After 15 years as a federal Superfund site, Newtown Creek is finally seeing action as the EPA prepares to clean up the East Branch. Targeted pollutants include harmful organic compounds, man-made PCBs, and toxic metals. The cleanup aims to remove contaminated sediment, dredging at least three feet deep across 11 acres. Measures will include capping remaining contaminants, injecting concrete for in-situ stabilization, and building sealed bulkheads to prevent further pollution. This initial cleanup may guide future actions for the entire creek, focusing on enhancing safety for both humans and the environment.
All are known to cause cancer and other serious health issues in humans, and can have devastating effects on the environment.
The EPA's "general intent" is to remove enough contaminated sediment that it will result in "immediate risk reduction" for human and environmental health.
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