A 2022 Five Year Review was completed in August 2022. The 2022 Five Year Review determined the site remedy was fully protective. The site's remedy currently protects human health and the environment in the short term because contaminants remaining at the site are contained in the on-site monolith and there are no current completed exposure pathways.
| City | Medley |
|---|---|
| County | Miami Dade County |
| State | Florida |
| Coordinates | 25.87361, -80.35333 |
Pepper Steel Alloys Inc is a federal Superfund site in Florida. 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.
Contaminants of concern include arsenic, lead, polychlorinated biphenyls (pcbs). Contamination has been detected in liquid waste, 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.