The Remedial Investigation (RI) was approved in May 2020 and the Feasibility Study (FS) was conducted by the potentially responsible party group with EPA oversight. The RI determined the extent of contamination which extends into the residential properties through soil, sediment, groundwater, and surface water sampling at the dump surrounding properties.
| City | Dundalk |
|---|---|
| County | Baltimore County |
| State | Maryland |
| Coordinates | 39.27027, -76.45271 |
Sauer Dump is a federal Superfund site in Maryland. 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: Remedy selected. EPA has selected a cleanup remedy but construction has not yet begun. The remedy selection process involves a feasibility study, public comment period, and a Record of Decision documenting the chosen approach.
EPA has identified 10 contaminants of concern at this site, including arsenic, chromium, cobalt. Contamination has been detected in sediment, 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.