toxic chemical waste dump managed by the U.S. Navy at Lead, South Dakota that has polluted the environment and threatened public health.
The cleanup operations at the USS Lead Superfund site in East Chicago, Indiana, are currently underway as of mid-2025. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been actively engaged in extensive sampling and removal of lead-contaminated soil and indoor dust at the site, with efforts continuing through 2025 [1][4].
The site, managed in several zones, includes the West Calumet Housing Complex, which is part of Operable Unit 1, Zone 1. The EPA's work involves detailed remediation actions like soil excavation and dust mitigation to address lead contamination from historic industrial operations [4]. This is part of a broader multi-year Superfund cleanup program aimed at protecting residents and the environment.
Despite some progress, full completion of the cleanup has not yet been reported as of August 2025. The EPA's website and recent documents indicate ongoing monitoring and remedial activities but do not show that the cleanup has been fully finalized. The site remains on the National Priorities List, and the EPA continues to coordinate cleanup decisions and community engagement [1][4].
The cleanup activities may cause increased noise to residents east of the cleanup area and potential minor traffic disruptions on McCook Avenue and the alley behind McCook Avenue. Industrial Development Advantage of East Chicago (IDA) is required to take measures to minimize dust during transportation, excavation, and backfill activities [2]. Onsite air monitoring is being conducted during the cleanup [3].
For residents seeking more information, the East Chicago Public Library and Robert A. Pastrick Library serve as valuable repositories for information. For community involvement inquiries, contact Ruth Muhtsun at muhtsun.ruth@our website or 312-886-6595 [5].
The cleanup beyond the fence is expected to take 7-14 days, with the cleanup of a narrow strip of land at the Former Housing Complex/Goodman Park (Operational Unit 1, Modified Zone 1) set to begin mid-June by IDA [6].
Residents are advised to learn about Lead, Lead at Superfund Sites, and Arsenic Information from the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.
[1] EPA.gov: USS Lead Superfund Site [2] EPA.gov: IDA's Role in Cleanup [3] EPA.gov: Air Monitoring During Cleanup [4] EPA.gov: Remediation Actions at the Site [5] EPA.gov: Community Involvement [6] IDAEC.org: Cleanup Schedule and Duration
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