In late July, a strong storm came through Dewey-Humboldt that caused damage to the converter flue chamber and smelter stack structures on the former Humboldt Smelter property. On September 15, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) visited the property with our contractors. This site visit informs options to further restrict access to the safety hazards posed at the smelter property, including the unsafe and unstable structures. Options may include additional fencing and/or tearing down what remains of these structures. In October, EPA expects to have an evaluation of the options, including general...
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