EPA Superfund site
PIONEER METAL FINISHING INC
Exposure status: insufficient data
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About this site's exposure pathways
As of May 2026, the Pioneer Metal Finishing Superfund site is considered “Insufficient Data to make a Human Exposure evaluation” (HEID). This status does not necessarily mean that unacceptable exposures are occurring. The site is a former chromium electroplating and powder coating facility. Prior investigations found chromium, copper, nickel, and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in soils and in wetland sediments. Current information is insufficient to determine whether actual or reasonably anticipated human exposures are occurring above acceptable risk-based levels across all pathways and areas at the site.
Planned activities to collect sufficient information include completing the Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study (RI/FS); collecting additional soil and sediment samples in on‑site and adjacent wetlands, sampling surface water in Scotland Run, and collecting groundwater samples. Additionally, EPA will evaluate the data with a Human Health Risk Assessment (HHRA) that considers potential exposure pathways such as direct contact with contaminated soils/sediments, or surface water, and use of groundwater if applicable. EPA will also carry out a Screening Level Ecological Risk Assesement (SLERA) at the site as part of the RI/FS.
EPA currently anticipates there will be sufficient data to make a Human Exposure determination by September 2029 because the RI/FS and HHRA are expected to be completed and EPA will have the information needed to select a remedy by that time.
If you live or work near the site, you can reduce your exposure by avoiding contact with wetland sediments and on‑site soils, not disturbing fenced or posted areas, and following any local advisories. For more information, contact the EPA Community Involvement Coordinator through the site webpage or Olivia Cappo at (212) 637-3532. EPA will continue to meet with residents and stakeholders, issue public notices and updated fact sheets, and keep the site profile on EPA’s website up to date.