In this 25th episode, I discuss "What is a Superfund Site?

Superfund Sites are another term often heard throughout the Environmental and Remediation Industries.  Superfund Sites are locations where The US EPA has determined there is known hazardous materials and contamination that poses a risk to human health and the environment.  Once added to the list of Superfund Sites, The EPA begins to formulate a clean up plan.  This clean up plan includes both the remediation of the property and to hold the Responsible Party or Parties responsible for the remediation costs.

Often times, this can be a long drawn out process, whereby things are in the courts system for years and so huge delays in being addressed.  Sometimes, due to the known contamination and location, this may pose a higher than usual risk to human health and the environment.  If these are the case, the properties can be added to the National Priorities List, whereby they should be addressed before those others on the standard Superfund Sites list.  

In circumstances like these, The US EPA may opt to use federal funds set aside for this purpose to proceed forward with the clean up and remediation plans and then seek reimbursement form The Responsible Part or Parties, after the legal process is completed.

There are approximately 1,400 known Superfund Sites across The US and of those roughly 100 on The National Priorities List (NPL).

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