EPA is addressing the site in two stages: The immediate action to treat and extract groundwater treatment at the WMWF, and the long-term action to clean up groundwater and control the potential sources of contamination. Currently, treated groundwater is discharged to Little Diamond Brook formerly Henderson Brook.
| City | Fair Lawn |
|---|---|
| County | Bergen County |
| State | New Jersey |
| Coordinates | 40.93750, -74.13194 |
Fair Lawn Well Field 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: 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 1,1,1-trichloroethane, 1,1-dichloroethane, 1,2-dichlorobenzene. Contamination has been detected in groundwater, surface water.
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.