EPA Adds Exide Technologies, Afterthought Mine, and Four Other Sites to Superfund List

Sep 4, 2024, 07:33 PM

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has added Exide Technologies and the Afterthought Mine in California to the Superfund National Priorities List. This designation prioritizes these sites for cleanup funding and enforcement actions due to their severe contamination issues. The EPA is also proposing four other sites for the list. The inclusion of these sites marks a significant step towards federal cleanup efforts. Representative Robert Garcia and the California Governor have expressed their support, highlighting the importance of bringing federal resources to address pollution in affected communities.