EPA completed an investigation for site-wide groundwater and source area for the CPS property in 2018. EPA published a proposed plan in April 2019 that identified EPA's preferred cleanup action for the site and solicited public comment on the plan.
| City | Old Bridge Township |
|---|---|
| County | Middlesex County |
| State | New Jersey |
| Coordinates | 40.43444, -74.32777 |
Cps Madison Industries is a federal Superfund site in New Jersey. 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: Remedy selected. EPA has selected a cleanup remedy but construction has not yet begun. The remedy selection process involves a feasibility study, public comment period, and a Record of Decision documenting the chosen approach.
EPA has identified 10 contaminants of concern at this site, including 1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane, 1,1,2-trichloroethane, 1,1-dichloroethene. Contamination has been detected in soil, 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.