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Big River Mine Tailings/st. Joe Minerals Corp.
Section 25 26 35 & 36 T37n R4e, Desloge, MO 63601
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- NPL status
- Final NPL
- Contaminants
- 1
- Soil
- Federal facility
- No
- EPA ID
- MOD981126899
Big River Mine Tailings/st. Joe Minerals Corp. is a final NPL site in Desloge, MO. It is on EPA's National Priorities List of Superfund sites. Contaminants named in cleanup decisions include Lead.
Location
Site status
The site is on the final National Priorities List, EPA's list of the most serious uncontrolled or abandoned hazardous waste sites. Cleanup is planned, under way or in long-term monitoring.
- NPL status
- Currently on the Final NPL
- Federal facility
- No
- County
- St. Francois
- EPA ID
- MOD981126899
- SEMS site ID
- 0701639
- EPA site profile
- Cleanup progress and documents
Contaminants found
1 contaminant named in EPA cleanup decisions, A to Z
Affected media:Soil
- LeadSoil
Toxic release facilities nearby
Within 5 miles, closest first
Hazard risk, flood insurance and storm history for St. Francois County
Location
Section 25 26 35 & 36 T37n R4e, Desloge, MO 63601
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Closest first, straight-line distance
- Washington County Lead District - PotosiFinal NPL Site, 4 contaminants500 Ft East of Bell St and Valley Road, Potosi, MO13 mi
- Washington County Lead District - Furnace CreekFinal NPL Site, 6 contaminants2 Mi. N of Int. of Big River & Hwy 21, Caledonia, MO14 mi
- Washington County Lead District - Old MinesFinal NPL Site, 4 contaminantsIntersection of Highways 21 and 47, Old Mines, MO17 mi
- Southwest Jefferson County MiningFinal NPL Site, 5 contaminantsSlvr Lk Trl & Thndr Rdg Rd,.5m W Hwy Ww, Jefferson County, MO24 mi
- Washington County Lead District - RichwoodsFinal NPL Site, 3 contaminants21 Acres in Northeast Washington County, Richwoods, MO25 mi
Frequently asked questions
- Is Big River Mine Tailings/st. Joe Minerals Corp. still a Superfund site?
- Yes. Big River Mine Tailings/st. Joe Minerals Corp. is on EPA's final National Priorities List.
- What contamination was found at Big River Mine Tailings/st. Joe Minerals Corp.?
- EPA cleanup decisions for Big River Mine Tailings/st. Joe Minerals Corp. name 1 contaminant, including Lead, in soil.
- Where is Big River Mine Tailings/st. Joe Minerals Corp. located?
- Big River Mine Tailings/st. Joe Minerals Corp. is at Section 25 26 35 & 36 T37n R4e, Desloge, MO, 63601.
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency · Last updated 10/21/2026 · Information can change. Call ahead to confirm.