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An environmental investigation at the former Oaklyn Swim Club revealed conditions to be remediated. Credit: Matt Skoufalos.

Oaklyn to Remediate Toxic Infill at Former Borough Swim Club 

An environmental study shows that one of the pools of the shuttered property was filled in with materials that tested positive for PAHs, PCBs, and arsenic. The borough is working to clean it up to continue the redevelopment of the property as a community center.

By Matt Skoufalos | March 26, 2025
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