Jamestown Mine Site remediation extension to 2041
Summary
The county extended its 2006 mine remediation judgment to 2041, paying $120,000 a year while roughly 300 gallons per minute of contaminated groundwater must be evaporated. Supervisors discussed pursuing revenue-generating uses like solar or small data centers on the site.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
The county's annual payment rises to $120,000, increasing $5,000 every five years, with the loan payoff running to about fiscal year 2036-37.
Downstream water quality and neighboring landowners gain from continued remediation and clearer land-use pathways.
Taxpayers continue funding remediation of land that currently generates no revenue.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Supervisors - Oct 20, 2026
The county saved about $5 million in trust funds by extending the mine site remediation agreement, keeping evaporation pumping running while longer-term fixes are explored.
Board of Supervisors - May 19, 2026
The county extended its 2006 mine remediation judgment to 2041, paying $120,000 a year while roughly 300 gallons per minute of contaminated groundwater must be evaporated. Supervisors discussed pursuing revenue-generating uses like solar or small data centers on the site.
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