DEQ announces public survey; 3 open houses on potential health risks at Gilmore townsite
DEQ LEMHI COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is announcing the launch of a public survey and three open hou...
DEQ LEMHI COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is announcing the launch of a public survey and three open houses regarding the presence of lead and arsenic in soils at the Gilmore townsite. The voluntary survey is intended for individuals who own, use, or have interest in Gilmore, Idaho, and will focus on metals contamination in soils at the site and its surrounding lands. Participants' answers will help partnering agencies understand community interest in and concerns about health risks, current and future land uses, and potential cleanup activities.