EPA Superfund Site

MAGNA METALS

NY | EPA ID NYD001394881

About this site’s exposure pathways: As of January 2025, there is insufficient information to determine the site-wide human exposure status at the Magna Metals Superfund Site. Samples collected indicate that soil, groundwater, a nearby stream and sediment are contaminated with metals and volatile organic compounds. Buildings on the property are currently being used for offices, a laboratory, and warehousing. Some of the homes in the surrounding area, which is primarily residential, have contaminated soil on their property immediately adjacent to the brook, and are located near contaminated sediment. Affected residents have been provided with soil sample results and advised on how to reduce potential exposures in the short-term.

At EPA’s direction, in 2024, potentially responsible parties (PRPs) initiated field sampling for a comprehensive remedial investigation at the site to further characterize the nature and extent of the contamination at the site and to prepare risk assessments to determine the potential impacts to human health and the environment. The risk assessments and remedy selection for the site are expected to be completed in 2026; at that time EPA will have sufficient information to determine the site-wide human exposure control status.

EPA ensures community participation throughout the remedial process by meeting with residents and affected stakeholders, issuing public notices and updating fact sheets. A site profile has been established on the EPA website to keep the community informed of recent progress at the site. Additionally, an EPA Community Involvement Coordinator is assigned to the site and can address specific community concerns as they arise.