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VRP Site

Clarkdale Remediation Study Area

Revised On: Nov. 15, 2023 - 4:00 p.m.

Location: 

  • Properties located within the designated study area within the Town of Clarkdale, Arizona

Acceptance Into Voluntary Remediation Program (VRP):

  • Sept. 12, 2014

Contaminants of Concern (COCs):

  • Lead
  • Copper
  • Arsenic
  • Tin
  • Zinc
  • Boron

Affected Media:

  • Soil

What are My Health Risks:

For Soil | There is little to no health risk unless there is contact with skin or ingestion of contaminated soil

Site Summary:

  • Large-scale town cleanup from historic smelter emissions
  • Removal of affected soils at the Town of Clarkdale parks began March 2018
  • Remedial Action Work Plan — Revision 1 submitted July 2018
  • Remedial Action Work Plan — Revision 1 approved October 2018
  • Soil repository construction completed July 2019
  • Remediation of properties with affected soils is ongoing
  • For information about participating in the United Verde Soil Program for sampling, see Freeport Minerals Corporation FAQs | View/Download >

Project Manager
P: 602-771-4847
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VRP Unit Manager
P: 602-771-1612
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