Silver Bow Creek - Butte Area Site

EPA is committed to protecting the health and safety of the people in Montana

EPA works with state, local, and other federal officials to implement cleanups across the Butte Superfund Complex.

Cleanup and Progress In and Around Butte, MT...

Since 1983, EPA, in consultation with DEQ, has conducted cleanup actions across Butte and Silver Bow Creek to address decades of contamination resulting from historic mining activities. Cleanup work is ongoing.

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Proposed Plan for Lead Cleanup

Changes are Proposed for Lead Cleanup in Residential Soils in Butte.

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Remedial Design / Remedial Action Progress Meeting

January 21, 2025, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am, the meeting will be a chance to observe the Butte Priority Soils Operable Unit RDRA Progress Meeting. There will be no method for asking questions or making statements.

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Current Site Status

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