EPA Region 7 to Discuss Superfund Cleanup Expansion at April 24 Open House in Carthage, Missouri
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
LENEXA, KAN. (APRIL 19, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 will hold an Open House on April 24, 2023, at Memorial Hall in Carthage, Missouri, to discuss EPA’s plans to expand the site boundary for the Oronogo-Duenweg Mining Belt National Priorities List (NPL) Superfund Site to include all of Jasper County, including Carthage, Missouri.
The site boundary expansion will allow EPA to conduct the ongoing, long-term cleanup actions necessary to address human health and environmental risks posed by mine waste found throughout the county from historical lead and zinc mining activities in the area.
At the Open House, EPA will present information about removal actions conducted in Jasper County, the Superfund Remedial (cleanup) process, Technical Assistance Needs Assessment (TANA), and Community Involvement Plan (CIP). The community will have opportunities to share their thoughts and concerns. Following the presentation, EPA, federal, state, and local health and environmental agencies will be available to talk with residents.
The event will be held:
Monday, April 24, 2023 from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Memorial Hall
407 S. Garrison Ave.
Carthage, MO 64836
The Jasper County Health Department (JCHD) will conduct blood lead testing during the event. Testing is free for pregnant mothers and children from 6 months through 5 years old. For questions, please contact the JCHD at: 417-358‐3111.
Background
For more information about the Oronogo-Duenweg Mining Belt NPL Superfund Site, see these links to EPA’s fact sheets:
- Remedial and Removal Actions Site Update
- Protect Your Family from Lead Hazards in Historic Lead Mining Areas
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