Site Map
A clear guide to finding what you need
This site contains a lot of information. You are not expected to read everything.
This page shows what's here, how it's organized, and how to find what matters to you.
How this site is organized
The site is organized around questions people actually ask, not technical categories.
Most pages fall into one of these groups:
- Getting oriented
- Understanding what happened
- Exploring cleanup areas
- Health and daily life
- Recovery and amenities
- Updates and participation
- Help and contact
You can move between sections at any time.
Complete site map
Getting Started
Understanding What Happened
The Cleanup
- The Cleanup, by Area
- What Is an Operable Unit?
- How Superfund Decisions Are Made
- Five-Year Reviews: What They Mean
- Who Does What
Cleanup Areas (Operable Units)
- Butte Mine Flooding
- Butte Priority Soils
- Streamside Tailings — Silver Bow Creek
- Warm Springs Ponds
- West Side Soils
- Blacktail Creek Investigation
- Stormwater and Urban Runoff
Health & Home
- Health & Home (Overview)
- Drinking Water Safety
- Soil and Attic Testing
- Blood Lead Testing
- Living in a Superfund Area
- Myths and Misunderstandings
Recovery & Amenities
Get Involved & Stay Informed
About
How to find what you need
If you're worried about health or safety:
Start with Health & Home, then explore testing pages as needed.
If you're new to Superfund:
Go to Start Here, then What Happened Here.
If you want to know what's happening near you:
Visit The Cleanup, by Area and select a location.
If you're interested in trails, wetlands, or recovery:
Go to What Comes Next
Resources.
If you want the latest information:
Check Updates & News.
If you want quick answers:
Use the FAQs.
Using menus and links
- The top menu appears on every page and provides access to major sections.
- The hamburger menu includes a full list of pages and is especially useful on mobile.
- Inline links within text lead to deeper explanations.
- Footer links provide quick access to health, help, and orientation pages.
If you ever feel lost, return to Home or Start Here.
Accessibility and readability
This site is designed to be:
- readable on phones, tablets, and computers
- usable with screen readers
- navigable without technical knowledge
If you encounter barriers or need information in a different format, please contact CTEC.
This site is a starting point
You do not need to become an expert to understand Superfund.
This site is here to provide clarity, support questions, offer context, and help you engage when you choose.
Take what you need. Come back when you want.