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Benedict Park in Pueblo, Colorado
Benedict Park in Pueblo, Colorado

EPA approves planning for expedited cleanup of Benedict Park 

In September 2025, EPA released the engineer evaluation/cost analysis approval memo for Benedict Park. This memo states that the EPA will proceed with planning for a non-time critical removal action due to risks to human health. The EPA anticipates the engineering evaluation/cost analysis will be available for public comment in Spring 2026.  Read more in the document below. 

  • Benedict Park Engineering Evaluation/Cost Analysis Approval Memo 2025 (pdf) (6pp, 4.07 MB) 

EPA Changes Lead (Pb) Guidance

  • ​In January 2024, EPA updated the residential screening level for lead at Superfund sites. Learn more under the Site Progress.

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Last updated on October 23, 2025
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