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The cleanup of the Orphan Uranium Mine has become the subject of recent public meetings. Cleanup is set to begin next month.

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Most springs and wells in a vast region of northern Arizona known for its high-grade uranium ore meet federal drinking water standards despite decades of uranium mining, U.S. scientists found.

By By Felicia Fonseca, Associated Press November 30, 2021
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Orphan Mine cleanup begins next month
All man-made materials will be removed

The Park Service hosted meetings last week here and in Flagstaff to update the public on developments toward the cleanup of the Orphan Uranium Mine site.

By Jackie Brown October 7, 2008