This website was created to keep the community informed about ongoing efforts to investigate and clean up volatile organic compounds (VOCs) found in soil vapor and indoor air at the Market Creek Plaza Shopping Center in San Diego.
Although Market Creek Plaza LLC (MCP) - the owner of the shopping center - did not cause the contamination, we are voluntarily working under the oversight of the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) to ensure the site is safe. We’ll post regular updates here so you can follow our progress.
Project Snapshot
Indoor Air: Testing shows that all occupied suites, except Food 4 Less, have no indoor air quality concerns.
Food 4 Less: TCE (trichloroethylene) levels found in indoor air have been greatly reduced through improved ventilation, sealing floor cracks, and installing air treatment units. We monitor the air quarterly and take additional steps, as needed.
Soil Cleanup: We are designing two systems to permanently remove chemicals from the soil. Both systems are expected to be operating by early 2026.
If you have questions, call Tracy Craig at 510-334-4866.