This website was created to keep the community informed about the ongoing work to investigate and remove volatile organic compounds (VOCs) found in soil vapor and indoor air at the Market Creek Plaza Shopping Center in San Diego. Market Creek Plaza LLC (MCP) owns the shopping center but did not cause or contribute to the contamination. Nevertheless, it is voluntarily working under the oversight of the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) to perform all necessary investigation and remediation work.
We are in the early stages of investigation work so check back here often for updates.
Project Snapshot
Indoor air sampling results show a significant reduction in levels of the volatile organic compound (VOC) trichloroethylene, referred to as TCE, in the grocery store since June 2024. Indoor air was improved by installing air treatment units, increasing air circulation in the store, and sealing cracks in the store’s floor. We are now designing a system to permanently remove vapors in soil beneath the grocery store. In December, we conducted a soil vapor investigation throughout the shopping center and we will be testing indoor air within all buildings in April 2025.
If you have questions, call Tracy Craig at 510-334-4866.