EPA Cleanups: Communities around New Bedford Harbor

  • Community Updates

    This site is one of many across the country to receive funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which invested $3.5 billion in environmental remediation at Superfund sites on the National Priorities List.

    Learn more about the funding investments

  • EPA Reviews Massachusetts Superfund Cleanups

    The EPA will conduct comprehensive reviews of completed cleanup work at ten National Priorities List Superfund sites in Massachusetts this year.

    Read the news release

  • Current/Upcoming Work

    Construction/remediation work planned for the New Bedford Harbor.

    Be informed of current and upcoming work

  • Seafood Monitoring

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

    Learn which locally caught seafood are safe to eat

  • General Information

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    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

    Latest Map of New Bedford Harbor Cleanup Areas

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

    Examine cleanup plans and other data

  • Environmental Education

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

    Explore educational materials
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Last updated on April 24, 2025