Superfund Sites in Reuse in New Jersey

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A. O. POLYMER

The 4-acre A.O. Polymer Superfund site is in the township of Sparta in Sussex County, New Jersey. A manufacturing facility was on-site. From the early 1960s to 1993, it made resins, plastics, paper coatings and specialty polymers, and reclaimed spent solvents. The poor handling of waste resulted in soil and groundwater contamination with volatile organic compounds (VOCs). In the early 1970s, residents noticed odors in the air and well water. The Sparta Health Department and the state found VOCs in three domestic water wells in 1978. The operator received citations for improper plant wastewater discharge and air quality violations. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) removed disposal pit area contents and properly disposed of them in 1982. EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 1983. The property owner abandoned the site in 1994, leaving unsecured hazardous waste behind. Cleanup included short-term removal actions and a long-term cleanup. Short-term actions addressed immediate environmental hazards and removed stockpiled hazardous waste. Long-term actions included soil vapor extraction to remove soil contamination and air stripping to pump and treat groundwater. After cleanup, EPA took the facility part of the site off the NPL in 2002. In 2018, EPA updated the remedy to include thermal remediation to enhance the removal of soil and groundwater contaminants. Thermal treatment finished in 2019. The groundwater pump-and-treat system shut down in 2020. Long-term groundwater monitoring is ongoing. Institutional controls in place restrict groundwater use and homes in the area are connected to the public water supply. A developer purchased the site property in 2009. Current site uses include an athletic facility and a martial arts school. A former train station on-site now shares the city’s history and provides education opportunities for the community.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA did not have economic data related to on-site businesses, or economic data were not applicable due to site use. For additional information click here.

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AMERICAN CYANAMID CO

Minor league baseball park now at the site
American Cyanamid Co.

The 575-acre American Cyanamid Co Superfund site is in Bridgewater Township, New Jersey. Chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturers were on-site for over 90 years. Improper waste storage and disposal contaminated surrounding soil and groundwater. EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 1983. In 1996, EPA issued a Record of Decision (ROD) for the 140-acre part of the site known as the Hill Property. The ROD for the Hill Property portion of the site called for no further action. EPA took this part of the site off the NPL in 1998 after making sure it posed no risks to human health and the environment. Cleanup of the remaining 435 acres is ongoing. EPA and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection have supported community efforts to develop the Hill Property part of the site. A 6,488-seat minor league baseball stadium opened on-site on the Hill Property in 1999. New Jersey Transit’s Bridgewater Station was rebuilt in 1999 in conjunction with the baseball stadium. Installation of solar panels at the stadium took place in 2013. Their power meets about 90% of the stadium’s energy needs and 60% to 80% of energy needs at the Bridgewater Promenade, a mixed-use area that provides retail, hotel and office space. Several commercial businesses are also on-site, including department stores, restaurants and an inn. Efforts have also preserved the historic Van Horne House, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the New Jersey Register of Historic Houses. In 2002, the Heritage Trail Association moved its headquarters to the Van Horne House. It includes exhibit space, a gift shop, meeting rooms and office space. After cleanup of the remaining areas of the site, most of which is in the Raritan River floodplain, the areas will likely remain undeveloped and maintained for ecological use. The cleanup of the 435-acre portion of the site is being performed and paid for by a potentially responsible party under the oversight of the EPA.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA had data on 32 on-site businesses. These businesses employed 1,626 people and generated an estimated $350,224,020 in annual sales revenue. For additional information click here.

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ASBESTOS DUMP

The Asbestos Dump Superfund site consists of an 11-acre property in Millington, New Jersey, and three separate satellite sites. The satellite areas are the 12-acre White Bridge Road site, the 30-acre New Vernon Road site and the 7-acre Dietzman Tract site. The Dietzman Tract is in the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (GSNWR). From 1927 to 1975, an asbestos products manufacturing plant operated at the property in Millington. Owners disposed of asbestos waste materials at all four site locations. Operations contaminated soil, sediment and groundwater. EPA added the entire site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 1983. To clean up the Dietzman Tract, which is owned by the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), DOI removed piles of asbestos and buried drums and lead-contaminated soils. DOI solidified and stabilized asbestos-containing materials in the ground. DOI then covered the area with a soil cap. DOI regularly inspects the cap and monitors groundwater, surface water and sediments. Asbestos-containing materials were capped on-site at the Millington property. Similar materials were solidified and capped at the White Bridge Road and New Vernon Road sites. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection leads operation and maintenance activities for the Millington, White Bridge Road and New Vernon Road sites. EPA took the White Bridge Road site off the NPL in 2002. EPA took the remaining site locations off the NPL in 2010. Operation and maintenance activities for the remedy at the Millington and Dietzman Tract sites are ongoing. A residential property, agricultural fields and a horse farm are now at the White Bridge Road site. In 2002, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service acquired a 25-acre part of the New Vernon Road site. This property is now part of the GSNWR. Four large commercial buildings, used for office space, are now on the Millington property. Businesses at the site include a soda company, a gift shop, a shipping store, a cleaning service, a bakery and a real estate office.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA had data on 8 on-site businesses. These businesses employed 106 people and generated an estimated $12,545,540 in annual sales revenue. For additional information click here.

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ATLANTIC RESOURCES

The 4.5-acre Atlantic Resources Superfund site is in Sayreville, New Jersey, near the Raritan River. The Atlantic Resources Corporation ran a precious metal recovery facility on-site from 1972 to 1985. Its activities resulted in the contamination of soil, groundwater and sediments. In 1981, the area came to EPA’s attention when a brush fire at the nearby Horseshoe Road Superfund site exposed about 70 partially filled drums containing acetonitrile, silver cyanide and ethyl acetate. EPA added the Horseshoe Road site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 1995. In response to concerns from a responsible party group, EPA listed the site as a separate Superfund site in 2002. The sites are addressed together due to their proximity and intermixing of contaminant plumes. Cleanup activities included removing hazardous wastes and contaminated soil and dredging and capping Raritan River sediments and marshes. Cleanup also included wetlands restoration. A long-term groundwater monitoring program started in 2023. The area is in continued ecological use.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA did not have economic data related to on-site businesses, or economic data were not applicable due to site use. For additional information click here.

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BOG CREEK FARM

The Bog Creek Farm site
Bog Creek Farm

The Bog Creek Farm Superfund site is in Howell Township, New Jersey. It covers 4 acres of a 12-acre property. In 1973 and 1974, the property owner dumped toxic material on-site. Investigations in the early 1980s found contamination in groundwater, surface water, sediments and soils. EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 1983. Cleanup included excavation and disposal of contaminated materials, sediments and soils, wastewater and groundwater treatment, and long-term monitoring. Howell Township developed athletic fields on part of the property unaffected by contamination. EPA fenced the area between the site and the athletic fields to facilitate the reuse.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA did not have economic data related to on-site businesses, or economic data were not applicable due to site use. For additional information click here.

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BRICK TOWNSHIP LANDFILL

Solar panels at the site
Brick Township Landfill

The 40.7-acre Brick Township Landfill Superfund site is in Brick Township, New Jersey. A landfill was active on-site for more than 30 years, accepting sewage, solids, bulk liquids and other wastes. A private entity owned the landfill until Brick Township acquired the site property in 1973. It continued landfill operations until its closure in 1979. Years of dumping resulted in contaminated groundwater and soil. Groundwater is the source of public and private drinking supplies. EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 1983. Cleanup activities included the installation of a landfill cap, stormwater management system, passive gas venting system, landscaping for erosion and sediment control, and long-term groundwater monitoring. In 2011, the township entered an agreement with a solar development company to lease the site property and put in a 7-megawatt field of solar panels. EPA worked with stakeholders to ensure the landfill cap fit well with the installation of over 24,000 solar panels. The solar array started operating in 2014. It supplies electricity to township buildings and community parks. In 2015, EPA Region 2 recognized the project with its first-ever Excellence in Site Reuse award. EPA’s Superfund Redevelopment Program and Region 2 are now providing regional support funding. The project’s targeted reuse assessment focuses on natural vegetation strategies and pollinator habitat opportunities.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA had data on one on-site business. EPA did not have further economic details related to this business. For additional information click here.

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BROOK INDUSTRIAL PARK

The 4.5-acre Brook Industrial Park Superfund site is on the northern bank of the Raritan River in Bound Brook, New Jersey. It included three buildings – the Stirling Center, the Blue Spruce International building and the National Metal Finishings Corporation building. Starting in 1971, companies used the area for industrial chemical and pesticide production and storage operations. From 1980 to 1988, investigations found leaking drums and illegal waste at the site. Contaminants also went into the Raritan River. Industrial operations contaminated soil, groundwater, and surface water. EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 1989. Starting in 1994, EPA demolished structures, disposed of contaminated materials and soils, put in a groundwater treatment system, and started long-term monitoring. Groundwater treatment and monitoring are ongoing. Today, several industrial businesses are on-site. Two of the original businesses remain on-site, conducting manufacturing and metal-plating operations. EPA’s approach enabled the businesses to remain open during cleanup.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA had data on 5 on-site businesses. These businesses employed 56 people and generated an estimated $11,792,662 in annual sales revenue. For additional information click here.

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BURNT FLY BOG

The 60-acre Burnt Fly Bog Superfund site is in Old Bridge Township and Marlboro Township in New Jersey. During the 1950s and 1960s, oil waste recovery activities and unlined waste oil lagoons contaminated surface water and soil. Contamination moved downstream into adjoining wetlands. EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 1983. Initial cleanup actions included removing waste and contaminated soils, filling in dug-up areas with clean soil, and covering the area with a clay cap and tall grass. EPA also led restoration activities and fenced the site. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) evaluated alternative technologies for the wetland areas and did soil sampling in 1995 and 1996. In 1998, EPA selected a remedy for the wetland areas. Cleanup included the excavation of contaminated soil, wetlands restoration and long-term monitoring. A sedimentation basin prevents contaminated soils and sediments from leaving the site. Remedy construction finished in 2004. Sampling ensures contaminated water does not flow off-site into waterbodies used for recreation. Fencing limits public access. The site’s ecological resources include wetlands, which provide habitat for diverse wildlife, as well as several ponds, and a brook. Monmouth County plans to acquire and incorporate the site as part of the expansion of a nearby park.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA did not have economic data related to on-site businesses, or economic data were not applicable due to site use. For additional information click here.

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CHEMICAL CONTROL

The 2.2-acre Chemical Control Superfund site is in Elizabeth, New Jersey. From 1970 to 1979, a hazardous waste storage, treatment and disposal facility was on-site. It accepted acids, arsenic, bases, cyanides, flammable solvents, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), compressed gases, biological agents and pesticides. During its operations, Chemical Control was cited for discharge and waste storage violations. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection closed the facility in 1979. EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 1983. From 1983 to 1993, EPA led several environmental response actions. Final remedy construction finished in 1994. It included the construction of a slurry wall around the site. Contaminated soil was solidified with cement within the slurry wall. The site is in industrial use. It includes a temporary storage area for gas pipelines to be used for an upcoming project and a storage area for marine and other types of equipment.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA did not have economic data related to on-site businesses, or economic data were not applicable due to site use. For additional information click here.

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CHEMICAL INSECTICIDE CORP.

Chemical Insecticide Corp.
Chemical Insecticide Corp.

The 5.7-acre Chemical Insecticide Corp. Superfund site is in Edison Township, New Jersey. The Chemical Insecticide Corporation had a facility that formulated and made insecticides, fungicides, rodenticides and herbicides on-site from 1954 to 1970. Its operations and waste-handling practices led to soil, sediment and groundwater contamination. EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 1990. From 1989 to 2003, EPA selected final remedies for various parts of the site. Cleanup activities included controlling contaminated runoff, addressing soil and sediment in off-site creek areas, and cleaning up soil, sediment and groundwater. Active remedies were completed in 2005. The groundwater remedy (long-term groundwater monitoring) is ongoing. Edison Township purchased the cleaned-up part of the site property in 2008. The Metuchen-Edison Community Dog Park, a children’s playground and a butterfly garden are located there.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA did not have economic data related to on-site businesses, or economic data were not applicable due to site use. For additional information click here.

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CHEMICAL LEAMAN TANK LINES, INC.

The 45.5-acre Chemical Leaman Tank Lines, Inc. Superfund site is in Logan Township, New Jersey. In 1961, Chemical Leaman Tank Lines opened a facility on-site to wash and rinse tanker trucks. Company operators sent wastewater into lagoons that discharged into on-site wetlands and waterways. Liquid sludge that collected at the bottom of the lagoons and other holding tank spills contaminated area groundwater. In 1980 and 1981, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection found contamination in site groundwater and in wells of neighboring properties. EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 1984. Cleanup activities addressed contaminated soil, groundwater and wetlands. In 1987 and in 1995, neighboring homes connected to the public water supply. Groundwater extraction and treatment by the site’s potentially responsible party, Quality Distribution, Inc. (QDI), is ongoing. QDI also removed contaminated soils and sediments and restored wetlands. A trucking terminal is active on-site.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA had data on one on-site business. This business employed 60 people and generated an estimated $15,969,000 in annual sales revenue. For additional information click here.

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CIBA-GEIGY CORP.

aerial view of solar panels
Ciba-Geigy Corp.

The 1,250-acre Ciba-Geigy Corp. Superfund site is in Toms River, New Jersey. Starting in 1952, Ciba-Geigy Corporation (then called Toms River Chemical Company) ran a resin and dye manufacturing facility at the site. Improper chemical waste disposal contaminated soil and groundwater. Investigations by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and EPA found leaking drums of waste and carcinogenic compounds on-site. EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 1983. Cleanup included excavation and off-site disposal of some contaminated soil, removal and off-site disposal of more than 47,000 drums, treatment of some contaminated soil, installation of caps and slurry walls to prevent contaminant migration, and institutional controls. Cleanup also includes ongoing operation of a groundwater extraction, treatment and recharge system. In 2008, BASF Corporation (BASF) purchased the site property. In coordination with BASF, high school environmental science classes conduct wildlife surveys on-site. Tours provided by BASF help students learn about the area’s history, contamination and cleanup as well as wildlife species on-site. Forested areas of the site provide habitats for coyotes, red and gray foxes, turkeys, raccoons, deer and birds. In 2019, BASF leased 120 acres of the site to EDF Renewables and Goldman Sachs Renewable Power for a 27.4-megawatt direct current (MW DC) grid-tied solar array system as well as a 1.5-MW DC net-metered system. The net-metered system provides nearly 100% of the electricity needed to power groundwater cleanup. These systems started running in 2021. EPA worked with BASF to make sure all solar arrays on-site are ground-mounted and do not penetrate the caps, ensuring the remedy remains protective of human health and the environment. A third system, consisting of a 5-MW DC solar project that will provide energy to low-income homes in the community, is in operation.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA had data on one on-site business. EPA did not have further economic details related to this business. For additional information click here.

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COMBE FILL NORTH LANDFILL

The Combe Fill North Landfill Superfund site is on Gold Mine Road near the junction of U.S. highways 206 and 46 and Interstate 80 in Mount Olive Township, New Jersey. A 65-acre sanitary municipal landfill was on-site from 1966 to 1978. It accepted domestic and industrial waste and dry sewage sludge. Combe Fill Corporation purchased the landfill in 1978. It went bankrupt in 1981. It did not close the landfill properly. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) found contaminated groundwater under the site and in private residential wells. EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 1983. EPA and NJDEP selected a cleanup plan in 1986. Cleanup included grading and compacting the waste disposal area, capping the landfill, and putting in drainage and ventilation systems. Cleanup finished in 1991. From 2017 to 2019, NJDEP connected affected homes to a public water supply system. Air and groundwater monitoring are ongoing. After buying the property, a solar developer began to build a 25.6-megawatt solar project. It provides clean power to over 4,000 homes while also creating new jobs and generating tax revenue. The solar project contributes substantially to the state’s clean energy goals to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. In 2021, Mount Olive Township received the Innovation in Governance Award from the National League of Cities, the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs and the New Jersey League of Municipalities for its efforts to ensure the area’s return to beneficial use. Construction of the solar facility finished in 2022. In 2023, EPA updated the site’s long term cleanup plan to include institutional controls.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA did not have economic data related to on-site businesses, or economic data were not applicable due to site use. For additional information click here.

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COOPER ROAD

The former Cooper Road Superfund site covers less than 100 square feet in Voorhees Township, New Jersey. In 1982, local authorities found several dozen vials containing hazardous liquids at the site. Some vials had broken, leaking liquids into the soil. In 1984, EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL). The state of New Jersey oversaw cleanup activities. The cleanup removed about 200 cubic yards of contaminated soil and other materials and sent them off-site for disposal. Sampling after cleanup found no significant levels of contaminants in soil or groundwater. EPA took the site off the NPL in 1989. Cleanup allowed for the area’s reuse as part of a residential development.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA did not have economic data related to on-site businesses, or economic data were not applicable due to site use. For additional information click here.

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CORNELL DUBILIER ELECTRONICS INC.

The Cornell Dubilier Electronics Inc. Superfund site is in South Plainfield and Piscataway, Middlesex County, New Jersey. It includes a 26-acre property, several adjacent residential, commercial and municipal properties, and the adjoining Bound Brook corridor. From 1936 to 1962, Cornell Dubilier Electronics Inc. (CDE) ran a facility that made electronic components on the property. Poor waste handling practices resulted in releases of transformer oils into soils, sediments and groundwater. EPA investigated the area in the mid-1990s. EPA found contamination in soils, buildings and groundwater as well as in the nearby Bound Brook. EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 1998. EPA’s first phase of cleanup activities began in 2006. They addressed residential, commercial and municipal properties near the former facility. EPA temporarily relocated the facility’s commercial tenants. Cleanup activities include building demolition, soil treatment and disposal, and capping. Cleanup is ongoing. In 2009, federal funding accelerated the cleanup of remaining soil and debris. The Borough of South Plainfield identified the 26-acre site as a redevelopment area. Continued site uses include residential, commercial and municipal areas. In 2023, the site was added to those selected by EPA to receive cleanup funding under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). With this funding, EPA is already initiating work on backlogged remedial construction projects and accelerating cleanups at NPL sites.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA did not have economic data related to on-site businesses, or economic data were not applicable due to site use. For additional information click here.

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CPS/MADISON INDUSTRIES

The 35-acre CPS/Madison Industries Superfund site consists of two neighboring chemical manufacturing facilities in Old Bridge Township, New Jersey. Starting in 1967, CPS Chemical and Madison Industries made, processed and stored chemical substances on-site. The materials included fertilizers, pharmaceuticals and lubricants. Operators improperly handled and disposed of chemicals. These practices resulted in contaminated soil, groundwater, and sediments in nearby ponds and waterways. EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 1983. State and federal agencies required that CPS Chemical and Madison Industries both put in groundwater treatment systems on their respective parts of the site. The systems started running in 1991. They remain in operation today. BASF Corporation bought the CPS Chemical part of the site in 2008 and assumed responsibility for investigations and cleanup. In 2018, more groundwater and source area investigations finished. In 2019, EPA selected a cleanup plan for site-wide groundwater and soil on the CPS Chemical part of the site. In 2023, EPA selected a cleanup plan to remove soil contaminated with zinc, lead and cadmium from the Madison Industries part of the site. Two chemical manufacturers remain active on the Madison Industries part of the site.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA had data on 2 on-site businesses. These businesses employed 40 people and generated an estimated $11,020,000 in annual sales revenue. For additional information click here.

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CURCIO SCRAP METAL, INC.

The 1-acre Curcio Scrap Metal, Inc. Superfund site is in Saddle Brook Township, New Jersey. Since the early 1950s, Curcio Scrap Metals, Inc. (CSMI) has operated a scrap-metal salvaging and recycling company on-site. In 1982, while cutting electrical transformers, CSMI spilled oil and liquid substances on the ground. EPA investigations found hazardous substances such as polychlorinated biphenyls, trichloroethylene, copper, lead and nickel in soils. Contamination also posed a threat to the underlying aquifer that supplies water to public and private wells in the area. EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 1987. Cleanup included excavation and off-site treatment and disposal of contaminated soil and long-term groundwater monitoring. Groundwater monitoring is ongoing. Institutional controls restrict new wells and groundwater use. CSMI and another scrap-metal recycling business remain active on-site.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA had data on 2 on-site businesses. These businesses employed 26 people and generated an estimated $1,650,000 in annual sales revenue. For additional information click here.

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DAYCO CORP./L.E CARPENTER CO.

The 14.5-acre Dayco Corp./L.E. Carpenter Co. Superfund site is in the Borough of Wharton, New Jersey. A vinyl wall covering manufacturing facility operated at the site from 1943 to 1987. It generated solid and liquid wastes that were disposed of in unlined lagoons located about 20 feet from the Rockaway River, which flows adjacent to the site. These disposal practices contaminated site soil and groundwater with volatile organic compounds, which are potentially harmful contaminants that easily evaporate into the air EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 1985. Short-term cleanup activities included removing and disposing of more than 46,000 tons of process waste, floating product, and contaminated soil. Long-term cleanup includes addressing contaminated groundwater, monitoring groundwater, and putting land use restrictions in place to prevent potential exposure to contamination. Long-term cleanup and monitoring activities are ongoing. The site consists of two parcels (Block 301, Lot 1, called the MW-30 Area, and Block 801, Lot 3, called the MW-19 Area) divided by a community rails-to-trails walking path. The MW-30 Area parcel, located to the south of the rails-to trails path and adjacent to the Rockaway River, was the main process area when the facility was active. The MW-19 Area parcel, a smaller area located north of the rails-to-trails path, is situated on the corner of North Main and Ross Streets. Both parcels have been purchased by developers and redevelopment plans for mixed residential and commercial use are underway.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA did not have economic data related to on-site businesses, or economic data were not applicable due to site use. For additional information click here.

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DE REWAL CHEMICAL CO.

De Rewal Chemical Co.
De Rewal Chemical Co.

The De Rewal Chemical Co. Superfund site occupies about 8 acres in Kingwood Township, New Jersey. From 1970 to 1973, DeRewal Chemical Company stored chemicals on-site. Several chemical spills in 1973 led to soil contamination, and the company ended operations. EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 1984. Cleanup began in 1990. EPA removed 60,000 tons of contaminated soil. Cleanup also included putting in a groundwater extraction system. EPA completed remedy construction in 2003. Operation of the groundwater treatment system has been suspended since 2014. Groundwater monitoring is ongoing. During cleanup, EPA recovered over 3,000 American Indian artifacts. EPA gave the artifacts to Kingwood Township. The Kingwood Township Municipal Building now displays the artifacts. The state of New Jersey obtained a conservation easement from the township in January 2002, which incorporated parts of the site into the Delaware River Greenway. It also restricts activities that might hinder public use of the open space. In November 2002, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection purchased part of the site property for open-space conservation. The area provides passive recreation opportunities and habitat for birds. A bike path also crosses the site.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA did not have economic data related to on-site businesses, or economic data were not applicable due to site use. For additional information click here.

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DELILAH ROAD

The 40-acre Delilah Road Superfund site is in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. A sand-and-gravel excavation operation was on-site. It later converted into a solid waste disposal area that accepted municipal and construction wastes and some hazardous wastes. Facility operations contaminated groundwater and soil. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued a notice of violation in 1979. Landfill operations ended in 1980. EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 1984. Cleanup activities included installation of municipal water supply mains, landfill capping and deed restrictions. A landfill gas collection and treatment system was also put in place. After cleanup, EPA took the site off the NPL in 2009. Long-term groundwater monitoring is ongoing. KDC Solar built a 45,000-panel solar array on-site. It has been in operation since 2016.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA had data on one on-site business. This business employed one person and generated an estimated $3,725,000 in annual sales revenue. For additional information click here.

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FAIR LAWN WELL FIELD

The Fair Lawn Well Field Superfund site is in the borough of Fair Lawn in Bergen County, New Jersey. It consists of the groundwater that affects four municipal wells that are part of the Westmoreland Well Field. In 1978, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) found volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in these wells. NJDEP identified companies in Fair Lawn Industrial Park as the main source of groundwater contamination. EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 1983. NJDEP oversees the source removal of contaminated soil and groundwater at the source areas. EPA works on the cleanup of contaminated groundwater moving from source areas to the municipal wells. EPA selected a final cleanup plan to address groundwater contamination in 2018. The responsible parties entered into a Consent Decree with EPA in March 2020 for the design and construction of a groundwater treatment system. The new treatment system will be operational in 2025. It will enable the borough of Fair Lawn to use treated groundwater as a source of drinking water. Continued site uses include residential, commercial and industrial areas, including apartment complexes, office space, a chemical manufacturer, a communications company, a fitness center, a medical facility and stores.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA did not have economic data related to on-site businesses, or economic data were not applicable due to site use. For additional information click here.

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FEDERAL CREOSOTE

The 50-acre Federal Creosote Superfund site is in a residential and commercial area in Manville, New Jersey. A coal tar wood-treating facility was on site from 1911 to 1955. A developer later bought the property. In the 1960s, the developer built the Claremont neighborhood on 35 acres of the site. This residential area included 137 single-family homes. The remaining 15 acres became the Rustic Mall, a shopping center. The mall is no longer in use. EPA investigations found that creosote materials and contaminated soils from the wood-treating facility remained at the site before redevelopment. EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 1999. Cleanup addressed residential areas, soil contamination at the Rustic Mall and groundwater. EPA permanently relocated 23 property owners and demolished 18 homes. This effort allowed for the removal of soil and materials for treatment and off-site disposal. EPA cleaned up a total of 93 residential properties. Long-term groundwater monitoring is ongoing. Groundwater use restrictions protect human health and the environment. The remedy is compatible with future uses in Manville’s redevelopment plans for the area. EPA took the site off the NPL in 2014. The area remains in continued residential use.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA did not have economic data related to on-site businesses, or economic data were not applicable due to site use. For additional information click here.

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FORMER KIL-TONE COMPANY

The 4-acre Former Kil-Tone Company Superfund site is in Vineland, New Jersey. From the 1910s to the 1930s, the Kil-Tone Company made pesticides on-site. Those activities contaminated soil on the 4-acre property as well as residential and commercial properties nearby. They also contaminated floodplain soil, sediment and surface water of the Tarkiln Branch and groundwater downgradient of the property. EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 2016. In December 2021, the site was among those selected by EPA to receive cleanup funding under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). With this funding, EPA is already initiating work on backlogged remedial construction projects and accelerating cleanups at NPL sites. EPA is using the BIL funding to complete excavation of soil contaminated with arsenic and lead from residential properties and is currently starting the cleanup of contamination on non-residential properties.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA had data on 12 on-site businesses. These businesses employed 90 people and generated an estimated $14,653,670 in annual sales revenue. For additional information click here.

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FRIED INDUSTRIES

The 26-acre Fried Industries Superfund site is in a residential area in East Brunswick, New Jersey. From 1965 to 1985, Fried Industries made a variety of chemicals on-site, including cleaning and adhesive chemicals. It also leased facilities at the site to other companies to make automotive antifreeze products. Improper storage and disposal of materials led to soil and groundwater contamination. EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 1986. Cleanup included excavation and off-site disposal of contaminated soils and extraction and on-site treatment of groundwater. East Brunswick Township provided hookups to the public water supply for homes still using residential wells as their drinking water source. EPA put in a pump-and-treat groundwater system in 2012. After the discovery of more soil contamination in 2018, an additional soil excavation was conducted from October 2023 to February 2024 . Groundwater treatment and monitoring are ongoing. The township of East Brunswick purchased the site property in 1989. It developed a public park on site. Beaver Dam Park and a trail walkway opened in 2021. More trails are expected on-site in the future.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA did not have economic data related to on-site businesses, or economic data were not applicable due to site use. For additional information click here.

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GARFIELD GROUND WATER CONTAMINATION

The Garfield Ground Water Contamination Superfund site is in Garfield, New Jersey. It consists of the E.C. Electroplating (ECE) property and a chromium groundwater plume that extends a half-mile west from the ECE property to the Passaic River. From the late 1930s to 2009, a custom metal plating shop was on-site. Its activities resulted in the contamination of soil, groundwater, and residential and commercial basements. EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 2011. Cleanup included groundwater treatment and extraction, monitoring, groundwater use restrictions, and inspection and mitigation of residential and commercial basements in areas affected by contaminated groundwater. These activities are ongoing. In December 2021, the site was among those selected by EPA to receive cleanup funding under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). With this funding, EPA is already initiating work on backlogged remedial construction projects and accelerating cleanups at NPL sites. In October 2023, EPA contractors installed wells to address the source of groundwater contamination. In the Spring of 2024 EPA contractors Injected 58,000 gallons of emulsified vegetable oil solution into the ground water. The solution will convert hexavalent chromium contamination to a less toxic form. The site remains in continued commercial and residential use.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA did not have economic data related to on-site businesses, or economic data were not applicable due to site use. For additional information click here.

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GEMS LANDFILL

The GEMS Landfill Superfund site is in Gloucester Township in Camden County, New Jersey. The inactive landfill covers about 60 acres. Gloucester Township has owned it from the late 1950s to the present. Parties used it as a disposal area for solid, liquid, and hazardous wastes and substances. Industrial wastes, including asbestos, solvents and other materials, were sent to the landfill for disposal from 1970 to 1979. It stopped accepting waste in 1980. Later that year, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection confirmed the presence of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in private wells and surface water bodies near the landfill. EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 1983. EPA selected the long-term remedy in 1985. Cleanup took place in two phases. Phase I took place from 1989 to 1994. It included fencing, landfill capping, gas collection and treatment, and excavation of contaminated sediments. Phase II addressed contaminated groundwater and wastewater. Phase II took place from 1998 to 1999. Activities included wastewater collection and groundwater extraction and treatment. Institutional controls restrict new wells and groundwater use. Inspection and maintenance of engineering controls and groundwater monitoring are ongoing. The site is in ecological use. It provides critical habitat for a federally listed threatened plant species, swamp pink (Helonias bullata). A solar facility opened on-site in April 2022.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA did not have economic data related to on-site businesses, or economic data were not applicable due to site use. For additional information click here.

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GLEN RIDGE RADIUM SITE

The 130-acre Glen Ridge Radium Superfund site includes properties in the towns of Glen Ridge, Bloomfield and East Orange, New Jersey. In the early 1900s, radium processors disposed of radium-contaminated waste materials, coal ash and trash at the site. These activities resulted in widespread radioactive soil contamination. In the 1920s, residential developers used contaminated materials to fill low-lying areas and built many homes on contaminated fill. In a few instances, developers mixed contaminated materials with cement for sidewalks and foundations. In 1983, the state of New Jersey identified homes with high levels of radon gas, radon decay products, and indoor and outdoor gamma radiation. EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 1985. Cleanup began in 1990. It included removal and off-site disposal of radium-contaminated soil. Cleanup and restoration work finished in 2004. EPA took the site off the NPL in 2009. The cleanup allowed for the continued use of several public parks and streets as well as hundreds of homes Commercial businesses on-site include a marketing service and a legal firm.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA had data on 5 on-site businesses. These businesses employed 34 people and generated an estimated $1,526,370 in annual sales revenue. For additional information click here.

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GLOBAL SANITARY LANDFILL

The Global Sanitary Landfill site is a 57.5-acre area in Old Bridge Township, New Jersey. From 1968 to 1984, Global Landfill Reclaiming Corporation (GLRC) used the area for solid waste disposal. Drums containing paint, paint thinner and various solvents were buried in the landfill from 1968 to 1977. Pollutants leaking from the landfill contaminated groundwater under the site. In early 1984, a failure in the landfill’s structure exposed hazardous wastes to adjacent wetlands. GLRC ceased all disposal operations. EPA and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection chose a cleanup plan to stabilize and cap the landfill in 1991. In 1997, EPA selected an additional cleanup plan for groundwater monitoring, excavation and disposal of contaminated sediments, and five years of ecological monitoring. EPA approved the remedy design for these cleanup activities in 2009. The site’s potentially responsible parties completed the construction of the remedies in 2012. Groundwater and wetland monitoring is ongoing. In 2022, Old Bridge Township approved a community solar project at the site. The Global Landfill Community Solar Project includes a 2.8-megawatt solar array on 16 acres on top of the landfill cap. In April 2023, AC Power LLC sold the solar project and its 25-year lease to NJR Clean Energy Ventures (CEV). The solar facility opened in October 2023. It provides power to about 400 New Jersey homes. It also provides opportunities for workforce growth in the community. AC Power partnered with Solar One on career readiness programs in renewable energy. The high-school internship program provides nonprofit and corporate renewable energy experience. The college program includes North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners certification training. AC Power sponsors the coursework and exams.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA did not have economic data related to on-site businesses, or economic data were not applicable due to site use. For additional information click here.

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GRAND STREET MERCURY

The Grand Street Mercury Superfund site is in Hoboken, New Jersey. From 1910 until about 1965, operators made lamps on-site, including mercury vapor lamps and mercury-containing switches. Mercury from the operations contaminated soils, a former industrial building, a townhouse and an adjacent asphalt-covered parking lot. In 1993 and 1994, property renovations for residential studio spaces came across mercury in the former industrial building. EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 1997. Cleanup included the relocation of 15 families and 22 businesses, soil excavation and removal, and demolition of all buildings on-site. After cleanup, EPA took the site off the NPL in 2007. New residential buildings are now on-site.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA did not have economic data related to on-site businesses, or economic data were not applicable due to site use. For additional information click here.

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HIGGINS DISPOSAL

Higgins Disposal
Higgins Disposal

The 37.6-acre Higgins Disposal Superfund site is in Franklin Township, New Jersey. From the 1950s to 1985, a waste disposal business was on-site. Its operations included an unpermitted landfill, a waste transfer station and a container storage area. In 1985, testing found volatile organic compounds in area residential wells. In response, the state notified affected residents of the need to use bottled water or put in whole-house water treatment systems. EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 1990. An investigation identified the waste disposal facility as the source of contamination. EPA also found buried waste and started cleanup activities, including removing contaminated soil and waste containers and taking them off-site for disposal. Removal of the landfill and waste transfer station finished in 1999. Affected homes received extensions and connections to the public water supply. On-site treatment of contaminated groundwater started in 2006. Groundwater treatment and sampling is ongoing. A classification exemption area put in place at the site in March 2012 prevents the installation of drinking wells. Site uses include a home, an equestrian school facility, a truck repair shop and two ponds.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA had data on 2 on-site businesses. These businesses employed 6 people and generated an estimated $87,060 in annual sales revenue. For additional information click here.

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HIGGINS FARM

Higgins Farm
Higgins Farm

The 75-acre Higgins Farm Superfund site is in Franklin Township, New Jersey. From the 1950s to the 1980s, a disposal business used the area for waste disposal. During the 1960s, workers used municipal sludge and penicillin wastes as fertilizers for a farm on-site. In 1985, Franklin Township Health Department sampled a nearby residential well. It found high levels of chlorobenzene. Further investigations led to the discovery of a drum burial dump about 40 yards from the contaminated well. State investigations in 1986 found that site activities resulted in the contamination of soil and groundwater with volatile organic compounds, pesticides, dioxins and metals. EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 1989. In 1992, EPA dug up waste materials and contaminated soil and took the material off-site for disposal. Cleanup activities also included the closure of affected wells and the connection of affected homes to the public water supply. Groundwater treatment and monitoring are ongoing. EPA’s cleanup plan allowed for the continued use of the area during cleanup. A cattle farm and two homes are on-site.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA did not have economic data related to on-site businesses, or economic data were not applicable due to site use. For additional information click here.

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HOPKINS FARM

The 57-acre Hopkins Farm Superfund site is in Plumsted Township, New Jersey. Chemical wastes were disposed of on part of the site during the late 1950s and early 1960s. Disposal activities contaminated soil and groundwater with hazardous chemicals. The site is one of seven similar hazardous waste sites in the area. In 1992 and 1994, a short-term cleanup action removed contaminated soil. EPA added the area to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 1984. After reviewing all site-related documentation, EPA and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection found that additional cleanup remedies were not necessary. EPA took the site off the NPL in June 2002. Part of the site is in use as a farm field. A stream crosses the site. An exceptional-value wetland identified near the stream supports colonies of swamp pink (Helonias bullata), a federally listed threatened plant species.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA did not have economic data related to on-site businesses, or economic data were not applicable due to site use. For additional information click here.

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HORSESHOE ROAD

The 12-acre Horseshoe Road Superfund site is in Sayreville, New Jersey, near the Raritan River. A precious metal recovery facility was at the adjacent Atlantic Resources Corporation site until 1985. The Horseshoe Road site includes three areas: a chemical processing facility, Horseshoe Road Drum Dump and Sayreville Pesticide Dump. Site activities resulted in the contamination of soil, groundwater, and sediments. In 1981, the Atlantic Resources Corporation site came to EPA’s attention when a brush fire at the Horseshoe Road site exposed drums filled with chemicals. Initially, EPA addressed both sites together as the Horseshoe Road site. EPA added the Horseshoe Road site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 1995. In response to concerns from a responsible party group, EPA listed the Atlantic Resources Corporation as a separate Superfund site in 2002. EPA addresses the sites together due to their proximity and intermixing of contaminant plumes. Cleanup activities included demolishing buildings and above-ground structures, removing hazardous wastes and contaminated soil, dredging and capping Raritan River sediments, and marsh and wetlands restoration. Institutional controls in place restrict groundwater use. A long-term groundwater monitoring program started in 2019. The site is in continued ecological use.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA did not have economic data related to on-site businesses, or economic data were not applicable due to site use. For additional information click here.

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ICELAND COIN LAUNDRY AREA GW PLUME

The Iceland Coin Laundry Area GW Plume Superfund site includes the former Iceland Coin Laundry and Dry-Cleaning facility (former Iceland facility) and an associated contaminated groundwater plume in Vineland, Cumberland County, New Jersey. From about 1953 until at least 1971, the former Iceland facility ran four coin-operated dry-cleaning units on-site. Disposal practices resulted in the contamination of groundwater. Local officials found volatile organic compounds after sampling drinking water wells in the area from 1987 and 1991. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection put in treatment systems for 21 residential wells and affected homes connected to the public water supply. EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 2002. Cleanup activities include biological groundwater treatment and long-term monitoring. They also included the creation of a classification exemption area to restrict well installation in the plume area and the additional connection of affected residences to public water. Periodic testing at the former facility makes sure the remedy remains protective of indoor air quality. In December 2021, the site was among those selected by EPA to receive cleanup funding under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). The area is designated remains in continued residential and commercial use. An appliance store is currently operating at the former facility.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA had data on one on-site business. This business employed 8 people and generated an estimated $950,000 in annual sales revenue. For additional information click here.

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IMPERIAL OIL CO., INC./CHAMPION CHEMICALS

The restored Henry Hudson Trail, located near the site
Imperial Oil Co., Inc./Champion Chemicals

The 15-acre Imperial Oil Co., Inc./Champion Chemicals Superfund site is in Morganville, New Jersey. Many industrial companies have been on-site since 1912. Operations included pesticide production until 1950, waste oil reclamation by Champion Chemical until 1968 and oil blending by Imperial Oil Company until 2007. Operations and waste disposal practices contaminated groundwater and soils on-site and off-site. EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 1983. EPA and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) then removed a waste clay pile and buried drums. Cleanup of the site property, nearby homes and surrounding wetlands began in 1991. Cleanup included installing oil and water treatment systems and taking contaminated soil off-site for disposal. In 2008, EPA demolished remaining buildings and storage tanks. From 2009 to 2011, EPA removed contaminated soil and floating product from groundwater, backfilled and regraded the area with clean soil, excavated contaminated wetlands and restored them, and fenced off the site. In 2020, EPA changed the groundwater remedy from extraction and treatment to monitored natural attenuation (MNA). MNA sampling takes place twice a year. Working with NJDEP, EPA created protected wetland areas and two wildlife habitats for box turtles. About half of the site property is available for residential and commercial use.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA did not have economic data related to on-site businesses, or economic data were not applicable due to site use. For additional information click here.

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INDUSTRIAL LATEX CORP.

The 9.6-acre Industrial Latex Corp. Superfund site is in Wallington, New Jersey. From 1951 to 1983, the Industrial Latex Corporation made chemical adhesives and natural and synthetic rubber compounds on-site. Poor operational procedures and waste disposal practices contaminated site soil with hazardous chemicals. Prompted by complaints from local officials, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection led inspections in 1980 and 1983 and found nearly 2,000 leaking drums of various chemicals. The Industrial Latex Corporation went out of business in 1983. After investigations, EPA added the area to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 1989. From 1986 to 2000, EPA demolished site buildings and removed on-site vats, dug up and treated contaminated soil, and removed buried drums and took them off-site for disposal. After cleanup, EPA took the site off the NPL in 2003. Residual soil contamination was discovered on nearby property during unrelated investigations. EPA led an investigation to identify the extent of the residual contamination. Excavation of the contaminated soil finished in spring 2017. The Wallington Department of Public Works uses part of the site for storage. Bergen County uses it periodically for a K-9 training area.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA did not have economic data related to on-site businesses, or economic data were not applicable due to site use. For additional information click here.

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JACKSON TOWNSHIP LANDFILL

The Ocean County Modelers, a local airplane modeling club, at the Jackson Township Landfill
Jackson Township Landfill

The 135-acre Jackson Township Landfill Superfund site is in Jackson Township, New Jersey. From 1961 to 1972, Glidden Corporation ran surface mining operations on-site. The township purchased the property in 1972. It began using the area as a municipal landfill. Wastes accepted at the landfill included sewage sludge, septic tank waste and solid waste. In 1977, after residents complained of poor water quality, tests found contamination in the groundwater. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) provided an alternate water supply for homes with contaminated wells in 1980. EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 1983. Site and well investigations led by the township found that levels of contaminants in the groundwater have been decreasing since the early 1980s. Jackson Township closed the landfill in the late 1980s. EPA took the site off the NPL in 1995. Air and groundwater monitoring are ongoing. A local Academy of Model Aeronautics chartered club, the Ocean County Modelers club, uses part of the site as a flying field.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA did not have economic data related to on-site businesses, or economic data were not applicable due to site use. For additional information click here.

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JOHNSON & TOWERS

The 7.5-acre Johnson & Towers site is in Mount Laurel Township, New Jersey. Since 1976, Johnson & Towers has remanufactured diesel engines on-site. Past operations generated wastes containing spent solvents, acids, caustics and alcohols. Waste handling practices contaminated soil and groundwater. In 1983, the company connected the facility to the Mount Laurel sewer system and dug up tons of soil. In 1983 and 1985, EPA issued Administrative Orders on Consent to investigate the contamination. From 1985 to 1999, the company led investigations and removed underground tanks and piping. Monitoring of groundwater is ongoing. Today, Johnson & Towers continues to run its facility on-site. It includes a 54,000-square-foot office building, an engine repair shop, parking lots, driveways and lawns.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA had data on one on-site business. This business employed 75 people and generated an estimated $18,388,010 in annual sales revenue. For additional information click here.

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KIN-BUC LANDFILL

The 220-acre Kin-Buc Landfill Superfund site is in Edison Township, New Jersey. The landfill was operational from the late 1940s until 1976, accepting industrial and municipal waste. From 1971 to 1976, Kin-Buc, Inc. operated the landfill. The state of New Jersey revoked its permit in 1976 due to several violations of environmental statutes. EPA investigated an oil spill the same year and found hazardous substance discharges from the facility. EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 1983. Cleanup included removing drums and contaminated soils, building a slurry wall around the two main landfill mounds, capping the mounds, and treating groundwater and leachate. It also included removal of contaminated sediments and wetland restoration in Edmonds Creek. Operation and maintenance activities are ongoing. In 2022, a solar array was constructed on a portion of the site known as Mound B.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA did not have economic data related to on-site businesses, or economic data were not applicable due to site use. For additional information click here.

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KRYSOWATY FARM

The 1-acre Krysowaty Farm Superfund site is in Hillsborough Township, New Jersey. A waste disposal area was on-site from 1965 to 1970. Operators dumped, crushed and buried drums of paint and dye wastes at the site along with demolition debris, tires, automobiles, bulk wastes, solvents and waste sludge. In 1979, odors in well water spurred an investigation. The investigation found contamination in groundwater and soil in the area. EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 1983. Cleanup began in 1984. Activities included removal and disposal of drums and contaminated soil and wastes. Cleanup also included backfilling and covering the area with clean soil and reseeding areas with new vegetation. EPA extended a water main to the affected homes, providing permanent alternate water supplies to affected residents. After cleanup, EPA deleted the site from the NPL in 1989. Today, a home is located on-site.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA did not have economic data related to on-site businesses, or economic data were not applicable due to site use. For additional information click here.

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LANDFILL & DEVELOPMENT CO.

Landfill & Development Co.
Landfill & Development Co.

The 200-acre Landfill & Development Co. Superfund site is in Burlington County, New Jersey. A sand and gravel pit was active on-site from the early 1940s until about 1968. The Landfill and Development (L&D) Company ran a landfill on-site from 1976 to 1981. Its operations contaminated soil and groundwater. EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 1983. The constructed closure systems for the entire landfill were approved in 1995. It included engineering controls such as gas collection systems and a clay cap. The L&D Company began cleaning up the site in 2007. Institutional controls put in place in 2008 restrict the use of impacted aquifers under and downgradient of the landfill. The remedy included new wells for affected homes. The active remediation activities, which ran from 2007 to 2015, as well as the residential well components of the remedy are complete. The L&D Company also maintains the cap put in during landfill closure, continues to collect and dispose of landfill leachate, and collects and flares gas. In 2015, the Public Service Electric & Gas Company (PSE&G) built a solar farm on 53 acres of the site. PSE&G adapted its design to protect the landfill cap. The solar array includes approximately 42,000 panels. It produces enough energy to provide power for about 2,000 homes.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA had data on one on-site business. EPA did not have further economic details related to this business. For additional information click here.

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LCP CHEMICALS INC.

The LCP Chemicals, Inc. Superfund site includes a former chemicals manufacturing plant located on approximately 26 acres in an industrial area of Linden, New Jersey, on the Tremley Point peninsula. In the early 1950s, GAF Corporation (“GAF,” then known as General Aniline & Film Corporation) built a chlor-alkali plant and manufactured chemicals, including chlorine and sodium hydroxide, until approximately 1972, when it sold the site to Linden Chlorine Products, Inc. (“LCP”). LCP continued producing chemicals, including chlorine and sodium hydroxide, until at least 1982 and officially ceased operations by 1985. Waste materials, including wastewaters and brine sludge, and byproducts, such as hydrogen gas, created during the chlor-alkali process contained residual amounts of mercury. Up to 20 tons per day of brine sludge, along with wastewater treatment sludge, were pumped from the plant to an on-site earthen lagoon. There have been documented releases from the lagoon into an on-site creek that empties into the Arthur Kill. Both GAF and LCP also leased parts of the site property to other companies, including 2.1 acres that were leased to Union Carbide Corporation from approximately 1957 to the mid-1990s for operation of a hydrogen gas purification, transfill, and repackaging plant. EPA added the site to the National Priorities List in 1998. Investigations conducted at the site have confirmed the presence of mercury and other hazardous substances (including arsenic, lead, polychlorinated biphenyls, volatile organic compounds, and semi-volatile organic compounds) in surface soils and groundwater, as well as in surface waters, sediments, and low marsh soils associated with the on-site creek and an on-site drainage trench. EPA issued a Record of Decision selecting a cleanup remedy for the site in 2014. The selected cleanup, which has been modified by two Explanations of Significant Differences issued by EPA in 2019 and 2020, includes demolishing contaminated buildings, capping contaminated soils, containing and collecting contaminated groundwater and related monitoring, excavating contaminated sediments and marsh soils, restoring surrounding wetlands, and restricting the future uses of the site. EPA completed the first phase of the cleanup, demolishing the buildings, in 2022 and is preparing to begin the second phase, which will involve completing the rest of the cleanup. In 2021, the City of Linden acquired the site property via tax foreclosure and may seek redevelopment of the site in the future. EPA’s Superfund Redevelopment Program (SRP) assisted with a regional support project for the site in 2022.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA did not have economic data related to on-site businesses, or economic data were not applicable due to site use. For additional information click here.

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LIGHTMAN DRUM COMPANY

The 15-acre Lightman Drum Company Superfund site is in Winslow Township, New Jersey. In 1974, the Lightman Drum Company opened an industrial waste hauling and recycling facility on-site. Investigations in the 1980s found that site activities contaminated soil and groundwater. EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 1999. Cleanup activities in 2007 removed contaminated soil. EPA selected the remedy for groundwater in 2009. EPA selected a remedy for a small additional area of contaminated soil in 2011. Cleanup included air sparging and soil vapor extraction. Groundwater monitoring is ongoing. EPA updated the groundwater remedy in 2019. EPA changed the remedy in an area of hot spots from extraction and treatment to monitored natural attenuation. United Cooperage runs a business on an uncontaminated part of the site. It stores drums and tractor trailers there. EPA is working with the PRP Group to remove the remaining contaminated soil.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA had data on one on-site business. This business employed 7 people and generated an estimated $810,000 in annual sales revenue. For additional information click here.

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LIPARI LANDFILL

Aerial photograph of the new baseball fields, now open to the public, at Lipari Landfill site
Lipari Landfill

The 16-acre Lipari Landfill Superfund site is in Gloucester County, New Jersey. From 1958 to 1971, a landfill was on-site. It accepted industrial wastes and emitted vapors that caught fire on several occasions. After its closure in 1971, the landfill continued to emit chemical odors and fumes. Landfill wastes also contaminated surface water, groundwater, sediment and soil. The site owner and the New Jersey Department of Health found contamination at the landfill after receiving complaints from residents in 1970. EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 1983. EPA fenced and contained the landfill to prevent further contaminant migration. Other cleanup activities included treatment of contaminated groundwater and off-site sediment and soil in nearby marshes, streams and lakes. EPA partnered with the local government, affected communities, the state of New Jersey and the potentially responsible party (PRP). The partnership helped ensure the remedy’s compatibility with community reuse plans. After EPA and the PRP cleaned up Alcyon Lake, it reopened to the public in 1995. It now hosts recreational boating and fishing. The community restored an adjacent racetrack property used by EPA to manage contaminated sediments during the lake cleanup. Three public parks are in recreational and ecological use. Alcyon Lake Park features baseball fields, softball fields, a football field, two soccer fields, an 18-hole disc golf course, a picnic pavilion, a bike path, a concession stand, a wildflower meadow, an open play area, a nature trail, a parking lot and restored streams and marshes. The park is also a birding and wildlife-viewing destination. Betty Park includes picnic facilities, a playground, walking paths and shoreline access to Alcyon Lake. Hollywood Dell Park includes three soccer fields. The ecological restoration of wetlands, streams and a native habitat meadow attracts wildlife and reduces erosion.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA did not have economic data related to on-site businesses, or economic data were not applicable due to site use. For additional information click here.

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M&T DELISA LANDFILL

The 132-acre M&T Delisa Landfill Superfund site is in Asbury Park, New Jersey. The M&T Delisa Landfill covered about 39 acres. It received municipal wastes from 1941 to 1974. In 1976, Seaview Square Mall was built on 30 acres of the former landfill. Its construction included control measures to address the potential for contamination so the mall was situated on clean fill. However, the parking lot was built on waste, so methane gas vents and a leachate collection system were required. In 1980, EPA found contaminated groundwater seeping from the site into a nearby stream. EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 1983. A follow-on EPA study found no significant levels of hazardous substances. EPA took the site off the NPL in 1991. The state of New Jersey then addressed the area under its solid waste disposal regulations. Current site uses include commercial, ecological and public service areas. Seaview Square Shopping Center hosts department stores and restaurants. A fitness center, a local government office and a nonprofit organization that provides legal services are also on-site.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA did not have economic data related to on-site businesses, or economic data were not applicable due to site use. For additional information click here.

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MARTIN AARON, INC.

The 6.5-acre Martin Aaron, Inc. Superfund site is in Camden, New Jersey. Industrial activities started on-site around 1886. From 1887 to 1940, tanning and glazing of hides and leathers and associated operations took place on-site. In 1940, the city of Camden took ownership of the property due to tax delinquency. A hair-and-wool blending business was active on part of the site. Martin Aaron, Inc. purchased the property in 1969. It ran a drum reconditioning facility. Various owners and operators of drum cleaning and recycling operations and a scrap yard used the property until operations ended in 1998. In 1987, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) found hazardous waste in drums and high levels of metals in soil. EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 1999. In 1987, Martin Aaron, Inc. removed about 45 drums of contaminated soil and took them off-site for disposal. In 1999, EPA and NJDEP removed abandoned process equipment and drums, aboveground and underground storage tanks, and contaminated surface soils. EPA selected the long-term remedy for the site in 2005. It included removing contaminated soil and sending it to an approved off-site disposal facility. Residual soil contamination was capped. Institutional controls limit residential use and groundwater use at the site. The responsible parties group started the cleanup in 2016. It completed the excavation and disposal of contaminated soils in 2018. Capping finished in 2019. To understand the possibility of using arsenic fixation to address arsenic contaminated ground water at the Site, the responsible parties group is planning on conducting a bench scale test arsenic fixation test during the Summer and fall of 2024. A frozen-food manufacturer is active in the southwest part of the site.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA did not have economic data related to on-site businesses, or economic data were not applicable due to site use. For additional information click here.

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MATLACK, INC.

The 79-acre Matlack, Inc. Superfund site is in Swedesboro, New Jersey. From 1962 to 2001, Matlack, Inc. ran a terminal for the cleaning of trucks and tankers that carried wastes and flammable and corrosive liquids on-site. These operations contaminated groundwater, soil and sediment. In 1982, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) investigated groundwater contamination. NJDEP entered a cleanup agreement with Matlack, Inc. in 1987. After groundwater treatment efforts were not sufficiently effective, NJDEP referred the site to EPA in September 2011. EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 2013. Investigations took place in 2015 and 2016. The selected remedy was selected in the 2017 Record of Decision (ROD). The selected remedy includes putting in groundwater barriers, removing contaminated soil and sediment, and monitoring. Further investigation was conducted between 2019 and 2022. During the PDI an additional area of soil contamination was discovered. To address this additional source of contamination a remedy was selected for this area in the 2023 ROD Amendment. Construction of the soil remedies is expected to begin in 2025. A truck sales and service center is active on-site.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA did not have economic data related to on-site businesses, or economic data were not applicable due to site use. For additional information click here.

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MATTEO & SONS INC.

The 80-acre Matteo & Sons, Inc. Superfund site is in West Deptford, New Jersey. The Matteo family acquired the property in 1947 and ran an unregistered landfill, junkyard and scrap metals recycling facility there from 1961 to 1984, when landfill operations ceased. Past activities included lead recovery from batteries, on-site disposal of crushed batteries in nearby wetlands and the burning of battery casings. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection started investigations in 1968 and found contamination in the soil. EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 2006. EPA divided the site into three cleanup areas: soils on the Matteo property, contamination in a residential area about a mile away, and nearby surface water and sediments. Initial cleanup included removal of contaminated waste and soil. EPA also fenced the Matteo property to restrict access. After more study, EPA will select a final remedy for surface water and sediments. Cleanup plans also include capping contaminated soil in the scrapyard area and connecting several properties to the public water supply. The junkyard is no longer in operation. Today, continued site uses include the scrap metals recycling facility and single-family homes. In December 2021, the site was among those selected by EPA to receive cleanup funding under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). With this funding, EPA is already initiating work on backlogged remedial construction projects and accelerating cleanups at NPL sites.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA had data on one on-site business. This business employed 8 people and generated an estimated $1,600,000 in annual sales revenue. For additional information click here.

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MAYWOOD CHEMICAL CO.

The Maywood Chemical Co. Superfund site includes more than 90 properties in Maywood, Rochelle Park and Lodi in Bergen County, New Jersey. Surrounding land uses include industrial, commercial and residential areas. Maywood Chemical Works processed radioactive thorium ore on-site from 1916 to 1955. This activity produced residual radioactive waste. Other processing activities generated chemical waste. Maywood Chemical Works used waste materials as fill on-site and at nearby properties, spreading chemical and radioactive contamination over much of the local area. EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 1983. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and Stepan Company are cleaning up the area. USACE focuses on cleanup of radioactive contamination, comingled radioactive and chemical contamination, and all contamination related to an 11.7-acre government-owned property known as the Maywood Interim Storage Site. The cleanup is taking place under USACE’s Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program. The Stepan Company is responsible for cleaning up chemical contamination in soil and groundwater. EPA’s cleanup approach has enabled the continued use of the site during investigations and cleanup. Today, the Stepan Company makes specialty chemicals on-site. Other site uses include residential, commercial and government areas. Public-sector land uses on-site include three parks and a fire station. Soil cleanup at commercial properties and adjacent residential properties is ongoing.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA had data on 30 on-site businesses. These businesses employed 667 people and generated an estimated $360,993,315 in annual sales revenue. For additional information click here.

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METALTEC/AEROSYSTEMS

The Metaltec/Aerosystems Superfund site covers 15.5 acres in Franklin, New Jersey. From 1965 to 1980, Aerosystems Technology Corporation (Aerosystems) and Metaltec Corporation (Metaltec), a subsidiary to Aerosystems, made ballpoint pen parts, paint spraying equipment, lipstick cases and a variety of other metal products on-site. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) inspected the area in 1980. Sampling found that plant operations contaminated soil and groundwater with volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and heavy metals. These contaminants leached from the lagoon into surrounding groundwater. Further sampling of residential wells by NJDEP found VOCs at levels above federal standards for drinking water. EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 1983. Cleanup efforts began in 1988. They included the off-site disposal of contaminated soil and groundwater extraction and treatment. In September 2020, NJDEP assumed responsibility for long-term operation of the site’s groundwater extraction and treatment system. A cabinet-making company is active on-site.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA did not have economic data related to on-site businesses, or economic data were not applicable due to site use. For additional information click here.

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MONITOR DEVICES, INC./INTERCIRCUITS, INC.

The 2-acre Monitor Devices, Inc./Intercircuits, Inc. Superfund site is in Wall Township, New Jersey. From 1977 to 1980, site operations included the manufacture of printed circuit boards. Operators sent processed wastewater into a small, unlined pond or dumped it on the ground behind site buildings. Operators improperly stored drums and plastic containers outside. In 1980, sampling by the Monmouth County Department of Health found contaminated soil and groundwater. EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 1986. Cleanup activities include the treatment of contaminated groundwater. In 2006, EPA found that soil did not pose a risk to human health or the environment. As a result, EPA decided no further action was needed. In 2009, EPA awarded the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers a contract to clean up groundwater. The site received $3 million in federal funding for groundwater cleanup. The selected remedy did not effectively treat an emerging contaminant. EPA updated the remedy in 2023 to include permeable reactive barriers with monitoring of natural processes to address the contaminant. Cleanup is ongoing. A repair and storage facility is active on-site.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA had data on one on-site business. EPA did not have further economic details related to this business. For additional information click here.

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MONTCLAIR/WEST ORANGE RADIUM SITE

The 120-acre Montclair/West Orange Radium Superfund site is in the towns of Montclair and West Orange, New Jersey. The area included 469 residential and 10 municipal properties. In the early 1900s, radium processors disposed of waste materials on undeveloped land at the site. These activities resulted in widespread radioactive soil contamination. In the 1920s, developers used contaminated materials to fill in low-lying areas. The developers built many homes on the contaminated fill. In a few cases, developers mixed contaminated materials into cement for sidewalks and foundations. In 1983, New Jersey identified homes on-site with elevated levels of radon and indoor and outdoor gamma radiation. EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 1985. Cleanup work began in 1990. It included removal and off-site disposal of radium-contaminated soil. Afterward, workers restored properties. Cleanup and restoration work finished in 2004. EPA took the area off the NPL in 2009. The successful cleanup allowed the continued use of streets and enabled hundreds of people to remain in their homes.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA did not have economic data related to on-site businesses, or economic data were not applicable due to site use. For additional information click here.

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MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP HOUSING DEVELOPMENT

The 72-acre Montgomery Township Housing Development Superfund site is in Somerset County, New Jersey. Until 1961, the area was privately owned and used for farming. Tri-State Development Corporation purchased the land in 1961 and began building 71 homes. A 1978 study of the Rocky Hill Borough well (neighboring Montgomery Township) found volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in groundwater. State sampling of commercial and residential wells in Montgomery Township in 1979 also identified VOCs. Because of the proximity and the similarity of the contaminants, EPA decided to address the site and the Rocky Hill Municipal Well Superfund site together. EPA added both sites to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 1983. Cleanup activities included alternative water supplies for the Montgomery Township Housing Development, groundwater treatment, sealing of private water supplies and long-term monitoring. Groundwater treatment and monitoring are ongoing. The site is in continued residential use. Montgomery Township Shopping Center is also on-site. It includes restaurants, a salon, a grocery store, a dry cleaner and other businesses.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA had data on 11 on-site businesses. These businesses employed 221 people and generated an estimated $53,770,250 in annual sales revenue. For additional information click here.

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MYERS PROPERTY

The 5-acre Myers Property Superfund site is in Franklin Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Starting in the 1920s, companies made chemicals and pesticides on-site. These activities resulted in the contamination of soil and groundwater with volatile organic compounds and pesticides. EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 1983. Early cleanup activities included the removal of contaminated soil, drums and debris, as well as fencing of contaminated areas. Later cleanup included the removal of contaminated soil, treatment and monitoring of groundwater, restoration of designated wetland areas, and demolition and disposal of contaminated buildings. Groundwater extraction, treatment and monitoring is ongoing. A new extraction well started running in October 2022. Groundwater quality has improved significantly. The groundwater extraction system controls the spread of contamination effectively. Institutional controls in place at the site restrict groundwater use, well installation and disturbance of impacted soils. Today, the area is vacant except for a barn-like structure on the privately owned part of the site. It houses a groundwater treatment system. Ecological and recreational uses at the site include a state-owned wildlife management area with a walking and horseback riding trail. It is open to the public.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA did not have economic data related to on-site businesses, or economic data were not applicable due to site use. For additional information click here.

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NL INDUSTRIES

The 44-acre NL Industries Superfund site is in Pedricktown, New Jersey. A secondary lead smelting facility was on-site from 1972 to 1984. During operations, NL Industries and later National Smelting of New Jersey, Inc. recycled lead batteries on-site. Operations left behind slag waste and lead oxide piles, drums and debris, contaminated building surfaces, and contaminated surface water and sediments in basements, pits and sumps. Operations resulted in contamination from heavy metals, which affected groundwater, surface water, soil and sediment. From 1973 to 1980, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection found several violations of state air and water regulations. EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 1983. Cleanup included groundwater treatment and removal of contaminated soils, sludges and debris for off-site treatment and disposal. Additional groundwater cleanup included reagent injections to treat heavy metals. Cleanup also included removal of lead-contaminated soil and sediments. In September 2015, an industrial equipment supplier bought the property. They store surplus items on-site and built a building on the property in 2022. The company also owns an adjacent property and is expanding its business operations on-site.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA had data on one on-site business. EPA did not have further economic details related to this business. For additional information click here.

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ORANGE VALLEY REGIONAL GROUND WATER CONTAMINATION

The Orange Valley Regional Ground Water Contamination Superfund site is in the municipalities of Orange and West Orange in Essex County, New Jersey. It is a plume of contaminated groundwater across three municipal wells. None of the affected wells is in use. Investigations to identify the source of the contamination are ongoing. EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 2012. The Orange Water Department runs a treatment system that removes contaminants and provides the community with safe drinking water that meets federal, state and local standards. The department monitors water quality regularly to make sure the treatment system is effective. EPA plans to complete the site’s remedial investigation and feasibility study in 2025. Site uses and features include several recreation amenities and a lake.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA did not have economic data related to on-site businesses, or economic data were not applicable due to site use. For additional information click here.

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PEPE FIELD

The 3-acre Pepe Field Superfund site is in Boonton, New Jersey. E.F. Drew Company used the area as a landfill for almost 30 years. From the 1920s to 1950, the company dumped processing wastes on-site. The area remained vacant until the town of Boonton (the Town) bought the property in the mid-1960s. The Town covered the site with soil and built recreation facilities. However, because of the biological decay of waste material under the field, strong toxic odors affected the site. In 1969, the Town closed the recreation facility. In 1983, EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) and began cleanup activities. They included collection and treatment of water that collected contaminants as it passed through the landfill and waste stabilization and removal. Workers also put in a landfill gas collection and treatment system. Cleanup activities included measures to restore recreation amenities at the site. The recreation facility, restored and reopened in 2000, includes a little league field, walking paths, a playground, a basketball court, a gazebo and a concession stand. EPA also transferred a residential property next to the site from the federal government to the Town for use with the park. In 2003, EPA took the site off the NPL.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA did not have economic data related to on-site businesses, or economic data were not applicable due to site use. For additional information click here.

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PIERSON'S CREEK

The Pierson's Creek Superfund site is in an industrial area of Newark, New Jersey. It consists of Pierson’s Creek and several sources of contamination, including the Troy Chemical Corporation facility. Industrial activities at the site date back to the late 1800s. Troy made mercury compounds from 1957 to 1987. Discharge of mercury-contaminated site wastewater. Spills and discharges contaminated soil, sediment and wetlands along Pierson’s Creek, which discharges to Newark Bay. Newark Bay is part of the New York-New Jersey Harbor Estuary, a sensitive area identified under the National Estuary Program. Despite advisories and restrictions, people in the area continue to eat fish caught in the estuary, including in Newark Bay. Investigations began in the 1970s. EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 2014. In 2023, EPA oversaw the removal of contaminated soil at the Globe Metals lot. Potentially responsible party Salomone Brother, Inc. removed soil at the Globe Metals lot. EPA is currently overseeing the work at the 429 Delancy Street lot, being completed by bona fide prospective purchaser 429 Delancy Associates, LLC, which is expected to be completed later this year. EPA is working on further investigations and feasibility studies that will inform cleanup plans for the site. Today, Troy Chemical Corporation remains active on-site. The site’s ecological resources include Pierson’s Creek.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA had data on one on-site business. This business employed 234 people and generated an estimated $216,630,000 in annual sales revenue. For additional information click here.

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PIJAK FARM

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Pijak Farm

The 87-acre Pijak Farm Superfund site is in Plumstead Township, New Jersey. From 1963 to 1970, a specialty and research chemicals disposal facility dumped drums and free-flowing liquids into a natural ditch at the site. Operators then covered the ditch with soil. In 1980, state officials and EPA identified contamination in groundwater. The community used groundwater for drinking water, crop irrigation and livestock watering in surrounding agricultural areas. EPA added the area to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 1983. Cleanup included the removal and off-site disposal of waste material and contaminated soil as well as groundwater monitoring. After cleanup, EPA took the site off the NPL in 1997. The site remains in continued use. Residential and agricultural areas are on-site.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA did not have economic data related to on-site businesses, or economic data were not applicable due to site use. For additional information click here.

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PIONEER METAL FINISHING INC

The 13.5-acre Pioneer Metal Finishing Inc Superfund site is in Franklinville, New Jersey. Pioneer Metal Finishing (Pioneer) began running an electroplating facility on-site in 1955. Untreated wastes went into an unlined trench until the late 1970s, when waste treatment started. EPA inspected the area in August 1984 and collected samples from soil, surface water and groundwater. Results identified heavy metals and polychlorinated biphenyls in the soil and neighboring wetland. The contamination could affect several downriver areas, including a lake used for recreation and a wildlife management area home to eight state-listed threatened or endangered species. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) cited Pioneer in 2014 and 2017 for failure to conduct the cleanup appropriately and improper disposal practices. After NJDEP inspected the site, NJDEP requested EPA’s assistance. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, along with the Franklin Township Deputy Fire Marshall, discovered deteriorated drums and numerous marked and unmarked tanks and containers throughout the property in July 2018. EPA has already removed numerous tanks, drums, containers, and approximately 168 tons of hazardous waste and cyanide-contaminated debris, including 80,000 gallons of liquid waste, from the facility. The Pioneer Metals company remains active, though electroplating operations ended in 2005, the company now uses the facility for powder coating. EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 2021. The site’s remedial investigation is ongoing.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA did not have economic data related to on-site businesses, or economic data were not applicable due to site use. For additional information click here.

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PJP LANDFILL

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PJP Landfill

The 87-acre PJP Landfill Superfund site is in Jersey City, New Jersey. From 1970 to 1974, the PJP Landfill Company ran a commercial landfill on-site. It accepted chemical and industrial wastes. Although the landfill closed in 1974, illegal dumping continued until 1984. From 1970 to 1984, material in and dumped on top of the landfill resulted in frequent smoky fires. EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 1982. By 1986, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) put out the subsurface fires and capped a 45-acre area. Cleanup activities also included removal and collection of about 1 million cubic yards of contaminated materials, excavations, installation of drainage ditches and gas venting systems, wetlands assessment and restoration, and capping of the entire site. The wetlands cleanup created habitat for wildlife. In 2008, AMB Corporation, which merged with Prologis in 2011, purchased about 52 acres and agreed to accept responsibility for its part of the site. The company incorporated the landfill cap and gas venting system into the foundation of its warehouse, transfer station and associated parking lots. The cap is also under a park that the company opened along the Hackensack River waterfront. Building construction finished in 2016. The facility is fully occupied. There is also a waterfront walkway where Prologis employees enjoy riverfront views and watch wildlife. Waste Management completed cap installation for the rest of the site in 2012. Jersey City purchased the property in June 2012. It is responsible for ongoing operation and maintenance activities. The city plans to develop the area as Skyway Park, a park and green space. Monitoring of groundwater and surface water is ongoing. In 2018, EPA Region 2 presented NJDEP, Jersey City and Prologis with its Excellence in Site Reuse award. The award recognizes Superfund site partners who collaborate with EPA to support the redevelopment of Superfund sites in ways that are beneficial to communities and compatible with site cleanups. In 2019, EPA’s Superfund Redevelopment Program (SRP) started providing regional support assistance at the site. SRP and EPA Region 2 developed a situation assessment and brought local stakeholders together to discuss future park planning steps. Ongoing SRP support is helping the Skyway Park Conservancy and area stakeholders with updates to a recreational reuse plan for a 32-acre area at the site. In 2023, EPA issued a 5-year review. This review period was the first to sample for PFAS chemicals. The sampling showed that PFAS is present under the cap and is likely impacting the Hackensack River. EPA will be working with the PRPs to modify the remedy to prevent PFAS and other contaminants from migrating off Site.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA had data on 2 on-site businesses. These businesses employed 1,425 people and generated an estimated $216,990,885 in annual sales revenue. For additional information click here.

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POHATCONG VALLEY GROUND WATER CONTAMINATION

The Pohatcong Valley Ground Water Contamination Superfund site is in Warren County, New Jersey. It is 10 miles long and 1.5 miles wide. It consists of two groundwater plumes caused by past industrial use. In 1978 and 1979, the Warren County Department of Health found high levels of trichloroethylene and tetrachloroethylene in two public water supply wells. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) investigated the wells and provided public water supply connections to affected homes and businesses in 1989. NJDEP sealed the contaminated wells and created a well restriction area (CEA-WRA). EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 1989 and the ROD was signed in 2006. EPA separated the site into three areas, known as Operable Units (OUs). OU1 includes contaminated groundwater within Washington Borough and parts of Washington and Franklin Townships, encompassing about 5,600 acres. OU2 is the groundwater contamination downgradient (in the direction of groundwater flow) of OU1 within portions of Franklin and Greenwich Townships, encompassing 4,200 acres. OU3 includes areas of contaminated soil within the OU1 area, which covers the former American National Can (ANC) facility, now owned by Albea Americas, Inc., and adjacent areas in Washington Borough. The OU2 waterline extension was finished by 2021. Groundwater treatment is ongoing, through two different groundwater treatment plants. Current site uses include industrial, commercial, residential and agricultural areas.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA had data on 4 on-site businesses. These businesses employed 349 people and generated an estimated $108,914,359 in annual sales revenue. For additional information click here.

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POMONA OAKS RESIDENTIAL WELLS

The 354-acre Pomona Oaks Residential Wells Superfund site is in Galloway Township, New Jersey. It includes the Pomona Oaks residential subdivision and a shopping center. Construction of homes in the subdivision began in 1972. Initially, homes in the subdivision relied on private wells as the source of potable water and on individual septic systems for wastewater disposal. In 1982, residents reported a foul taste and odor in their drinking water. Sampling by the Atlantic County Health Department found volatile organic compounds in the water. All homes in the subdivision connected to the public water supply by 1985. EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 1986. EPA and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection worked together on cleanup activities. Contaminated wells were sealed. A new primary water well was put in for the community. The well started running in 1989. EPA assessed the nature and extent of groundwater contamination and found that no further action was necessary. Contamination levels had fallen below levels requiring cleanup, and nearby residents had been provided with safe drinking water. EPA took the site off the NPL in 1998. EPA continues to monitor the area. Homes and several businesses, including a bank, restaurants and grocery stores, are on-site.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA did not have economic data related to on-site businesses, or economic data were not applicable due to site use. For additional information click here.

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PRICE LANDFILL

The 26-acre Price Landfill Superfund site is in the city of Pleasantville and Egg Harbor Township in New Jersey. A sand-and-gravel excavation operation was originally on-site. In 1969, a commercial solid waste landfill opened there. In 1971, it began accepting industrial chemicals, sludge, oil, grease, septic tank wastes and sewer wastes. It closed in 1976. In 1980, sampling found contamination in residential wells in the area. EPA provided drinking water to affected homes in 1981. Thirty-seven homes connected to the municipal water system. EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 1983. Cleanup activities included relocation of public water supply wells, groundwater extraction and treatment, and landfill capping and gas management. Groundwater treatment and monitoring and landfill cap maintenance are ongoing. The groundwater treatment facility treats 10 to 12 million gallons per month. In 2013, the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory found that the area was a good candidate for a renewable energy project. The property owners retained a solar developer who worked with EPA, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and the local utility (Atlantic City Electric) on plans for a solar array on the capped landfill. In May 2020, Atlantic City Electric authorized a solar developer to run a 21-acre ground-mounted solar facility. It produces enough power for about 420 homes every year. In December 2021, the site was among those selected by EPA to receive cleanup funding under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). With this funding, EPA is performing work on backlogged remedial construction projects and accelerating cleanups at NPL sites.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA had data on one on-site business. EPA did not have further economic details related to this business. For additional information click here.

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PUCHACK WELL FIELD

The 10-acre Puchack Well Field Superfund site is in Pennsauken, New Jersey. From 1969 to 1985, SML Modern Hard Chrome ran a chromium- and nickel-plating facility at the site. Facility activities contaminated groundwater. In the 1970s, sampling found organic and inorganic contaminants in water collected from wells at the site. EPA added the area to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 1998. All six on-site wells were shut down and removed from service. Affected homes connected to the public water supply. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, EPA and the U.S. Geological Survey worked together on investigations and cleanup. Cleanup included groundwater treatment using a reagent. Soil cleanup involved a similar method. Soil cleanup finished in 2016. A municipal park is on-site. In December 2021, the site was among those selected by EPA to receive cleanup funding under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). With this funding, EPA is already initiating work on backlogged remedial construction projects and accelerating cleanups at NPL sites.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA did not have economic data related to on-site businesses, or economic data were not applicable due to site use. For additional information click here.

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RADIATION TECHNOLOGY, INC.

The 263-acre Radiation Technology, Inc. Superfund site is in Rockaway Township, New Jersey. Before 1972, activities at the site included the testing and development of rocket motors and propellants. After 1972, operations included radiation sterilization and production of architectural products and hardwood flooring. Operators stored and disposed of waste drums containing solvents and other organic chemicals on-site. These activities resulted in soil and groundwater contamination. EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 1984. Initial cleanup actions included the closing of contaminated drinking water wells, installation of sampling wells and removal of abandoned tanks and drums. Long-term cleanup involved removing asbestos, lead paint and other contamination from 18 buildings. Investigations focused on how to address remaining groundwater contamination are ongoing. Most of the site is not in use. Sterigenics International operates in buildings on part of the site. It uses radiation to sterilize food, cosmetics and medical devices.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA had data on one on-site business. This business employed 10 people and generated an estimated $28,727,000 in annual sales revenue.. For additional information click here.

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RARITAN BAY SLAG

The Raritan Bay Slag Superfund site is in Old Bridge, New Jersey. It is about 1.5 miles long. It consists of the Seawall Sector, the Jetty Sector and the Margaret Creek’s Sector. In the late 1960s and early 1970s, workers built a seawall using slag from a secondary lead smelter. It was in an area affected by significant beach erosion and damage from storms in the 1960s. The slag materials contaminated soil, sediment and surface water. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection found contamination in soil along the seawall in 2007. EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 2009. Cleanup activities include surface water monitoring, excavation, and dredging and off-site disposal of slag, battery casings and contaminated soil and sediment. EPA completed cleanup for the Margaret’s Creek Sector in 2018. EPA finalized cleanup plans for the Seawall Sector in 2023. Recreational and ecological uses are on-site. Old Bridge Waterfront Park includes walking paths, a playground area, several public beaches and three jetties.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA did not have economic data related to on-site businesses, or economic data were not applicable due to site use. For additional information click here.

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REICH FARMS

The 3-acre Reich Farms Superfund site is in Toms River, New Jersey. In the 1970s, the owner of Reich Farm leased it to an independent waste hauler. The waste hauler dumped drums containing organic solvents and residues from manufacturing organic chemicals, plastics and resins. Many of the drums had Union Carbide Corporation (UCC) markings on them. State agencies found the wastes dumped in outdoor trenches. These disposal activities contaminated soil and groundwater. The court ordered the independent waste hauler and UCC to end dumping and to remove all waste and drums. UCC removed drums and some contaminated soil in 1972 and 1974. Residual wastes leaked from the drums, contaminating the soil and groundwater. EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 1983. A total of 148 private wells near the site were closed. A zoning ordinance restricts groundwater use in the area. Cleanup activities included putting in groundwater extraction wells, treating extracted groundwater and reinjecting it into the ground, and removing, treating and replacing contaminated soil. Groundwater monitoring is ongoing. In 2021, EPA took the site off the NPL. Today, several commercial uses are on-site. They include a tire shop, a used car dealer and a home improvement store.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA did not have economic data related to on-site businesses, or economic data were not applicable due to site use. For additional information click here.

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RENORA, INC.

The 1-acre Renora, Inc. Superfund site is in Edison, New Jersey. From 1978 to 1982, a facility on-site accepted oils and hazardous waste materials for transfer, storage and blending. The facility was poorly maintained. In 1978, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) found several spills and determined that Renora, Inc. lacked proper registration to act as a waste transfer station. In 1980, NJDEP ordered the company to cease all activities and clean up the site. Renora Inc. did not clean it up and abandoned the area in 1982. EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 1982. From 1984 to 1985, EPA and potentially responsible parties led short-term cleanup actions, removing drums, tankers, truck trailers and their contents, and visibly contaminated soils. In 1989, after an initial remedy has been implemented, it was determined that it would be necessary to redefine the nature and extent of site contamination and reassess remedial alternatives for the site. A modified remedy was selected in 1994, residual soil contamination was addressed, and its associated backfilling and site grading activities were finished in 1996. EPA determined that groundwater did not pose a risk to human health. Institutional controls in place restrict soil excavation below a depth of 5 feet. EPA took the site off the NPL in 2000. An active rail line and highway are about a half-mile from the site. Mill Brook Creek borders the site to the north.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA did not have economic data related to on-site businesses, or economic data were not applicable due to site use. For additional information click here.

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RINGWOOD MINES/LANDFILL

The Ringwood Mines/Landfill Superfund site is in Ringwood Borough, New Jersey. It includes 500 acres of historic iron ore mines. From the 1700s to the early 1900s, mining operations took place at the site. Beginning in the 1960s, parties including Ford Motor Company and the borough of Ringwood used the area as a disposal area for paint sludge and other waste. After investigations found widespread contamination in soil and groundwater, EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 1983. After cleanup, EPA took the site off the NPL in 1994. The discovery of more contamination led EPA to relist it on the NPL in 2006. Since 2004, cleanup activities have included the removal of additional landfilled paint sludge and contaminated soil. Investigations are ongoing. Today, businesses, an industrial refuse disposal area, the Ringwood Borough garage, the Ringwood Borough recycling center, a state park and 50 homes are on-site. The borough plans to build a new municipal recycling center on one of the disposal areas after the placement of a protective cap over the impacted fill material. Cleanup and construction activities are ongoing.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA had data on 6 on-site businesses. These businesses employed 10 people and generated an estimated $3,241,380 in annual sales revenue. For additional information click here.

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RIVERSIDE INDUSTRIAL PARK

The 7.6-acre Riverside Industrial Park Superfund site is in Newark, New Jersey. From 1902 to 1971, Patton Paint Company used the area for paint, resins, linseed oil, and varnish manufacturing. It merged with the Paint and Varnish Division of Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company in 1920. In 1968, it changed its name to PPG Industries. After 1971, the site was subdivided into 15 lots. Companies on-site have ranged from chemical packaging to chemical and cosmetics manufacturing. Investigations into a 2009 spill of oily material into the Passaic River found that improper waste storage posed immediate potential threats to public health and the environment. Immediate actions focused on stopping the river discharge, securing the contamination source and eliminating immediate threats. Sampling during those initial investigations found contaminated wastes, soil and groundwater likely due to past site operations. EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 2013. EPA finalized the cleanup plan in 2021. It includes excavation of contaminated soil and capping, groundwater monitoring and treatment, air monitoring and vapor barrier installation, and removal and off-site disposal of waste and sewer water. The central and northern parts of the site host commercial and industrial businesses. The south side of the site contains mostly vacant, former PPG buildings. The city of Newark owns several lots at the site due to foreclosures.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA had data on 4 on-site businesses. These businesses employed 24 people and generated an estimated $1,202,378 in annual sales revenue. For additional information click here.

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ROCKAWAY BOROUGH WELL FIELD

The Rockaway Borough Well Field Superfund site is in Rockaway Borough in Morris County, New Jersey. It includes three municipal water supply wells (1, 5 and 6). The wells are in the sole source aquifer for Rockaway Borough and surrounding communities. In 1981, sampling found contamination in the wells. The suspected sources of contamination included several local commercial and industrial operations. EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 1982. Cleanup activities include groundwater treatment and soil removal and treatment. Groundwater monitoring is ongoing. In December 2021, the site was among those selected by EPA to receive cleanup funding under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). With this funding, EPA is already initiating work on backlogged remedial construction projects and accelerating cleanups at NPL sites. Commercial and industrial businesses on-site include a structural metals manufacturer, car repair shops, restaurants, a hardware store, a bookstore and a barber shop. Other uses include police and fire stations, homes and a park.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA had data on 27 on-site businesses. These businesses employed 125 people and generated an estimated $14,828,211 in annual sales revenue. For additional information click here.

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ROCKAWAY TOWNSHIP WELLS

The Rockaway Township Wells Superfund site is located in both Rockaway and Denville Townships, New Jersey. The 2-square-mile area includes three municipal wells. In 1979 and 1980, sampling found volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the wells. Groundwater contamination in the area likely comes from several sources, including gas stations and industrial facilities near the well field. EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 1983. Cleanup includes extraction and treatment of groundwater. Treated water is discharged to surface water under a permit. Long-term operation and monitoring activities are ongoing. Institutional controls limit groundwater use. On-site uses include gas stations, restaurants, hotels, manufacturers, truck/transit companies, office buildings and streams. Denville Technical Park, an industrial complex, is also on-site. The site is in continued residential use.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA did not have economic data related to on-site businesses, or economic data were not applicable due to site use. For additional information click here.

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ROCKY HILL MUNICIPAL WELL

The Rocky Hill Municipal Well Superfund site is in Somerset County, New Jersey. The 2-acre area consists of two wells put in place in 1936 to supply local residents with drinking water. In 1978, one well was sealed and abandoned because it was contaminated with volatile organic compounds, particularly trichloroethylene (TCE). The second well continued to operate until 1979, when it was also closed due to high levels of TCE. The well reopened for a short time when TCE levels declined but closed for a second time in 1982 when TCE levels increased. The borough of Rocky Hill temporarily used a private water supply during well closure. The borough put in two air stripping units for the well. The well reopened as a potable source of water in 1983. It has been active ever since. EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 1983. Cleanup included groundwater extraction and treatment, discharge of treated water to surface water, connection of homes to the public water supply, sealing of private wells within the contaminant plume, and groundwater sampling to monitor the contaminant plume and the effectiveness of the cleanup. The cleanup addressed the site and the nearby Montgomery Township Housing Development Superfund site. EPA put the site’s groundwater pumping and treatment systems in place in 2004 and 2005. Long-term groundwater treatment and monitoring are ongoing. The area is now in use as a parking lot for Princeton North Shopping Center.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA did not have economic data related to on-site businesses, or economic data were not applicable due to site use. For additional information click here.

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ROEBLING STEEL CO.

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Roebling Steel Co.

The 200-acre Roebling Steel Co. Superfund site is next to the Delaware River in Florence Township, New Jersey. Operators made steel wire and cable products on-site until the 1980s. In later years, other industrial facilities were active on parts of the site. Operators stored and buried raw materials and waste products around the property. These waste disposal practices contaminated sediment, groundwater and soil. EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 1983. Cleanup activities included removing contaminated materials, demolishing buildings, soil capping and restoring the shoreline. They also included removal of contaminated creek and river sediment and restoration of wetlands. In December 2021, the site was among those selected by EPA to receive cleanup funding under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). With this funding, EPA is already initiating work on backlogged remedial construction projects and accelerating cleanups at NPL sites. The cleanup’s next phase will address groundwater and continue building and soil capping actions. Funded by an EPA Superfund Redevelopment Program (SRP) pilot grant, Burlington County developed a reuse plan for the site. It identified several community priorities, including commercial and industrial development as well as historic preservation. New Jersey Transit leased part of the site for a light rail commuter station and parking lot in 2005. Restoration of the historic Main Gate House, completed in 2009, transformed the former gateway to the Roebling Mill into part of the Roebling Museum. The museum provides 7,000 square feet of exhibit space documenting the community’s social and industrial history. An area of the site once used to store slag waste is now part of a community park. EPA collaborated with Florence Township to ensure the cleanup was compatible with future use. The riverfront park includes walking and biking trails, benches and lawn space, and provides water views of historic Roebling. A new section of the Delaware River Heritage Trail was constructed on the site and connects to the riverfront park pathway and ends at the Roebling Museum.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA had data on one on-site business. This business employed 2 people and generated an estimated $175,930 in annual sales revenue. For additional information click here.

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ROLLING KNOLLS LF

The 170-acre Rolling Knolls LF Superfund site is in Chatham Township, New Jersey. A municipal landfill was on-site from the early 1930s to 1968. It received household garbage, construction and demolition debris, industrial waste, septic waste and scrap metal. Landfill operations contaminated soil, sediment, surface water and groundwater with metals, polychlorinated biphenyls, pesticides, and volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds. EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 2003. The majority of the landfill is privately owned and, the U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) also owns about 35 acres of the site. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) manages this area as part of the 7,700-acre Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA did not have economic data related to on-site businesses, or economic data were not applicable due to site use. For additional information click here.

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ROUTE 561 DUMP

The Route 561 Dump site is in Gibbsboro, New Jersey. A paint and varnish plant was active on-site from the mid-1800s to 1977, first as John Lucas and Company and later as Sherwin-Williams. Improper disposal of industrial wastes contaminated soil and sediment. In 1997, Sherwin-Williams entered an Administrative Order on Consent (AOC) with EPA for a series of removal actions and to restrict access to the area. Actions included covering three areas of contaminated soil with an impermeable membrane and putting in a layer of clean fill material and topsoil. Sherwin-Williams put in fencing to restrict access and prevent erosion from carrying soil into the stream and wetlands. Sherwin-Williams also put in a security system with video surveillance. EPA proposed adding the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 1998. Under a 1999 AOC, Sherwin-Williams investigated the area. It found soil, sediment, groundwater, and surface water contaminated with lead and arsenic. In 2015, EPA selected a remedy for residential soil. In 2016, EPA selected a remedy to clean up lead and arsenic in soil and sediment. It consists of removing contaminated soil and sediment, capping areas of remaining contamination, and restoring the areas. In 2017, EPA signed an AOC with Sherwin-Williams to design and put the non-residential remedy in place. Removal of contaminated soil and sediment at the site finished in 2021. Restoration and re-establishment of native vegetation along the stream banks of White Sand Branch also finished in 2021. A groundwater evaluation is looking at how much the soil cleanup may have improved groundwater quality. The former Dump Site Fenced Area is now a public park. Commercial businesses and homes are also on-site.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA had data on 7 on-site businesses. These businesses employed 21 people and generated an estimated $762,980 in annual sales revenue. For additional information click here.

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SCIENTIFIC CHEMICAL PROCESSING

The 6-acre Scientific Chemical Processing (SCP) Superfund site is in Carlstadt, New Jersey. Solvent refining and solvent recovery took place on-site in the 1940s. The property owner then sold the land to a predecessor of Inmar Associates. Drummed materials were stored on-site. In 1970, the SCP Company leased the property from Inmar Associates. SCP processed industrial wastes on-site from 1971 until the company shut down in 1980. These operations contaminated soil and groundwater. EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 1983. Cleanup activities include removing hazardous material, placing a cap over the property, containing and disposing of contaminated groundwater, and monitoring. Institutional controls prevent exposure to contamination. In 2017, the borough of Carlstadt signed an agreement with a solar panel company to install a solar farm. The facility opened in 2020. It produces an estimated 1.5 megawatts of renewable energy annually.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA did not have economic data related to on-site businesses, or economic data were not applicable due to site use. For additional information click here.

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SHERWIN-WILLIAMS/HILLIARDS CREEK

The 20-acre Sherwin-Williams/Hilliards Creek Superfund site is in Gibbsboro and Voorhees, New Jersey. From the mid-1800s to 1977, John Lucas & Company and the Sherwin-Williams Company ran a paint manufacturing facility in Gibbsboro. Decades of discharge of materials to Hilliards Creek from lagoons, improper storage and handling, and leaking tanks led to soil, sediment, surface water and groundwater contamination. From 1978 through the 1990s, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection found several sources of contamination and led cleanup efforts. EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 2008. In 2020, EPA selected a final remedy for the Former Manufacturing Plant (FMP) area and part of Hilliards Creek. In 2021, EPA chose a remedy for the rest of Hilliards Creek as well as Kirkwood Lake, Bridgewood Lake and part of Silver Lake. In 2022, the Sherwin-Williams Company removed contaminated soil from about 50 residential properties. Investigations and cleanup activities with EPA oversight are ongoing. The Sherwin-Williams Company recently bought the FMP area. The area hosts several buildings occupied by various commercial and public service tenants.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA had data on 3 on-site businesses. These businesses employed 23 people and generated an estimated $2,498,530 in annual sales revenue. For additional information click here.

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SHIELDALLOY CORP.

The 67.7-acre Shieldalloy Corp. Superfund site is in Newfield Borough, New Jersey. It includes the Shieldalloy Metallurgical Corp. (SMC) Newfield Facility, a 19.8-acre parcel of farmland and the Hudson Branch intermittent stream. From 1955 to 2006, the SMC Newfield facility processed ores and minerals to produce primary metals, specialty metals and ferroalloys on-site. It released processed wastewater that caused groundwater contamination. Soil is contaminated with heavy metals. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection found chromium contamination in site groundwater in the early 1970s. EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 1984. Cleanup activities include treating contaminated groundwater, closing lagoons, removing sludge, liners and contaminated soil, and adding clean fill. SMC uses the facility as office space. It also leases parts of the facility to commercial companies for equipment and vehicle storage. The area’s ecological resources include ponds and a stream.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA did not have economic data related to on-site businesses, or economic data were not applicable due to site use. For additional information click here.

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SOUTH BRUNSWICK LANDFILL

The 68-acre South Brunswick Township Landfill Superfund site is in Middlesex County, New Jersey. The landfill received municipal refuse, pesticides, chemical wastes and hazardous wastes for over 20 years before it closed in 1978. These operations contaminated groundwater and surface water. EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 1982. Cleanup activities included a landfill cap, gas ventilation system, leachate collection system and groundwater collection for treatment. After cleanup, EPA took the area off the NPL in 1998. In 2018, Republic Services and New Jersey Resources Clean Energy Venture unveiled a 40,000-panel solar array on-site. The 13-megawatt facility provides enough energy to power 1,360 homes.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA had data on one on-site business. EPA did not have further economic details related to this business. For additional information click here.

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SPENCE FARM

The 83-acre Spence Farm Superfund site is in Plumstead Township, New Jersey. From 1961 to 1967, hazardous waste dumping took place across 20 acres of the site. This waste was in drums and in bulk and free-flowing liquid form. Improper waste disposal practices resulted in contamination of groundwater, soil and sediment. EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 1983. Cleanup required removing all drums, wastes and contaminated soil, and groundwater monitoring. About 4,360 cubic yards of waste material and contaminated soil were taken off-site for disposal. Groundwater sampling over five years indicated that the groundwater is clean. After cleanup, EPA took the site off the NPL in 1997. Today, the site remains in continued agricultural use. Other areas of the site remain as woodland.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA did not have economic data related to on-site businesses, or economic data were not applicable due to site use. For additional information click here.

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STANDARD CHLORINE

The 42-acre Standard Chlorine Company, Inc. Superfund site is in Kearny, New Jersey. From 1916 to 1993, manufacturing activities on-site included the production, storage and packaging of mothballs and flakes, as well as the manufacturing of lead-acid batteries, drain cleaners and other chemical products. These operations resulted in the contamination of soil, groundwater and the nearby Hackensack River. EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 2007. In 2009, the site’s potentially responsible parties (PRPs) fenced the site, sealed openings, demolished contaminated buildings and put in a slurry wall to prevent further contamination from entering the Hackensack River. EPA finalized the cleanup plan in 2016. It included containing and treating groundwater, consolidating and capping contaminated materials, demolishing remaining buildings, and putting land use controls in place. Most of these components are in place and cleanup is nearly complete. The Belleville Turnpike, the Newark Turnpike and associated rights of way and steep embankments cross part of the site. A developer has purchased the site and has indicated an intent to redevelop the property for commercial and industrial uses.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA did not have economic data related to on-site businesses, or economic data were not applicable due to site use. For additional information click here.

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U.S. RADIUM CORP.

The 2-acre U.S. Radium Corp. Superfund site is in Orange, New Jersey. From 1917 to 1926, the U.S. Radium Corporation ran a radium processing plant on-site. Radium extraction and processing activities ended in 1926. Dial-painting activities continued. The company sold its properties in the 1940s. Waste disposal contaminated the site and nearby areas with radium-226. Radium-226 emits ionizing radiation and decays into radon gas. In the early 1980s, EPA and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection began investigating former radium-processing facilities. After immediate actions to protect human health and the environment and investigations, EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in September 1983. EPA completed a broader remedial investigation and feasibility study between 1989 and 1993 to assess the nature and extent of the contamination. Cleanup included the excavation and off-site disposal of radium-contaminated material from former facility properties and nearby affected residential and commercial areas. Today, recreation facilities are on-site. They include a multi-purpose field, playgrounds and a walking path.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA did not have economic data related to on-site businesses, or economic data were not applicable due to site use. For additional information click here.

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UNIVERSAL OIL PRODUCTS (CHEMICAL DIVISION)

Store fronts at the Retail Plaza onsite
Universal Oil Products (Chemical Division)

The 75-acre Universal Oil Products (Chemical Division) Superfund site is in East Rutherford, New Jersey. A laboratory started making chemicals on-site in 1932. In 1960, business operations expanded to include chemical waste handling. Operators created two unlined wastewater lagoons. Universal Oil Products bought the site property in 1960. Operations ended in 1979. General operations and waste handling practices resulted in the contamination of soils and groundwater. EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 1983. EPA led early response actions to address contamination in the lagoons. Cleanup efforts in the 1990s focused on the upland parts of the site. Cleanup actions in the 2000s focused on lagoons, wetlands and waterways. In 2022, EPA required more institutional controls. They will prevent the movement of vapor-forming chemicals into on-site buildings. A home improvement center, restaurants and a shopping center have been on-site since 2005. In 2008, the New Jersey Pascack Valley Transit Line extended across part of the site. This rail line connects public transit users with the nearby Meadowlands Sports Complex. Part of the site is also in use for equipment storage for nearby public service uses. A large ecosystem of marshes and streams provides habitat for birds, fish, crabs and mollusks.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA had data on 15 on-site businesses. These businesses employed 313 people and generated an estimated $111,255,911 in annual sales revenue. For additional information click here.

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VENTRON/VELSICOL

The 38.3-acre Ventron/Velsicol Superfund site is in the boroughs of Wood-Ridge and Carlstadt in New Jersey. From 1927 to 1974, a mercury processing plant was on-site. Plant operators disposed of process waste in area soils and in Berry’s Creek. These actions contaminated soils, groundwater, surface water and sediments with mercury and other contaminants. In the 1970s, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) began investigating the area and found the contamination. EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 1984. Short-term cleanup actions included the removal of contaminated soils from residential properties and a publicly owned property. To date, long-term cleanup actions have included excavation and off-site disposal of highly contaminated soils, capping of less-contaminated soils, and institutional controls. EPA selected an interim remedy for the Berry’s Creek Study Area in 2018. The remedy addresses contaminated sediments. EPA’s design of the remedy is underway. Three industrial warehouses are on-site, along with commercial businesses and a solar array. The area’s ecological resources include Berry’s Creek and surrounding marshes. People also use the waterways for recreation.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA had data on 6 on-site businesses. These businesses employed 195 people and generated an estimated $107,122,000 in annual sales revenue. For additional information click here.

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VINELAND CHEMICAL CO., INC.

The 54-acre Vineland Chemical Co., Inc. Superfund site is in Vineland, New Jersey. The Vineland Chemical Company made herbicides and fungicides on-site from 1949 to 1994. The company stored byproduct waste in open piles and unlined lagoons. Facility operations contaminated soil and groundwater. EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 1984. The remedy includes soil and sediment cleanup, groundwater treatment, and channel and wetlands restoration. Restoration of the Atlantic White Cedar wetlands around the Blackwater Branch floodplain area is complete. The OU2 groundwater treatment plant was transferred to NJDEP in 2013, and is currently in operation. Recent investigations found that arsenic a was found in seeps in isolated floodplain locations, exceeding the MCL of 19ppm. EPA established OU6 in 2020 to address the media impacted by contamination in saturated soil. EPA is currently reviewing the OU6 RI document. Today, the site is in ecological reuse- an Atlantic White Cedar wetlands has been restored the length of the Blackwater Branch, which is protected by NJDEP.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA did not have economic data related to on-site businesses, or economic data were not applicable due to site use.  For additional information click here.

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WELSBACH & GENERAL GAS MANTLE (CAMDEN RADIATION)

The Welsbach & General Gas Mantle (Camden Radiation) Superfund site is in Camden and Gloucester City, New Jersey. It includes two former manufacturing facilities as well as about 1,400 residential, commercial, industrial and recreational properties. The Welsbach Company was active from the 1890s to 1940. The General Gas Mantle Company operated from 1912 to 1941. The companies used radioactive elements during production to help the mantles glow more brightly when heated. When the Welsbach Company was in operation, residual material from facility operations was used as fill throughout Gloucester City. In the early 1990s, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection found high levels of radiation at the site and in many residential areas. EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 1996. Cleanup includes excavation and off-site disposal of contaminated soil and waste materials at the facilities and residential and industrial properties, as well as demolition of the former General Gas Mantle facility. Cleanup of several areas is ongoing, including an active port facility. Plans for the future include groundwater monitoring and institutional controls that prevent contact with contaminated water. Today, the area provides space for a variety of uses. Cleanup of the Gloucester City Swim Club property at the site finished in 2006. EPA provided funding for the swim club to rebuild its clubhouse, concession stand, dive pool and tennis courts. Club members and a swim team use the facilities. In 2008, local groups coordinated with EPA as they worked on the Waterfront South Theatre in Camden. The 4,000-square-foot theatre opened in 2010, providing space for theatre, music and art in downtown Camden. Cleanup also included the restoration of local recreation facilities. Restoration of the William Flynn Veterans Complex included rebuilding three baseball fields, a football practice field and a parking area. Restoration of the Nicholson Road Sports Complex included restoring three softball fields, a little league baseball field, bathroom facilities, walking paths and a concession stand. The community celebrated the reopening of the William Flynn Veterans Complex and the Nicholson Road Sports Complex, now the William “Hawker” James Memorial Sports Complex, in 2011 and 2014, respectively. The former Welsbach Company property is now home to the Gloucester Marine Terminal, an active port on the Delaware River. The terminal has 25 million cubic feet of refrigeration capacity, the largest of any terminal in the United States. A 10.3-megawatt solar array on the roof of the terminal has more than 27,000 panels. EPA also worked to expedite the cleanup of part of the site when Gloucester City’s Board of Education expressed interest in the area. In 2017, the 122,000-square-foot Gloucester City Middle School opened on-site. It hosts 690 students and has a football field and track.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA had data on 120 on-site businesses. These businesses employed 1,480 people and generated an estimated $228,895,129 in annual sales revenue. For additional information click here.

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WHITE SWAN LAUNDRY AND CLEANER INC.

The 2-square mile White Swan Laundry and Cleaner Inc. Superfund site is in Wall Township, New Jersey. It consists of a contaminated groundwater plume and its two source areas. Two dry cleaners were active at the source areas from 1960 until 1991. Operators put used solvents on the ground or in septic tanks. Disposal practices contaminated soil, sediment, groundwater and indoor air with volatile organic compounds. In the 1990s, sampling by Monmouth County Health Department found perchloroethylene (PCE) contamination in private irrigation wells. EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 2004. To date, cleanup has included indoor air testing, installation of vapor treatment systems, removal and off-site disposal of contaminated source area soils, and construction of a system to remove contaminated vapors from some source area soils. Continued uses at the site include residential and commercial areas, industrial facilities, schools, public services and parks. The U.S. National Guard runs a training center on-site. Its ecological resources include creeks, ponds, wetlands and a beach. In December 2021, the site was among those selected by EPA to receive cleanup funding under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). With this funding, EPA is already initiating work on backlogged remedial construction projects and accelerating cleanups at NPL sites. BIL funding is enabling the vapor treatment system. PRP has initiated construction of the site’s groundwater extraction and treatment system. It will be fully operational by spring 2025.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA did not have economic data related to on-site businesses, or economic data were not applicable due to site use. For additional information click here.

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WITCO CHEMICAL CORP. (OAKLAND PLANT)

The 9-acre Witco Chemical Corp. (Oakland Plant) Superfund site is in Oakland, New Jersey. Starting in 1966, Witco Chemical Corporation (Witco) owned and ran a technical research facility for the development of specialty chemicals on-site. From then until 1984, the company neutralized wastewater in underground tanks and improperly discharged it to unlined seepage pits. In 1982, The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) inspected the site and found contaminants in soil and groundwater. NJDEP required that Witco cease improper disposal and submit a cleanup plan. EPA added the site to the National Priorities List (NPL) in 1989. Witco completed the cleanup by removing the contaminated sludge, soil and seepage pits and led an investigation to make sure it met safety standards. Results showed there was no need for more cleanup actions. EPA took the site off the NPL in 1993. Today, site uses include a daycare center, a photography studio, a fitness center, healthcare offices, a dance school and a machine equipment dealer.
Last updated September 2024

As of December 2023, EPA did not have economic data related to on-site businesses, or economic data were not applicable due to site use. For additional information click here.

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