Hawley Applauds EPA’s Expedited Plan to Clean Up West Lake Landfill

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Monday, April 14, 2025
Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.)applauded Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldinfor announcing an expedited plan to clean up St. Louis’ West Lake Landfill two years earlier than originally planned. The EPA’snewly released reportcomes after Senator Hawleyhosted Administrator Zeldinat West Lake Landfill and Coldwater Creek last month so he could witness the radioactive waste and its aftermath firsthand.

In the report,Administrator Zeldin notes the challenges that have plagued Missourians for years as a result of the federal government illegally dumping the radioactive waste decades ago.
“Meeting and speaking with the St. Louis community members who have long endured radioactive waste in their community was beyond moving. This moment requires an unprecedented effort to clean up the West Lake Landfill and impacted sites in the area. I look forward to partnering with Senator Josh Hawley to achieve remarkable and urgent progress,”said EPA Administrator Zeldin.

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