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Brownfields Program Brownfields sites on the Ute Mountain Ute Tribal lands are areas that may be affected by the presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant.
The Brownfields Law requires easy access to Brownfield site information. The public record portion includes information about Brownfields activities on the Reservation.
White Mesa Reuse and Revitalization The purpose of this document is to recommend if further testing should be conducted for nineteen houses in the White Mesa Reuse and Revitalization Housing Project and one building that will be utilized as the Youth Opportunity facility prior to removal of asbestos building materials.
White Mesa Reuse and Revitalization The purpose of this document is to recommend if further testing should be conducted for nineteen houses in the White Mesa Reuse and Revitalization Housing Project and one building that will be utilized as the Youth Opportunity facility prior to removal of asbestos building materials.
Towaoc Recycles has been created to decrease the amount of Solid Waste that the Ute Mountain Ute Reservation produces. We do our best to protect the Environmental globally by making local efforts, and respecting and preserving the cultural and traditional practices of the Ute people.
Each Earth Day the Environmental Program sponsors a Spring Cleanup in the communities of Towaoc and White Mesa. Garbage and other unwanted items are collected and dropped in designated landfills.
EPA Region 8 Water Quality Success Stories This document showcases a handful of the water quality improvements, on-the-ground projects, and programs that have benefited greatly in EPA Region VIII Indian Country.
Nonpoint Source Pollution is, generally, a lot of small amounts of pollutants from several or more sources that are not major sources alone, but when they are combined they can cause large pollution issues
Hantavirus is spread by exposure to dust that contains urine, saliva, or droppings of an infected rodent, usually a deer mouse. Has been a concern in the Four Corners area in the past, and residents should take precaution and maintain clean homes and workplaces.
Plague Plague is no longer a disease of the Middle Ages; it is alive and well in Southwest Colorado. Precautions should be taken to avoid exposure.
Burning of household trash is a common practice in many rural areas, including Indian Country. But smoke from these fires contains dangerous chemicals that affect your health and pollute our environment.
Mold is a naturally occuring organism, but can be a health problem not controlled
Carbon Monoxide You can’t see or smell carbon monoxide, but at high levels it can kill a person in minutes.
Asbestos Asbestos was used in the construction of many homes throughout the Reservation. Breathing high levels of asbestos fibers can lead to an increased risk of several types of cancers.