Dive Brief:
- During a survey conducted by contractors, more radioactive waste was uncovered at West Lake landfill, a superfund site located in Bridgeton, Missouri.
- Radioactive testing, performed under EPA supervision, prompted the discovery of the material, which is sitting 24 to 34 feet below the surface of the landfill.
- A more comprehensive examination of the site has been ordered by the EPA to determine the extent of the material.
Dive Insight:
The testing occurred between October 28 and November 26. The EPA is responsible for continued oversight regarding the West Lake landfill while the Missouri Department of Natural Resources is in charge of overseeing the Bridgeton Landfill, including the fire that has continued to smolder underground since 2010. The Bridgeton landfill is owned by Republic Services.
