The FAA has identified almost 30 areas of concern at the site. Contaminated soil and sediment have been addressed by excavating contaminated material (removal), and in some cases, installing covers and implementing land use controls (LUCs). Covers and LUCs are designed to prevent unacceptable human exposure. Previous U.S.
| City | Atlantic County |
|---|---|
| County | Atlantic County |
| State | New Jersey |
| Coordinates | 39.45833, -74.58334 |
Federal Aviation Administration Technical Center Usdot 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-dichloroethene, 1,2-dichlorobenzene. Contamination has been detected in groundwater, 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.