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The Coeur d’Alene Basin and Silver Valley is a region known for recreational opportunities and mining. Mining and milling operations started in the mid 1880s and left behind lead and other metal contamination throughout the area. This contamination led to the creation of the Bunker Hill Superfund Site extending from the Idaho-Montana border and into portions of eastern Washington. View a map for the Bunker Hill Superfund Site here.

Lead and other heavy metals still exist and can pose a health risk. The Institutional Controls Program (ICP) and Lead Health Intervention Program (LHIP) for the Bunker Hill Superfund Site offer several services and resources, free of charge to users, to help residents protect their health and maintain barriers over contaminated soil. Learn more about limiting exposures to keep your family healthy.

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THE DIRT: What are bollard and what do they do?

If you've spent time exploring the Coeur d'Alene Basin, you've probably noticed bright yellow posts scattered throughout the landscape. They can be found near repositories, along roadsides, and at various cleanup sites. While they may not look like much, these yellow markers represent an important part of the long-term effort to understand contamination and measure the success of certain cleanup...

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