The most recent Five-Year Review was published by EPA Headquarters (EPA HQ) 2023 . The selected remedy currently protects human health and the environment because exposure pathways that could result in an unacceptable risks have been addressed. The site’s PRPs continue to monitor groundwater and maintain the capped area. Currently, the site is not in use.
| City | Fountain Inn |
|---|---|
| County | Greenville County |
| State | South Carolina |
| Coordinates | 34.69806, -82.21611 |
Beaunit Corp Circular Knit Dyeing Plant is a federal Superfund site in South Carolina. The Superfund program, created by Congress in 1980, addresses sites where hazardous substances have been released or threaten release into the environment. EPA scores potential sites using the Hazard Ranking System; those that score high enough are placed on the National Priorities List.
Current status: Ready for anticipated reuse. EPA considers this site ready for anticipated reuse, meaning cleanup has progressed enough for certain land uses. This does not necessarily mean all contamination has been removed — institutional controls like deed restrictions may limit how the land can be used.
EPA has identified 8 contaminants of concern at this site, including 2-methylnaphthalene, arsenic, benzene. Contamination has been detected in groundwater, soil.
If you live near this site and have health concerns, your state health department can provide site-specific guidance. EPA maintains a community involvement program for most NPL sites, and site documents — including the Record of Decision, five-year reviews, and public health assessments — are typically available through EPA's Superfund site profile.