ETEC
Welcome to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) website for cleanup at the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL). Our agency mission is to make sure that the land that held the former Energy Technology Engineering Center (ETEC) in Area IV at SSFL is cleaned up so that it is safe for future use.
This site includes resources about the history of the site, the extensive analysis conducted by multiple agencies, and the current state of remediation.
Quick Links
- Final Environmental Impact Statement
- Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement
- CleanUpdate Newsletters
- Document Library
- 2024 Programmatic Agreement Annual Report
- Characterization & Cleanup
- Annual Site Environmental Reports
- Study Evaluating Soil Treatment Options
- Study Evaluating Chemical Contamination
- Groundwater activities at SSFL
- EPA Study on Radioactivity
- Community
ETEC News
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Create your very own spectroscope to observe light and learn how scientists use the unique patterns created to study the world around them.September 11, 2025 -
Learn about the monkey flower, one of the native plants thriving at the Santa Susana Field Laboratory.September 11, 2025 -
The Department of Energy's ETEC team recently completed several soil sampling events at SSFL.September 11, 2025 -
An innovative groundwater remediation pilot study has been approved for ETEC at SSFL.September 11, 2025 -
Learn about the history of the System for Nuclear Auxiliary Program (SNAP) that helped lay groundwork for today's space powers systems and brought social media influencer Andrew Walker to SSFL in JulySeptember 11, 2025 -
The Department of Energy's ETEC team highlights recent progress at SSFL, including completing soil sampling and getting approval for an innovative pilot study, as well as ongoing community engagement.September 11, 2025 -
- Environmental and Legacy Management
- Environmental Cleanup
Approval for an innovative groundwater pilot study, completion of ongoing soil sampling and submission of demolition work plans to state regulators are all part of the recent progress toward cleanup at the Santa Susana Field Laboratory. August 26, 2025August 26, 2025 -
Learn about Botta's pocket gopher, one of the many unique creatures spotted at the Santa Susana Field Laboratory.June 9, 2025
About ETEC
SSFL is located in eastern Ventura County, California, close to the cities of Simi Valley, Chatsworth, West Hills, and Woodland Hills. The site is comprised of four distinct operational areas with two adjacent undeveloped properties.
Characterization & Cleanup
DOE recognizes that there is contamination onsite that needs to be addressed and removed. Through comprehensive analyses and studies, DOE has mapped where the contamination is located and is working with the state to finalize cleanup plans.
Community
DOE is committed to an open and transparent cleanup process of Area IV and public participation is a crucial part to this process. DOE has worked extensively with the community to review onsite conditions through a series of programs and events in addition to quarterly newsletters.
Environment & Health
SSFL neighbors several local communities and serves as a habitat for native plants and animals. While extensive analysis by federal and state agencies shows communities near Area IV are safe, there is contamination onsite that needs to be addressed. Learn about environmental monitoring, cultural and biological studies, engagement with local communities, and former worker health and safety.