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NPL Site Narrative for Roebling Steel Co.
ROEBLING STEEL CO.
Florence, New Jersey
Federal Register Notice: September 8, 1983Conditions at listing (December 1982): Roebling Steel Co. produced steel on a site adjacent to the Delaware River in Florence, New Jersey. Two unlined lagoons are on the site, and there is evidence of dumping and spillage. The lagoons, estimated to be 3 feet deep, contain heavy metals. Drums may also have been buried at the site. Run-off may have contaminated the river. The water table in the area is only about 10 feet below the surface. Homes in Roebling and much of the surrounding area rely on ground water for their drinking water.
Status (July 1983): EPA is considering various alternatives for this site.
For more information about the hazardous substances identified in this narrative summary, including general information regarding the effects of exposure to these substances on human health, please see the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) ToxFAQs. ATSDR ToxFAQs can be found on the Internet at http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxfaq.html or by telephone at 1-888-42-ATSDR or 1-888-422-8737.