The groundwater remediation implementation (ISCO injections) occurred in the Fall of 2023. To date, quarterly monitoring is being conducted to determine progress. The EPA is currently working to obtain easements from private property owners in order to proceed with the municipal water line extension.
| City | Gastonia |
|---|---|
| County | Gaston County |
| State | North Carolina |
| Coordinates | 35.19793, -81.18985 |
Hemphill Road Tce is a federal Superfund site in North Carolina. 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.
Contaminants of concern include trichloroethene. 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.