I believe that the EPA has a good intention of trying to clean up a portion of the Passaic River. After many years of leaving the river untouched and polluted, it is great to see an organization taking action to make a difference at this superfund site. However, I feel that all their hard work would sadly go to waste. Once a portion of the river is cleaned, I think it would get contaminated once again. To an extent, I agree with Jeff Tittel from the New Jersey Sierra Club supporting a more comprehensive approach. The EPA is taking a good step towards cleaning this river but I think the most successful outcome requires towns that the river runs through to help in the effort. This is an issue that can't be addressed in a day. If everyone gets involved especially industries that are responsible for the waste like Diamond Alkali facility, the river could once again be used for fishing and allowing communities to come together at a place that they call home.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/can-the-epa-clean-up-one-of-americas-most-toxic-rivers/2016/08/19/f9314c74-5829-11e6-831d-0324760ca856_story.html
This is a picture showing the Passaic River and all the towns it runs through in Northern New Jersey
For more information on the passaic river, see the following google document:
