HOYT AVENUE PHASE II ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT COMPLETED
HOYT AVENUE PHASE II ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT COMPLETED
1400 Block South Hoyt Avenue, Muncie, Indiana 47302
Muncie, Indiana – July 17, 2024: The East Central Indiana Regional Planning District (ECIRPD) is pleased to announce the completion of the Phase II Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) for the 1400 Block South Hoyt Avenue in Muncie, Indiana. Conducted by SME, the assessment was undertaken to evaluate recorded and readily observable recognized environmental conditions associated with the property.
The property, a one-half-acre vacant lot located on the northeast corner of South Hoyt Avenue and West 8th Street, has a rich history of commercial and residential use. Historical records reveal that from at least 1902 through the late 1960s, the property hosted several residences, a small feed store, a gasoline filling station, a liquor store, a cobbler, a health clinic, and a restaurant.
The Phase II ESA, completed between April 26 and April 29, 2024, involved comprehensive field observations and laboratory analyses. Soil borings, temporary groundwater monitoring wells, and soil vapor ports were installed, and samples were collected to assess the presence of contaminants. Groundwater contaminants of concern (CoCs), commonly associated with gasoline releases, such as benzene, 4-chlorotoluene, ethylbenzene, 2-butanone, naphthalene, and various trimethylbenzenes, were detected in the soil, groundwater, and soil vapor samples.
SME’s assessment report provides an interpretation of site conditions at the time of the investigation, presenting crucial information for future site management and remediation efforts. The ECI Regional Planning District will rely on the professional opinions and representations in the report to guide their decisions regarding the property.
The full Phase II ESA report is available for public review now (Add link).
About East Central Indiana Regional Planning District: The East Central Indiana Regional Planning District is dedicated to fostering regional growth and development through strategic planning, environmental stewardship, and community engagement.
About SME: SME is a leader in providing environmental consulting services, specializing in site assessments, remediation, and environmental compliance.