The EPA proposed to delete the land, soil, and groundwater (not the groundwater plume) portion of the LAI Superfund site from the NPL in August 2024 based on its finding, with NYSDEC agreement, that the cleanup at these portions of the site is protecting people and the environment, and no further work is needed.
| City | Port Jefferson Station |
|---|---|
| County | Suffolk County |
| State | New York |
| Coordinates | 40.92814, -73.06919 |
Lawrence Aviation Industries Inc is a federal Superfund site in New York. 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 7 contaminants of concern at this site, including aroclor 1254, aroclor 1260, chloroethene (vinyl chloride). Contamination has been detected in soil, 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.