Formerly utilized MED/AEC sites remedial action program: radiological survey of the former GSA, 39th Street Warehouse, 1716 Pershing Road, Chicago, Illinois. Final report
During the Manhattan Engineer District/Atomic Energy Commission (MED/AEC) Era, the building located at 1716 West Pershing Road, Chicago, Illinois, was used for storage of government materials. This building was referred to as the 39th Street Warehouse. Personnel involved with the facility recall that this building was used, at least in part, for storage of radioactive materials. Records indicate that some contaminated animal cages were stored outside behind the building. Records of survey performed in 1949 indicate that contamination was found in the building, the yard, and on equipment remaining in the building. These records indicate that contaminated items were removed, but no records concerning the decontamination of the building could be found. Due to the uncertainty of the decontamination of the facility, a radiation survey of the building was undertaken from July 11 to July 14, 1977. The purpose of this survey was to determine if any detectable contamination remains as a result of any MED/AEC occupancy. The survey results show that no radioactivity above background was detected throughout the Former GSA 39th Street Warehouse. Air sampling results indicate normal radon concentration levels. The results of the soil sample analysis show no elevated readings above the natural background levels present in the soil from this region.
- Research Organization:
- Argonne National Lab., IL (USA)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-31109-ENG-38
- OSTI ID:
- 6353555
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/EV-0005/9
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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