EPA is doing a status review of the cleanup. This type of review is required at least every five years where the cleanup is in progress and/or complete and hazardous waste remains managed on-site. These reviews are done to ensure the cleanup continues to protect people and the environment.
| City | Copley |
|---|---|
| County | Summit County |
| State | Ohio |
| Coordinates | 41.09284, -81.61747 |
Copley Square Plaza is a federal Superfund site in Ohio. 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: Cleanup underway. Active cleanup is underway, meaning EPA has approved a remediation plan and work is in progress. Cleanup timelines vary widely — some sites take decades depending on contamination depth, groundwater involvement, and funding availability.
EPA has identified 10 contaminants of concern at this site, including 1,1,2-trichloroethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, carbon tetrachloride. Contamination has been detected in groundwater, soil gas, surface water, 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.