Asian Pacific Environmental

Network: “Groundtruthing”

in Richmond

Hazardous and Sensitive Sites

Hazardous & Problem Sites

Sensitive Receptors

Our Task

• Verify presence and accurate location of existing hazards and sensitive land uses in “Official Sites” databases

• Find and record the location of all hazards and sensitive land uses NOT included in “Official Sites” databases

• Google Earth- longitudes and latitudes• Input to statewide databases

Barret & 23rd St. Facility Name Address Description HAZ SR Active Latitude Longitude

Contra Costa Body Shop

2323 Barrett Ave. Richmond, CA Autobody shop

X Yes 37°56'19.19"N

122°20'48.33"W

Arco Gas Station

2230 Barret & 23rd St. Active Gas Station

X Yes 37°56'17.36"N

122°20'52.10"W

MA Auto & Tires

501 Barret & 23rd St. Autobody shop

X Yes 37°56'19.21"N

122°20'52.00"W

Sam Auto Express

521 Barret & 23rd St. Smog Check X Yes 37°56'19.59"N

122°20'51.88"W

GAO Tires N/A Brakes, Alignment,

Shocks

X Yes 37°56'22.12"N

122°20'50.24"W

Sample Data Chart

Petroleum Pipeline near an Apartment Complex on Dover St.

Richmond, CA

Happy Brown Bear Preschool

United Gas Station

Auto Body Shop

Church Beauty Salon

Helms Middle school (pubs14, dtsc2)

Helms Under Construction

Unamed Playground

McDonalds: A Problem Site