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Welcome to the online resource, Remediation of the South Weymouth Naval Air Station!
The South Weymouth Naval Air Station in Massachusetts was an active military base from 1941 to 1997, and like many military facilities of this era, environmental contamination resulted in the air station being listed on the National Priorities List. The base is now being turned over to the communities of Weymouth, Rockland and Abington to be redeveloped for civilian use. The proposed redevelopment will create a mini-community with housing, light industry, and a variety of recreational uses, including a golf course, playing fields for children, and camping and hiking. The summary of the redevelopment plan, the Southfield Plan, can be found at the link below.
There has been vigorous debate in the communities, with many questions from about past, present, and future health threats posed by the contamination. We hope the pages on this site will provide users information about the health risks……
In addition to the information provided on this site we have also developed an interactive component which we intend to provide a realistic focus for this educational module. To enter the scenario, click the link on the left.
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