Welcome to the Naval Weapons Station
(NWS) Charleston Innovative Technologies Web Page!
Welcome to NAVFAC’s interactive case study and training
tool.This Web page focuses on the various innovative site
characterization and remediation technologies implemented
at the Naval Weapons Station Charleston, S.C. This site
is also a Portal to detailed information about each of
the demonstrated technologies, as well as a data repository
for results of each of the technologies used.
Site Background
Past operations at SWMU 12 included the treatment
of wooden ammunition boxes using pentachlorophenal
(PCP). ... (more)
Site Characterization
Visit the Site Characterization web tool for detailed information about
each of the technologies implemented at the NWS
Charleston, S.C. ... (more)
Remedial Action
Visit the Remedial Action web tool for detailed information about
each of the technologies implemented at the NWS
Charleston, S.C. ... (more)
Discussion Room
Online discussion forum to view/post messages.
Collaboration
Remedy selection was largely performed by Southern Division NAVFAC. Southern Division NAVFAC and the U.S. Geological Survey are carrying out the performance evaluation. The US Forest Service measured transpiration rates of the lowland forest. CH2M Hill oversaw the design and construction of the PRB. Documentation for the CMS was provided by TTNUS.
