Are FUSRAP sites dangerous?

Buffalo District
Published July 25, 2025
Updated: July 25, 2025

Even though Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program (FUSRAP) sites may contain levels of radioactivity above current regulatory guidelines, none of the sites pose an imminent health risk to the public or environment given current land uses. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers implements health and safety mitigation measures such as physical barriers, air monitoring, posted signage and/or site security as appropriate at each site.