PALMERTON ZINC PILE
PALMERTON, PA
Superfund Site Profile
Site Contacts
Community Involvement Coordinator
Eric Pollard
(215) 814-5535
Remedial Project Manager
Andrew Hass
(215) 814-2049
Site Location
Street Address:211 FRANKLIN ST
PALMERTON, PA 18071
Announcements and Key Topics
On January 17, 2024, EPA announced guidance that lowered screening levels for residential lead in soil at Superfund sites to 200 parts per million (ppm) and 100 ppm at residential properties with multiple sources of lead exposure. Region 3 is evaluating the impact of the updated lead guidance and determining what actions, if necessary, will be taken. Implementation ...
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Background
The Palmerton Zinc Pile Site is the area of a former primary zinc smelting operation. The site encompasses the Borough of Palmerton and surrounding areas, Blue Mountain, a large smelting ...
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