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Cleanup begins at long-empty Superfund site in South Gate
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Erin Stone , as published by LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)
· August 25, 2026
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Key points The US Environmental Protection Agency is overseeing cleanup efforts. Contaminated industrial sites pose significant risks.
Contaminated industrial sites pose significant risks. A residential neighborhood is close to one such site, which is part of a larger lot with multiple contaminated areas. The US Environmental Protection Agency is overseeing cleanup efforts.
The process is expected to be lengthy, with soil cleanup taking a few months and groundwater cleanup requiring a year or more. Nearby residents may be concerned about the site's proximity to their homes.
Further information about the cleanup and the site's history is available from the source, including details about the site's designation as a Superfund site and the broader context of industrial contamination in the area.
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Category: News ·
Published: August 25, 2026 ·
Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) ·
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