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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: When the Water Rises

The Lower Coeur d'Alene Basin is known for its scenic beauty, abundant wildlife, and popular recreation areas. While many locations appear clean and inviting, contamination from more than a century of mining activity remains a significant challenge. Lead-contaminated sediments continue to move through the river system, particularly during high-water events, creating ongoing concerns for human health and the environment.One of...

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