Columbia Falls Aluminum Plant Cleanup Begins After $57M EPA Settlement

Published: Jul 13, 2026 14:55

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[SMM Aluminum Express News] The cleanup of the former Columbia Falls Aluminum plant in Montana will begin after a US$57 million settlement with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The agreement funds the demolition of remaining smelter infrastructure, hazardous material removal, and long-term environmental remediation, advancing redevelopment of the idled primary aluminium smelter site while addressing decades of contamination.

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