Dirt Alert - Studies & Maps

Tacoma Smelter Plume Management Plan

The Management Plan provides an overview of the Tacoma Smelter Plume (TSP) project and outlines the objectives, priorities, and goals of the TSP team (Ecology, Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department, Public Health - Seattle & King County, and Thurston County Public Health). 

Objectives include:

  • Improving public awareness.
  • Measuring soil pollution and protecting human health, especially in child play areas.
  • Making soil safety part of:
    • Agencies that manage and oversee child play areas.
    • Development of areas that children will play in.
Read the Tacoma Smelter Plume Management Plan: