Superfund at work: Hazardous waste cleanup efforts nationwide, fall 1992. (Krysowaty Farm, Hillsborough, New Jersey)

Technical Report · Wed Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1992

OSTI ID:6666792

The one-acre dump at Krysowaty Farm was small in size compared to some other Superfund sites. But five years of dumping proved to be a challenge when designing an appropriate cleanup. Nevertheless, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) quickly and efficiently alleviated immediate and potential dangers to the community of Hillsborough, New Jersey. In less than five months, Superfund staff: worked closely with community members and Hillsborough Township officials to ensure an effective solution; funded a permanent alternate water supply for residents threatened by contaminated well water; and completed a permanent cleanup of hazardous wastes at the site. Krysowaty Farm is a good example of how an active community, coupled with EPA responsiveness and expertise, can eliminate the dangers posed by the unauthorized dumping of hazardous substances.

• Research Organization: Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC (United States). Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response
• OSTI ID: 6666792
• Report Number(s): PB-92-963629/XAB; EPA--520/F-92/011
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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