Superfund Sites
Understanding EPA-designated contaminated sites and your legal rights.
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Superfund Sites Nationwide
Superfund sites are contaminated locations identified by the EPA under CERCLA (Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act). These sites contain hazardous substances that pose risks to human health and the environment.
What Makes a Superfund Site?
Sites are designated based on contamination severity, threat to public health, and proximity to populations. Common sources include former industrial facilities, landfills, mining operations, and military bases.
Living Near a Superfund Site
If you live or work near a Superfund site and developed health problems, you may be entitled to compensation from responsible parties. These parties are legally required to pay for cleanup and victim compensation.
Your Legal Rights
Superfund law holds polluters strictly liable for contamination, meaning you don't need to prove negligence. If responsible parties are identified, they must pay for cleanup and can be sued for personal injury damages.
Check Your Area
The EPA maintains a searchable database of all Superfund sites. Check if you live near contamination and review health advisories for your area.
EPA Superfund Site Search →