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Decades in court: the history of the Ordot dump
By Steve Limtiaco
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The Ordot dump was recognized as hazardous in the 1980s, but took decades to close. Here are some of the key events related to the dump:
-Prior to 1950: The starting date of the dumpsite is unknown, but there is evidence that the site was used by the Japanese as a disposal area during World War II. The U.S. Navy continued using the site as a dump after the liberation of Guam.
-1950: Ownership of the site is transferred to the government of Guam.
-September 1983: The Ordot dump is placed on the National Priorities List of hazardous waste sites in the United States eligible for long-term cleanup financed under the federal Superfund program.