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VRP Site

Iron King/Copper Chief Mine

Revised On: Nov. 15, 2023 - 4:00 p.m.

Location: 

  • 5 Miles southwest of Cottonwood, Arizona

Acceptance Into Voluntary Remediation Program (VRP):

  • June 14, 2000

Contaminants of Concern (COCs):

  • Metals

Affected Media:

  • Surface Water

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Site Summary:

  • A mine shaft was sealed and capped to help prevent infiltration of surface water into the historic mine workings
  • Two adits were sealed with bulkheads to contain and control mine influenced water (MIA)
  • A passive treatment system (PTS) is in operation to remediate MIA
  • All site features are inspected on a quarterly basis with a semi-annual reporting schedule
  • The latest semi-annual report was submitted in March 2023

Project Manager
P: 602-771-2256
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VRP Unit Manager
P: 602-771-1612
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