November 23, 2009
New Associated Press article on the Anaconda Mine in Yerington.
BP acknowledges some impact
The groundwater contamination in the neighborhoods around the Anaconda Mine Site is again getting national press coverage. At last count, over 300 news outlets carried the article which can be read here.
September 30, 2009
Uranium in Groundwater
Maps showing uranium concentrations in groundwater continuous from the Anaconda Mine Site and reaching local drinking water wells were provided at the September 24th public meeting. In a well received presentation, Project Managers and Scientists from EPA discussed current data and ongoing investigations to improve the understanding of mine waste contamination of groundwater north of the 3,400 acre mine site. Currently, 79% of the wells tested north of the mine site have levels of arsenic and/or uranium above MCLs and, because the water is unsafe to drink, many are provided with bottled water by the Responsible Party, British Petroleum.
EPA Public Meeting Presentation (1)
EPA Public Meeting Presentation (2)
Plume Map of Uranium in Groundwater
Videos of EPA Presentation on Groundwater Around Anaconda Mine Site
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