NJ.com
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken a significant step towards environmental remediation by announcing its final plan for cleaning up contaminated soil in the Madison property section of the CPS/Madison Superfund site. Situated on Waterworks Road, this 35-acre site comprises the former CPS Chemical plant and the still-operational Madison Industries/Old Bridge Chemical site.
The Madison Industries/Old Bridge Chemical site plays a crucial role in producing various chemicals, including those for fertilizer, pharmaceuticals, food additives, zinc salts and copper sulfate. Unfortunately, site operations led to the release of harmful chemicals, resulting in soil, sediment, and groundwater contamination by heavy metals and volatile organic compounds.
In 2019, the EPA initiated a plan to address contaminated groundwater and soil at the CPS property, and now the final cleanup plan focuses on remediating soil contamination within the Madison property portion. The existing pavement cap, which prevents the spread of contaminants, will remain in place. Furthermore, the EPA’s plan involves ongoing monitoring and maintenance of the cap, with the removal and disposal of contaminated soil in unpaved areas if necessary.