On Aug. 27, 2026, the comment period begins for the Remedial Action Work Plan submitted to ADEQ for the Carefree Cleaners Voluntary Remediation Program (VRP) site in Maricopa County, Arizona. The comment period ends Sept. 28, 2026.

The work plan proposes long-term groundwater monitoring using a Monitored Natural Attenuation approach.

Site Info: 

Carefree Cleaners VRP Site
36889 N. Tom Darlington Drive
Carefree, Arizona

The site consists of a former drycleaning facility. Contaminants of concern at the site are chlorinated volatile organic compounds including tetrachloroethylene (PCE), 1,1-dichloroethene, cis-1,2-dichloroethene, trans-1,2-dichloroethene, trichloroethene (TCE), and vinyl chloride.

Review Documents:

• Original Published Public Notice | View Notice > 
• Remedial Action Work Plan  | View Plan >  
• Site Overview Web Page | View >
• In person at the ADEQ Record Center | Learn How >

Public Comment Period:

Dates: Aug. 27, 2026 – Sept. 28, 2026

Comments may be submitted as follows:  

• By Email | Send Email >
• By Mail (Must be postmarked or received by Sept. 28, 2026):

ADEQ
ADEQ, Waste Programs, VRP
Attn: Jennifer Widlowski
1110 W. Washington St.
Phoenix, AZ  85007