Answers to Your Superfund Questions

Curious about what Superfund means for Butte? You’re not alone. This site was created to help residents, businesses, and future community members get clear, accessible answers about the environmental cleanup in our area — what’s happening, why it matters, and how it affects you. Supported by the Citizens Technical Environmental Committee (CTEC), this resource is here to make complex information easier to understand.

How Big is the Butte-Area Superfund Site?

The site encompasses approximately 85 square miles. The site also includes 26 miles of stream and streamside habitat downstream from Butte towards Missoula.

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Human Health

Learn how to safeguard from mining-related metals through property testing, cleanup programs, and over 600 acres of capped waste rock.
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FAQs

Answers to our most commonly asked Superfund questions.
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