EPA Cleanups: GE-Pittsfield/Housatonic River Site

  • July 28th: Vernal Pool Pilot Study Open House

    Attend in person: 
    Berkshire Athenaeum 
    1 Wendell Ave Pittsfield, MA
    5-7 PM

    View open house details

  • The Challenge

    The Reducing Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) Concentrations and/or Toxicity in Soil and Sediment at the GE-Pittsfield/Housatonic River Site Challenge (the "Challenge") has been completed. One notable solution was identified which includes the use of biofilms and activated carbon. The Challenge is being managed by Wazoku, a national contractor that assists with administering Challenges for a variety of entities, including the Federal Government. Learn more about the Challenge and notable solution here.

  • GE-Pittsfield / Housatonic River Site Story Map

    Learn more about the On-Plant Consolidation Areas, the Rest of River and the Upland Disposal Facility (UDF) for the Superfund site.

    Explore the Story Map

  • 2020 Rest of River Revised Final Permit

    News release and documents on the 2020 Rest of River Revised Final Permit

    View permit media

  • GE Site & River Cleanups

    A view of the Housatonic River

    The EPA oversees cleanup of the Housatonic River, addressing PCB contamination from GE facilities, balancing environmental and economic concerns.

    Learn about the cleanup

  • Understanding PCBs

    Macroinvertebrates found under river rock from the 1.5 Mile Reach of the Housatonic River

    The EPA outlines PCB risks from GE's Pittsfield facility, emphasizing health and environmental impacts, and strategies for mitigation and cleanup.

    Learn about PCB Risks

  • Pittsfield Plant Area & Upper 2-Miles of the Housatonic River

    Map of GE-Housatonic River Cleanup Areas

    GE Pittsfield/Housatonic River site, targeting PCB contamination for environmental restoration.

    Explore cleanup areas
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Last updated on August 3, 2026