Tar Creek Superfund Site in Picher, OK
Mining has destroyed the town as the land and water have been poisoned by chat piles. These chat piles are contaminated with heavy metals such as lead. The town and surrounding area have also become an illegal dump site for a multitude of items such as tires, furniture, household trash, auto chemicals, and electronics.
Mining waste: toxic heavy metals have contaminated the soil and water
Household solid waste: furniture and clothing
E-waste: electronics such as TVs and computers
Abandoned areas with no barriers and limited law enforcement presence are often sites of illegal dumping.
Mining waste: toxic heavy metals have contaminated the soil and water
Household solid waste: furniture and clothing
E-waste: electronics such as TVs and computers
Abandoned areas with no barriers and limited law enforcement presence are often sites of illegal dumping.