UA could have liability if site contains hazardous materials
As the auction date for the Tumamoc Hill approaches, the state and Tucson are trying to negotiate the repair cost for the landfill that contains UA waste.
There are estimated to be 365,000 tons of waste at the site, which could contain hazardous substances.
The cost of repair, which will most likely include a sealant being placed over the landfill, may be shared by Tucson and the state, James Keene, Tucson city manager, said.
But future examination of the site could raise the costs, which already exceed $1 million.
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