EPA work starts here, in our communities!
Let’s bring this subject a bit closer to home. Are you familiar with the Scovill Landfill in Waterbury? .. Maybe, maybe not. Regardless, we all know Waterbury! Well, back in 2000, the Environmental Protection Agency declared this landfill in our city a Superfund clean up site. Superfund sites, where hazardous waste has been dumped from sources like mining, manufacturing, and landfills, have plagued historically underserved communities for years, leading to contaminated drinking water and health problems among residents. With the passing of the infrastructure bill last year, the EPA expects about $3.5 billion to help clean up sites just like the Scovill Landfill in Waterbury.
"Cleaning up the Scovill Landfill in Waterbury is long overdue, and it's great to see federal dollars from the bipartisan infrastructure bill fund critical projects that have been stuck in a backlog. This will go a long way toward improving the health of the East End," Senator Chris Murphy told the EPA.
EPA has selected and designed a comprehensive cleanup remedy for the site, but the work to implement the cleanup still needs to be done. Residents should expect job creation from the project but will need to be trained in the disposal of hazardous materials with certifications offered through our free training program.
“EPA’s announcement of infrastructure funding to kickstart the Scovill Landfill cleanup is welcomed news for the residents of Waterbury,” O’Leary said. “This infusion of money will kick start the superfund cleanup, bring local jobs to our community, and continue our work to cleanup, and redevelop contaminated property across our city.”
Seems we have a lot of work on our hands around here. Let us know if you have any interest in becoming a part of the solution! Contact Paul Dzialo at 203-574-6971 ext. 465