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• What is Vermiculite?

  Vermiculite is the mineralogical name given to hydrated laminar magnesium-aluminum-iron silicate that resembles mica in appearance. All vermiculite ores contain a range of other minerals that were formed along with the vermiculite in the rock. Vermiculite ores from some sources have been found to contain asbestos minerals but asbestos is…

  • Last published: April 23, 2024

• How can residents communicate with EPA about activities at the Norwood Landfill site?

  This EPA website ( www.epa.gov/norwood ) is dedicated to the investigations in the Norwood community. We encourage you to use the site and submit any questions you might have through the form that appears on the website. We also welcome any feedback you might have on the webpage.

  • Last published: February 19, 2025

• Where can residents get the most accurate and up-to-date information on the Norwood Landfill site?

  The www.epa.gov/norwood website is the site with the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding EPA’s investigations in the Norwood community.

  • Last published: February 18, 2025

• What are some uses of Vermiculite?

  Vermiculite has been used in various industries for over 80 years. It is used in the construction, agricultural, horticultural and industrial markets. Examples of products that contain vermiculite include potting soil mixes, loose fill insulation, and packing material. For more information, visit the EPA webpage: Protect Your Family from Asbestos-Contaminated…

  • Last published: April 23, 2024

• The point source maps are not working on the NEI data tab. What do I do?

  The point source maps use a web service provided by Envirofacts. Please report your problem to the Envirofacts “Contact Us” page here .

  • Last published: May 1, 2024

• If I want to talk with EPA about sampling on my property or ask a specific question about my property, who should I contact?

  Please contact Katie Page, EPA Community Involvement Coordinator, at 215-814-2409 or [email protected] to ask any questions related to your property.

  • Last published: June 17, 2024

• The FTP download is not working; what do I do?

  Option 1:  The FTP site is active, but some browsers are no longer supporting the ftp:// protocol.  You can access the same data by replacing “ ftp://newftp.epa.gov / ” with  “ https://gaftp.epa.gov/ ” and keep the rest of the URL the same.  The filenames you see will be shorter, but…

  • Last published: February 26, 2025

• Does a home seller have to disclose to a potential buyer that a home contains asbestos? What about vermiculite?

  Federal law does not require the seller to disclose to a buyer that their home contains asbestos or vermiculite. State or local requirements may require disclosure. Contact your state about such requirements. Other Frequent Questions about Asbestos Learn About Asbestos Asbestos and School Buildings Information for Owners and Managers of…

  • Last published: March 21, 2024

• How do I download the data from the “Data Summaries” tab on the NEI data pages?

  On these pages after you run a query, there should be icons that at the top of the data table generated by your query. These icons look like this: COPY CSV EXCEL PDF PRINT If these icons do not appear, it is because Adobe Flash is being blocked by your…

  • Last published: May 1, 2024

• My attic has vermiculite insulation in it. Am I at risk? Should I take it out?

  If you have vermiculite insulation in your home, you should assume this material may be contaminated with asbestos and be aware of steps you can take to protect yourself and your family from exposure to asbestos. The EPA recommends that vermiculite insulation be left undisturbed. Airborne asbestos fibers present a…

  • Last published: August 15, 2024