CARPDC assessing possible Brownfields sites
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Cliff Williams / TPI The 1852 building is the largest of the four remaining buildings on the west Tallassee mill site. It is one of the oldest industrial sites in Alabama made from rock. It is waiting approval for Phase 2 environmental studies under the Brownfields programs.

The west Tallassee Mill site is one step closer to being cleaned up of possible containments and other sites are under consideration for assessment for the Environmental Protection Agency Brownfields program.

The Central Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission held a public hearing Monday night to get input about possible contaminated sites in the Elmore County portion of Tallassee. It’s a two step process with two different assessments before the City of Tallassee or non-profits could apply for Brownfield funding from the EPA to clean up contaminants from properties.

Cliff Williams is a staff writer for Tallapoosa Publishers, Inc. He may be reached via email at cliff.williams@alexcityoutlook.com.