The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began physical remediation (excavation) at the Shallow Land Disposal Area, marking a major milestone in efforts to safely address legacy radiological waste and protect nearby communities and the environment. The footage depicts an equipment test. All dirt seen in the footage is clean.
Pittsburgh and Buffalo districts’ staff will update the public on the project’s status, upcoming site activities, and other topics of public interest for the Shallow Land Disposal Area (SLDA) site such as safety, environmental testing, emergency response, and the start of physical excavation.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announces the start of physical remediation (excavation) at the Shallow Land Disposal Area (SLDA), marking a major milestone in efforts to safely address legacy radiological waste and protect nearby communities and the environment.
