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ASARCO TAYLOR SPRINGS

IL | EPA ID ILN000508170

Human exposure is NOT currently under control

About this site’s exposure pathways: As of August 2025, the ASARCO Taylor Springs Superfund Site is considered "Current Human Exposure Not Under Control" because soil at some residential properties near the former smelter facility contains concentrations of lead above health-based levels. Additionally, surface soil at the former plant property contains concentrations of lead above likely acceptable levels for trespassers. Current known exposure pathways of concern are direct contact with soils in residential, public and industrial areas, and direct contact with soils on the ASARCO property. Access at the former plant property is restricted via a fence that encloses it but trespassing still occurs. EPA issued a Record of Decision in September 2021. In 2023 EPA began soil sampling for lead in yards near the Site to help the agency prepare a remedial design for the actual cleanup of yards that may need it. Ongoing community outreach includes public meetings and informational mailings.

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Data limitations: Proximity to a Superfund site boundary does not mean your property is contaminated. EPA site boundaries show the area designated for cleanup, not the full extent of contamination. Groundwater plumes can extend beyond site boundaries. This tool shows publicly available EPA federal data. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by EPA, and is not a substitute for a professional environmental assessment.

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