Soil The site’s long-term remedy was selected in the 1992 Record of Decision (ROD). There were also changes to the remedy after the ROD, called “explanations of significant differences.” The remedy included digging up 24, 000 cubic yards of contaminated soil and placement of the soil the was excavated into a land treatment unit.
| City | Bozeman |
|---|---|
| County | Gallatin County |
| State | Montana |
| Coordinates | 45.68833, -111.02170 |
Idaho Pole Co is a federal Superfund site in Montana. The Superfund program, created by Congress in 1980, addresses sites where hazardous substances have been released or threaten release into the environment. EPA scores potential sites using the Hazard Ranking System; those that score high enough are placed on the National Priorities List.
Current status: Ready for anticipated reuse. EPA considers this site ready for anticipated reuse, meaning cleanup has progressed enough for certain land uses. This does not necessarily mean all contamination has been removed — institutional controls like deed restrictions may limit how the land can be used.
EPA has identified 9 contaminants of concern at this site, including 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (tcdd), benzo(b)fluoranthene, benzo(k)fluoranthene. Contamination has been detected in sludge, groundwater, soil.
If you live near this site and have health concerns, your state health department can provide site-specific guidance. EPA maintains a community involvement program for most NPL sites, and site documents — including the Record of Decision, five-year reviews, and public health assessments — are typically available through EPA's Superfund site profile.