EPA and Rep. Van Drew Visit Kil-Tone Superfund Site to Highlight Cleanup Progress and Commitment to Clean Land
Vineland, N.J. - Yesterday, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Administrator Michael Martucci and U.S. Representative Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ-02) joined Vineland officials for a visit to the Former Kil-Tone Company Superfund Site in Vineland, New Jersey. The visit included a presentation from EPA cleanup staff and a walking tour of areas where EPA has removed contaminated soil to protect public health.
“Superfund is about action and Kil-Tone shows what’s possible when EPA, local government and state partners work together,” said EPA Regional Administrator Michael Martucci. “We’re removing contamination, restoring confidence and delivering on our commitment to clean land for the community.”
“The EPA’s mission is to make sure we all have clean air, land, and water, and this cleanup at Kil-Tone shows that’s exactly what they’re doing,” said Representative Van Drew (R-NJ-02). “Getting rid of this pollution helps keep our families safe and makes the neighborhood a better place. I’m proud to work with the EPA and local leaders to keep this moving forward and make our community healthier for everyone.”
The Kil-Tone site exemplifies EPA’s commitment to Powering the Great American Comeback highlighting the importance of Pillar 1 – Clean Air, Land, and Water for All. Remediating sites remains a core focus of EPA’s mission to restore contaminated areas and return them to safe, productive use. Since 2018, EPA has cleaned up nearly 90 residential properties affected by lead and arsenic left behind by historic industrial activities, and additional work is underway. The visit reinforced EPA’s dedication to the Superfund program and its role in revitalizing communities burdened by legacy pollution. Through collaboration with state partners, the City of Vineland, and local residents, the EPA continues to prioritize solutions that protect human health and support long-term recovery.
Background
EPA added the Kil-Tone site to the National Priorities List in 2016 due to widespread soil contamination from early 20th-century pesticide manufacturing. Since then, EPA has conducted environmental sampling, led multi-phase soil removals and maintained ongoing outreach with affected residents. In 2025, the agency expanded its work to evaluate and address contamination in the floodplain soil near Tarkiln Branch a tributary of the Maurice River and Union Lake. A study is now underway to identify the best long-term cleanup options for that area.
Visit the Kil-Tone Superfund Site profile page for additional background and site documents.
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