Equity Works Manufactured Gas Plant Radioactive Waste Cleanup
Sector: Nuclear • Location: Brooklyn, New York, United States
Source: The Good Men Project
The project involves the cleanup and management of at least 77 tons of radioactive waste and other hazardous coal waste at the former Equity Works manufactured gas plant site in Brooklyn, New York. The site covers 120 acres and is contaminated with technologically enhanced naturally occurring radioactive materials (TENORM) and coal tar. The cleanup includes excavation, transportation, and disposal
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Nuclear, Waste Processing and Treatment, Water Supply and Storage
- Location
- Brooklyn, New York, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The Good Men Project
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Original status | under cleanup |
Taiyo status | Under Construction |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The project involves the cleanup and management of at least 77 tons of radioactive waste and other hazardous coal waste at the former Equity Works manufactured gas plant site in Brooklyn, New York. The site covers 120 acres and is contaminated with technologically enhanced naturally occurring radioactive materials (TENORM) and coal tar. The cleanup includes excavation, transportation, and disposal of contaminated soil and wastewater, with efforts by various environmental services companies and contractors. |
Original sector | Environment |
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Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | New York |
City | Brooklyn |
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Source | The Good Men Project |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Nuclear, Waste Processing and Treatment, Water Supply and Storage |
Article published date | 2025-05-22 |
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