Elizabeth Mine Superfund Site

Elizabeth Mine, Strafford and Thetford, Vermont

Elizabeth Mine is an abandoned copper mine located in the village of South Strafford, Vermont. Deposits at the mine were first discovered in 1793 and the site was an active mining operation until its closure in 1958. Tailings on the property are rich in metals and sulfides. As water passes over and through the tailings, acid mine drainage occurs, resulting in contamination of Coperras Brook and the west branch of the Ompompanoosuc River.

Working with URS Corporation, Titcomb Associates conducted a boundary survey of more than 300 acres in Stratford and Thetford, Vermont for properties associated with the Superfund site administered by the EPA. The project required 40 hours of OSHA training (29 CFR 1910.120). Close coordination with project administrators and adherence to schedules were critical elements to ensure this project was completed successfully.