Thruway Plaza Site In Nanuet Applies For Brownfield Program

NANUET, NY — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has received a Brownfield Cleanup Program application for a site at Thruway Plaza on Route 59 in Nanuet.

308 -330 Route 59 West are the addresses associated with the site. The application came from Thruway Plaza of Rockland and the site ID number is C344091.

The brownfield site is part of a 6.5-acre parcel which is currently active and zoned for commercial use. The current tenant is QuickChek and the remaining current tenants of the parcel consist of Dunkin Donuts, QuickChek, Taco Bell/KFC and Cell Towers. The surrounding parcels are currently used for a combination of commercial, light industrial/warehousing, residential, roads/commuter parking and utility right-of-way areas.

Between 1992 and 2013, the site was occupied by a dry-cleaning facility operating under
Charles’ French Cleaners, Nanuet Cleaners, Outstanding Cleaners and/or Lake Cleaners.

Based upon investigations conducted to date, the primary contaminants of concern for the Site include chlorinated solvents and petroleum-related hydrocarbons in groundwater. The groundwater contamination is centered in the area of the former dry cleaners.

Data indicates the groundwater flows to the northwest. Groundwater flow will be further evaluated during remedial investigation activities. A Remedial Investigation has not yet been completed.

The remedial program is proposed to start in March. A Certificate of Completion is anticipated within three years of the commencement of the remedial activities.

Access the application and other relevant documents online through the DECinfo Locator.

The documents are also available at the document repository located at the Nanuet Public Library, 149 Church Street, Nanuet, NY 10954.

There are several ways to comment on BCP applications. Comments can be submitted to Emily Barry, Project Manager, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, 21 South Putt Corners Road, New Paltz, NY 12561; via email to Emily.Barry@dec.ny.gov; or call (845) 633-5457. All comments must be submitted by March 23.

Site information can also be viewed by entering the site ID noted above at: https://extapps.dec.ny.gov/cfmx/extapps/derexternal/index.cfm?pageid=3