NWSE is being addressed through a base-wide remedial investigation focused on contamination at individual areas as well as the additive effects of contamination on each watershed at the facility. Cleanup activities are fast-tracked at areas of more immediate concern.
| City | Colts Neck |
|---|---|
| County | Monmouth County |
| State | New Jersey |
| Coordinates | 40.26458, -74.16292 |
Naval Weapons Station Earle Site A 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: 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 10 contaminants of concern at this site, including 1,1-dichloroethene, aluminum, arsenic. 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.