Investigation raises serious questions about Oklahoma homebuyers not being informed of Superfund site hazards

Apr 1, 2026 - 04:21
Investigation raises serious questions about Oklahoma homebuyers not being informed of Superfund site hazards

The Tar Creek area of Oklahoma was a mining site for a nearly a century, leading it to be designated a Superfund site because of significant toxic pollution. As recently as the 1990s, one-third of children in the area had elevated levels of lead in their blood. The federal government managed a “buyout” of the […]

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