Linden, NJ
Community Information Session on Ethylene Oxide (EtO)
ETO Sterilization-Plant #2, located at 2500 Brunswick Avenue in Linden, New Jersey, has been identified as a commercial sterilizer where EtO emissions may pose elevated lifetime cancer risk in portions of Linden and Elizabeth, New Jersey.
EPA is committed to reducing this risk from EtO emissions from this sterilizer in Linden, New Jersey, and in other communities facing EtO concerns nationwide. EPA is holding a public meeting to share information about these risks and the actions we are taking to reduce these risks. Please visit our website to register for this event on EtO commercial sterilizers.
Community Meeting Details
September 14th, 2022 • Virtual Meeting Time: 6:30pm, with the option to participate at City of Linden City Hall.
Background Information
Air emissions of EtO from commercial sterilizers can contribute to elevated cancer risk in some communities. EPA’s concern is that a lifetime of exposure to EtO emissions could lead to long-term health impacts if some of the commercial sterilizers continue to emit at the current levels. EPA’s analysis indicates that the air near the facility in Linden, NJ does not exceed short-term health benchmarks.
To register to attend this meeting, please use the following link:
General info: www.epa.gov/EtO
For meeting accessibility issues, translation requests or any additional questions please contact:
Brian Marmo at Marmo.Brian@epa.gov or 212-637-4352