EPA targets Trenton for long-term soil cleanup at homes and school
Soil at several homes, parks and even a school tested positive for lead last year, prompting testing for hundreds of children.
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Trenton is now on the federal Superfund priorities list as the government moves forward with plans to clean up toxic soil across the city.
Soil at several homes, parks and even a school tested positive for lead last year, prompting testing for hundreds of children. The contamination stems from pottery manufacturing that released lead decades ago.
The EPA says temporary measures such as soil covers and fencing have been in place, but the new designation brings funding for a long-term cleanup.
