Superfund at Work: Hazardous Waste Cleanup Efforts Nationwide, Fall 1992. (WideBeach Section of Brant, New York)

摘要

Wide-spread contamination of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) threatened the WideBeach section of Brant, New York, a popular vacation resort. EPA's Superfund program effectively completed a permanent cleanup of Wide Beach in the span of one year. Other highlights included: a new and innovative technology to remove PCB contamination; reduction of PCBs to one-fifth of acceptable levels; temporary relocation of residents who were concerned for their health while cleanup activities took place; newly paved roads and driveways, re-landscaped yards, and a new storm sewer system; and restoration of ecologically sensitive wetlands. EPA's achievements significantly reduced PCB risks at Wide Beach, and left a satisfied community in Brant.