EPA Marks Cleanup Success at Four Superfund Sites in Southeast Region

EPA Marks Cleanup Success at Four Superfund Sites in Southeast Region

ATLANTA (March 4, 2026) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to delete from the National Priorities List (NPL) four Superfund sites in the Southeast region. EPA worked closely with state and local partners-who best understand the needs of their communities-to revitalize these blighted properties and help turn them into economic engines that will help Power the Great American Comeback. 

"Proposing the deletion of four sites from the NPL is the result of hard work by many people at EPA and our partners on the ground, as well as the commitment of residents in these communities to the cleanup process," said Regional Administrator Kevin McOmber. "There is a special pride in these sites, as they are proposed total deletions from the NPL. With community support and collaboration, we are protecting human health and the environment while positioning properties for redevelopment into community assets."

The Superfund sites being proposed for deletion from the NPL are:

Miami Drum Services (Miami, FL): EPA placed this 1.2-acre site on the NPL in 1983 because of contaminated soil and groundwater. Today, the site is owned by the Miami-Dade Transit Authority and used as a train maintenance yard. EPA, Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and Miami-Dade County have worked together to ensure this site protects human health and the environment.

Pepper Steel & Alloys Inc. (Medley, FL): Through cleanup of contaminated soil and other actions by EPA, FDEP, local partners and the potentially responsible parties, this 25-acre site does not currently pose a threat to people living and working nearby. This site has been on the NPL since 1984 because of contaminated soil left behind by various industrial businesses.

Diamond Shamrock Corp. Landfill (Cedartown, GA): EPA placed this site on the NPL in 1990 due to contaminated groundwater resulting from the disposal of waste oil and other waste products from chemical manufacturing operations. Following actions by EPA, Georgia Environmental Protection Division and the potentially responsible parties, this site does not threaten the health of people living and working nearby.

Caldwell Lace Leather Co., Inc (Auburn, KY): EPA placed this 57-acre site on the NPL in 1990 because of contaminated groundwater and soil resulting from waste handling practices. EPA and Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection (KDEP) investigated and determined that no action was required under the Superfund program. EPA recommended KDEP or the current landfill owner continue groundwater and surface water monitoring, place land use restrictions on the landfill property and maintain the landfill cover.

EPA will accept comments on the proposed action for 30 days after publication of the Federal Register noticeExit EPA's website.

Background 

The Trump EPA is committed to improving the Superfund program in support of our commitment to invigorating the economy while protecting human health. Returning contaminated lands to productive use faster supports Trump EPA's core pillars of clean land, air and water for every American. EPA is laser-focused on modernizing Superfund-to turn unsafe areas into parks, homes and businesses to help Power the Great American Comeback. 

Deleting a site from the NPL illustrates Superfund cleanup success. It signals to communities that no further cleanup is required to protect human health or the environment. Years, and sometimes decades, of complex investigation and cleanup work have gone into getting sites where they are today. 

While EPA encourages site reuse throughout the cleanup process, deleting a site from the NPL can revitalize communities, raise property values, and promote economic growth by signaling to potential developers and financial institutions that cleanup is complete. 

Learn more about the Superfund cleanup process.