EPA has addressed cleanup of the site in two phases. For the first phase, in spring 1994, EPA installed a small-scale soil vapor extraction (SVE) system; operation of the system began in June 1994. In March 1995, with the cleanup objectives met, EPA removed the SVE system. The second phase involved cleanup of the contaminated groundwater plume.
| City | Minotola |
|---|---|
| County | Atlantic County |
| State | New Jersey |
| Coordinates | 39.51903, -74.94945 |
Garden State Cleaners Co 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: Ready for anticipated reuse. EPA considers this site ready for anticipated reuse, meaning cleanup has progressed enough for certain land uses. This does not necessarily mean all contamination has been removed — institutional controls like deed restrictions may limit how the land can be used.
EPA has identified 10 contaminants of concern at this site, including 1,1,1-trichloroethane, 1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane, acetone. Contamination has been detected in groundwater, soil, air.
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.