Dale Rio

Photographer
 
Superfund
Location: Philadelphia
Nationality: American
Biography: I am a photographic artist whose work explores issues such as mortality, the passage of time, and humanity’s relationship with the natural world. Utilizing film and historic photographic processes, I employ “straight” photography... MORE
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Superfund
Copyright Dale Rio 2024
Updated Jan 2017
Topics Abandonment, Brooklyn, Environment, Environmental, Industrial, Landscape, Oil, Philadelphia, Photography, Superfund, Water
Superfund sites are those deemed contaminated or polluted by the Environmental Protection Agency, which then instigates clean-up plans tailored to each site.  These sites have the potential for negatively affecting not only the health of the surrounding environment, but that of local communities, as well.  They run the gamut from one-time toxic chemical spills to decades-long industrial contamination and can be found in various stages of the clean-up process. 
For some Superfund sites, their beauty belies the fact that the the area is hazardous, demonstrating that appearances can be deceptive and underscoring the importance of continued clean-up and monitoring. 

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