New Jersey Leads the Nation in Superfund Sites as EPA Funding Cuts and Staff Reductions Threaten Cleanups

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By By Anna MattsonMay 9, 2026, 5:00 am502 ptsHotTop
U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. says the Trump administration has cut regional staffing serving the state by a third, making progress on Superfund cleanups “nearly impossible.” By Anna Mattson New Jersey is home to nearly 9 percent of the nation’s Superfund sites—more than any other state. They range from…

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