Articles tagged as: Superfund
January 22, 2018
HUD: East Chicago's Inaction May Have Endangered Families
The city released a statement Thursday that placed blame on the federal government.
Read MoreJanuary 10, 2018
Indiana Well Field Proposed As EPA Cleanup Priority
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management referred the Wheeler well field in Anderson to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for long-term cleanup funding.
Read MoreNovember 6, 2017
East Chicago Residents Sue Over Lost Property Values
The lawsuit alleges the companies caused property loss, and the residents seek financial damages due to emotional distress.
Read MoreAugust 4, 2017
HUD Secretary Carson To Visit East Chicago's Superfund Site Monday
The Superfund site includes a now-empty public housing complex, which is the subject of a contentious demolition plan.
Read MoreMay 12, 2017
In Evansville, Superfund Site Redevelopment Took Time, Teamwork
For cities grappling with lead contamination, revitalizing once-toxic neighborhoods can be tough -- but officials in Evansville used cleanup to their advantage.
Read MoreOctober 5, 2016
East Chicago Residents Search For Answers About Their Health
Lead contamination is the most serious in young children. Because they're still growing, lead is more easily absorbed into their bodies which can delay neurological functions and cause learning and behavioral problems.
Read MoreSeptember 21, 2016
East Chicago Residents Want More Time, Help To Move From Lead-Tainted Homes
Hundreds of families living in the West Calumet neighborhood have been told to find new homes by November.
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