Environmental sampling of water, air and dust in homes near the site line has not demonstrated an adverse link between the now abandoned Red River Aluminum plant and resident s health. The Department is doing further testing to see if the quality of life of these citizens has been impacted. A comparison study administered to residents with matching demographics will be conducted at a later date. Although all information documented from study participants will remain confidential, the Health Department will compile the results and make any possible health recommendations. 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.