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EPA Launches Cleanup to Revitalize Columbia Falls Site

1/17/2025

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The EPA has unveiled a comprehensive cleanup strategy for the Columbia Falls Aluminum Company site, paving the way for developer Mick Ruis to transform the expansive 2,000-acre area into vibrant housing and parks. Key measures include a protective slurry wall to contain pollutants and ongoing groundwater monitoring, with the cleanup projected to span two to four years, inviting community involvement throughout the process.

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The EPA has unveiled a comprehensive cleanup strategy for the Columbia Falls Aluminum Company site, paving the way for developer Mick Ruis to transform the expansive 2,000-acre area into vibrant housing and parks. Key measures include a protective slurry wall to contain pollutants and ongoing groundwater monitoring, with the cleanup projected to span two to four years, inviting community involvement throughout the process.