Learn the Issues
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What questions was EPA trying to find answers to during its first round of sampling at the Norwood Landfill site?
The main question that EPA seeks to answer is whether the identified waste areas warrant consideration for placement of the Site on the National Priorities List (NPL) or Superfund List. In the first round of sampling, EPA collected surface soil samples (0-2 feet) from the landfill property, and surface water…
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Why did EPA wait so long to begin its investigation of the Norwood Landfill and Old Norwood Dump?
In the months leading up to the preliminary assessment, EPA gathered information on the property to determine whether a site investigation under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) was warranted. EPA determined to proceed with an investigation and EPA began procuring contractor services to conduct the preliminary…
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What is the key question EPA tries to answer through a site investigation?
Findings of the site investigation determine what hazardous substances may be present, whether they may be released to the environment, and any potential threat to human health. Information about the site that is collected in the preliminary assessment and site investigation phase helps EPA to evaluate the risks posed by…
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Norwood, Pennsylvania: EPA Technical Assistance Resources
List of resources
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How do I start an indoor air quality management program?
EPA's Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Tools for Schools Program provides numerous resources to assist you in developing, implementing, and sustaining an IAQ program in your school. Thousands of school districts across the United States are implementing successful IAQ programs in their districts. Through their efforts, several key elements for successful…
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Indoor Air Quality in High Performance Schools
High performance schools are facilities that improve the learning environment while saving energy, resources, and money. The key is understanding the lifetime value of high performance schools and effectively managing priorities, time, and budget.
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Superfund Green Remediation
Learn about Superfund green remediation, the practice of considering all environmental effects of remedy implementation and incorporating options to minimize the environmental footprints of cleanup actions.
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Environmental Justice Small Grants Program
The Environmental Justice Small Grants Program provides financial assistance to eligible organizations to build collaborative partnerships, to identify the local environmental and/or public health issues, and to envision solutions and empower the community
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EPA RCRA ID: CTD057794984
CTD057794984, GKN WESTLAND AEROSPACE, STERLING DRIVE, Wallingford, CT
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EPA RCRA ID: RID063900690
RID063900690, ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION, DILLABUR AVE, North Kingstown, RI
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EPA RCRA ID: MAD001128016
MAD001128016, WYMAN GORDON COMPANY, 105 MADISON ST, Worcester, MA
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EPA RCRA ID: CTD001449784
CTD001449784, SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORP, 6900 MAIN ST, Stratford, CT
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EPA RCRA ID: MED001096791
MED001096791, SDI MANAGEMENT COMPANY, 291 NORTH STREET, SUITE 2, Saco, ME
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EPA RCRA ID: MAD060095569
MAD060095569, SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INC, 90 RABBIT RD, Salisbury, MA
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EPA RCRA ID: MAD001202258
MAD001202258, SEEKONK MANUFACTURING CO INC, 87 PERRIN AVE, Seekonk, MA
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EPA RCRA ID: CTD001162460
CTD001162460, LIGHT METALS COLORING CO INC SPRING ST Southington CT
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EPA RCRA ID: CTD991289513
CTD991289513, TORRINGTON LANDFILL VISTA DR Torrington CT
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EPA RCRA ID: MED077469864
MED077469864, VISHAY SPRAGUE, INC. (FORMERLY SPRAGUE ELECTRIC COMPANY), MAIN STREET, Sanford, ME
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EPA RCRA ID: CTD000845248
CTD000845248, DEVON POWER LLC NAUGATUCK AVE Milford CT
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EPA RCRA ID: CTD054476973
CTD054476973, MICROTECH INC, HIGHLAND AVE, Cheshire, CT