Superfund Site:

PALMERTON ZINC PILE
PALMERTON, PA

Superfund Site Profile

Site Contacts

Community Involvement Coordinator
Eric Pollard
[email protected]
(215) 814-5535

Remedial Project Manager
Andrew Hass
[email protected]
(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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