http://www.tceq.texas.gov A collection of photos from the J.C. Pennco Waste Oil Service state Superfund site daily 1 2011-08-17T01:01:35Z http://www.tceq.texas.gov/remediation/superfund/photo_gallery/jcpennco/photo1 Main access to the site is off of Higdon Road. The perimeter fence is to limit unauthorized access. No publisher Robin Maiorisi 2011-08-25T14:34:35Z Image http://www.tceq.texas.gov/remediation/superfund/photo_gallery/jcpennco/photo2 All incoming drums were temporarily stored, then checked and emptied of any oil contents into large metal tanks. No publisher Robin Maiorisi 2011-08-25T14:34:37Z Image http://www.tceq.texas.gov/remediation/superfund/photo_gallery/jcpennco/photo3 Non-oil material, such as paint wastes, were kept out of the main storage tanks. Discarded paint waste was frequently dumped onto the ground. No publisher Robin Maiorisi 2011-08-25T14:34:37Z Image http://www.tceq.texas.gov/remediation/superfund/photo_gallery/jcpennco/photo4 When inspection revealed the drum contents to be something other than waste oil, the drums were tipped and emptied on the ground. No publisher Robin Maiorisi 2011-08-25T14:34:38Z Image http://www.tceq.texas.gov/remediation/superfund/photo_gallery/jcpennco/photo5 Former underground storage tanks, that had been removed during cleanup activities at gasoline service stations, served as the main containers for storage of waste oils. No publisher Robin Maiorisi 2011-08-25T14:34:38Z Image http://www.tceq.texas.gov/remediation/superfund/photo_gallery/jcpennco/photo6 A metal drum filled with used paint solvents and other paint wastes, was allowed to sit on the ground with no protection against leakage. No publisher Robin Maiorisi 2011-08-25T14:34:39Z Image http://www.tceq.texas.gov/remediation/superfund/photo_gallery/jcpennco/photo7 These drums are labeled "Hazardous Waste" and had been at the site for more than a year. The drums apparently belonged to other chemical disposal companies and were being stored at Pennco in San Antonio. Pennco did not have a permit to serve as a hazardous waste storage site. No publisher Robin Maiorisi 2011-08-25T14:34:40Z Image http://www.tceq.texas.gov/remediation/superfund/photo_gallery/jcpennco/photo8 The site has been fully fenced around its perimeter for security. No publisher Robin Maiorisi 2011-08-25T14:34:40Z Image http://www.tceq.texas.gov/remediation/superfund/photo_gallery/jcpennco/photo9 Several empty petroleum storage tanks were abandoned on-site also. No publisher Robin Maiorisi 2011-08-25T14:34:41Z Image http://www.tceq.texas.gov/remediation/superfund/photo_gallery/jcpennco/photo10 During the Phase One remedial investigation, a decontamination pad and storage tank for waste water was set up. Drilling equipment used in the investigation was decontaminated for re-use. No publisher Robin Maiorisi 2011-08-25T14:34:41Z Image http://www.tceq.texas.gov/remediation/superfund/photo_gallery/jcpennco/photo11 An environmental drilling rig was used to install monitoring wells and drill investigative boreholes to determine the extent of underground contamination plumes. No publisher Robin Maiorisi 2011-08-25T14:34:42Z Image http://www.tceq.texas.gov/remediation/superfund/photo_gallery/jcpennco/photo12 During operations in 1991, J.C. Pennco had three trucks hauling waste oil and other waste products and drums. No publisher Robin Maiorisi 2011-08-25T14:34:42Z Image http://www.tceq.texas.gov/remediation/superfund/photo_gallery/jcpennco/photo13 At times, when the number of incoming drums was greater than could be handled in the receiving area, more space was available in an overflow storage area. After being emptied, drums were cleaned with steam or solvent and then resold for other uses. No publisher Robin Maiorisi 2011-08-25T15:00:00Z Image