SECTION 2 – REGULATORY OVERVIEW
The 60 West Prospect Street site is currently listed as an active National Priorities List location under EPA ID 110006360080. This status indicates that the Environmental Protection Agency has identified significant contamination requiring long-term remedial action. Primary exposure pathways include the inhalation of volatile organic compounds, ingestion of contaminated groundwater from the 46 nearby industrial sites, and dermal contact with legacy industrial soils. These contaminants are linked to increased risks of respiratory illness, organ damage, and various cancers depending on the specific hazardous substances present. Nearby sites like the Hawthorne Municipal Wells highlight the vulnerability of the local water supply. To mitigate these risks, residents should implement three defensive measures. First, install a high-grade carbon filtration system for all drinking water to capture potential chemical runoff. Second, maintain a shoes-off policy inside the home to prevent the tracking of contaminated exterior dust and soil into living spaces. Third, avoid disturbing soil in areas near legacy industrial sites like Hofer Machine & Tool Co or the Pyrolac Site. Residents can track specific cleanup progress by searching the EPA’s Superfund Enterprise Management System for the West Prospect Street facility.