http://www.tceq.texas.gov A collection of photos from the Tucker Oil Refinery state Superfund site. daily 1 2011-08-17T01:01:01Z http://www.tceq.texas.gov/remediation/superfund/photo_gallery/tucker/photo1 The contaminated Tucker Refinery Superfund site abuts the community water supply well. The large storage tank in the background was part of the refinery. No publisher Robin Maiorisi 2011-08-30T16:45:19Z Image http://www.tceq.texas.gov/remediation/superfund/photo_gallery/tucker/photo2 Scrapped tank bottoms were abandoned to the rains to spread contamination onto the soil. The large storage tank was adjacent to the community water supply well. No publisher Robin Maiorisi 2011-08-30T16:45:19Z Image http://www.tceq.texas.gov/remediation/superfund/photo_gallery/tucker/photo3 The site had been inactive since 1983. In 1995, when these photos were made, these rusted and crushed drums were unable to safely contain whatever waste material had been stored in them. No publisher Robin Maiorisi 2011-08-30T16:45:21Z Image http://www.tceq.texas.gov/remediation/superfund/photo_gallery/tucker/photo4 Because the drums lacked labels, all residues had to be handled as potentially hazardous material, pending laboratory analysis and classification. No publisher Robin Maiorisi 2011-08-30T16:45:21Z Image http://www.tceq.texas.gov/remediation/superfund/photo_gallery/tucker/photo5 This was one of many tank bottoms removed from the storage tanks during salvage operations. Since 1994, rain and the weather washed the sludge onto the surrounding soil. No publisher Robin Maiorisi 2011-08-30T16:45:22Z Image http://www.tceq.texas.gov/remediation/superfund/photo_gallery/tucker/photo6 At the time of the inspection in 1995, oily waste was on the surface, apparently because it was oozing from below. No publisher Robin Maiorisi 2011-08-30T16:45:00Z Image http://www.tceq.texas.gov/remediation/superfund/photo_gallery/tucker/photo7 An attempt to salvage this storage tank is believed to have resulted in a rupture that allowed oily waste to discharge onto the soil around the tank. No publisher Robin Maiorisi 2011-08-30T16:45:23Z Image http://www.tceq.texas.gov/remediation/superfund/photo_gallery/tucker/photo8 This is one of many uncovered oil sumps scattered around the abandoned property. Notice the stains from splashes and overflow since the facility went inactive in 1983. No publisher Robin Maiorisi 2011-08-30T16:45:23Z Image http://www.tceq.texas.gov/remediation/superfund/photo_gallery/tucker/photo9 Inspectors noted numerous pits filled with oil wastes that had severe staining from overflows. Many holes in the fence made entry easy during the 10 years the site sat abandoned. No publisher Robin Maiorisi 2011-08-30T16:45:25Z Image http://www.tceq.texas.gov/remediation/superfund/photo_gallery/tucker/photo10 Waste from a nearby storage tank had filled this impoundment area. No publisher Robin Maiorisi 2011-08-30T16:45:26Z Image http://www.tceq.texas.gov/remediation/superfund/photo_gallery/tucker/photo11 Concern that wrapping being stripped from the refinery pipes was asbestos, sparked the original 1995 complaint that lead to the investigation. Analysis of the pipe wrapping in this pile was negative for asbestos. No publisher Robin Maiorisi 2011-08-30T16:45:26Z Image http://www.tceq.texas.gov/remediation/superfund/photo_gallery/tucker/photo12 After the tank wall was punctured, salvage work on this storage tank was abandoned and the tank bottom sludge was free to escape onto the soil. No publisher Robin Maiorisi 2011-08-30T16:45:27Z Image http://www.tceq.texas.gov/remediation/superfund/photo_gallery/tucker/photo13 Investigators estimated this sump at the northwest corner of the refinery site, held more than 1,683 gallons of hazardous waste. The uncovered sump was across the street from residences. The sump had been unguarded for more than a year when the site was investigated in 1995. No publisher Robin Maiorisi 2011-08-30T16:45:27Z Image