Superfund wastes in Butte need more than one repository
Atlantic Richfield/BP has confirmed that more than one repository will be necessary to accept Superfund wastes in Butte.
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Atlantic Richfield/BP has confirmed that more than one repository will be necessary to accept Superfund wastes in Butte.
The Repository Siting Committee has submitted a report for EPA review about three candidate sites in Butte-Silver Bow County that could accept Superfund wastes from the Silver Bow Creek Corridor.
ARCO says they hope to have a plan completed by August to give to the EPA for final approval, which would allow work to begin by May 2025.
On Wednesday in Butte, officials with ARCO and Butte-Silver Bow updated the Council of Commissioners and the public on ongoing Superfund cleanup efforts.
The Repository Siting Committee has submitted a report for EPA review about three candidate sites in Butte-Silver Bow County that could accept Superfund wastes from the Silver Bow Creek Corridor.