Dewey Humboldt Smelter Site and Iron King Mine

	Photos from 03/2010 - Iron King Mine		Soil contaminated w/ lead & arsenic

	Welcome to the Dewey-Humboldt Smelter & Iron King Mine Website. This website was formed from an idea that one concerned mother could make a difference for those of us who live here in the town of Dewey-Humboldt and near the Superfund site. My name is Rose. I started my fight when I first noticed railroad artifacts coming up from my soil in 2005. I began with inquiries regarding my property in conjuction with the Smelter and it's history. The progress was slow, but since then I have been in contact with the EPA, and I am doing my best to stay informed. This website was launched on April 9th, 2010, due to the community concerns and vocal opinions of local citizens regarding the Iron King Mine/Humboldt Smelter Superfund, and the surrounding areas, which both air and soil samples were tested and deemed contaminated by the EPA. High levels of Arsenic and Lead, among other contaminants, are in this dangerous and suffocating dirt that you see in the pictures above. Properties lie within yards from where this dust is blowing, and it covers most of the area of Humboldt. Breathing in this air could have future affects on our health and especially our children's health. We hope that you attended the EPA meeting on April 27, 2010 - it was informative. If not, feel free to email any questions you may have. Since the EPA meeting on April 27, 2010, the owner's of the Smelter have put a protective covering over the tailings to prevent the scattering of dust which contains Arsenic and Lead. This application should last up to one year before it needs to be reapplied. So far, this has been working. At the Iron King Mine, individual owners have laid down wood chips on their property to hold the dust down. The EPA is still working with other owners. The goal of this website is to keep you informed, and allow you a forum to speak your mind, give your support, and hopefully provide some answers to your questions as best as possible. This website was last updated on 08/24/10. To view or join a discussion, visit our forum page. To join our mailing list, or to send your thoughts and concerns, send an email to dhsmelter@gmail.com. View new video here.

Welcome to the Dewey-Humboldt Smelter & Iron King Mine Website. This website was formed from an idea that one concerned mother could make a difference for those of us who live here in the town of Dewey-Humboldt and near the Superfund site.

My name is Rose. I started my fight when I first noticed railroad artifacts coming up from my soil in 2005. I began with inquiries regarding my property in conjuction with the Smelter and it's history. The progress was slow, but since then I have been in contact with the EPA, and I am doing my best to stay informed.

This website was launched on April 9th, 2010, due to the community concerns and vocal opinions of local citizens regarding the Iron King Mine/Humboldt Smelter Superfund, and the surrounding areas, which both air and soil samples were tested and deemed contaminated by the EPA. High levels of Arsenic and Lead, among other contaminants, are in this dangerous and suffocating dirt that you see in the pictures above. Properties lie within yards from where this dust is blowing, and it covers most of the area of Humboldt. Breathing in this air could have future affects on our health and especially our children's health.

We hope that you attended the EPA meeting on April 27, 2010 - it was informative. If not, feel free to email any questions you may have.

Since the EPA meeting on April 27, 2010, the owner's of the Smelter have put a protective covering over the tailings to prevent the scattering of dust which contains Arsenic and Lead. This application should last up to one year before it needs to be reapplied. So far, this has been working. At the Iron King Mine, individual owners have laid down wood chips on their property to hold the dust down. The EPA is still working with other owners.

The goal of this website is to keep you informed, and allow you a forum to speak your mind, give your support, and hopefully provide some answers to your questions as best as possible.

This website was last updated on 08/24/10. To view or join a discussion, visit our forum page. To join our mailing list, or to send your thoughts and concerns, send an email to dhsmelter@gmail.com.

View new video here.