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EPA Fast-Tracks West Lake Landfill Cleanup by 2027

4/17/2025

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The U.S. EPA is fast-tracking the cleanup of the West Lake Landfill in St. Louis, with excavation set to begin in late 2027—two years ahead of schedule. Senator Josh Hawley pushed for this vital change, urging the government to take swift action against the lingering contamination from historical nuclear waste disposal.

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The U.S. EPA is fast-tracking the cleanup of the West Lake Landfill in St. Louis, with excavation set to begin in late 2027—two years ahead of schedule. Senator Josh Hawley pushed for this vital change, urging the government to take swift action against the lingering contamination from historical nuclear waste disposal.