The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized its plan to clean up contaminated sediment and surface water at the Quanta Resources Superfund site in Edgewater, New Jersey. This decision follows a public comment period and aims to address pollution in the Hudson River area caused by historical industrial activities.
“Finalizing this cleanup plan is a significant step towards restoring the Hudson River area affected by the Quanta Resources site,” said Regional Administrator Lisa F. Garcia. “We appreciate the community’s input and look forward to continuing our work at this site to improve the health of the Hudson River and this riverside community.”
The cleanup will focus on an area known as Operable Unit 2 (OU2), where sediment is contaminated with polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, non-aqueous phase liquid, and arsenic.
Under the plan, EPA will:
- Remove contaminated sediment up to 30 feet deep and transport it for off-site disposal.
- Backfill dredged areas with clean sediment.
- Cap less contaminated areas to prevent further contamination.
- Monitor sediment, surface water, and capped areas long-term.
- Establish institutional controls such as navigational restrictions and signs prohibiting swimming, wading, or fishing.
A pre-design investigation will determine if the 115 River Road pier building can remain temporarily or needs demolition for safety reasons.
In response to public comments, a notable change from the proposed plan is that it does not specify immediate demolition of the 115 River Road pier. The EPA will decide after further investigation whether it can stay temporarily based on contamination risks.
For more details on the final cleanup plan, visit the Quanta Resources Superfund site profile page.
