From 2014 to 2016, a remedial design sampling investigation was conducted in the Eastern and Western Dumps to further delineate the contaminated soil and debris that exceed the remediation goal. The sampling results were used to estimate the extent of soil and debris excavation. Negotiations with the responsible party, TETCO, are on-going.
| City | South Plainfield |
|---|---|
| County | Middlesex County |
| State | New Jersey |
| Coordinates | 40.56156, -74.40291 |
Woodbrook Road Dump 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: 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.
Contaminants of concern include polychlorinated biphenyls (pcbs). Contamination has been detected in soil, debris.
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.