The final remedy for Operable Unit 1 (OU-1) was implemented in 2023. Dredging and excavation actions for OU-1 have been completed and thin-layer covers have been installed in contaminated marsh area. OU-1 is currently in a long-term monitoring phase.
| City | Brunswick |
|---|---|
| County | Glynn County |
| State | Georgia |
| Coordinates | 31.18944, -81.50833 |
Lcp Chemicals Georgia is a federal Superfund site in Georgia. 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 5 contaminants of concern at this site, including aroclor 1268, lead, mercury. Contamination has been detected in surface water, sediment.
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.