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EPA Superfund Site

PROTECO

PR | EPA ID PRD000831487

Exposure status: insufficient data

About this site’s exposure pathways: As of January 2025, there is insufficient information to determine the site-wide human exposure status at the Proteco Superfund Site. The site operated as a former hazardous waste landfill and past sampling events indicate groundwater contaminated with mercury and volatile organic compounds, including perchloroethylene (PCE) and trichloroethylene (TCE), among others. A Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study (RI/FS) is being conducted to determine the nature and extent of the contamination. As part of the RI, a risk assessment will be prepared to determine the potential impact to human health and the environment. It is anticipated that upon completion of the risk assessment and the selection of the remedy in 2027, a site-wide human exposure determination can be made.

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.

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Data limitations: Proximity to a Superfund site boundary does not mean your property is contaminated. EPA site boundaries show the area designated for cleanup, not the full extent of contamination. Groundwater plumes can extend beyond site boundaries. This tool shows publicly available EPA federal data. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by EPA, and is not a substitute for a professional environmental assessment.

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