evidence
Credible evidence shows that contamination at the SSFL remains a serious threat to public health and the environment. Decades of testing left behind toxic and radioactive pollution that continues to impact nearby communities, waterways, and wildlife—underscoring the need for a thorough, protective cleanup.
Contamiantion
After decades of rocket engine tests, radioactive experiments, and liquid metal and fuel research, SSFL’s soil and groundwater are heavily contaminated with long-lasting chemicals, toxic metals, and carcinogenic radioactive waste.
lawsuits
The SSFL has been subject to many lawsuits in the fight over the cleanup.