Cleanup work at the site was completed in October 2008. All known soil and sediment contamination was excavated and disposed of at an approved offsite facility and affected areas were backfilled with clean fill and restored.
| City | Howell Township |
|---|---|
| County | Monmouth County |
| State | New Jersey |
| Coordinates | 40.14583, -74.20000 |
Zschiegner Refining 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: 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.
EPA has identified 10 contaminants of concern at this site, including aldrin, aluminum, arsenic. Contamination has been detected in soil, sediment, groundwater.
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.