http://www.tceq.texas.gov A collection of photos from the Sampson Horrice state Superfund site. daily 1 2011-08-17T01:01:35Z http://www.tceq.texas.gov/remediation/superfund/photo_gallery/sampson/photo1 The initial step in remediating the site was to clear all debris from the surface. No publisher Robin Maiorisi 2011-08-30T14:40:30Z Image http://www.tceq.texas.gov/remediation/superfund/photo_gallery/sampson/photo2 Ground penetrating radar was used to locate buried nests of metal drums and other wastes hidden below the surface. No publisher Robin Maiorisi 2011-08-30T14:40:30Z Image http://www.tceq.texas.gov/remediation/superfund/photo_gallery/sampson/photo3 A view of the site from a different angle. No publisher Robin Maiorisi 2011-08-30T14:40:31Z Image http://www.tceq.texas.gov/remediation/superfund/photo_gallery/sampson/photo4 As debris was cleared, it was identified and placed in separate piles for later disposal at approved facilities. No publisher Robin Maiorisi 2011-08-30T14:40:31Z Image http://www.tceq.texas.gov/remediation/superfund/photo_gallery/sampson/photo5 The ground penetrating radar successfully located buried contaminants that were not visible at ground level. No publisher Robin Maiorisi 2011-08-30T14:40:32Z Image http://www.tceq.texas.gov/remediation/superfund/photo_gallery/sampson/photo6 After the ground penetrating radar located buried metal, trenches were dug to define the limits and depth. No publisher Robin Maiorisi 2011-08-30T14:40:32Z Image http://www.tceq.texas.gov/remediation/superfund/photo_gallery/sampson/photo7 The ground penetrating radar confirmed buried masses, this particular trench uprooted a substantial quantity of rubber tires. No publisher Robin Maiorisi 2011-08-30T14:40:34Z Image http://www.tceq.texas.gov/remediation/superfund/photo_gallery/sampson/photo8 The investigation work took place during a summer drought. Trees and overgrowth were the only clue that the east side of the property contained a creek bed. No publisher Robin Maiorisi 2011-08-30T14:40:34Z Image http://www.tceq.texas.gov/remediation/superfund/photo_gallery/sampson/photo9 Until the Superfund cleanup work, no one would have noticed this burned out shell of a car hidden in the brush. No publisher Robin Maiorisi 2011-08-30T14:40:35Z Image http://www.tceq.texas.gov/remediation/superfund/photo_gallery/sampson/photo10 Temperatures reached 105 degrees during the days of the site investigation. Workers, who had to wear safety gear, had to take periodic breaks to get cooled off to avoid heat sickness. No publisher Robin Maiorisi 2011-08-30T14:40:00Z Image http://www.tceq.texas.gov/remediation/superfund/photo_gallery/sampson/photo11 Excavated drum nests were outlined with tape barriers for later removal. No publisher Robin Maiorisi 2011-08-30T14:40:36Z Image http://www.tceq.texas.gov/remediation/superfund/photo_gallery/sampson/photo12 Even a single buried drum could not escape the ground penetrating radar. No publisher Robin Maiorisi 2011-08-30T14:40:36Z Image http://www.tceq.texas.gov/remediation/superfund/photo_gallery/sampson/photo13 Due to the unknown characteristics of the buried wastes, workers had to wear protective Tyvek clothing. The workers' breathing masks were connected by a hose to a fresh air pump. The 105-degree temperatures made the safety uniforms quite uncomfortable. No publisher Robin Maiorisi 2011-08-30T14:40:37Z Image http://www.tceq.texas.gov/remediation/superfund/photo_gallery/sampson/photo14 This was one of many drums that had been buried while it was partially filled with paint wastes. No publisher Robin Maiorisi 2011-08-30T14:40:38Z Image http://www.tceq.texas.gov/remediation/superfund/photo_gallery/sampson/photo15 Rebar and concrete construction waste was mixed in with the buried drums in some spots of the site. No publisher Robin Maiorisi 2011-08-30T14:40:38Z Image