Year 2000 whole body data was excluded from the fit line
because all data was nondetects.
Fillet with Skin
American Eel LMW PAH Concentration vs. River Mile
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
Figure 2-4f
2014
High Molecular Weight PAH Concentration (ug/kg)
100
Whole Body
10
Fillet Skinless
1
0
1
4
3
2
5
6
7
8
5
6
7
8
Lipid Normalized High Molecular Weight PAH
Concentration (ug/kg)
1000
Fillet Skinless
100
Whole Body
10
0
1
2
3
4
River Mile
Legend
Tissue
Sampling
Year
1999
2000
2001
2009
Tissue
Type
Whole Body Head&Viscera
Note
1.
Whole Body
Fillet Skinless
Carcass
2.
Fit Lines are weighted curves for illustration purpose only.
These curves are based on all available data for given tissue
types.
Year 2000 whole body data was excluded from the fit line
because all data was nondetects.
Fillet with Skin
American Eel HMW PAH Concentration vs. River Mile
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
Figure 2-4g
2014
Total PAH Concentration (ug/kg)
1000
Whole Body
100
Fillet Skinless
10
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
4
5
6
7
8
Lipid Normalized Total PAH Concentration (ug/kg)
10000
Fillet Skinless
1000
Whole Body
100
0
1
2
3
River Mile
Legend
Tissue
Sampling
Year
1999
2000
2001
2009
Tissue
Type
Whole Body Head&Viscera
Note
1.
Whole Body
Fillet Skinless
Carcass
2.
Fit Lines are weighted curves for illustration purpose only.
These curves are based on all available data for given tissue
types.
Year 2000 whole body data was excluded from the fit line
because all data was nondetects.
Fillet with Skin
American Eel Total PAH Concentration vs. River Mile
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
Figure 2-4h
2014
Legend
Tissue Sampling
Year
100
1999
2000
2001
2009
Copper Concentration (mg/kg)
Tissue Type
Whole Body Head&Viscera
Whole Body Year 2000
10
Whole Body
Fillet Skinless
Carcass
Fillet with Skin
Whole Body Year 2009
1
Fillet Skinless
0.1
0
1
2
3
4
River Mile
5
6
7
American Eel Copper Concentration vs. River Mile
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
8
Figure 2-4i
2014
Legend
Tissue Sampling
Year
10
1999
2000
2001
2009
Lead Concentration (mg/kg)
Tissue Type
Whole Body Head&Viscera
1
Whole Body
Whole Body
Fillet Skinless
Carcass
Fillet with Skin
0.1
Fillet Skinless
0.01
0
1
2
3
4
River Mile
5
6
7
American Eel Lead Concentration vs. River Mile
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
8
Figure 2-4j
2014
Legend
Tissue Sampling
Year
1000
1999
2000
2001
2009
Fillet Skinless
Mercury Concentration (ug/kg)
Tissue Type
Whole Body Head&Viscera
Whole Body
Fillet Skinless
Whole Body
Carcass
100
Fillet with Skin
10
0
1
2
3
4
River Mile
5
6
7
American Eel Mercury Concentration vs. River Mile
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River
8
Figure 2-4k
2014
Blue Crab Muscle+Hepatopancreas
Blue Crab Muscle
8,0
8,0
8,0
6,0
4,0
2,0
0
01/01/1994
01/01/2004
6,0
4,0
2,0
0
01/01/1994
2,3,7,8-TCDD (pg/g)
10
Lipid Normalized
10
Lipid Normalized
10
2,3,7,8-TCDD (pg/g)
6,0
4,0
2,0
0
01/01/1999
01/01/2004
01/01/2007
Datetime_Placed
Sample Date
Sample Date
Sample Date
Mummichog Whole Body
White Perch Whole Body
5,0
Lipid Normalized
4,0
2,3,7,8-TCDD (pg/g)
2,3,7,8-TCDD (pg/g)
Lipid Normalized
Blue Crab Hepatopancreas
3,0
2,0
1,0
0
01/01/1999
01/01/2007
Datetime_Placed
Sample Date
Sample Date
Lipid Normalized 2,3,7,8-TCDD Tissue Concentration vs. Time
Figure 2-12
2014
Lower Eight Miles of the Lower Passaic River