Press Releases

Welcome to the Press Releases section. Here you will find Press Releases related to the Tar Creek Superfund site.

September 30, 2008 Media Announcement
The health status of Ottawa County residents is similar to that of other Oklahoma residents concludes a final public health assessment released by the federal Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) and the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH).

November 21, 2006 Media Announcement
The health status of Ottawa County residents is similar to other Oklahoma residents says a public health assessment released today by the federal Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) and the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH).

November 15, 2006 Media Announcement
The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) and the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) will host public availability sessions November 28 and 29 to discuss findings of the Public Health Assessment, Occurrence of Selected Health Conditions in Ottawa County, Oklahoma.

November 2004 Media Announcement
ATSDR Releases Report to Congress on Exposure to Lead at Tar Creek Superfund Site in Ottawa County, Oklahoma. Average Blood Lead Levels Drop in Tested Children, but Lead Exposure Still a Risk at Tar Creek Superfund Site