Remediation

The Division of Remediation identifies and investigates hazardous substance sites, then uses practical and effective remedies to stabilize, remediate, contain, monitor, and maintain these sites. These efforts minimize threats to public health, safety, and the environment.

You can request Division of Remediation records or research sites on our Records Request and Data Viewer page. You can also Contact Us


Meth Contamination

The abuse and manufacture of illegal methamphetamine continues to be a statewide epidemic in Tennessee. TDEC's Division of Remediation develops rules to determine when a property is 'Safe for Human Use' again.

Oak Ridge Reservation

Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation’s (TDEC) Division of Remediation Oak Ridge office monitors the Oak Ridge Reservation to ensure that there is no threat to public health and the environment from the federal Department of Energy (DOE) activities on the reservation. Division staff also oversee DOE’s cleanup of contamination resulting from decades of nuclear weapons production and other site missions.

Brownfield Voluntary Cleanup Oversight and Assistance Program

The Brownfields Voluntary Cleanup Oversight and Assistance Program works with the public to assist in the re-use and revitalization of brownfields in Tennessee. We also provide assistance with Brownfields Grant applications.

Drycleaning

All drycleaners who are operating in the state of Tennessee must register with the  Drycleaner Environmental Response Program, also known as DCERP.  Active drycleaners and former drycleaners can also enter DCERP to help clean up property contaminated by drycleaning solvent.

Success Stories

The Division of Remediation has many ongoing projects and many successful projects as well . This section highlights a few of Remediation's efforts at restoring Tennessee's environment and protecting human health.

Ongoing Projects

The Division of Remediation is constantly working on projects. These are just a few of our ongoing projects. 

Inactive Hazardous Substance Sites (Promulgated List)

This section provides the promulgated list of Inactive Substances Sites. 

Hazardous Waste Remedial Action Fees

This section discusses the reporting process (Form RF-FDS) for the Division of Remediation's Hazardous Waste Remedial Action Fees.

Laws, Rules, & Guidance

This section provides information on Tennessee's laws, rules, and guidance documents that are associated with the Division of Remediation and its programs.

Remediation Notices & Hearings

Visit this page to view current Division of Remediation public notices and hearings. 

Record Requests and Data Viewers

The Division of Remediation maintains a database that allow the public to identify sites that are or have been under the supervision of  Division of Remediation.

Contact DOR

Our offices are open Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm local time except holidays. If you are interested in discussing a site or a program with us, please contact us.

If it is hard for you to read, speak, or understand English, please see our Language Assistance webpage for more information about our free language assistance services.

This Page Last Updated: March 22, 2023 at 1:39 PM