Radioactive material was transported from the Latty Avenue site in Hazelwood and dumped at the West Lake Landfill in 1973 without government authorization. Operable Unit-1 (OU-1) is under the jurisdiction of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and consists of two separate areas impacted by radioactive material. Area 1 is closest to the ongoing smoldering fire…
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On this page: Downtown St. Louis Site Coldwater Creek (St. Louis Airport & Latty Avenue Sites) Resources The United States Army Corps of Engineers is responsible for the radioactive cleanup of nuclear weapons contamination at sites around the country through what is called the Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program (FUSRAP). As noted in our…
Read MorePartial removal proposed. Full removal needed. EPA’s proposed remedy will be published on February 6. The comment period will be open for at least 45 days. To receive the most up to date information sign up for our e-alerts. We’ll update this page once the public comment period begins. Loading…
Read MoreEPA’s Proposed Remedy Calls for Partial Radioactive Removal FEB. 1, 2018 – The EPA announced this morning that it is proposing partial removal of the radioactive wastes from the West Lake Landfill. Partial removal is not acceptable. It means high levels of radioactivity will be left behind with the potential for water or airborne contamination…
Read MoreBy Ed Smith Originally posted on: 07/14/2017 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says it will release a proposed decision regarding radioactive removal in the very near future. MCE contends testing remains inadequate to reach a decision. The testing released in March 2016 revealed that radioactively impacted material (RIM) extends into the North Quarry of the…
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Remove Radioactivity The Missouri Coalition for the Environment supports full removal of the uncontained radioactive waste at the West Lake Landfill because this is the safest long-term option for human health and our local environment. The West Lake Landfill was never designed for permanent radioactive waste storage. The St. Louis region is an urban area vulnerable…
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