CERP Brownfields What To Do

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Brownfields - What To Do

Since Brownfields cleanup and redevelopment can often be complex, very expensive and involve a team of public and private stakeholders, in most cases there is very little that one individual can do to remedy the potential problem.

However, if you suspect a property is a brownfield in your neighborhood, you should contact a local public official to inquire about the property's current status to determine if any proactive steps are being taken to redevelop the blighted property so that it can be returned to a community asset instead of a liability. In many instances, these blighted and potentially contaminated properties go unnoticed by community leaders. Proper identification of a suspected brownfield property can lead to positive action being taken.

In the city of St. Louis, contact your Neighborhood Stabilization Officer (NSO) or your Alderman.

In the city of East St. Louis, contact your City Councilman.