Nonprofit finds high arsenic levels near Energy Fuels uranium mine
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What happened
The Grand Canyon Trust released an analysis of 40 monitoring wells in the Grand Canyon region. The nonprofit found that three wells located within the Pinyon Plain uranium mine showed average arsenic levels higher than the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s safe drinking water limit. The Trust compiled its findings using 32 years of monitoring information.
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Why it matters
The findings raise concerns about the operational safety of the Pinyon Plain uranium mine, which is near the Grand Canyon South Rim. Havasupai Tribal Chairwoman Melinda Yaiva stated that the higher levels of arsenic near the mine threaten the water supply for her community.
Energy Fuels is currently seeking permits from Arizona regulators for a mine operating near the Grand Canyon South Rim.
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Who's involved
- Energy FuelsOwns and operates the Pinyon Plain uranium mine near the Grand Canyon.
- Grand Canyon TrustAmerican nonprofit that conducted the analysis of regional monitoring wells.
- Grand CanyonThe steep-sided canyon region where the mine and wells are located.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Energy FuelsSpeculative
The environmental analysis could increase the regulatory burden and operational costs of the mine.
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The entities involved
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Energy Fuels
Canadian uranium mining company
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Grand Canyon
steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River in Arizona, United States
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Grand Canyon Trust
American nonprofit organization
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