The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator and U.S. Rep. Jennifer Wexton (VA-10) recently commemorated the significant strides made in addressing contamination and restoring safe drinking water at the Hidden Lane Landfill Superfund site in Sterling, Virginia.
Over $22 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has been allocated to this project, enabling the EPA to intensify its remediation efforts. These efforts include removing the TCE source area and preparing for the installation of a new waterline that will supply more than 110 homes with safe drinking water.
"The EPA is committed to safeguarding our environment and communities," stated EPA Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator Adam Ortiz. "Thanks to resources provided by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the EPA and its partners have accelerated cleanup efforts at the Hidden Lane Landfill Superfund site to remove contaminants and provide safe drinking water."
Michael S. Regan 16th Administrator, United States Environmental Protection Agency
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In addition to Ortiz and Wexton, Loudoun County Supervisor Juli Briskman, community members, and representatives from federal, state, and local partners were present at the event.
U.S. Rep. Jennifer Wexton (VA-10) said, “I’m proud that thanks to our Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, we’re taking long-awaited action to clean up the Hidden Lane Superfund site in Sterling." She added that she looks forward to continuing her support for this cleanup initiative.
The historic BIL funding invested $3.5 billion in Superfund cleanups across America, significantly enhancing the EPA's ability to address legacy pollution and protect public health.
Specifically for the Hidden Lane Landfill Superfund site:
- Approximately $5 million was allocated for TCE source area cleanup
- Approximately $17 million was designated for installing a new public waterline
Excavation began on February 20th and is expected to conclude later this year. Construction on the waterline is also slated to commence later this year.
The Hidden Lane Landfill Superfund site, nestled between the Broad Run Farms and CountrySide communities, was added to the National Priorities List in 2008. Community members can email r3-hidden.lane@epa.gov for any queries or concerns about the cleanup process.
For more information, visit the Hidden Lane Landfill Superfund site profile page.
