EPA Cleanups: Communities around New Bedford Harbor

Announcements

New Bedford Harbor Annual Update Meeting: May 20, 2026, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
EPA completes reviews at ten Massachusetts Superfund Sites
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has fulfilled its statutory obligation and completed required comprehensive site cleanup reviews, known as "five-year reviews," for ten Superfund sites on the National Priorities List across Massachusetts during the 2025 Fiscal Year.
Community Updates

This site is one of many across the country to receive funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which invested $3.5 billion in environmental remediation at Superfund sites on the National Priorities List.
Learn more about the funding investments
Current/Upcoming Work

Construction/remediation work planned for the New Bedford Harbor.
Be informed of current and upcoming work
Environmental Education

Find resources for teachers and students to learn more about the local environment and the New Bedford Harbor Superfund Site.
Explore educational materials

General Information

Find information about the New Bedford Harbor Site's history, cleanup activities, and upcoming work.

Learn more about the Harbor
Harbor Cleanup Plans and Data

EPA database for the extensive monitoring program conducted in the New Bedford Harbor.

Examine cleanup plans and other data
Seafood Monitoring

Seafood consumptions recommendations for fish and shellfish based on MA regulations and EPA recommendations.

Find safe locally caught seafood options

Announcements