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Cleanup evaluation criteria
EPA will consider a range of evaluation criteria when making its decision about a final clean up alternative. Cost will be a consideration.
Protection of Human Health and Environment
Compliance with state and federal requirements such as water quality standards
Long-term Effectiveness
Short-term Effectiveness
Reduction of Toxicity, Mobility, or Volume through Treatment
Implementability
Cost
State Acceptance
Community Acceptance
All of the cleanup alternatives included in the Feasibility Study (external link) will meet the criteria to protect human health and the environment. However, they will differ in the amount of dredging to remove contaminants vs. capping, and the length of time.
Learn more, comment
On October 18, 2010, the draft final Feasibility Study for the Lower Duwamish Waterway Superfund Site was released for public review and comment on the Lower Duwamish Waterway Group web site (external link).
