When did the Stringfellow Acid Pits happen?

The Acid Pits, also known as the Stringfellow Quarry Waste Pits, are located on a 20-acre (8-ha) site in Pyrite Canyon above Glen Avon. In the mid-1950s, a number of high-tech companies began to dump their hazardous wastes into the canyon.

Why did the Stringfellow Acid Pits happen?

Between 1969 and 1980, poor weather and management resulted in several spills and intentional releases of toxic chemicals into Pyrite Creek, which flowed into storm channels running through Glen Avon.

How old is Jurupa Valley?

Jurupa Valley, California
State	California
County	Riverside
Incorporated (city)	July 1, 2011
Government

Where is Bonita Peak Mining District?

Background. The Bonita Peak Mining District site consists of 48 historic mines or mining-related sources where ongoing releases of metal-laden water and sediments are occurring within the Mineral Creek, Cement Creek and Upper Animas River drainages in San Juan County, Colorado.

Can you buy a Superfund site?

the process begins with the current owner. As with the purchase of any property, negotiations to buy a Superfund site begin with the current owner who can be identified through property title or tax records. EPA rarely owns the site being cleaned up.

What does the word jurupa mean?

peace and friendship
Over the years, there have been various interpretations of the meaning of “Jurupa”, from a greeting meaning “peace and friendship” to the first padre to visit the area, to a more widely recognized origination that “Jurupa” refers to the California Sagebrush common to the area.

Is Jurupa Valley a good place to live?

It’s a nice place to live if you want to live in areas that aren’t quite as crowded as the city proper. Jurupa Valley is a beautiful ranch style community, family friendly, close to downtown Riverside. Fun nightlife, and hiking. 45 minutes to mountains, the beach or the desert.