Superfund Site Background

The Cabot/Koppers Superfund site covers 140 acres bridging two properties. It is comprised of two sites: the Koppers portion covering 90 acres on the western side, and the Cabot Carbon portion covering 50 acres on the eastern side. 

A wood-treating operation on the Koppers portion of the site, currently operated by Koppers Industries, has been active since 1916.  Cabot Carbon formerly operated a charcoal production operation on the Cabot Carbon portion. This portion has been redeveloped and currently contains a commercial shopping mall, car dealership and a series of smaller stores and businesses. 

Two potentially responsible parties (PRPs) are funding the cleanup. Beazer East, Inc. (Beazer East) is the PRP for the Koppers portion of the site. Cabot Corporation is the PRP for the Cabot Carbon portion.

Threats and Contaminants

Poor waste handling practices in the past have resulted in contaminated ground water, soil and possibly off-site surface water. Contaminants include arsenic, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and creosote compounds.

Use the other links in the BACKGROUND section of the site for more information on the Cabot/Koppers Superfund Site.