LION CREEK MINING DISTRICT

EMPIRE, CO — EPA Region 08

Site Information

Site NameLION CREEK MINING DISTRICT
EPA Region08
ProgramSEMS

Location

CityEMPIRE
StateColorado
CountyCLEAR CREEK
ZIP Code80438
Coordinates39.77889, -105.68945

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About This Superfund Site

Superfund sites are contaminated locations managed under the EPA CERCLA program. The EPA works with responsible parties to investigate and clean up hazardous waste. NPL-listed sites receive priority federal funding for cleanup.