Local Issues: Air & Water Quality - Omaha Steel Castings

Many Omahans are unaware of the existence of a steel foundry in the heart of Midtown's residential neighborhoods. Located just off Saddle Creek near Farnam Street, Omaha Steel Castings emits tons of toxic air pollution annually. These pages provides information on some of the problems caused by Omaha Steel Castings and the efforts to address them.

Omaha Steel Castings Plant

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Sierra Club Postings

In Your Back Yard: Omaha Steel Castings (Part 1) - July 2001

In Your Back Yard: Omaha Steel Castings (Part 2) - August 2001

Omaha Steel Castings: A Major Source of Hazardous Air Pollutants After All - February 2002

Omaha Steel Castings Fact Sheet - April 2002

Letter to Mayor Fahey - May 2002

Omaha Steel Castings: Request for Monitoring - June 2002

Omaha Steel Castings: Monitoring Data Lost - April 2004

Government Documents

ATSDR Report on Omaha Steel Castings Emissions - December 2003

Final EPA Regulation on Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPS) for Iron and Steel Foundries - PDF document

Omaha Steel Castings Campaign Contributions

Steel Production: Top Contributors - Open Secrets website

Lee Terry (R-NE) Detailed Contributor Breakdown 2000 Election Cycle - Open Secrets website

Additional Information

Omaha World Herald Articles and Letters - 2001 & 2002

Omaha Steel Historical Information - UMB Bank website