Show All Lake Superior Barrels
This Web page provides information about the Lake Superior Barrel Disposal Sites. It describes the cooperative efforts of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) to locate and recover barrels dumped by Honeywell Corporation of Minneapolis, into Lake Superior in the 1960s.
Facts about the Lake Superior Barrels
This fact sheet provides information on the origin of the barrels, background and a chronological review of location and recovery efforts.
Facts about the Lake Superior Barrels (fact sheet)
Map of Barrel Locations
- Lake Superior Barrel Investigation Map (Note: You will need Google Earth installed on your computer to view this map.)
Photo Gallery
These photos were taken in the mid-1970s and 1990s during and after barrel recovery efforts.
Minnesota Department of Health Study
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) completed a study in March 2008 titled, “Health Consultation, barrels disposed in Lake Superior by U.S. Army.” The document summarizes public health concerns related to barrels containing wastes that were disposed in Lake Superior. It is based on a formal site evaluation prepared by the Minnesota Department of Health.
More Information
For more information about the Lake Superior Barrels, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , Municipal Division Supervisor-Brainerd Office, or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , Public Information Officer-Brainerd Office at 218-828-2492, or toll free at 1-800-657-3864.
