The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has concluded the mandatory "five-year reviews" of four Superfund sites in New Hampshire. These sites, listed on the National Priority List, have undergone evaluations to ensure the continued effectiveness of cleanup efforts.
EPA's reviews are conducted every five years following the implementation of cleanup remedies at Superfund sites. This process ensures that previous work is still protecting human health and the environment and determines if further action is necessary.
The recent reviews confirmed that current remedies are effectively safeguarding health and the environment at each site, with recommendations for follow-up actions where required. The reviewed sites include Sylvester in Nashua, Ottati & Goss/Kingston Steel Drum in Kingston, Pease Air Force Base spanning Portsmouth and Newington, and Tinkham Garage in Londonderry.
The Superfund program was established by Congress in 1980 to manage complex hazardous waste sites across the United States. Its primary goal is to protect public health and the environment through thorough cleanups and regular assessments like these five-year reviews. These evaluations help identify any issues affecting remedy protectiveness and recommend necessary actions.
For additional information about EPA's Superfund program, visit their official website at www.epa.gov/superfund.