Palmerton Zinc

EPA ID# PAD002395887

NPL Status: Final

211 Franklin St
Palmerton, PA 18071
Carbon County

Remedial Project Manager
Charlie Root
215-814-3193
root.charlie@epa.gov

Community Involvement Coordinator
David Polish
215-814-3327
polish.david@epa.gov

Governmental Affairs
Megan Mackey
215-814-5534
mackey.megan@epa.gov

Detailed public files (Administrative Record) on EPA's actions and decisions for this site can be examined at the following locations:

Palmerton Library
402 Delaware Avenue
Palmerton, PA 18071

US EPA Region III
Public Reading Room
1650 Arch Street - 6th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-814-3157

Please call to schedule an appointment.

Current Site Information

Federal Register

7/9/2007: Proposed Settlement Agreement
6/24/1999:Lodging of Consent Decrees Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

Community Outreach

OU 1: Blue Mountain is the defoliated north slope near the east plant.
OU 2: The Cinder Bank is an accumulation of solid process waste deposits from both of the zinc smelting plants.
OU 3: This operable unit focuses on the offsite soil contamination in the valley.
OU 4: This operable unit focuses on the surface water and groundwater at the industrial complex, in addition to other potentially contaminated areas.

Fact Sheets/Newsletters

Monthly Status Report