The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced it will host a public informational meeting on April 2 to update the community about progress and upcoming work at the Nuclear Metals Superfund Site in Concord, Massachusetts.
The meeting is scheduled from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Concord Town House, located at 22 Monument Square in Concord. The agency said those unable to attend in person can join online via Microsoft Teams using the provided link, meeting ID, and passcode.
According to the EPA, the Nuclear Metals site—also known as the Starmet Corporation site—is situated on a 46-acre parcel in Concord. The facility produced depleted uranium products primarily for armor-piercing ammunition and also manufactured metal powders for medical applications, photocopiers, and specialty metal products such as beryllium tubing used in aerospace industries. From 1958 to 1985, waste was discharged into an unlined holding basin, resulting in contamination of soil and groundwater with hazardous chemicals.
The EPA said that after immediate actions were taken to protect human health and the environment, long-term cleanup efforts are ongoing at the site.
More information about cleanup plans and general site details is available according to the official roster page.
