On September 3rd, 2008, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed the addition of the BoRit Asbestos Site, located by the Wissahickon Creek at the intersection of Whitpain Township, Upper Dublin Township and Ambler Borough, to the Superfund National Priorities List (NPL).

This is the largest asbestos waste pile in the United States and it has never been properly dealt with. The site is hazardous to the health and environment of the communities living by it and needs to be listed on the NPL! The EPA needs to hear from you to insure that the site is listed. Please take a few minutes and submit a comment.

The national priorities list is a national list of sites where hazardous contaminants could impact public health and/or the environment.  NPL sites undergo a thorough investigation to determine the full nature and extent of contamination.  EPA or the parties responsible for the contamination then address whatever risks the sites pose to human health and the environment.

We are currently in the 60-day comment period, which ends November 3rd, so it is important that you make your comment soon.  A final decision on listing the sites will be made after the EPA has evaluated and responded to all the public comments in writing. Nationwide, the EPA is proposing to add 11 sites to the Superfund list.

Take Action Now: Send a message to the EPA.  Ask that the BoRit site be included on the superfund list.