This page contains information on the process of how SHWD identifies and evaluates orhpan sites in Wyoming.
Orphan Site Identification
Once a site is identified as a potential orphan site, DEQ will determine whether the site is in fact an orphan site. Sites can be identified as potential orphan sites by:
If you believe there may be a potential orphan site in your community, please contact Cindi Martinez at (307) 777-2948.
Orphan Site Evaluation
Orphan Sites are evaluated based on the following:
DEQ uses an Orphan Site Evaluation Worksheet to document the risks at a site.
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DEQ has prioritized its list of orphan sites, and those sites with the highest priority will likely be considered first for cleanup activities.
You can access the current orphan site list and map from the Downloads table below. The DEQ may reconsider the prioritization list with additional data, information, or changes in existing site conditions.
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DEQ established a process for identifying orphan sites and prioritizing the resources available to clean them up. For more detailed information regarding orphan sites, please review the Orphan Site Identification, Evaluation, and Prioritization Process document.
To learn more about how orphan sites are evaluated, how potential sites are identified and prioritized, and to see the list orphan sites in Wyoming, click in the Resource Tabs below.
Under the Environmental Quality Act “Orphan Sites” are defined as: