Soil sampling in conjunction with water, air and dust samples will provide a more complete picture of contamination of the area. The Environmental Protection Agency and the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality are continuing to work with the Health Department to assess possible health effects associated with the site. If the Health Department determines that adverse health effects are associated with contaminants from the site, recommendations will be made to protect the health of residents. EPA representatives discuss Red River Aluminum in Stamps. Dr. Boozman discusses Red River Aluminum with Stamps resident Patti Fraze.
North pond overflows into adjacent yards in Stamps.
Salt content in water may be responsible for killing yard grass. Yards adjacent to salt cake stacks at Red River Aluminum. Click on the links below to watch the video Abandoned Red River Aluminum facility in Stamps. EPA conducting site cleanup so runoff from salt cake will no longer flow into residential yards. EPA levels and terraces salt cake to divert runoff water into holding ponds.