EPA Superfund site
VINELAND CHEMICAL CO., INC.
Human exposure is NOT currently under control
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About this site's exposure pathways
As of May 2026, the Vineland Chemical Superfund site is considered “Current Human Exposure Not Under Control” (HENC). People who live near, work near, or recreate in limited wetland and floodplain areas near the site are known or reasonably anticipated to be exposed through direct contact with arsenic‑contaminated sediments and surface water. Several years of monitoring at downstream recreational areas show no unacceptable risk; however, localized exceedances remain and require control.
Currently, the planned activities to address this pathway include continuing operation of the groundwater extraction and treatment system to control off‑site migration of arsenic‑contaminated groundwater; maintaining institutional controls (ICs) that restrict potable use of contaminated groundwater until the aquifer is restored; and selecting an interim remedy for operable unit 6, which is focused on preventing arsenic-contaminated saturated soil from impacting environmental media, including groundwater, sediment, surface water, and soil. EPA anticipates issuing a Record of Decision (ROD) for this OU in 2026 and then implementing the selected remedy. EPA will also continue periodic sediment and surface‑water monitoring, maintain public health and safety signage at key access points (e.g., town beaches), and coordinate with state partners on data review and advisories. Past source‑control actions are complete, including treatment of plant‑site soils (the primary arsenic source) and removal and restoration of contaminated stream and wetland areas back to Atlantic white cedar wetlands. After completion of the interim remedy, EPA intends to select a final remedy for the overall site.
If you may be affected, you can reduce your exposure by avoiding contact with sediments and surface water in posted areas, staying on designated paths, keeping children and pets out of wetland/floodplain areas, washing hands after outdoor activities, and following posted signs and local advisories. For assistance, contact the EPA Community Involvement Coordinator Olivia Cappo via the site webpage or at (212) 637-3532 or [email protected].
EPA currently anticipates that human exposure will be under control by September 2040 because the OU6 remedy to prevent saturated soil‑driven re‑contamination will be constructed and operating, groundwater extraction and treatment and ICs will be in place and effective, public health signage and access controls will be maintained, and confirmation monitoring will demonstrate that risk‑based cleanup goals are being met, as reflected in the Superfund Enterprise Management System the Superfund Enterprise Management System (SEMS).