Superfund (U.S. federal government program)

Superfund is a U.S. federal program created to clean up polluted sites that pose risks to human health and the environment. Established by the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) in 1980, it identifies hazardous waste locations, assesses their danger, and coordinates cleanup efforts. The program is funded by taxes on the chemical and petroleum industries, and it allows the government to hold responsible parties accountable for contamination. Superfund aims to ensure that communities can safely recover and thrive in areas affected by industrial pollution.