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EPA confirms $8.6M expected in FY2026 to finish ACW Superfund phase one remediation
Summary
The mayor said EPA Region 4 project manager Pete Thort confirmed an $8.6 million delta is anticipated in fiscal 2026 to support completion of ACW Superfund site phase one remediation, covering an estimated $48 million cost for that phase; phase two and thermal extraction remain unresolved.
The mayor announced that EPA Region 4 has confirmed an $8.6 million funding 'delta' anticipated in fiscal 2026 to complete phase one remediation at the ACW Superfund site. He said EPA remedial project manager Pete Thort told city staff the $8.6 million would allow the agency to fully cover the estimated $48 million cost of that phase, which focuses on residential parcels and the main ACW site.
Why it matters: ACW has been a Superfund site prioritized since 1983 for contaminated soil. The mayor described the EPA confirmation as a major milestone and said the city will continue conversations about phase two and other technical work such as thermal extraction, which remains a large and unresolved cost item.
Mayor’s remarks and next steps: The mayor thanked EPA staff and city staff who worked on the issue and said he will continue to advocate in Washington, noting frequent travel and meetings with federal partners. He said the city will continue follow-up conversations with EPA about subsequent remediation phases and technical approaches.
Context: The mayor framed the funding as the result of persistent advocacy in Washington and credited both federal partners and city staff for progress. He cautioned that phase two remains to be negotiated and that additional technical work and funding could be required.
