Superfund in New England

Cleanup Process: Brownfields

Some hazardous waste sites, such as abandoned, idled, or under-used industrial and commercial facilities, may be slightly contaminated and can be cleaned up fairly easily. These sites, where expansion or redevelopment is complicated by real or perceived environmental contamination, are commonly known as "brownfields." To find out more about brownfields in New England, visit the EPA New England Brownfields program Web site.