Construction is complete at the Lord Shope Landfill, and the remedy is operational and functional. Residential wells have not been affected by the site’s contamination. With minor exceptions, the groundwater extraction and treatment system continues to operate effectively and is well-maintained.
| City | Girard Township |
|---|---|
| County | Erie County |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Coordinates | 41.97778, -80.35250 |
Lord Shope Landfill is a federal Superfund site in Pennsylvania. 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 2-butanone (methyl ethyl ketone), 4-methyl-2-pentanone (methyl isobutyl ketone), acetone. 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.