This website was created to keep the community informed about the work being performed 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) did not cause the contamination but is voluntarily performing the investigation and remediation work as the current owner of the property. All work is overseen by the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC).
We are in the early stages of the current environmental investigation and will be providing more information as we move forward. Check back here often for updates and upcoming outreach opportunities.
Project Snapshot
Indoor air sampling results show a significant reduction in levels of trichloroethylene, referred to as TCE, in the grocery store since June 2024. Indoor air was improved by installing air treatment units, increasing air circulation throughout the store by making improvements to the store’s heating/air conditioning/ventilation system, and sealing cracks in the store’s floor. We are now designing a system to permanently remove vapors in soil beneath the grocery store and conducting an investigation throughout the entire shopping center to determine how far and wide TCE vapors have spread.
If you have questions, call Tracy Craig at 510-334-4866.