Skypark Commercial Properties - History and Information

In late 2018, the City of Lomita was notified of a parcel of land in the City of Torrance leased by Hi-Shear Corporation was a source of pollution that may be spreading into the City of Lomita. In areas of Torrance where the pollution has been found, it has entered the soil, groundwater and is emitting soil vapors that consist of volatile organic compounds (VOC’s), petroleum hydrocarbons and metals.

Hi-Shear is one of a number of parties that currently or previously owned or operated on the Skypark Commercial Properties, west of Crenshaw Blvd. The Skypark Commercial Properties investigation is focused on testing the extent of any VOCs on and around properties in Lomita and Torrance. While groundwater has been tested as part of the investigation, it is important to note that drinking water in the City of Lomita continues to meet state and federal drinking water standards and is safe to drink.

The Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board is the regulatory agency charged with overseeing the Skypark Commercial Properties investigations and clean-up.

2600 Skypark Drive (Hi-Shear property):
Fasteners manufacturing processes at this property generated chemical wastes containing VOCs, which caused contamination of soil, soil vapor, and groundwater underneath the property and offsite.

24777 and 24751 Crenshaw Boulevard (Lexus property): Historical operations at these properties include manufacturing of aircraft, missiles, and their components. VOCs stored and used at these properties are sources of contamination in soil, soil vapor, and groundwater.

24707, 24747, and 24701 Crenshaw Boulevard (Dasco Engineering property): Operations at these properties include manufacturing of rotorcraft and related components and precision mechanical aircraft and space components. VOCs stored and used at these properties are sources of contamination in soil, soil vapor, and groundwater.

2530 and 2540 Skypark Drive (Robinson Helicopter property): Operations at these properties include manufacturing of rotorcraft and related components. VOCs stored and used at these properties are sources of contamination in soil, soil vapor, and groundwater.