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Public Comment Period Closes

EPA proposed to lower the lead cleanup level for residential properties in Pueblo.

  • Read more in the Explanation of Significant Differences (pdf) (1.2 MB). This comment period closed on October 15th. Comments will be addressed in the finalization of the ESD.

Public Comment Period Closes  

EPA proposed to remove and replace contaminated soil at Benedict Park 

  • Read more in the Engineer Evaluation and Cost Analysis document (pdf) (4.4 MB). This comment period closed on September 26. Comments will be addressed in the finalization of the EE/CA 


Lead Directive

In October 2025, EPA updated the residential screening level for lead at Superfund sites. Learn more under Current Site Status. 

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