EPA's $29 million settlement with Bank of America, chemicals found in domestic water supply
Brownfield news map – May 23: Six stories covering Superfund and brownfield site developments around the U.S.
Photo courtesy of Little Rock Center for Arkansas History and Culture
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Contractors begin gathering soil samples near Jacksonville Superfund site |
The search for dioxin, a hazardous industrial byproduct, is on in residential properties near the Vertac Inc. Superfund Site in Jacksonville. Contractors are going to gather soil from about 30 properties to assess the potential health risks in the area. |
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Bank of America to pay $29 million for Superfund site cleanup |
The EPA is holding Bank of America accountable for the cleanup of the White Swan Superfund site, which has been owned by the bank since 2004. The proposed settlement would require Bank of America to pay $29 million for vapor intrusion and groundwater cleanup work at the Superfund site. |
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Cleanup scheduled for Wyoming Superfund site |
June 12 will be the first day of the cleanup efforts at the old Spartan Chemical Superfund site, which is located in Wyoming, Michigan. Metal removal, along with the removal of VOC impacted soil will take place. |
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Chemicals found in City of Moses Lake water system |
PFAS were detected in the well water in the City of Moses Lake. The discovery has caused the City to stop the use of water from the wells, which has caused a challenge in getting enough water to the residents. |
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EPA proposes cleanup of Cedarburg, Wisconsin Superfund site |
The EPA has announced a proposed cleanup plan for the Amcast Industrial Corp. Superfund site in Cedarburg, Wisconsin. On May 31, the EPA will host a public meeting to answer any questions residents may have. This also gives residents an opportunity to comment on the proposed cleanup plan. |
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Chem Fab Superfund groundwater treatment plan is complete |
With the help of $2.9 million from the Biden-Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the groundwater treatment system at the Chem Fab Superfund site in Doylestown, Pennsylvania is now complete. The funding helped to expedite the process and moves the site one step closer to redevelopment. |
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