In 1999 the remedy for this Site was completed and has shown to be effective and protective of human health and the environment through EPA's and VT DEC's long-term monitoring program and Five-Year Review process. EPA, in consultation with VT DEC, will continue to perform the FYRs to assure that the remedy remains effective and protective.
| City | Bennington |
|---|---|
| County | Bennington County |
| State | Vermont |
| Coordinates | 42.92222, -73.19778 |
Bennington Municipal Sanitary Landfill is a federal Superfund site in Vermont. 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 5 contaminants of concern at this site, including arsenic, barium, chloroethene (vinyl chloride). Contamination has been detected in groundwater.
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.