List of Superfund sites in Montana

This is a list of Superfund sites in Montana designated under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) environmental law. The CERCLA federal law of 1980 authorized the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to create a list of polluted locations requiring a long-term response to clean up hazardous material contaminations.[1] These locations are known as Superfund sites, and are placed on the National Priorities List (NPL). The NPL guides the EPA in "determining which sites warrant further investigation" for environmental remediation.[2] As of March 10, 2011, there were 16 Superfund sites on the National Priorities List in Montana.[2] One additional site has been proposed for entry on the list.[2] No sites have yet been removed from the list following clean up.[2]

Superfund sites

  Proposed for addition to National Priorities List
CERCLIS ID Name County Reason Proposed[3] Listed[4] Construction
completed[5]		 Partially
deleted[6]		 Deleted[7]
MTD093291599Anaconda Copper Mine Smelter and RefineryCascadeSoil and surface water contamination by arsenic, lead and other heavy metals.[8] 04/03/2010 03/10/2011
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MTD093291656Anaconda Co. Smelter SiteDeer LodgeSoil and groundwater contamination by arsenic, copper, cadmium, lead and zinc.[9] 12/30/198209/08/1983
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MTD982572562Basin Mining AreaJeffersonMine wastes contaminated Basin and Cataract Creeks and the soils within the town of Basin. Contaminants include arsenic, cadmium, copper, lead and other metals.[10]07/22/199910/22/1999
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MT6122307485Barker Hughesville Mining DistrictCascade and Judith BasinGround water, sediment, surface water, and soils are contaminated with metals including zinc and arsenic.[11]12/1/200009/13/2001
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MTD986066025Burlington Northern Livingston Shop ComplexParkPetroleum hydrocarbons and volatile organic compounds have contaminated the soil and the Livingston Aquifer.[12][13] 08/23/1994
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MT0001096353Carpenter-Snow Creek Mining DistrictCascadeGroundwater, soil and watercourse contamination by arsenic and heavy metals.[14]12/1/200009/13/2001
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MTD006230346East HelenaLewis and ClarkSoil, surface water and groundwater contamination by lead, other heavy metals and arsenic at ASARCO lead smelter.[15]09/08/1983 09/21/1984
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MT0012694970Flat Creek IMMMineralSoil, groundwater and surface water contamination by arsenic, antimony, lead and manganese from mine tailings, some of which was used as fill and construction material in the nearby town of Superior.[16] 04/09/2009 09/23/2009
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MTD006232276Idaho PoleGallatinGroundwater, sediment, surface water and soil contamination by PCP, PAHs and dioxins from wood treatment plant.[17] 10/15/1984 06/10/1986 03/26/1998
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MT0009083840Libby AsbestosLincolnAsbestos contamination from vermiculite processing plants.[18]02/26/2002 10/24/2002
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MTD980502736Libby Ground WaterLincolnGroundwater, sediment, surface water and soil contamination by PCP, PAHs and heavy metals from the wood and paper industry.[19] 12/30/1982 09/08/1983 09/20/1993
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MT0007623052Lockwood SolventsYellowstoneGroundwater, sediment, surface water and soil contamination by VOCs.[20]05/11/200012/01/2000
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MTD980717565Milltown Reservoir SedimentsMissoulaGroundwater and reservoir sediments contamination by arsenic and copper from historic mining activity.[21]12/30/198209/08/1983
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MTD006230635Montana PoleSilver BowGroundwater, sediment, surface water and soil contamination by PCP, PAHs, dioxins, and furans from wood treatment.[22]06/10/1986 07/22/1987 09/27/2001
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MTD021997689Mouat IndustriesStillwaterSoils and groundwater were contaminated with hexavalent chromium.[23] 10/15/198406/10/198609/27/1996 proposed
03/24/2009
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MTD980502777Silver Bow Creek/ButteSilver BowGroundwater, surface water and soil are contaminated with arsenic, copper, zinc, cadmium, and lead from mining and smelting. Silver Bow Creek and the Clark Fork River contain metals from the cities of Butte to Milltown. Mine tailings in the creek and river have caused fish kills in the river.[24]12/30/198209/08/1983
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MTSFN7578012Upper Tenmile CreekLewis and ClarkHeavy metal and arsenic contamination from mining.[25]07/22/1999 10/22/1999
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See also

References

  1. ↑ P.L. 96-510, 42 U.S.C. §§ 9601–9675), December 11, 1980.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "National Priorities List". United States Enivironmental Protection Agency. Retrieved March 10, 2011.
  3. ↑ "Proposed NPL sites". EPA. Retrieved 2010-05-01.
  4. ↑ "Final NPL sites". EPA. Retrieved 2010-05-01.
  5. ↑ "Construction Completions at NPL sites". EPA. Retrieved 2010-05-01.
  6. ↑ "Partial deletions at NPL sites". EPA. Retrieved 2010-05-01.
  7. ↑ "Deleted NPL sites". EPA. Retrieved 2010-05-01.
  8. ↑ "ACM Smelter and Refinery". EPA. Retrieved 2010-04-30.
  9. ↑ "Anaconda Co. Smelter". EPA. Retrieved 2009-12-19.
  10. ↑ "Basin Mining Area". EPA. Retrieved 2009-12-19.
  11. ↑ "Barker Hughesville Mining District". EPA. Retrieved 2009-12-09.
  12. ↑ "Burlington Northern Livingston Shop Complex Superfund site progress profile". EPA. Retrieved May 2, 2010.
  13. ↑ "Burlington Northern Livingston Shop Complex NPL site narrative". EPA. Retrieved May 2, 2010.
  14. ↑ "Carpenter-Snow Creek Mining District". EPA. Retrieved 2010-04-30.
  15. ↑ "East Helena". EPA. Retrieved 2010-04-30.
  16. ↑ "Flat Creek Iron Mountain Mine and Mill". EPA. Retrieved 2010-04-30.
  17. ↑ "Idaho Pole". EPA. Archived from the original on 2010-05-14. Retrieved 2010-04-30.
  18. ↑ "Libby Asbestos". EPA. Retrieved 2010-04-30.
  19. ↑ "Libby Ground Water". EPA. Retrieved 2010-04-30.
  20. ↑ "Lockwood Solvents Ground Water Plume Site". EPA. Retrieved 2010-04-30.
  21. ↑ "Milltown Reservoir Sediments". EPA. Archived from the original on 2009-12-24. Retrieved 2009-12-19.
  22. ↑ "Montana Pole and Treating Plant". EPA. Retrieved 2009-12-19.
  23. ↑ "Mouat Industries". EPA. Retrieved 2009-12-19.
  24. ↑ "Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area". EPA. Retrieved 2009-12-20.
  25. ↑ "Upper Tenmile Creek". EPA. Retrieved 2010-04-30.
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