EPA will clean up the groundwater contaminated with volatile organic compounds, specifically trichloroethylene (TCE) and tetrachloroethene (PCE), by allowing the contaminants to continue to break down naturally and with careful monitoring, a process called monitored natural attenuation (MNA). EPA will use the BIL funds to install more monitoring wells.
| City | Dorado |
|---|---|
| County | Dorado County |
| State | Puerto Rico |
| Coordinates | 18.42976, -66.27832 |
Dorado Ground Water Contamination is a federal Superfund site in Puerto Rico. 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.
Contaminants of concern include tetrachloroethene, trichloroethene. 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.