PUBLIC HEALTH ASSESSMENT
BASIN MINING AREA
BASIN, JEFFERSON COUNTY, MONTANA
EPA FACILITY ID: MTD982572562
August 3, 2001
Prepared by:
Superfund Site Assessment Branch
Division of Health Assessment and Consultation
Department of Health and Human Services
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Data Used
Evaluation Process
Basin Mining Area Exposure Pathways and Contaminants of Concern
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Soil Exposure Pathway
Soil Inhalation Pathway
Groundwater Pathway
Surface Water Pathway
Sediment Pathway
Potential Exposure Pathways
Child Health Initiative
Community Health Concerns
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Exposure Dose Assumptions and Discussion of Health Guidelines
Comparison of Exposure Dose to Health Guidelines
Calculation of Risk of Carcinogenic Effects


