Superfund & Brownfield News Map

U.S. Environmental Remediation Market Projected to Reach $38.5 Billion by 2033

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:15:41 -0400

Recent developments include the move to Phase 2 of environmental assessment at Illinois’ Jacksonville Developmental Center and PFAS pilot programs.

New Federal Guidance Speeds Up Lead Cleanups at Superfund Sites

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The EPA’s new approach focuses on cleaning up lead-contaminated residential soil at Superfund and hazardous waste sites.

How to Win an EPA Brownfields Job Training Grant: What Applicants Need to Know for 2026

Keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 12:45:22 -0400

The Brownfields Job Training Grant is designed for organizations that want to give unemployed and underemployed residents in communities affected by brownfields a pathway to good jobs in environmental work.

GAO: EPA's Superfund Program Faces Funding Challenges Despite Recent Revival

Keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 13:40:38 -0400

A new GAO report reveals EPA's Superfund program funding has declined 79% since 1999, even as contaminated sites could potentially be transformed into data centers to support America's AI infrastructure boom.

From Brownfields to Data Centers: Congress Eyes Industrial Sites as Key to AI Future

Keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 08:52:04 -0400

Congress explores how America's 450,000 brownfield sites could become the critical infrastructure foundation for the nation's AI and technological future, revealing a bipartisan strategy to transform contaminated industrial lands.

New Jersey Expands Program to Transform Contaminated Sites into Community Assets

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 14:22:53 -0400

The next phase involves finalizing Memorandums of Understanding between the DEP, municipalities, and BDA Steering Committees, establishing frameworks for site remediation and redevelopment plans.

EPA's Northeast Region Announces Superfund Cleanup Reviews

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 15:14:33 -0500

As the EPA continues its mission to protect public health and the environment, these reviews serve as crucial checkpoints in the ongoing effort to clean up America's most contaminated sites.

Bipartisan Bill Aims to Revive Tax Incentives for Brownfield Cleanup

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 12:06:21 -0500

Measure could impact an estimated 450,000 contaminated properties across the United States while spurring economic development in affected communities.

EPA Completes Lead Soil Cleanup at 9 Northport Properties

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 11:48:45 -0500

The State of Washington supported the project by arranging and providing funding of $352,000 for disposal of the contaminated soil at the Stevens County Landfill.

Cleanup Crews Race to Contain Groundwater Contamination at Pasco Landfill

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 10:19:18 -0500

Residents of Pasco, Washington, may notice an uptick in cleanup activity in their neighborhood as crews scramble to address a recent surge in groundwater contamination.

Eagle Mine Life Extended with Recycled Mine Waste

Keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 12:51:01 -0400

With projects like the REV Nickel initiative at Eagle Mine, the current administration is taking a crucial step towards establishing a sustainable domestic battery supply chain.

Former Brownfield site transformed into thriving digital hub in Atlanta

Keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 12:17:54 -0400

A formerly vacant and unused Brownfield site in Atlanta has been transformed into a thriving digital hub with the grand opening of Edged Energy's first North American data center.

CEP Renewables begins construction on 19 MW Brownfield solar project in New Jersey

Keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 12:10:59 -0400

CEP Renewables has started construction on its 19 MW dc grid supply Foul Rift solar project in White Township, Warren County, New Jersey.

Former mines and industrial sites could hold key to Illinois' renewable energy future

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 14:45:44 -0400

The report urges Illinois to seize this opportunity by leveraging new federal funding for abandoned mine land remediation.

East Waterway cleanup plan to clean Seattle's only river

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 16:22:44 -0400

After about 10 years of cleanup activities, EPA will evaluate the effectiveness of the cleanup and determine what additional work, if any, is necessary to achieve cleanup goals.

Final cleanup update issued for Woodbrook road dump Superfund site

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 16:09:08 -0400

The results of a review commissioned in 2020 confirm that the 2013 selected cleanup plan remains the best option, but costs have increased.

Conti Federal awarded $19.9M task order contract to cleanup Salford Quarry Superfund Site

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 15:04:28 -0400

The expected completion date for this project is May 2026.

EPA contaminated buildings plan for Meeker Avenue Plume Superfund Site

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 16:03:39 -0400

The EPA recently proposed a plan to protect people living and working in residential and commercial buildings at the Meeker Avenue Plume Superfund Site in Brooklyn.

Efficient installation of contaminant vapor barrier restores project schedule at expansive logistics center

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 17:06:37 -0500

A new logistics center at a former brownfield site in New Jersey is being redeveloped to provide valuable warehouse space to the Northeast region.

PEER: Santa Susana slated to remain major ecological hazard

Fri, 24 Nov 2023 13:40:45 -0500

PEER alleges state-supervised cleanup of Santa Susana was "superficial."

Construction on Whitefish River extended six more weeks, Pay Less at the Pump Act introduced

Tue, 30 May 2023 16:36:40 -0400

Here's the latest remediation news surrounding Superfund and brownfield sites from the U.S. EPA as of May 30.

EPA's $29 million settlement with Bank of America, chemicals found in domestic water supply

Tue, 23 May 2023 17:38:41 -0400

Here's a May 23 remediation news roundup surrounding Superfund and brownfield sites from the U.S. EPA.

$48 million settlement reached for Superfund site cleanup, dozens of wells to be tested for contamination

Tue, 16 May 2023 14:25:05 -0400

Here's the latest remediation news surrounding Superfund and brownfield sites from the U.S. EPA.

Lead contamination found in affluent Atlanta neighborhood, EPA begins work on Southeast Como Superfund site

Mon, 08 May 2023 14:10:13 -0400

Here's the latest remediation news surrounding Superfund and brownfield sites from the U.S. EPA.

EPA's plan to clean up 120 acres of contamination, Superfund site expansion and more

Thu, 04 May 2023 11:56:56 -0400

Here's the latest remediation news surrounding Superfund and brownfield sites from the U.S. EPA.

EPA begins groundwater contamination investigation in Spring Park, Republican senators call to eliminate chemical tax and more

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 14:08:12 -0400

Here's the latest remediation news surrounding Superfund and brownfield sites from the U.S. EPA, as of April 24.

Weekly Roundup: EPA solid waste office without a leader, IRS Superfund excise tax and more

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 15:13:26 -0400

Brownfield news map - April 17: Here’s the latest remediation news surrounding Superfund and brownfield sites.