Dewey-Humboldt Smelter & Iron King Mine Superfund Site |
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03/2010 Humboldt Smelter Dust Photos courtesy of A.Preston |
This dust is from soil contaminated w/ Lead & Arsenic. A typical windy afternoon. |
Dewey-Humboldt Smelter & Iron King Mine Superfund Information site. By: The Community Coalition Of Dewey-Humboldt |
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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. I, along with others, formed the Community Coalition of Dewey-Humboldt. We are a non-profit organization set up to receive the EPA TAG grant. The grant will ensure that the communication between the EPA and the community is being understood to the fullest. "The journey of a thousand miles beigns with one step. " -Lao Tzo
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 attend the quarterly EPA meetings - they are very informative. Should you have questions, they can be answered during those meetings. Representatives from the EPA, ADEQ and ASU usually attend these meetings which are held at the Town Hall on Tuesday evenings. 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.
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Upcoming Events EPA, CCODH, and the Technical Advisor will be touring the facilities and grounds of the Superfund site. |
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(Note: This is not open to public touring) |
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 is updated periodically. 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 video here.
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| Additional Info: |
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04/11/2010 AP Article from KTAR |
Official Town of Dewey-Humboldt website |
04/10/2010 Daily Courier Article |
09/04/08 Arizona Republic Article |
Dewey-Humboldt from Wikipedia |
08/20/07 Arizona Republic Article |
DH is on EPA's National Priortiy List |
DH ranks #8 most polluted place in US |
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Humboldt Smokestack |
Iron King Tailings |
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Humboldt Smokestack |
End of Main Street - Humboldt, Arizona |
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Remaining buildings at the Humboldt Smelter |
Front of same building - Humboldt Smelter |
| Thanks to Prescott Computer Repair - DCTRPC.com for sponsoring this website. |
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