EPA Planning Additional Northport Cleanup

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Published: Wednesday, 03 July 2024 17:06

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 10 is planning to conduct a time-critical removal/soil cleanup action for approximately 15 properties in summer/fall 2024.

Currently, EPA is reviewing existing soil sampling data to identify properties with concentrations in soil above the removal action level of 200 mg/kg lead and/or 90 mg/kg arsenic where children and/or women of childbearing age have unrestricted access to lead contaminated soil. This includes, but is not limited to, properties containing single- and multi-family dwellings, apartment complexes, vacant lots in residential areas, schools, or daycare.

EPA will tap approximately $3 million of funding from Fiscal Year 23 Superfund tax funds dedicated to residential lead cleanups. The State of Washington has agreed to contribute to this removal/early action by directly funding the disposal of contaminated soil.