EPA Finalizes Clean Up Plans for Sites in NY

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has selected the final plans for actions that will result in cleaner and healthier environments for the people who live and work near five Superfund sites in New York. These plans are based on investigations of contamination at each site, a comprehensive review of possible cleanup approaches, and comments from residents and other affected stakeholders.

"Now that we have final plans for these sites, we bring these communities one step closer to rectifying the legacy of contamination left behind at these sites," said Regional Administrator Alan Steinberg. "As we continue to make progress at these sites, EPA will work closely with the affected communities to ensure that they are kept informed and given every opportunity to be involved in the cleanup process."

The EPA will be removing around 78,000 cubic yards of contaminated soil at the former Consolidated Iron and Metal facility in Newburgh, NY. Additionally, the EPA will continue to monitor groundwater at the site to ensure that the cleanup will not have a negative impact on the water.

The former Consolidated Iron facility, was a car and scrap metal facility that operated from the mid 1950’s through 1999. The inactive site sits on seven acres bordering the Hudson River. In addition to general scrap handling and processing activities, the site had a secondary smelter, which used primarily aluminum.

To find out the full roster of steps the EPA is taking with the site click on the following link -- http://epa.gov/region02/superfund/npl/0204175c.pdf