An area surrounding the former Sherwin-Williams paint factory in Gibbsboro, NJ, will be added to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Superfund National Priorities List.An area surrounding the former Sherwin-Williams paint factory in Gibbsboro, NJ, will be added to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Superfund National Priorities List. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the EPA EPA eicosapentaenoic acid. EPA abbr. eicosapentaenoic acid EPA, n.pr See acid, eicosapentaenoic. EPA, n. , Hillards Creek, a residential area near the facility, and the Gibbsboro Nature Preserve are contaminated contaminated, v 1. made radioactive by the addition of small quantities of radioactive material. 2. made contaminated by adding infective or radiographic materials. 3. an infective surface or object. with Lead, volatile organic compounds volatile organic compound Environment Any toxic cabon-based (organic) substance that easily become vapors or gases–eg, solvents–paint thinners, lacquer thinner, degreasers, dry cleaning fluids and semi-volatile organic compounds related to activities at the former plant. The EPA has constructed a fence around areas in Hillards Creek containing contaminated sediment and removed contaminated soil from one residential property. In addition, Sherwin-Williams has taken numerous actions to address contamination at the former plant site. |
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