Construction of the remedy (i.e. excavation with consolidation and some off-site disposal, capping, and wetland restoration) began in spring of 2024 with a target completion date of 2027. The Remedial Design was completed in September 2016 and additional data collection to support the Remedial Action was conducted in 2023.
| City | Waterbury |
|---|---|
| County | New Haven County |
| State | Connecticut |
| Coordinates | 41.55039, -73.01064 |
Scovill Industrial Landfill is a federal Superfund site in Connecticut. 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 antimony, arsenic, benzo(b)fluoranthene. Contamination has been detected in soil, soil gas.
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.