Hicks Field Sewer Corp. Photo Gallery http://www.tceq.texas.gov A collection of photos from the Hicks Field Sewer Corp. state Superfund site. daily 1 2011-08-17T01:01:01Z Sludge Separator Tanks http://www.tceq.texas.gov/remediation/superfund/photo_gallery/hicks/photo1 When this wastewater treatment plant operated, two Imhoff sludge separator tanks were used to separate sewage sludge from the water. The water was then pumped to stabilization ponds, where it was allowed to evaporate. (Photo taken prior to remedial action) No publisher Robin Maiorisi 2011-08-24T16:20:00Z Image Rain Fills Former Stabilization Ponds http://www.tceq.texas.gov/remediation/superfund/photo_gallery/hicks/photo2 Although the plant is no longer pumping fluids to the stabilization ponds, this photo shows that the ponds still hold water — in this case, from a recent rain. (Photo taken prior to Remedial Action) No publisher Robin Maiorisi 2011-08-24T16:18:15Z Image Monitor Wells Sampled To Determine Contamination http://www.tceq.texas.gov/remediation/superfund/photo_gallery/hicks/photo3 The TCEQ installed six monitor wells to investigate the groundwater in the area of the abandoned sewage treatment facility. (Photo taken prior to Remedial Action) No publisher Robin Maiorisi 2011-08-24T16:18:16Z Image Creek Sampled For Evidence Of Contamination http://www.tceq.texas.gov/remediation/superfund/photo_gallery/hicks/photo4 In addition to monitoring the groundwater, the TCEQ is also sampling the water in creek that runs across the property to see if there is contamination. Analysis will help determine whether detected contaminants are related to the Superfund site. (Photo taken prior to Remedial Action) No publisher Robin Maiorisi 2011-08-24T16:18:16Z Image Tree Growing In The East Imhoff Tank http://www.tceq.texas.gov/remediation/superfund/photo_gallery/hicks/photo5 At the time of inspection of the abandoned facility, this black willow was growing in the second sludge separator tank. (Photo taken prior to Remedial Action) No publisher Robin Maiorisi 2011-08-24T16:18:17Z Image Second Evaporation Pond Nearly Dry http://www.tceq.texas.gov/remediation/superfund/photo_gallery/hicks/photo6 At the east end of the abandoned property, this second evaporation pond was nearly dry at the time of the state inspection. (Photo taken prior to Remedial Action) No publisher Robin Maiorisi 2011-08-24T16:18:17Z Image Hicks Field Sewer Corp. After Remediation http://www.tceq.texas.gov/remediation/superfund/photo_gallery/hicks/photo7 Looking across the site, this photo shows the former site of the ponds following removal of contaminated soils, grading, and backfilling. (Photo taken after Remedial Action) No publisher Robin Maiorisi 2011-08-24T16:18:19Z Image Ponds Have Been Completely Filled With Clean Soil http://www.tceq.texas.gov/remediation/superfund/photo_gallery/hicks/photo8 The west pond, now dry, following removal of contaminated soils, grading, and backfilling. (Photo taken after Remedial Action) No publisher Robin Maiorisi 2011-08-24T16:18:19Z Image Reseeding To Control Erosion http://www.tceq.texas.gov/remediation/superfund/photo_gallery/hicks/photo9 Both the east and west ponds were graded and seeded at the end of the cleanup. (Photo taken after Remedial Action) No publisher Robin Maiorisi 2011-08-24T16:18:20Z Image