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Collecting Samples
The Community Working Group of Superior has hired Southwest Groundwater Consultants to conduct independent testing of groundwater quality in areas associated with the proposed Resolution Copper mine.
The CWG includes residents and stakeholders from the Town of Superior, Queen Valley, Hewitt Station, Globe, San Carlos Community and surrounding area. The CWG serves as a forum for ongoing dialogue between the community and Resolution Copper Company to identify local concerns and discuss possible solutions associated with the proposed Resolution Copper Project.
Regular groundwater samples collected now, and data analyzed by an independent laboratory, will be used for monitoring and mitigation of changes that could potentially occur from future mining and tailings disposal activity.
Southwest Groundwater Consultants (SGC) was selected after a review of proposals that was issued by the CWG in November 2016. Successful proposers and the labs conducting the analyses were required to have no past or present business conflicts of interest with Resolution Copper Company. The project is intended to provide area residents accurate and objective information about groundwater quality relative to proposed mining activity.
The first independent sampling event was conducted at three well sites on Feb. 23. Results of sampling will be regularly provided to the CWG and posted to the group’s public website at www.SuperiorAZCWG.org.
Purging the Well
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